Andria N.

Kirkland
3101 Old US 63 S, Apt D-108
Columbia, MO 65201
ankybf@mail.missouri.edu
602-710-0979
andriakirkland.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a growth oriented position in the field of Journalism and make a positive
contribution to the journalistic community by utilizing the skills, talents and experience
gained from my education.

EDUCATION
University of Missouri - Columbia - Columbia, Missouri, United States
Bachelor of Arts: Journalism, May 2016 // GPA: 3.103
McClintock High School - Tempe, Arizona, United States
GPA: 3.95 / GPA (weighted): 4.3
Graduated ranked 6 of 425
Academic Excellence Award Recipient Annual ceremony for top 10% of
class (2009-2012)

HIGHLIGHTS

Academically focused
Photojournalism
Determined
Firm grasp of journalistic ethics
Forward thinking
Experience with Avid & Final Cut Pro
Deadline-driven
Voice-overs
Effective communicator
Effective interviewer
Eloquent public speaker
Strong interpersonal skills
Natural leader
Self-motivated

ACHEIVEMENTS
MU Dean's List (Spring 2014, Fall 2014)
Selected to take specialized reporting & editing via iPad course (2014)
National Association Black Journalists (2013-2015)
MUTV Campus News Student Reporter (2012)
Direct-admit to highly competitive, top-ranked journalism school (2012]
Transfer credits - a semester ahead (2012)
Fox News Affiliate recognized video PSA (2012)
Spanish Language Student of the Year (2011)
Ranked number one on freshman class rank list of 437 students (2009)
Freshman Honors English Student of the Year (2009)
Coronation Royalty Nominee (2009, 2010, 2011)

Andria N. Kirkland
3101 Old US 63 S, Apt D-108
Columbia, MO 65201
ankybf@mail.missouri.edu
602-710-0979
andriakirkland.weebly.com
EXPERIENCE

News Reporter, KBIA Radio 91.3 - Columbia, Missouri

08/2014 - 11/2014

KBIA has been a National Public Radio member station since 1972. KBIA carries
programming from Public Radio International, American Public Media, and other national
and local sources.
Served as a news reporter for the University of Missouri-licensed
public radio station KBIA that broadcasts out of Columbia,
Missouri.
Researched local story ideas.
Conducted interviews in-person and over the phone.
Edited sound bites.
Developed scripts.
Recorded wraps.
Wrote web stories.
Administrative Assistant
Acme Aerospace - Phoenix, Arizona

06/2014 to 08/2014
Summer 13, 12

Answered and directed business calls and communications.

Greeted business partners, customers and clients.
Facilitated office visits.
Worked closely with Human Resources and Accounts
Payable/billing staff to organize employee documentation and
company invoices.

Marketing Assistant
SmithgroupJJR - Phoenix, Arizona

06/2013 to 08/2013

Worked within the marketing department developing architecturalengineering project proposals and portfolios for submittal and
presentation to potential clients.
Organized photography and package content editing.

Summer Fellowship Participant

ASU Walter Cronkite School of Journalism - Phoenix, Arizona

06/2011 to 07/2011

Worked closely with instructors, professors and journalism

professionals in association with the ASU Walter Cronkite School
to produce news segments.
Received hands on training in writing, video production and
newscast development.
Worked at in-house studio to edit and produce professional grade
packages and reports.

SKILLS
Effective Communicator, Videography, Video Production, AVID Video Editing, FinalCut Pro
Video Editing, Photoshop Editing, InDesign Software, DSLR Photography, ThingLink, Filmic Pro,
Camera+, Snapseed, Voddio, PowerPoint, MS Word