SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• A hard-working and self-motivated individual.
• Punctual, passionate, and reliable.
• Proven proficiency in working with students in club-type situations, and have experience in leading community service events and group projects.
• A talented writer with two previous years of journalistic experience; able to receive and give constructive criticism and critique.
EDUCATION
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA Graduated: May 2012
Bachelor of Applied Communications Studies.
Minors: Journalism and History.
• Iota Rho- Communications Honor Society 2010
• Merit Scholarship
• Gonzaga-In-Florence, Spring 2011
• GPA: 3.3
WORK EXPERIENCE
Media Bus
Spokane, WA February 2012-current
Marketing Intern
• Assisting in editing and layout of two websites under construction, assisted in writing and updating information.
• Assisting in creating a website called Senior Living Spokane that compiles articles about how lively seniors in the Spokane area can find the best deals, discounts, and activities to do in the area.
The Fig Tree May-August 2011
Spokane, WA
Summer Intern
• Participated in all processes of publication including writing stories, editing, working with layout.
• Coordinated phone calls for ad placement.
• Assisted in the organization of the summer fundraiser.
Heuser & Heuser Law Firm Summers of 2008- 2010
Colorado Springs, CO
Archiver, File Clerk
• Updated their record-keeping systems into a paperless business
• Scanned, organized, and filed over 20 years of case materials.
• Gained a sense of responsibility, self-management, and self-motivation.
Gonzaga University Bulletin School Years 2009-2010
Senior Staff Writer
• Wrote stories as for the Gonzaga.
• Cultivated story ideas, collected interviews, and executed assignments
Coffee Barista August- December 2010
Spokane, WA
Coffee Barista
• Mastered the art of coffee making as a beginner and gained costumer-service knowledge, accountability and worker ethics while serving members of the community coffee from the student center.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
The Gonzaga Witness October 2011-present
Spokane, WA
Opinions Editor
• Wrote articles and stories.
• Edited pieces and articles from staff to be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief on deadlines.
Circle-K International May 2009 – May 2010
Spokane, WA
Secretary
• Served as a secretary for a service club at Gonzaga University.
• Updated the club of current service events.
• Recorded club minutes and attended a Northwest Club Convention in Seattle, WA.
Gonzaga University Club Volleyball August - December 2010
Spokane, WA
Secretary
• Elected to function on the board after a year of playing for the club team.
• Recorded minutes, brainstormed fundraiser ideas,
• Was a leader off the court by keeping the team functioning on time.
SERVICE, INVOLVEMENT, AND ACTIVITIES
• Various Intramurals: 2008- present
• Circle K International Volunteer/Member: September 2008- present
• Gonzaga University Club Volleyball: October 2009 – present
• Iota Rho, Communications Honor Society October 2010 – present
• Mission Possible March 2010, March 2012