MARIANNE MENDEZONA
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a reporter position
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, May 2011
With a Minor in TV/Radio/Film
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Study Abroad, Burgos, Spain
Spanish Culture & Language Studies; Summer 2009
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
ABS-CBN Philippines Broadcasting Corporation, Summer ’10: Intern
• Assist during shoots, select footage, log tapes, research stories
CNN iReport, Fall ’09: Advanced Audio/Video Project on poverty in San Jose • Conceptualized, wrote, filmed and edited several news packages for CNN iReport
• One story was chosen by a CNN producer to use on air
SJSU Update News, Spring ’11: Anchor Reporter
• Report/Film/Write/Edit and Produce weekly segments for Update News
• Edit stories using Final Cut Pro
• Assist in studio production
Equal Time, Spring ’11: Public Affairs Program on KTEH
• Produced/Wrote/Edit/Report/ and filmed episodes for the show
Camera Cinemas Concessions/Floor Staff: November ’09 – May ‘11
• Customer Service Experience
• Handling fast paced environments in a professional manner
WORK STRENGTHS
• Worked throughout college with a variety of jobs, and through this I have learned to be discipline and have acquired a great sense of time management.
• My past jobs have allowed me to obtain skills to be ready to perform in fast paced work environments as well as to work well with other people.
KEY SKILLS
• Public speaking, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficient in Word Press, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet and E-mail
• Editing skills with programs such as Final Cut Express and iMovie
SERVICE EXPERIENCE
• Helped clean San Jose city with City Year, Fall 09
• Packed food for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS through Health Trust Food Basket, Fall 09
• Volunteered for Special Olympics training sessions, Fall 08-Spring09
• Packaged items to be sent to troops through the American Legion, Fall 08
LEADERSHIP
• Director of Intercultural Affairs, Associated Students, Fall-Spring 2008
• Public Relations Officer, Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, Spring 2009
• New Member Orientation Assistant, Alpha Xi Delta, Spring 2010
• Associated Student 55 Award Recipient (awarded to top 55 student leaders on campus), Spring 2011
ORGANIZATIONS
• Associated Students, Student Government, 2007-2008
• Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, 2009-present
• Alpha Phi Omega, Service Fraternity, 2008-present