Resume

Education

Shippensburg University                                                                                2009—2013

B.A. in Communication/Journalism

Concentration: Print Media

Minor: Sociology

Graduated magna cum laude

Experience

Staff writer- Public Opinion                           Chambersburg, Pa.                Feb. 2013-Present

            -Covers local news, borough meetings, weekend events, manages hyperlocal website

            -Creates story packages, including web content, photo spreads and video essays

Asst. Copy Editor-The Slate (Shippensburg University’s weekly newspaper)         Jan. 2012—Jan. 2013

            -Edited rough copy, held and organized meetings with writers and other copy editors

Arts/Entertainment Editor-The Slate                                                                        Jan. 2010-Jan. 2012

-Managed writers, designed pages

-Created story packages, including web content and photo essays

-Worked closely with other student media groups and local arts groups

Blogger-ShipNewsNow.com                           Shippensburg, Pa.                   Dec. 2011-March 2012          

            -Wrote weekly column

            -Analyzed local and national events for discussion

Freelance Writer-Lebanon Daily News            Lebanon, Pa.                                    May 2010—Dec. 2011

            -Covered municipal board and school board meetings

           

Public Relations Volunteer-Lebanon VA Hospital    Lebanon, Pa.               March—April 2009

            -Shadowed Public Relations representative

Skills

-Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, digital DSLR cameras, various social media platforms, AP Style, various blogging platforms, Adobe Premiere

-Proficient in Spanish

Interests

            -Reading, Travel and Photography