Rachel Bonaparte
443-***-**** (cellular) ***
McGuffey Avenue
***********@*******.***
Oxford, OH 45056
Objective
Desire to move into a top organization that shares interest in hard work
and establishing reliable relationships/connections. Goals include learning
and implementing helpful strategies. Established a reputation among peers
and co-workers as an extremely dedicated, reliable, personable, detail-
oriented and charismatic individual.
Education
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio August 2008- May 2010
(Anticipated Graduation)
Masters of Arts, Mass Communications
. Cumulative GPA: 3.7
. Graduate Student Council
. Presenter at Popular Culture Association
. Member of National Communication Association
. Thesis: Messages From Hood Films and Its Impact on African American
Youth and Self-Perception
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
August 2004-2008
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcasting Telecommunications and Mass Media
. Cumulative GPA: 3.65
. National Society of Collegiate Scholars: students with 3.5+
. Golden Key-International Honor Society: students with 3.5+
Experience
Miami University, Graduate Assistant, Oxford, Ohio
August 2008- Present
Communication/ Film Department Assistant
. Conduct research for faculty members
. Assist two faculty members in classroom and laboratory teaching
. Grade classroom assignments
. Collaborate with other faculty in department on presentations
. Implement new projects/improvements for the department, contingent
upon undergraduate classroom results.
. Assist 25+ hours per week
Butler County Juvenile Court, Hamilton, Ohio
January 2010- Present
Mediator/Consultant
. Prevent juveniles from becoming repeat offenders
. Assist juveniles and parents in a process that allows him/her to
communicate, express concerns or needs, and empowers him/her to create
solutions to the problems
. Assist 15-20 hours per week
Vector Corporation, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
Fall 2004- February 2005
CUTCO Sales Representative
. Promoted to key staff within first week
. Sold over $1,000 worth of CUTCO products within first week
. Ranked top 100 for best sales producer in the U.S. after 1st month of
working
Columbia Broadcasting Network, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Summer 2007
CBS 3 Summer Intern
. Researched "news worthy" stories
. Assisted on shoots
. Collaborated with anchors on writing stories
. Acquired a variety of techniques in graphic department such as how to
add logos or backdrops on screen
. Assisted with programming and audio/technical department, as well as
the sales and casting departments.
North Baltimore Aquatics Club, Baltimore, Maryland
Summer 1999-2004
Swim Instructor
. Conducted swim lessons for children age 3-12 and gained their trust.
. Supervised other instructors and camp counselors.
. Planned and supervised fun and interactive activities enabling
children to learn how to swim, gain self-confidence as well as learn
how to cooperate with peers.
Skills
. Final Cut Pro video and editing systems
. Microsoft Word
. Power Point
. Excel
Extracurricular Activities
. Coaching Swimming
. Participating in intramural field hockey
. Managing basketball games
. Participating in Tae Kwon Do