Shelby M. Harrell

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Education

Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Fund

Development/Grant Proposal Writing Spring 2020

University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business Notre Dame, IN

Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies

Manchester University North Manchester, IN Fall 2014-Spring 2018

Director’s Scholarship recipient

Relevant Experience

Staff Writer/Reporter, The Papers Inc. May-July 2022

Milford, IN

Authored, edited and published several articles, front page and otherwise, for The Paper and The Mail Journal (in-house publications) and Ink-Free News (digital publication)

Captured photos and created cutlines for the aforementioned articles

Covered meetings of the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department and Board of Zoning Appeals

Freelance Community Meeting Reporter, Ink-Free News January 2022

Warsaw, IN

Attended and covered Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals meetings

Home Healthcare Aide, Forte Residential and Home Health August 2021-April 2022

Warsaw, IN

Provide basic care services to clients at their residences

Perform/Assist in performing domestic and household tasks

Freelance Grant Proposal Writer August 2021-Present

Plymouth, IN

Search potential organizations and identify potential opportunities for funding

Prepare applications, proposals, and other forms of correspondence for both existing and potential funding sources

Associated Publisher, Best Version Media June-November 2020

Warsaw, IN

Fostered and developed ongoing business-to-business relationships with local entrepreneurs

Prospected and evaluated local business’ potential as clientele

Conducted one-on-one business meetings with each owner using guided audio/visual presentations

Freelance Correspondent/Reporter, The Pilot News June 2018-March 2019

Plymouth, IN

Identified and conceptualized potential topics of interest among community residents and businesses

Provided compelling coverage of pre-scheduled as well as spontaneous occurrences in a timely and professional manner

Continually sought out sources with the ability to provide a fresh perspective on specific topics

Editor, The Culver Citizen July-December 2018

Culver, IN

Formed connections with individuals who occupy influential positions within the community

Collected pertinent information from sources in the form of quotes, research data and documented statements regarding the designated topic of concern

Evaluated potential news topics based on probable reader interest and content relevancy

Fact-checked and edited articles of my own authorship

Acted as the content provider, producer and organizer of a weekly news publication that is distributed throughout Marshall County

Intern, Manchester Magazine January 2018

North Manchester, IN

Assisted the Director of Manchester University’s Strategic Communications Department on a professional level

Conducted investigative reporting through keen observation

Captured notable events and experiences that took place throughout the community

Produced a sizeable portfolio of articles that had been included in each issue’s publication

Intern/Correspondent Summer 2017

Plymouth, IN

Produced a sizeable portfolio of stories covering events and experiences that took place throughout the community

Drafted thought-provoking articles about cultural, social and political events within the Marshall County Area

Produced compelling video content to accompany each article

Staff Writer, Oak Leaves Campus Newspaper Fall 2016-Spring 2017

North Manchester, IN

Edited, brainstormed and drafted articles that serve to inform the campus as well as the community

Collaborated with a team of peers to produce a publication that informs students of events occurring around the campus

Fine-tuned the ability to obtain information through source interviews and research

Website Designer, Campus New Media Project Spring 2016

North Manchester, IN

Collaborated with a team of classmates to build a website that serves as a multi-media platform

Used the website to promote and advertise campus organizations

Prior Employment

Food Service Provider, Culver Academies Summer 2016

Culver, IN

Provided nourishment to an average of 1,000 individuals per day

Worked with other staff member to accomplish tasks in an effective and timely manner

Campus Activities

Varsity Cross Country/Track and Field Distance Team Fall 2014-Spring 2018

NCASC Communications Club Fall 2016

Community Service

Board member and Media Liaison, Autism Resources of Marshall County

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