Arts Journalist & Communicator
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SPRINGFIELD, VA *****
**************@*****.***
ANGELA NELL-TASCÓN
EDUCATION
Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA May 2023
B.A. Political Science, GPA: 3.1
Relevant Coursework: U.S. Government and Politics, Media and Politics, Intro Data in Social Context, Introduction to Cinema, Topics in Italian Cinema, Visual Arts & Culture, History of Rock and Roll Syracuse Syracuse, NY June 2024
M.A. Arts Journalism & Communications, GPA: 3.5
Relevant Coursework: Media Law, Web Development & Design, Literature of Arts Journalism, Photography and Multimedia for Non-Majors, Future Media: Issues & Solutions PUBLICATIONS
“A SIMPLE FEUD OR AN ALL-OUT ‘BEEF?’” February 2024 The Newshouse
“SNOW ANGEL DELUXE TRACKS REVIEW” December 2023
REEL! Magazine
“NICLAS LARSSON INTRODUCES COMEDIC THRILLER EXPLORING FAMILY AND November 2023 CONSEQUENCES”
The Newshouse
“'A NERDY GAY JUGGLING SHOW' BALANCES COMEDY AND QUEER CULTURE” September 2023 Rochester CITY Magazine
“VÊTEMENT DE RUE: AN INSPIRATIONAL AND IMMERSIVE FASHION EXPERIENCE” February 2023 The Collegiate Times
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PHOTOJOURNALIST FELLOW May June 2024
Worked as a Marketing Intern and a Photojournalist Fellow for Charleston, South Carolina’s Spoleto Festival USA. Captured enchantment and genuine audience reactions through photography and videography. Was an asset whenever needed throughout the festival.
PEACH JXM PHOTOGRAPHY February May 2024
Freelance photographer for the media production company, Peach Thxory, and their Peach Jxm Sessions. Active participant in the studio space; work includes photographing a variety of artists along with the media production team.
COPPER BEECH COMMONS MARKETING INTERN January May 2024 Responsible for serving as a liaison between the graduate programs at Syracuse University and the Copper Beech Commons apartment complex. Tasked with various communications projects involving photos of events for advertising and communal-space purposes.
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL September 2023 Managed different social media platforms for the film festival, and assisted with the circulation of festival posters around campus. Was in charge of photographing the actual festival, and making sure communications operations ran smoothly throughout the weekend.
INTERN, NORTHERN VIRGINIA ORAL, MAXILLOFACIAL & IMPLANT SURGERY June—August 2018 Assisted a mid-size private surgical center with client relations including receptionist duties, patient relations management, and in-processing both before and after operations. NANCY’S DAYCARE CENTER 2016—December2023
Promoted a small family-run business on various media-run and specialized industry platforms. Assisted in recruiting new clients by arranging interviews, preparing standard contracts, and working daily in childcare, including the instruction of preschool-aged children.
ACTIVITIES
THE NEWSHOUSE 2023—May 2024
Consistently contributed to the Fine Arts and Entertainment sections of Syracuse University's primary print news publication.
REEL! MAGAZINE 2023—May 2024
Contributed to a popular entertainment magazine on campus, specifically in the way of music reviews.
‘CUSE CLASH 2023
Participated in rounds of Disney Trivia for a television show running on Syracuse’s Orange Television Network. THE COLLEGIATE TIMES 2022—2023
Regularly contributed to the Lifestyles and Opinions sections of Virginia Tech’s newspaper, The Collegiate Times. STUDENTS DEMAND ACTION 2018—2019
Founded a Northern Virginia chapter of the nationwide gun-control movement that followed the shooting in Parkland, Florida. Leader of this chapter against gun violence and promoting more safety regulations and safety in schools nationwide.
JUNIOR STATESMEN AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY 2015
Attended a summer debate seminar which included a set of workshops focused on U.S. government and public speaking. Received three college credits from Princeton University. OTHER
LANGUAGE(S): English (Native), Spanish (Native)
INTERESTS: Poolside reading, Discussing movies & films, Cooking, Soccer, Traveling, Exploring music genres
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