ERICA NWOSU
Des Moines, WA ****8
ablz70@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication, Summa Cum Laude,
December 2009
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
Minor: Film and Media Production
GPA: 4.0
Relevant Coursework: Documentary and Film Production, Broadcast
Reporting/Newswriting, Online Media, Videography, Mass Communication Law,
Media Ethics, Media Research Methods
EXPERIENCE
"Click for a Soulmate," Co-Producer/Editor, Student Documentary, Arizona
State University, January - May 2009
- Planning, researching and coordinating production of a short-form
social documentary
- Shooting interview and b-roll footage and digitally logging raw
video
- Editing captured material together on Final Cut Pro, creating
graphics and enhancing audio
Cronkite NewsWatch, Student Volunteer, Arizona State University, February -
May 2007
- Formatting and sequencing computer graphics under deadline for
daily newscasts
- Managing my own CG script notes and responding quickly to
any production changes
- Working diligently and independently in support of the news
team
Other Work Experience
Blockbuster Video, Customer Service Representative, Burien, WA, June 2007-
present
U.S. Census Bureau, Enumerator, Normandy Park, WA, March - May 2010
Gap, Inc., Customer Experience Associate, Tukwila, WA, June - August 2007
SKILLS
Computer Proficiencies (Mac and PC):
Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, ENPS, Basic Dreamweaver, Basic HTML
Coding, Basic Photoshop, Content Management Systems, Social Media
Technologies, PowerPoint, Word, Excel
Camera/Video Equipment Experience:
Sony XD-Cam EX, Lighting Tools
Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills:
Broadcast News Reporting, Delivering Voiceovers, Conducting
Interviews, Managing Weblogs (Blogging), Screenwriting, Proposal
Writing, Drafting Newscast Scripts, Customer Service and Sales
Interaction
Organization Skills:
Producing Media/Video Content, Maintaining Production Logbooks,
Compiling Documentary/News Research, Data Entry and Analysis,
Transcribing, Implementing Sales Directives, Multitasking
AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS
Nominee, Student Documentary, Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards, 2009
Inductee, Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society for Academic Excellence in
Journalism, 2009
Recipient, National Achievement Finalist Scholarship, Arizona State
University, 2005-2009
Member, Association of Multicultural Journalists, Arizona State University,
2009
Dean's List, Arizona State University, 2005-2009
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST