Summary:
- Currently enrolled in the journalism program at the University of Ottawa
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as developed in interpersonal skills class
- Knowledge of Windows operating system as well as Adobe InDesign for layout
- Able to work well independently and with others as demonstrated at the Algonquin Times
Education:
Sept. 2013 – University of Ottawa Journalism Program
Present
Ottawa, Ontario
Sept. 2011 – Algonquin College Journalism Program (Dean’s Honours list)
Present
Ottawa, Ontario
- Practical training in newspaper, magazine, and online journalism with the award-winning College newspaper, the Algonquin Times, being the primary learning tool
- Generate story ideas, write and edit copy, find and photograph images worthy of publication, shoot web video stories, electronically produce pages, and run the Algonquin Times as a community newspaper
- Superior writing skills
Sept. 2007 – Sacred Heart High School
June 2011 Stittsville, Ontario
- Honour student in Grade 11
- Core French certificate
Work Experience:
July 2013 – http://www.sportseh.ca
February 2014
- Wrote features and profiles on amateur and collegiate teams and players
- Wrote preview and analysis stories, as well as opinion pieces
- Researched statistics and data for stories
March 2013 – Ottawa Sun
April 2013 Ottawa, Ontario
- Conducted streeters
- Wrote general news and sports stories
- Was part of the 2013 women’s world hockey championships coverage
- Conducted and transcribed interviews
- Took photos for some stories
Sept. 2012 – Glue Magazine Contributing Writer/Editor
April 2013 Ottawa, Ontario
- Wrote a piece for the print edition and an additional piece for the online edition
- Edited pieces from other writers
Sept. 2012 – Sports Editor, General Assignment Reporter
Dec. 2012 Algonquin Times
Ottawa, Ontario
- Paginated the sports section front for the Algonquin Times
- Wrote and edited game stories
- Wrote and edited features
- Conducted and transcribed interviews
- Assigned stories
Jan. 2012 – Security Beat Reporter, General Assignment Reporter
April 2012 Algonquin Times
Ottawa, Ontario
- Compiled and wrote security briefs
- Researched and deciphered information for stories
- Wrote and edited stories, editorials and opinion pieces
- Conducted and transcribed interviews
Other Work
Jan. 2009 – HMR Service Clerk
Present Real Canadian Superstore
Ottawa, Ontario
- Cook and serve food for customers
- Operate a cash
- Occasionally train new staff
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