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Education
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT Aug. 2007 - April 2011
Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts in Communications: Print Journalism, New Media and Design Track; Minor: Political Science
Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts in Communications: Print Journalism, New Media and Design Track; Minor: Political Science
- Honors: Full-tuition academic scholarship for '08-'09, '09-'10 and '10-'11 school years; N. LaVerl Christensen/ Scripps League Scholarship recipient '10-'11; Phi Kappa Phi 2011 Inductee; Kappa Tau Alpha 2010 Inductee
- Activities: President, Society of Professional Journalists BYU Chapter; Project Director, Project Youth. Invited 1,100 underprivileged 5th and 6th graders to campus; Washington Seminar 2010; London Study Abroad Fall 2008
Relevant Experience
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, Washington, D.C. May 2011 - August 2011
Intern/ Press Assistant
Intern/ Press Assistant
- Compile daily press and media clippings for distribution to Senator and staff
- Manage long-term digitization projects including the development of a comprehensive press release index dating back 15 years and video archive comprising of over 100 projects
- Assist mail management and legislative staff by drafting constituent correspondence and research memos
- Support constituent services efforts by managing high-volume switchboard and providing U.S. Capitol tours
The Daily Universe, Provo, Utah Jan. 2009 - April 2011
Enterprise Editor, Metro Editor, Campus Editor (Circulation 18,500)
Enterprise Editor, Metro Editor, Campus Editor (Circulation 18,500)
- Promoted to the editor after one semester as reporter; subsequently rose to campus editor
- Demonstrated success with completing writing and editing assignments under deadlines
- Directed business during weekly planning meetings, coordinating staff, assigning stories and deadlines
- Mentored new writing staff, collaborating with advanced reporting classes
- Managed 12 reporters on the Metro and Campus desks, including assigning and editing stories
Where Magazine, Washington D.C. April 2010 - August 2010
Editorial Intern for Where Washington Magazine (Circulation 97,420)
Editorial Intern for Where Washington Magazine (Circulation 97,420)
- Researched and wrote feature articles for the Where Now and guide sections
- Updated online and print database on a daily basis to include new restaurants, stores and events
- Contacted representatives from featured organizations to obtain art and information for publication
Guide Editor and Contributing Writer for Where Baltimore Magazine (Circulation 25, 000)
- Contributed articles and photography for the Where Now and guide sections
- Edited magazine copy and created detailed dining, shopping and entertainment listings for the guide
- Served as liaison between the Washington, D.C. office and Baltimore editor
The Utah People's Post, Provo, Utah Jan. 2010 - April 2010
Editor and Reporter
Editor and Reporter
- Researched, pitched and developed over 15 articles, photography and multimedia projects for publication on start-up website
- Edited articles submitted by local contributors and provided feedback to improve quality of content
- Publicized new local news source by attending events and maintaining relationships with popular bloggers
Additional Professional Experience
- Administrative Assistant, Portland Community College, Portland, Ore. May 2008 - Aug. 2009
- Administrative Assistant, Intel, Hillsboro, Ore. May 2006 - May 2007
Technical Skills
Proficient with Macintosh and Windows operating systems, Adobe Applications (InDesign, Photoshop), Facebook, Lexis-Nexis, Microsoft Office Suite, Soundslides, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo, Audacity, WordPress, InterTrac.
Service
LDS Mission, Japan Sapporo Mission, Sapporo, Japan. Dec. 2011 - June 2013
Interests/ Other Skills
Travel, photography, and lifelong newspaper comics enthusiast. Fluent in Japanese.