Olivia M. Smith
La Canada, CA ***** & New York, NY 10011
******@***.***
EDUCATION
New York University, New York, NY
College of Arts and Science
Major Focuses: Journalism/Mass Communications
La Canada High School, La Canada, CA
Overall GPA 4.12; Graduated with Honors
Date of graduation: June 2007
Advanced Placement Coursework
U.S. History English Literature
English Language Government/Economics
Statistics Environmental Science
HONORS
Poetry Publication at the NYU Minetta Review 2007
Newspaper Editor Appreciation Award 2007
Regional Occupational Program Award 2007
Industry Education Council (IEC) Award 2007
Editor-in-Chief Award 2007
Stanford Journalist Award 2006
Columbia Journalist Awards (2) 2006
Supporting Actress 2004-2007
California Scholarship Federation 2003-2007
Honors Society 2003-2007
EXPERIENCE
New York University Television Station, New York, NY
Office Assistant and Secretary, October 2007-Present
Managed desk, answered phones, recorded messages, performed deliveries, assisted with technology-related procedures.
The Valley Sun Newspaper, La Canada, CA
Intern, July 2004-Present
Reported and researched articles for the staff. Edited numerous sections and articles. Wrote over fifteen articles including features and news stories.
Wills and Trusts Law Office, La Canada, CA
Office Assistant and Secretary, July 2004-Present
Typed and organized files. Performed administrative work including faxing, emailing, mailing and filing. Witnessed finalizing of wills and documents. Worked at phone and scheduled appointments.
Tutor Cottage Store, La Canada, CA
Customer Service Associate, November 2003-April 2005
Organized shelves and storage spaces. Cleaned and organized work environment. Processed shipments of store goods. Assisted at register and with customers.
SKILLS
Team member
Proficient with Spanish
Enthusiastic with work
Skilled with computer, PC & Macintosh literate, MS Office applications
Leadership skills with Youth & Government student leader
Newspaper layout skills and journalism formatting
ACTIVITIES
NYU Show Explorations 2007-Present (A program devoted to the film industry- includes script writing and creative writing.)
Contributing writer to Washington Square News 2007-Present
Creative Writing Club 2007-Present
Theatre/Actress 2003-2007
Green Club, Environmental Conservationists 2005-2007
News Editor and Editor-in-Chief at The LCHS Spartan 2005-2007
Youth and Government Member 2004-2006
REFERENCES
Mrs. Carol Cormaci, Editor-in-Chief of The Valley Sun, 818-***-****
Mr. Ben Powers, Communications/English Teacher, 818-***-****
Ms. Toni Urbano, NYU-TV Program Manager, 212-***-****