Hi, I'm Valerie Ascencio, a transfer applicant pursuing a bachelor's in Communications (Public Relations/Advertising) at UT Austin. I’m currently enrolled at San Antonio College (Fall 2025–Present) with a 4.0 GPA, and I’ve held leadership roles in student government and PTK, reflecting my commitment to teamwork, event planning, and community impact. I create engaging short-form content on TikTok under @elenagazette, amassing over 16 million views and 2.7 million total likes, and I bring hands-on experience in operations, marketing, and bilingual communication (English & Spanish). I’m excited to apply my storytelling and branding skills to dynamic teams in media, advertising, and digital content.

Valerie Ascencio

Hi, I'm Valerie Ascencio, a transfer applicant pursuing a bachelor's in Communications (Public Relations/Advertising) at UT Austin. I’m currently enrolled at San Antonio College (Fall 2025–Present) with a 4.0 GPA, and I’ve held leadership roles in student government and PTK, reflecting my commitment to teamwork, event planning, and community impact. I create engaging short-form content on TikTok under @elenagazette, amassing over 16 million views and 2.7 million total likes, and I bring hands-on experience in operations, marketing, and bilingual communication (English & Spanish). I’m excited to apply my storytelling and branding skills to dynamic teams in media, advertising, and digital content.

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Hi, I’m Valerie Ascencio, a transfer applicant pursuing a bachelor’s in Communications (Public Relations/Advertising) at UT Austin. I’m currently enrolled at San Antonio College (Fall 2025–Present) with a 4.0 GPA, and I’ve held leadership roles in student government and PTK, reflecting my commitment to teamwork, event planning, and community impact.

I create engaging short-form content on TikTok under @elenagazette, amassing over 16 million views and 2.7 million total likes, and I bring hands-on experience in operations, marketing, and bilingual communication (English & Spanish). I’m excited to apply my storytelling and branding skills to dynamic teams in media, advertising, and digital content.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Creator at TikTok (Independent)
November 1, 2025 - Present
Created and managed short-form video content focused on fashion, lifestyle, and cultural trends. Applied storytelling, visual branding, and trend analysis to maximize audience engagement. Tracked performance metrics to refine content strategy; achieved 16+ million total views and 2.7 million total likes across original content.
Content Creator at TikTok (Independent) / @elenagazette
November 1, 2025 - Present
Created and managed short-form video content focused on fashion, lifestyle, and cultural trends. Applied storytelling, visual branding, and trend analysis to maximize audience engagement. Tracked and analyzed performance metrics to refine content strategy and increase reach. Achieved 16+ million total views and 2.7 million total likes across original content. Demonstrated strong understanding of digital media strategy, audience psychology, and platform algorithms.

Education

Intended Transfer at San Antonio College
August 1, 2025 - April 2, 2026
High School Diploma at Downey High
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

AP Scholar with Honor
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026
Seal of Biliteracy (English & Spanish)
November 30, 0002 - April 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet