ALLISON MCCORMACK

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Flagstaff, Arizona

909-***-****

abmrqw@r.postjobfree.com

www.allisonmccormack.wordpress.com

OBJECTIVE

To acquire a challenging position where my achievements and skills learned

can be utilized and further developed to increase my knowledge of

journalism, public affairs and media relations.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ

May 2010

Major: Political Science and Journalism

Minor: Electronic Media and Film

High School Diploma

Don Antonio Lugo High School, Chino

CA June 2006

WORK EXPERIENCE

Legislative Broadcast Intern

Arizona Capital Television: Arizona State Capital

Reference: Jason Fitzpatrick 602-***-****

01/09 to 05/09

. Developed television production, journalism and communication

skills by acquiring, identifying and extracting data obtained through

research and interviews for news segments

. Generated and researched story ideas, wrote, shot and edited

footage for monthly news segments

. Developed ability to communicate confidently and effectively by

conducting interviews with State legislators, legislative staff and other

governmental officials

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

. Operated robotic cameras to produce video coverage of

Legislative proceedings

. Operated and developed use of field cameras to produce news

segments and cover press conferences and other State Capital Events

. Proficient in computer programs including Adobe Premier, MS

Office programs Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Community Relations Department

Arizona Cardinals Football NFL Club

Reference: Luis Zendejas 602-***-****

2009/2010 season

. Volunteered and worked within Community Relations Department

during pre-season and regular season. Coordinated Kids Club Fun Area;

running registration tables, obstacle courses as well as overseeing other

volunteers and endured a safe play environment for children. Was

conscientious and reliable as a team player

. Helped supervise autograph sessions with Cardinals players

VOLUNTEER

News Reporter, Photographer and Editor

NAZ TODAY: Community and Campus News Program (3 years)

Reference: Brandon Neuman 928-***-****

2007-2010

. Reporting Experience: generated story ideas, researched, wrote

scripts, performed voice overs and conducted interviews.

. Production Experience: shot interviews, b-roll and edited

footage. Encouraged and reviewed other student's stories for quality and

content before exporting final story to playout server

. Was able to work and communicate as a student volunteer for two

years. Then successfully became part of the team and engaged in higher

level tasks and obtained class credit

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

. Participated in production of live newscast: ran studio

cameras, playout server and floor directed

. Proficient with Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, EZNews, Playout

server

Delta Delta Delta (4 years)

2006-2010

. Held leadership position as New Member Educator; was required

to host weekly educational meetings with up to 30 new members. Prepared and

delivered team building exercises

. Helped coordinate events to raise money for St. Jude Children's

Research Hospital; including Greek wide field days with hundreds of

participants, pancake breakfasts and softball tournaments

HONORS AND AWARDS

. California Girl's State Representative (2004)

. Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Alumni 2003)

. Who's Who of American High School Students (03-04/04-05)

. Attended 2005 Presidential Inauguration (2005)

. NAU Wylie Smith Memorial Scholarship (2008)

. Northern Arizona University Presidential Scholarship (2006-

2010)

. Northern Arizona University Dean's List 3.5 GPA (2009-2010)

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