Resume
Education:
University of Maryland, College Park, MD (Expected Graduation: May, 2012)
Philip Merrill College of Journalism
B.A., Journalism
Minor: Middle East Studies
Behavioral Social Sciences Citation: CIVICUS Leadership and Community Service
Professional Experience
Press Intern, Office Of Senator Claire McCaskill, Washington, D.C. (Spring 2012-present)Draft press releases, media advisories and quotes on behalf of the Senator
Assemble daily report of press clips regarding the Senator and Missouri news
Update and maintain media contact lists
Compose tweets and Facebook posts for office accounts
Assist staff members at press events with Senator McCaskill
Freelance Writer, American Journalism Review, College Park, MD (Spring 2012-present)Interview prominent figures in the journalism field
Write bi-weekly pieces to appear in print and/or online
Intern, Voice Newspapers, Takoma Park, MD (Fall 2011)
Report on local news and human interest pieces, including arrests and city council elections
Provide visual elements to accompany articles
Copy edit stories on tight deadline
Assist in online production of articles
Intern, Columban Center for Advocacy and Outreach, Silver Spring, MD (Spring 2010)
Research relevant organization issues, including private corporate ownership of farmland and third world food security
Attend and report on inter-faith working group meetings related to the above issues
Drafted letters that were sent to Congressional leadership and other working groups
Leadership Experience
Unwind! Magazine, University of Maryland
Photography Editor (Fall 2009-present)
Compile photo assignments based on articles for staff photographers each issue
Shoot and edit photos for each section of Unwind! Magazine
Health Section Copy Editor (Fall 2008-present)
Proofread stories in health section for grammar, punctuation and word usage
Student Government Association, University of Maryland
Director of Programming and Traditions (May 2011-present)
· Organize every campus-wide Student Government programming event
· Includes campus dinners for over 1,300 guests, homecoming activities, campus-based traditions
· Run weekly committee meetings, give reports to legislative body
Legislative Coordinator (May 2010-present)
· Keep time in debate and handle meeting attendance
· Serve as chair of Constitution and By-Laws committee
· Chair ad-hoc impeachment committee as needed
Legislative Secretary (May 2009-May 2010)
Schedule administrators and campus officials to speak at weekly meetingsUnwind! Magazine, University of Maryland
Photography Editor (Fall 2009-present)
Compile photo assignments based on articles for staff photographers each issue
Shoot and edit photos for each section of Unwind! Magazine
Health Section Copy Editor (Fall 2008-present)
Proofread stories in health section for grammar, punctuation and word usage
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, visual and social media
University of Maryland, College Park, MD (Expected Graduation: May, 2012)
Philip Merrill College of Journalism
B.A., Journalism
Minor: Middle East Studies
Behavioral Social Sciences Citation: CIVICUS Leadership and Community Service
Professional Experience
Press Intern, Office Of Senator Claire McCaskill, Washington, D.C. (Spring 2012-present)Draft press releases, media advisories and quotes on behalf of the Senator
Assemble daily report of press clips regarding the Senator and Missouri news
Update and maintain media contact lists
Compose tweets and Facebook posts for office accounts
Assist staff members at press events with Senator McCaskill
Freelance Writer, American Journalism Review, College Park, MD (Spring 2012-present)Interview prominent figures in the journalism field
Write bi-weekly pieces to appear in print and/or online
Intern, Voice Newspapers, Takoma Park, MD (Fall 2011)
Report on local news and human interest pieces, including arrests and city council elections
Provide visual elements to accompany articles
Copy edit stories on tight deadline
Assist in online production of articles
Intern, Columban Center for Advocacy and Outreach, Silver Spring, MD (Spring 2010)
Research relevant organization issues, including private corporate ownership of farmland and third world food security
Attend and report on inter-faith working group meetings related to the above issues
Drafted letters that were sent to Congressional leadership and other working groups
Leadership Experience
Unwind! Magazine, University of Maryland
Photography Editor (Fall 2009-present)
Compile photo assignments based on articles for staff photographers each issue
Shoot and edit photos for each section of Unwind! Magazine
Health Section Copy Editor (Fall 2008-present)
Proofread stories in health section for grammar, punctuation and word usage
Student Government Association, University of Maryland
Director of Programming and Traditions (May 2011-present)
· Organize every campus-wide Student Government programming event
· Includes campus dinners for over 1,300 guests, homecoming activities, campus-based traditions
· Run weekly committee meetings, give reports to legislative body
Legislative Coordinator (May 2010-present)
· Keep time in debate and handle meeting attendance
· Serve as chair of Constitution and By-Laws committee
· Chair ad-hoc impeachment committee as needed
Legislative Secretary (May 2009-May 2010)
Schedule administrators and campus officials to speak at weekly meetingsUnwind! Magazine, University of Maryland
Photography Editor (Fall 2009-present)
Compile photo assignments based on articles for staff photographers each issue
Shoot and edit photos for each section of Unwind! Magazine
Health Section Copy Editor (Fall 2008-present)
Proofread stories in health section for grammar, punctuation and word usage
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, visual and social media
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