Noah Daboul

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EDUCATION

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, VA, May 2022 Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications, Concentration in Digital Journalism Overall GPA: 3.8 Minor in Creative Writing

COURSEWORK: Photojournalism, Graphic Design, Mobile and Social Media Journalism, Public Relations, Social Media Management, Copy Editing, Interviewing and Reporting, Publishing, Creative Writing, Media Ethics and Law.

JOURNALISM/MEDIA EXPERIENCE

Freelance Food Writer, May 2020 - May 2021

RVA Magazine, Richmond, VA.

● Came on to staff as a summer intern and was asked to continue as a food writer because of the work I submitted.

● Interviewed mayoral candidates, doctors, breweries, and more while an intern.

● Regularly submitted food stories to the magazine that featured in-depth storytelling and detailed descriptions of menu items.

● Shot photo content of food, buildings, and portraits of interview sources. Managing Editor, February 2020 – May 2022

INK Magazine, Richmond, VA.

● Oversaw copy editing and created a style guide and grammar standard for the writing and editorial staff .

● Managed a staff of 40 students on multiple committees.

● Assigned stories to writers and reporters.

● Gained social media management, marketing, fundraising, and leadership experience.

● Assisted with content creation like photoshoots, playlist curation, and event planning.

● Instructed staff members on higher-level editing concepts like journalism ethics, headline writing, and interviewing skills.

Dow Jones News Fund Intern, May 2021 – September 2021 Richmond BizSense and Dow Jones News Fund, Richmond, VA.

● Conducted in-depth interviews for articles focusing on everything from new restaurants to major acquisitions and mergers.

● Practiced data-driven reporting and compiling spreadsheets.

● Regularly shot photo content for my own stories as well as everyone on staff .

● Met daily print deadlines tackling new stories every day.

● Compiled Excel spreadsheets on government grants, business daily turnover, and more.

● Participated in networking events to make business relationships and investigate new stories.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Line Cook, Barback, Prep Cook, February 2018 – August 2021 Toast, Norfolk, VA

● Wrote and completed prep lists for the restaurant, maintained an inventory of what was in stock.

● Cooked dishes to order and presented them in clean, stylish, and beautiful ways.

● Learned wine, cocktail, and beverage pairing under a level three WSET.

● Created craft cocktails and trained to provide an elevated service experience.

● Developed new recipes and created seasonal menus using local produce.

MEMBERSHIPS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Virginia Democratic Party, Communications Intern, June 2017 – November 2017

● Worked with mass call and text softwares to gain feedback from the community

● Compiled files and dossiers on volunteers, key voter neighborhoods, and managed volunteers

● Arranged schedules and time slots for volunteers

The Virginian-Pilot, Summer Journalism Student, July 2017

● Underwent journalism training in a week-long program with hands-on experience

Boy Scouts Of America, Eagle Scout, Troop 1, May 2018

● Rose to the rank of Eagle Scout after being in scouting for 12 years.

● Learned lifesaving skills, leadership skills, gained community involvement experience, led projects, and became a major leader and teacher within my troop and community.

SKILLS

Software: GarageBand, InDesign, Photoshop, Google Drive, Microsoft O ce, InCopy, Adobe Premier, GIS.

Equipment: microphones, audio mixers, lights, analog cameras, DSLR Digital cameras Social Media: Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok.

Other: CPR, Food Styling, Baking, Cooking, Mixology, Wine and Beverage Pairing, Audio Engineering, Photo Editing, Analog Photography, Food Photography, Recipe Development, Copy Editing, Headline Writing, Interviewing, Reporting, AP Style, Graphic Design, Layout Design, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Press Release Writing, Media Kit Creation, Time Management, First Aid, Leadership Skills.

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