Experience

UF College of Journalism and Communications PATH Office

Graduate Adviser, August 2014 — May 2015

~ Advised undergraduate and transfer advertising, journalism, public relations and telecommunication students on courses to take that will fulfill their professional goals and degree requirements

~ Filled out and/or provided students with the proper paperwork for a variety of tasks such as making changes to audit, declaring a minor and petitioning the college

~ Responded to emails and answered phone calls from current and prospective students

The Independent Florida Alligator

Copy Editor, January 2014 — December 2014

~ Edited news stories, features, opinion and columns for fact, grammatical and Associated Press style errors

~ Collaborated with staff writers, contributing writers and copy desk chief two nights a week to create well-crafted stories for the University of Florida community

~ Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss newsroom issues and brainstorm story ideas for the upcoming week

Time Warner Cable News, Central NY

Production Intern, June 2014 — August 2014

~ Wrote clear, conversational, objective stories for newscasts and website ranging from hard news to feature

~ Edited video and created graphics to make stories more visually appealing for viewers

~ Produced hourly newscasts in a live and live-to-tape wheel operation

~ Operated the Dalet software system

UF MAMC Web Design and Online Communication Program

Student Assistant, September 2013 — August 2014

~ Answered email inquiries from and called prospective students interested in pursuing the online program

~ Sent out frequent emails to students about application reminders, deadlines and program information

~ Served as a liaison between director, instructional coordinator and students to keep parties in contact

Harpur Perspective

Writing Intern, January 2013 — May 2013

~ Interviewed newsworthy Harpur College of Arts and Sciences’ students, faculty and alumni

~ Covered Harpur College events and guest speakers on campus

~ Researched and wrote stories for the spring newsletter and fall magazine

~ Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss upcoming assignments and the magazine’s progress

Her Campus Binghamton

Profiles Editor and Writer, February 2011 — May 2013

~ Edited other writers’ profiles of fellow students and faculty at Binghamton University

~ Wrote articles about events and topics that interested female students

~ Collaborated with the editor-in-chief and news editor to pitch story ideas

~ Attended biweekly meetings with staff and writers to discuss upcoming assignments

Pier 1 Imports

Sales Associate, October 2008 — January 2013

~ Maintained a clean, fully stocked sales floor by performing regular inspections of the store

~ Advised customers on the best products for their needs based on my knowledge of the merchandise

~ Worked the cash register to provide customers with an efficient and pleasant check-out experience

WIVT NewsChannel 34

Reporting Intern, September 2011 — December 2011

~ Researched and wrote news stories that would appear on nightly broadcasts and the station’s website

~ Accompanied the news director or reporter to press conferences and other community events

~ Conducted interviews of Binghamton residents and officials

~ Operated camera equipment and the AP Electronic News Production System

Education

University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida

College of Journalism and Communications, Master of Arts in Mass Communication, Expected May 2015

~ GPA of 3.88 on a 4.0 scale

~ Courses: Mass Communication Theory, Research Methods, Mass Communication and Society, Law of Mass Communication, Journalism as Literature, Magazine and Feature Writing, Electronic Publishing and Telecommunication Management

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Binghamton, New York

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Rhetoric with a Global Studies minor, Graduated May 2013

~ Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.87 on a 4.0 scale

~ Dean’s List Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011 and Fall 2012

~ Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Lambda, Tau Sigma

~ Relevant coursework: Introduction to Journalism, Feature Writing and News Editing

Binghamton University Semester-In-London Program — London, United Kingdom

Study Abroad, January 2012 – April 2012

~ Courses: Art and Architecture, Fiction Writing and British Experience

Skills

Languages

Conversational German and French

Technical

Microsoft programs, social media, basic HTML and CSS