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EDUCATION
The Philip Merrill College of Journalism
The University of Maryland, College Park
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism
Minor: International Development & Conflict Management
Expected Graduation: May 2015
Honors College
Major GPA: 3.7
University of Maryland Presidential Scholarship
EXPERIENCE
SAGE COMMUNICATIONS, Internship
1/2015-Present
McLean, VA
Worked as a member of the Public Relations Division.
Supported awareness programs for clients by building media lists, tracking press coverage, executing social media and
identifying editorial, speaking and award opportunities.
CNS-TV, News Reporter
College Park, MD
Reported daily on education and general assignment stories in the Maryland and Washington D.C. area.
Published breaking stories both to online forums and local television news.
Anchored local television news for Maryland Newsline
9/2014-12/2014
STORIES BENEATH THE SHELL, Multimedia Editor
University of Maryland, College Park
Edited and approved daily video stories by staff reporters.
Facilitated meetings to discuss reporting techniques and editorial preferences for the publication.
Gained leadership experience while developing peer-editing skills.
1/2014 9/2014
ABC7/ NEWS CHANNEL 8, Internship
Rosslyn, VA
Assisted with production of the morning entertainment show, Lets Talk Live.
Collaborated with reporters covering news in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.
Conducted interviews on behalf of ABC7 reporters for daily pieces and pitched new story ideas.
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6/2014- 8/2014
PHL17, Internship
5/2013 - 7/2013
Philadelphia, PA
Worked with the PR and Special Events department organizing promotional events, designing commercials, and updating
and improving social media outlets.
BALTIMORE SUN MEDIA GROUP, Internship
9/2013 - 12/2013
Baltimore, MD
Produced numerous weekly video stories to accompany written publications on deadline.
Learned new shooting and interview techniques while enhancing editing skills with Adobe Premiere Pro.
THE DIAMONDBACK, Multimedia Reporter
9/2012 - 5/2013
The University of Maryland, College Park
Produced and reported natural sound packages for the Diamondback website.
Assisted the multimedia editor with advertisement and production techniques resulting in an increase in online viewership.
COLUMNS, Freelance Writer
University of Maryland, College Park
Contributed freelance articles to the monthly Greek life publication.
Expanded advertisement techniques in an effort to diversify audience base.
11/2011 - 11/2012
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
ALPHA CHI OMEGA, Womens Fraternity
Vice President of Recruitment/Executive Board Member
Managed and provided leadership to the organization ensuring that members were fully supported and accomplished tasks
required for successful events and programs.
Designed, planed, and managed two weeks of events for over 1,000 women interested in joining the Greek community.
