EMILY ELVeRU

ejelveru@iastate.edu 612.859.2623

CURRENT ADDRESS: 1126 Frederiksen Court, Ames, IA 50010 PERMaNENT ADDRESS: 518 5 Street, Elk River, MN 55330

OBJECTIVE
To gain the experience and knowledge needed for my future career as a magazine journalist by obtaining an internship at a media organization

EDUCATIoN
Journalism, Bachelor of Science | Child, Adult & Family Services, Minor Iowa State University | Ames, IA Anticipated Graduation: Fall 2014 GPA: 3.78

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES

Trend Magazine, Co-Editor-in-Chief | Present Manage and oversee production of the completely student-run fashion magazine Govern 30 executive members and 180 staff members during weekly meetings Delegate tasks to the magazines six committees Copy edit all content before sending to print Plan and host the magazines release party Conduct interviews for prospective executive members Trend Magazine, Lifestyle Editor | Spring 2013 Copy edited and delivered input on writers articles Brainstormed stories for the upcoming issue Wrote articles for the issue and magazines website Trend Magazine, Staff Writer | Fall 2011 - Present Present story ideas to the section editors Write articles for the Beauty & Body and Lifestyle sections Contribute content for the magazines website Ethos Magazine, Staff Writer | Fall 2012 - Spring 2013 Submitted story ideas for each issue of the student-run campus life magazine Interviewed sources and wrote articles on deadline University Honors Program, Member | Fall 2011 - Present Complete two or more Honors courses and seminars within four years Maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher Create a senior capstone project incorporating my field of study University Honors Program, Student Ambassador | Spring 2013 - Present Serve as a student representative during prospective student visits Provide content for Honors blog Meet with families at the Experience Iowa State college fair First-Year Honors Program, Leader | Fall 2012 Co-lead 12 students through their first semester in two 50-minute classes each week Created 31 detailed lesson plans based on a common theme chosen by the students

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES CoNTINUED

First-Year Honors Program, Professor Mentor Program | Spring 2012 Worked and conducted research with Iowa State University dance professor Lead five to 10 children ages 5 to 12 years old through weekly dance classes University Child Development Laboratory School, Practicum Student | Present Work, observe and assess children from birth to 5 years old in the universitys high quality childcare center each week Apply concepts learned in child development courses by interacting with and studying lab school children Receive constructive feedback and learn effective modeling techniques from the lab schools trained and skilled classroom teachers College of Human Sciences Student Council, Club Representative | Fall 2013 Represent Trend Magazine and the College of Human Sciences at a university level Coordinate and serve human sciences organizations through campus events VEISHEA Corps, Volunteer | Spring 2012, Spring 2013 Assisted with tournaments and events for one of the largest university student-run organizations in the country standing for Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, Industrial Science, Home Economics and Agriculture Vacation Bible School, Crew Leader | Summer 2005 - 2011 Guided children ages 3 to 10 years old through activities to learn about faith

WoRK EXPERIENCE
University Honors Program, Communications Assistant | Present Ames, IA Create print and electronic media for upcoming Honors symposiums and events Develop and edit a bi-weekly student newsletter Assist students and visitors with questions while completing office tasks The Childrens Place, Sales Associate | Spring 2011 - Present Albertville, MN Assist customers to find products and arrange outfits Organize stock and replenish merchandise in the stock room and on the sales floor Cashier in a timely manner and promote store credit cards to customers Little Lambs Childcare, Substitute Assistant | Summer 2012 Elk River, MN Assisted children ages newborn to 4 years old with meals and play activities to meet their developmental needs

SKIllS
Editorial: Copy editing, AP Style Photography: Nikon D3100, D80, D90, D100 Videography: Final Cut Pro, iMovie Digital Enhancement: InDesign CS5.5, CS6; Illustrator CS5.1, CS6; Photoshop CS5.1, CS6, Bridge CS5.1, CS6

HoNoRS & AwARDS

Iowa State University Deans List: Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013 A. H. Sanders Scholarship Recipient James and Marian Dawson Senger Endowed Scholarship Recipient Pentair Scholarship Recipient Iowa State Department of World Languages & Cultures Excellence in German Award