Staff Service
Resume:
JESSICA PALL
Email: ****.*******@*****.***; Twitter: @jesspall
Blog: http://jessicapall.wordpress.com/
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in the media field as a
writer/editor.
EDUCATION: Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL 33574
BA in English with double specialization in Advanced Literary
Studies and Professional Writing
GPA 3.8, Cum Laude, April 2011
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Examiner.com
St. Petersburg Swimming Fitness Examiner-May’ll-Present
•Write 2-3 Articles pertaining to swimming a week
H.I.S. Painting Services, Inc., Sarasota, FL
Secretary-May ’11-Present
•Responsible for payroll, accounts receivable and payable using
QuickBooks
•Maintains professional phone manner
•Handles all mail, faxes, and invoices
•Creates proposals, and keeps file system active
The Lions’ Pride Newspaper, Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL
Online Editor- Aug ’10-April ‘11
•Responsible for content upload for site
•Strong communication with multimedia editor for the production
of producing and editing videos
•Edited online content and contributed new, innovative article
ideas for the staff to cover
•Collaborated with other editors to produce finished product
Sports Editor- Aug ’09-April ‘10
•Managed a team of staff sport writers
•Covered athletic events and assigned articles to staff
•Edited all sports articles with critical detail to content and
style
•Finalized and creatively developed the sports page using PageMaker
Staff Writer-Aug ’08-April ‘11
•Interviewed and reported on various events and issues on campus
on a deadline
National Journalism Center, Washington, D.C. 20045 May’10-Aug 10
Journalism Intern-
•Attended weekly lectures given by various speakers including
politicians, publishers and writers
•Completed AP style quizzes and homework assignments
•Trained to become a responsible and ethical multi-media reporter
Catholic News Service, Washington, D.C. 20017- May ’10-Aug ‘10
Journalism Intern-
•Conducted credible research for articles
•Attended and covered events around the capitol
•Prepared and conducted professional phone interviews with
sources nationally and internationally
•Wrote and edited 14 articles which were published by CNS
•Attended staff meetings and worked with the National and
International editors
ACADEMIC RESULTS:
•Ranked 3rd Nationally: Scholar All America Team DII women’s swimming
Aug ’09-April ‘11
•7 time Dean Recipient, Aug ’07-April ‘11
•6 Time President’s Club Recipient, Aug ’08-April ‘11
•Florida Bright Future Scholarship, Aug ’07-April ‘11
•Sunshine State Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll, Spring ‘10
•DII Athletic Directors Academic Achievement Award, Spring ‘10
HONORS AND AWARDS:
•Outstanding Student in English: Advanced Literary Study
Aug ’10-April ‘11
•Sigma Tau Delta: English Honor Society, Aug ’11-April 11
•Zeta Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete
Honor Society, April ’10-April ‘11
•Athletic Endowed Scholarship, Aug ’09-April ‘11
•Enrolled in Honors Program, Aug ’07-April ‘11
•SLU Athletic Grant, Aug ’07-April ‘11
•SLU Athletics Excellence Award for women’s swimming. May ’09
EXTRACURRICULAR:
•Appointed captain of SLU DII Women’s Swim Team, Aug ’08- April 09
•SLU DII Swimming Team, Aug’07-April ‘11
•Attended ACP's 26th annual National College Journalism, Feb ‘10
Convention in Phoenix, AZ
•Attended ACP’s 27th annual National College Journalism
Convention in L.A., CA, Feb ‘11
•Presented a critical paper and non-fiction piece at the STD
Convention in Pittsburgh, PA, Mar ‘11
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
•Spring Break SERVE trip to Key West, Mar ‘10
•Organized SLU Community Service Day for Honors Program, Mar ’08
•Mentor in SLU Honors Community Building Program, Aug ’08-April ‘09
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITES:
•Presented Senior Honors Project: Newspapers on College
Campuses: How to Create Effective Online Mediums, April ‘11
•Presented a Critical Theory Paper at Academic Excellence Day
April ‘11
OTHER SKILLS:
•Proficient PC skills: Microsoft Office, Social Media, Internet
Research, Pagemaker
•Certified in CPR and First Aid
•Certified Lifeguard for YMCA since July ’07-Present
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