Resume
Journalism Experience
Brightestyoungthings.com –Intern, Adams Morgan, Washington D.C.
Art and Design Intern, February 2010- Present
– Write blog posts
– Copyedit blog posts for consistency of style and content
– Research and develop ideas for new blog series
– Communicate and work in a dynamic team environment to keep up with daily postings
– Conduct research and interviews face-to-face and over the phone
Broadside–Assistant Opinion Editor, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Assistant Opinion Editor, October 2009- May 2010
– Copyedited and fact checked articles
– Finished the layout of the Opinion section making sure everything was consistent with the rest of the paper
Northwest Florida Daily News- Intern, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Business Journalism Intern, June 2009- August 2009
– Developed story lines for the business community in Fort Walton Beach, FL
– Wrote and edited feature articles
– Effectively worked with individuals to understand and showcase the community
– Became proficient in copy editing and fact checking
– Conducted research and face-to-face interviews
Marketing/Sales Experience
Great American Restaurants- Artie’s, Fairfax, VA
Bartender and Server, December 2007- February 2010
– Motivated, communicated and contributed to the overall team effort
– Created an atmosphere that thrived through team work
– Communicated effectively with guests during high volume shifts
National Panhellenic Council – George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing, December 2007- December 2008
– Delegated tasks, managed, and supervised seven individuals to create and prepare a marketing plan for Greek Life at George Mason University
– The marketing plan resulted in a 30 percent increase in recruitment; the largest in GMU National Panhellenic Council’s history
– Helped plan and execute the first NPC sponsored philanthropy event for GMU campus which raised $2,500 for a family with handicapped children.
Education
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
B.A. English/Minor in Photography. May 2010
Skills
Computer: Excel, PowerPoint, WordPress, QuarkXPress, proficient in Final Cut Pro
Personal: Project management, attention to detail, teamwork, leadership, completes tasks in an effective and efficient manner.
Language: Proficient in Spanish
Awards
Greek Woman of the Year 2009
Journalism Experience
Brightestyoungthings.com –Intern, Adams Morgan, Washington D.C.
Art and Design Intern, February 2010- Present
– Write blog posts
– Copyedit blog posts for consistency of style and content
– Research and develop ideas for new blog series
– Communicate and work in a dynamic team environment to keep up with daily postings
– Conduct research and interviews face-to-face and over the phone
Broadside–Assistant Opinion Editor, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Assistant Opinion Editor, October 2009- May 2010
– Copyedited and fact checked articles
– Finished the layout of the Opinion section making sure everything was consistent with the rest of the paper
Northwest Florida Daily News- Intern, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Business Journalism Intern, June 2009- August 2009
– Developed story lines for the business community in Fort Walton Beach, FL
– Wrote and edited feature articles
– Effectively worked with individuals to understand and showcase the community
– Became proficient in copy editing and fact checking
– Conducted research and face-to-face interviews
Marketing/Sales Experience
Great American Restaurants- Artie’s, Fairfax, VA
Bartender and Server, December 2007- February 2010
– Motivated, communicated and contributed to the overall team effort
– Created an atmosphere that thrived through team work
– Communicated effectively with guests during high volume shifts
National Panhellenic Council – George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing, December 2007- December 2008
– Delegated tasks, managed, and supervised seven individuals to create and prepare a marketing plan for Greek Life at George Mason University
– The marketing plan resulted in a 30 percent increase in recruitment; the largest in GMU National Panhellenic Council’s history
– Helped plan and execute the first NPC sponsored philanthropy event for GMU campus which raised $2,500 for a family with handicapped children.
Education
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
B.A. English/Minor in Photography. May 2010
Skills
Computer: Excel, PowerPoint, WordPress, QuarkXPress, proficient in Final Cut Pro
Personal: Project management, attention to detail, teamwork, leadership, completes tasks in an effective and efficient manner.
Language: Proficient in Spanish
Awards
Greek Woman of the Year 2009
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