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Education
Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri May 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Minor in Web Design and Film Studies (3.87 GPA)
Media Experience
The Journal, Webster University August 2015 May 2017
Lifestyle Editor for this nationally award-winning student-run newspaper and website
Pitch, report, write and edit lifestyle-related stories for the print edition
Film and edit video content for the website
Assign stories to reporters, address issues and make sure these stories come in on deadline
Design pages in the Lifestyle section of each issue
St. Louis Press Club, St. Louis, Missouri May 2017 Present
Intern for this non-profit organization that connects local journalists and gives scholarships to students
Assist executive director in the running and development of the organization by creating newsletters and advertising materials, sending
out e-blasts, and organizing and initiating current members
Vital VOICE Magazine, St. Louis, Missouri May 2016 August 2016
Writing intern
Contributed online content for this LGBT-focused lifestyle magazine, as well as stories concerning racial, bullying and religious issues
Skills
Reporting, writing and editing copy
Editorial leadership
Photography experience
HTML and CSS programming and computer experience
Work History
Jerseyville Parks and Recreation Department, Jerseyville, Illinois May 2011 September 2017
Manager at department-owned pool