RESUME

Alexia M. Cousoulas

 

80 Gooseneck Point Road 

Oceanport, NJ 07757

(201) 522-5552

alexiacousoulas322@gmail.com

 

 

NOTABLE PROJECTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

NCC NEWS Newscast — Mornings On The Hill, The Newhouse School

Originated, edited and presented news- worthy content on live NCC network news. Focused on presenting weekly reports through sports, entertainment, weather and politics. 

 

FOX Sports Pitch Presentation —The Newhouse School

Created a PR based project with a team to present ideas on how to improve the studio show, “First Things First” aired on Fox Sports. Recommendations included traveling talent, cartoon character creations and short animations of the talent, sweepstakes, and increasing the percentage of the Generation Z viewing base by showcasing diverse stories and inclusion of women’s sports.

The result was that the FOX Sports Board voted our project as the winner.   Fox Sports offered tours of the studio in NYC and potential for internships within the network. 

 

ACC Network , Syracuse, NY — Camera Operator 

OCTOBER 2022- MAY 2024

Filmed four seasons of Syracuse sports events/games using professional grade stationary camera systems

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Borough of Avon by the Sea, Avon-By-The-Sea, NJ — Beach Lifeguard

JUNE 2022 - CURRENT

Responsible for the safety of patrons on the Avon beaches, enforcing safety protocols, trained in First Aid and CPR.  Selected out of a pool of 22 candidates. 

 

OrangeTheory Fitness,  Syracuse NY/Shrewsbury, NJ — Sales Associate

OCTOBER 2024 - CURRENT 

Promote memberships, support studio operations, and deliver excellent customer service in a high-energy fitness environment.

 

 

The Avon Borough, Avon-By-The-Sea, NJ — Municipal Pool Lifeguard

JUNE 2016- JUNE 2021

Responsible for the safety of patrons within the Avon Municipal Pool. 

 

Hal Welsh East Area Family YMCA, Fayetteville, NJ — Pool Lifeguard

MAY  2024- MAY 2025

Responsible for the safety of patrons within the YMCA Pool. 

 

Wyckoff Family YMCA, Wyckoff, NJ — Pool Lifeguard

SEPTEMBER 2017- MAY 2020

Responsible for the safety of patrons within the YMCA Pool for patrons of various ages.

 

Spring Lake Recreation, Spring Lake, NJ — Camp Counselor

JUNE 2015- AUGUST 2018

Responsible for campers five days a week. 

 

EDUCATION

Indian Hills High School, Oakland, NJ 

SEPTEMBER 2017 - JUNE 2021

 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY — Newhouse School of Communications - Bachelor’s Degree May, 2025

Cumulative GPA 3.45 - Graduated cum laude

Pursued Television, Radio and Film with a sports communications track and a writing minor. 

AUGUST 2021 - JUNE 2025


SKILLS

  • Critical thinking and making informed decisions 

  • Possess leadership skills in team/group settings

  • Clear communication skills

  • Able to adapt in changing conditions

  • Leadership qualities 

  • Content creation and writing and editing skills 

  • Conflict resolution skills 

 

CERTIFICATIONS 

CPR Certified 

Advanced First Aid Certified

Lifeguard Certified 

 

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY AFFILIATIONS 

Writer and Editor for Baked Magazine and Syracuse Sports publications, Orthodox Christian Fellowship and Ski Club

 

 

References available upon request