My Résumé

OBJECTIVE
Journalist or editorial position utilizing exceptional writing and organizational skills to bring the best and most accurate news to the area.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Experienced in newspaper and magazine reporting, copyediting, AP style and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledgeable in writing and editing to guarantee fairness, clarity and overall flow in articles.
• Skilled in interviewing all types of sources while maintaining professionalism.
• Proficient in organizing, prioritizing and multi-tasking to ensure quick and efficient completion of jobs.
• Educated in PC and Mac computers including programs like Microsoft Word, College Publisher, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, iMovie and iWeb.
• Trained in creating and editing multimedia for the Web including photos, picture slideshows, videos, links, blogs and Podcasts. Examples of this work may be viewed at http://web.mac.com/muintramurals

EDUCATION
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, Milwaukee, Wisconsin May 2009
• Bachelor of Arts in JournalismB with a Minor in Public Relations
• GPA: 3.94/4.0
GONZAGA UNIVERSITY, Florence, Italy May to July 2007
• Fulfilled six credit requirement while gaining travel, study and life experiences.
• GPA: 3.85/4.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Milwaukee Business Journal, Milwaukee, Wisconsin August 2008 to Present
Editorial Intern
• Wrote business related news and feature stories for a weekly newspaper and quarterly magazine.
The Journal Times, Racine, Wisconsin May to August 2008
Editorial Intern
• Covered specific beats, breaking news and general assignment features as a full-time reporter.
• Wrote stories daily for the print newspaper and integrated video and blog content for the Internet.
Society of Professional Journalists, Milwaukee, Wisconsin October 2007 to Present
Student Association President
• Carried out management tasks to provide speakers and information for the Marquette community.
Neighborhood Communications, Pewaukee, Wisconsin September to December 2007
Editorial Intern
• Performed duties of an assistant editor by writing, editing and formatting all editorial content for five monthly magazine newsletters.
• Acquired information and interviews for resident, travel, humane, real estate and event features.
MKE Magazine, Milwaukee, Wisconsin January to May 2007
Freelance Reporter
• Interviewed sources and fact checked establishments for city guides and business profiles.
Marquette Journal, Milwaukee, Wisconsin February 2006 to Present
Staff Reporter
• Gathered information and source comment for magazine articles on topics such as alumni and health.
• Interviewed expert sources to write a special feature that explored horror movies and their viewers.
Marquette Tribune, Milwaukee, Wisconsin September 2005 to Present

Columnist
• Wrote a satirical weekly column on campus, local and national events.
Campus Desk Editor
• Assigned news articles to reporters and edited completed stories for grammar, balance and flow.
• Participated in headline and deck writing as well as final copyediting for the entire newspaper.
Wisconsin Metro Reporter
• Covered issues within the state of Wisconsin such as politics, education and special events.
• Determined topics and wrote articles focusing on a relevance to college students.

The Beauty of Print

I have always loved writing. I used to get excited about papers in high school and my love of writing has only grown stronger in my college career. There is a thrill to taking my thoughts and putting them in writing. Writing has always helped me solve any problem and work through any situation. There is a further thrill to using words to paint the perfect picture, create the perfect atmosphere and tell the perfect story. In journalism, there is a thrill to informing the public on important events - events that shape our world.

Worried but Hopeful

With newspapers cutting staff left and right and with circulation numbers falling fast for most print publications, I'm a little worried about having a future in the industry. That's why I'm doing all I can do get experience in the industry with internships and journalism courses. I'm working hard to learn all I can, to network with professionals and to constantly increase my skill set with multimedia endeavors such as photo, video, slideshows, podcasts and blogs like this one. I'm also studying to have a public relations minor to give myself another exciting career option.

When I Grow Up

My ultimate career goal is to work as a staff writer for a national news magazine. I want to write in-depth stories that will make a difference and that will open people's eyes. I have respect for all publications and for the written word, but I feel I can write the most important and sophisticated stories at a news magazine.