Assistant College

Sarah G. Ruggiero

041*-***-***-** Lake Orr Drive, Robina QLD 4226 *****.********@*******.****.***.**

OBJECTIVE: To secure a position within the media industry where my creative skills can be maximized.

EDUCATION: Journalism Masters; BOND UNIVERSITY Queensland, AU; Expected Graduation Dec. 2012

Public Relations and Writing Bachelors; [GPA 3.7] JUNIATA COLLEGE, Huntingdon, PA, May 2010

HONORS: Highest Achievement in Journalism Award, Bond University, 2012

Distinction in Writing, Juniata College, 2010

New York Times Editors Conference Attendee, March 2009

Second Place, John F. Bailey Oratorical Contest, Juniata College, 2010

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE: RESEARCH ASSISTANT for Reporters Without Borders/Bond University Robina, QLD, (Dec. 2011 Present)

Researched weekly update abouts Australian media law and censorship issues

Conducted market research for media law book release

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF for the Juniatian Huntingdon, PA, (Aug. 2007 May 2010)

Promoted from writer to editor

Developed and proofread all stories, suggested corrections for reporters

Conducted interviews and wrote Editorials, News, Entertainment, Sports

PRODUCTION INTERN for Inside Edition (CBS), New York, NY, (Spring 2009)

Facilitated daily production of show

Researched and pitched story ideas

FREELANCE WRITER for Demand Studios, (July 2010 Present)

Wrote stories on various topics for publication

REPORTER/ADVERTISING SALES for the Canyon News, Beverly Hills, CA and

the San Francisco News, San Francisco, CA, (Summer 2008)

Researched, reported, interviewed and wrote weekly articles for publication

Researched and completed advertising lead sheets

MARKETING INTERN for Athletic Deptartment at Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA, (Fall 2008)

Promoted and coordinated gameday events

Wrote web content (i.e.player bios and statistics)

FEATURE WRITER, Juniata Magazine at Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA, (Aug. 2009 May 2010)

Pitched story ideas,researched, reported, interviewed and wrote stories for publication

INSTRUCTOR, College Writing Seminar Lab at Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA, (Aug. 2008 May 2010)

Facilitated freshman transition to college

Conducted writing seminars, graded journals

TUTOR at Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA, (Aug. 2009 May 2010)

Tutored Juniata students in Communication, Business and Writing classes

OFFICE ASSISTANT, Communication Depart. at Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA, (Fall 2007 - May 2010)

Assisted Communication professors with administrative work and institutional research

Researched, designed and constructed academic portfolios

EVENT FACILITATOR for Special Events, Bangor, PA, (Spring 2003 August 2011)

Plan and set up for events (i.e. weddings, parties, etc.)

ACTIVITIES: MEMBER, Lambda Pi Eta, Omicron Delta Kappa, Sigma Tau Delta, 2008-Present

STUDENT LEADER, Unlock Your Voice/Lift Ev ry Voice (Fall 2006-Present), Violence Awareness Week, (Fall 2007)

CAPTAIN, Juniata Varsity Soccer team, (Fall 2006 Present)

MEMBER, Landmark Conference All-Conference team, (Fall 2008)

SECRETARY, SPEAK (Juniata Communication Department Club) (Fall 2006 May 2010)

CHAIR, JAB (Juniata Activities Board) (Fall 2006 May 2010)

VOLUNTEER, Huntingdon and Lehigh Valley Humane Societies, PAWS, Special Olympics, (Fall 2006 Present)

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