Administrative Assistant Manager
Resume:
DANA LANGGUTH
EMAIL:
DANA.LANGGUTH
@GMAIL .COM PHONE: 603-***-****
Mailing address:
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Apt 811 4 St NW Unit 608 Washington DC 20001
EDUCATION:
American University, Washington DC
BA in Journalism, Minor in International Development
SKILLS:
Computers: Very Knowledgeable in all areas of Microsoft Office, Octopus, Aurora, Photoshop,
Internet Explorer, Windows Movie Maker, Final Cut Pro, AP ENPS, iNews, Avid and Cool Edit.
Cameras: Extensive field use with Sony PD 150 and Sony PD 170
Language: Conversational French
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – SUMMARY:
Over seven years writing experience ranging from technical manuals to broadcast television. Accustomed
to working in large groups and independently. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Comfortable working with
basic graphic design elements to compliment text.
EXPERIENCE:
Proposal Writer (Fall 2009 – Present): MELE Associates Inc.
Write and format documents to be submitted in response to government contracts
Format large scale word documents and excel spreadsheets
Collaborate with industry experts (engineers, scientists, etc) and write summaries of projects in
development
Update website with new developments and promotional materials
Assistant Director (Fall 2007-Fall 2009): Al Jazeera English
Proofed scripts for errors and incorrect information
Proofed all packages before they aired
Acted as a liaison between the newsroom and operations
Played out all video
Kept up to date timings throughout the show, ensured all shows finished on time
Freelance Media Manager/Tape Archivist/Librarian/Satelite booker (2006-Fall 2009): Al
Jazeera English
Logged tape feeds from APTN and Reuters
Archived stock footage and labeled it in a searchable database
Un-archived video and imported video from sister networks upon request
Booked satellites for live shots and tape transfer
Scheduled live shots in Scheduall
Senior Administrative Assistant (Fall 2006-Fall 2007): Al Jazeera English
Monitored daily costs of satellite feeds and freelancers
Maintained a database of all current departmental equipment and gear
Maintained schedule for 40 employee's, processed requests for time off
Booked feed, dub, and ingest requests in Scheduall
Attended meetings for supervisor, took notes and made departmental decisions
Independently controlled all departmental purchases
Wrote annual budget proposals
Briefed supervisor daily on departmental concerns and projects
Desk Assistant (Spring 2006 Fall 2006): Fox News Channel
Maintained updated schedules for studio guests and field crews
Monitored the wires for breaking news
Logged speeches and events
Assisted field crews on busy days
Intern (Spring 2006): Fox News EDGE
Interviewed members of Congress.
Assisted with filming and editing.
Shadowed studio and field producers.
Logged speeches and press conferences.
Intern/Producer (Summer 2005): CTV20 Public Access- Londonderry, New Hampshire
Created, produced, directed, edited, filmed and anchored a weekly local news show
Ran lights, cameras and sound for weekly television shows.
Wrote scripts and edited feature articles about local topics of interest.
Conducted on camera interviews
Intern/Author (Fall 2004): Adult Learning Network- Cape Town, South Africa
Compiled data on HIV/AIDS.
Wrote 150 pages on home-based-care for HIV/AIDS patients.
Combined 150 pages with co-workers efforts on the same topic into a 300 page book.
Organized chapters and content.
Formatted and arranged pictures and diagrams.
Contributing Reporter (Spring 2003- Spring 2005): The Eagle - American University's
Newspaper
Performed duties of reporter; conducted interviews, researched and wrote articles for a deadline.
INTERESTS:
Travel: Have lived and traveled extensively in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique
and Swaziland.
Theater: Annually directed theatrical productions at American University.
Music: Plays the trombone and the piano in local bands.
Misc interests: Disease research and prevention, international justice, and independent music
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