University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Journalism and Mass Communications
B.A. expected May 2004; News/Editorial Sequence.
Double major in History with concentration in American History. Cumulative GPA to date: 3.502

Journalism Experience

STAFF WRITER, The Daily Tar Heel, Chapel Hill, NC: Sept.2000 - present
· Wrote over 150 articles published in the newspaper, including spot news, in-depth news stories
and arts and entertainment reviews.
· Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence winner, Region 2. First Place for In-
Depth Reporting for "Viable Option? A Simple Plan."
· Recipient of Joanna Howell Fund, a $250 grant to do an in-depth article, for story looking at
responses to the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks from students at public universities across the state.

STAFF WRITER, The Blue& White, Chapel Hill, NC: Aug. 2002 - present
· Wrote feature articles for newsmagazine published monthly

EDITORIAL INTERN, The Mountain Xpress, Asheville, NC: June 2001 - Aug 2001
· Reported and wrote articles on city government for weekly publication with 2nd highest
circulation in Western North Carolina
· Did feature stories on community news and events
· Interviewed touring bands for the Arts and Entertainment section

EDITORIAL INTERN, The Hendersonville Times-News, Hendersonville, NC: July 00 - Aug 01
· Wrote news articles on local government and community news for daily newspaper
owned by The New York Times
· Wrote feature stories on local festivals and events

Other Experience

PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR, Governor's School East, Raleigh, NC: June 2002 - Aug 2002
· Oversaw the production of the student newspaper and yearbook
· Served as staff advisor to students working on school publications
MEMBER, Dance Marathon Publicity Committee, Chapel Hill, NC: Aug. 2002 - present
· Produced monthly newsletter for UNC's largest student-run fund-raiser
MENTOR, JUMP mentoring program, Pittsboro, NC: Jan. 2002 - present
· Worked with middle school students to help them publish a student newspaper

Special Skills
Substantial computer literacy, including Microsoft Office; Windows 95, 98, and 2000; Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Pagemaker; File Maker Pro; Macromedia Dreamweaver and Quark Copy Desk.

 

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