Resume

	LAURA BERNARD lbernard@email.unc.edu
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EDUCATION:	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communication B.A. expected May 2003; Advertising Sequence Loyola College; Baltimore, Maryland: Sept. 1999 - May 2001 Honors Study Abroad, London, England (Summer 2001)
HONORS:	Dean’s List Finalist in national college contest, The Photo Review
RELATED EXPERIENCE:	Photographer: The Daily Tar Heel, UNC-CH (Aug. 01- present) * Photograph sporting and news events; highlights include assignments to photograph Michael Jordan and the President of Chile. Public Relations Intern: The Historical Society of Rockland County (May 02 – Aug. 02) * Researched and created press releases for events. * Designed invitations, posters, and brochures. * Contacted new press personnel and updated press contact information. Photographer’s Assistant: Beth Capuano Photography Inc., Bardonia, NY (May 02 – Aug.02) * Assisted during photo shoots, bar mitzvahs and weddings. Photojournalist: Sisters of Mercy Charity, Baltimore, MD (Sept. 99 - May 01) * Photographed scenes of downtown Baltimore to assist in preparation of a book about the inner city. * Created PowerPoint presentation to acquire grant money. Photographer: The Greyhound, Loyola College, Baltimore, MD (Sept. 00 - May 01) * Photographed sporting events.
OTHER EXPERIENCE:	Volunteer Work:Seawell Elementary School, Chapel Hill, NC (Jan. 02 – May 02) * Read to an “at risk” kindergarten student on a weekly basis. Sisters of Mercy Charity, Baltimore, MD (Sept. 99 - Dec. 00) Assisted developmentally disabled adults with tasks that contributed to their livelihoods. Teacher’s Assistant:* Loyola College, Baltimore, MD (Sept. 00 - Dec. 00) * Mentored freshman students. * Organized community service activities. Lifeguard: Camp Ramaquois, Pomona, NY (June 97 - Aug. 97 & June 98 - Aug. 98) * Provided swim instruction for children ages 5-10. * Pool Captain Sales Person & Cashier: J.CREW, West Nyack, NY (Nov. 98 – Aug. 00)
SKILLS:	Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe PhotoShop
MEMBERSHIPS:	National Press Photographers Association American Advertising Federation

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