ALYSSA HAGEN
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Undergraduate

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Bachelor of the Arts in English Literature
Minor in Communications/ Journalism
I earned my undergrad in the last century, so I don't have many digital breadcrumbs. You'll have to take my word for it that I:
  • Transitioned from Myspace to Facebook Sophomore year.
  • Reported for the Seattle University Spectator back when it was still a newspaper.
  • Tried out for the soccer team, but didn't make it which was fine because I needed to detox from the game and I...
  • Worked as a stock broker's assistant in Seattle. I researched historical stock data in Morningstar tomes and microfiche.   
  • Attended Desmond Tutu's speech "Global Reconciliation in the New Millennium."
  • Created my own academic track so I could travel Europe and study in Cannes, France for 5 months, which is where I was on 9/11.
  • Studied holocaust literature under Hamida Bosmajian. This is not something I should have mentioned during my interview at the Seattle Bar Association after graduation.
  • Opted not to walk upon graduation, but instead had a personal dance party to Britney Spears' latest banger while driving home from my last final.

Graduate

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Master of Communication in Digital Media​
  • Began coursework in September of 2019, completed classes online throughout the pandemic and graduated in June of 2022.
  • Learned film editing and UX/UI.
  • Learned how to write, record and produce a podcast  about building a home-office/ greenhouse during the pandemic.
  • Submitted my screenplay, Tangleheart for review at the Seattle Film Summit.
  • Fulfilled a 10-week, Digital Marketing engagement, presenting a new-to-market sea kelp snack created on Bainbridge Island.
  • Worked with a diverse, virtual team during COVID-19 quarantine to develop an award winning, Mask Selection Digital Tool and social media campaign for the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
  • Definitely participated in the graduate ceremony with my husband and two daughters in the audience. Also, danced to Taylor Swift's latest banger while driving home.
  • Selected as an alumni fellow with the role of student mentor, during the 2022- 2023 academic year.
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