Akash Bakshi

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Ohio University Athens, OH, United States

Bachelor of Science: Journalism (News and Information) Expected graduation date: May 2021. William Mason High School Mason, OH, United States High School Diploma with honors recipient (May 2017) Graduated Cum Laude (GPA: 3.58)

Experience

The Post Athens - Athens, OH August 2017 - present Opinion Columnist

- Write weekly articles covering domestic policy, international politics, and race relations

- Promote content through various social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook

- Collaborate with different departments (sports, culture, blogging) to establish quality column

Mason City Schools - Mason, OH August 2016 – May/2017 Public Relations Intern

- Created biweekly media releases covering academic events within the school district

- Expanded soft skills along with introductory skills in Photoshop, Adobe Premiere

- Coordinated interviews with teachers, students, and school district officials American Red Cross - Cincinnati, OH May 2016 - August/2017 Disaster Services Intern

- Consulted with the Marketing Department and initiated policies to expand outreach

- Trained on the administrative and technical aspects of the American Red Cross through a software known as EMBARC

- Proposed a local network of clients for integrated services Honors and Awards

- Recipient of OHIO Distinction Scholarship, a four-year scholarship based on academic merit awarded by Ohio University

- Recipient of OHIO Achievement Scholarship, a four-year scholarship based on ACT score awarded by Ohio University

- Four-year Varsity Speech and Debate member at Mason - awarded the Degree of Merit during . the fall of 2015, an award based on accumulated points and leadership experience. Activities/Societies

Mock Trial team member, grow public speaking skills, learn more about criminal justice system Society of Professional Journalists, National Outstanding Chapter of the Year, member Global Ambassadors program mentor, educate international students about Ohio University