NARESHNEE (NESH) PILLAY

2505 Bedford Avenue, 2E, Brooklyn, NY 11226 (718) 715-9190 nareshnee.pillay@journalism.cuny.edu

OBJECTIVE Obtain an internship in the field of broadcast journalism. EDUCATION City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism Master of Arts, expected December 2014 Binghamton University, State University of New York Bachelor of Arts, English, May 2013 Concentration: Rhetoric Deans List: Fall 2011, Fall 2012 Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Journalism, Feature Writing, News Editing, Media and Politics, Basic Media Arts Tools, Rhetorical Foundations RELEVANT EXPERIENCE FOX 40-WICZ, Binghamton, NY Broadcast Intern, January 2013-May 2013 Wrote, shot, investigated and produced news stories using Final Cut Pro [SOT, VOSOT, Package] Assisted editors in meeting daily deadlines. BTV News, Binghamton University Field Reporter, October 2012-May 2013 Collect and analyze information about newsworthy events on and around the University campus. Report stories on-air with assistance of producer. Assist producer in editing pieces and recording voiceovers. Pipe Dream Student Newspaper Columnist, July 2012-May 2013 Write opinion pieces based on current events. Submit articles by given deadline and maintain strong communication with editor. Binghamton University Yearbook Editor, May 2012-May 2013 Design, create and edit yearbook to be published May 2013. Maintain strong relationship with publishing company and staff of five. Meet all deadlines by promoting efficiency and accuracy among staff. Binghamton Riverwalk Hotel and Conference Center Social Media Intern, May 2012-August 2012 Created and maintained social media presence. Worked closely with marketing department to increase business through events at local Universities. Her Campus Online Magazine, Binghamton University Campus Cutie Editor, May 2011-May 2012 Recruited features for Campus Cutie. Managed Campus Cutie portion of website and sorted through student submissions. Columnist, January 2011-May 2011 Wrote feature articles for the website. Recruited Campus Cuties. Marketed the website at on-campus events.

SUPPORTING EXPERIENCE Court Jester Athletic Club Front Desk Associate, August 2012-May 2013 Solely responsible for opening fitness facility on weekends. Check in guests and make adjustments to accounts when necessary. Binghamton University Telecommunications Trainer, May 2012-May 2013 Teach new employees work policies and procedures including usage of computer system. Student Information Assistant, May 2011-Present Field phone calls with queries relating to Admissions, Financial Aid, Health Services, Registrar and general campus information. Assist all callers in a thorough, professional manner. ACTIVITIES Binghamton University French Club President, May 2012-Present Events Coordinator, May 2011-May 2012 SPECIAL SKILLS Conversational French, Conversational Afrikaans, Associated Press Writing Style, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office