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professional, journalist, writer, blogger

Location:
Athens, GA
Posted:
December 06, 2012

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GAOLI MOUA

abgh6z@r.postjobfree.com . gaolimoua.com

SKILLS

News and magazine writing; copy-editing; basic videography and editing

(iMovie); web design (HTML); social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn,

Instagram), blogging (Wordpress, Blogger, Tumblr), layout and design

(InDesign, Photoshop); 60 WPM

JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE

Bundles of Joy for Preemies, Inc.; Athens, GA; Social media intern

August 2012 - present

. Created and managed social media accounts on major networks

. Developed content to be blasted news, photos and short comments to engage

followers, readers and fans

. Tracked social media activity and devised strategies to increase views

and interaction with followers

HmongEmpire.com/HmongDVD.com; St. Paul, MN; Contributing Writer

September 2011 - present

. Researched Hmong entertainment-related topics, musicians and actors

. Sought out talent to be interviewed and photographed for features

. Performed and interpreted website traffic and market demographics to

improve company media kit

. Consulted with company owner to revise and reinforce company business

plan and goals

Athens Food and Culture Magazine; Athens, GA; Contributing Writer

September 2011 - August 2012

. Wrote informative and colorful stories featuring local entrepreneurs and

causes under deadline

. Produced relative photographs to be used beside written copy

. Worked with editor-in-chief to expand and develop business and editorial

The Jade Times; Delta Phi Lambda, Inc. National Newsletter; Copy Editor,

Staff writer 2009 - February 2012

. Produced news and human-interest stories that pertained to sorority

sisters, interest groups, faculty and Greek advisors

in timely manner

. Researched Asian-interest and Greek-life related topics

. Created polls and surveys to encourage reader interaction through

ConstantContact and MailChimp

. Proofread and edit staff members' drafts for style, grammar and

clarity

. Worked with editor-in-chief to increase newsletter website traffic by

300%

infUSion Magazine; University of Georgia, Athens, GA; News Reporter

August - December 2011

. Produced and develop news story ideas for the news section

. Worked with editor-in-chief, news editor and photographer to produce

quality stories under deadline

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.

2004 - 2007

. Re-charter Delta Phi Lambda at Georgia State University in 2004

. Served as Secretary, Philanthropy Chair, Webmaster; 2004-2007

. Used Microsoft Excel to maintain records of all events and

participation

. Initiated and maintain contact with local charities for monthly,

quarterly and annual events

. Planned philanthropic chapter participation and educational events

. Developed website graphics and layout, created original content, and

maintained chapter website

. Served on the National Board as Fundraiser Chairman; 2006 - 2007

. Organized, stocked and managed sorority paraphernalia store

EDUCATION

The University of Georgia

Athens, GA

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Grady College

Graduation: December 2012

Major: Publication Management

Current class standing: Senior

Scholarship recipient of HOPE, Frank Hawkins Scholar, Paul Ashley Simon

Memorial

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Georgia State licensed Massage Therapist

2006 - present

Nationally Certified Massage Therapist

2005 - present



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