Communication/Journalism, copy editing, writing
Resume:
Krystal McRae
*********@***.***
*** **** **** ******, ********, NY
Education
B.A. in Communication, anticipated May 2011
Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ
Concentration in Journalism
Minor in Sociology
Experience
Intern, Georgian Court University Magazine, Office of Marketing and External Affairs, Lakewood, NJ * Spring 2010
Write press releases and byline stories, fact check information on student profiles.
Editor-in-chief, The Lion’s Tale, Georgian Court University student newspaper, Lakewood, NJ * Fall 2009-Present
Oversee a staff of 12-15 reporters. Responsible for assignments, layout and design, editorial content.
Intern, The Living Room, New York, NY * May 2010-August 2010
Updating online social networking sites. Aiding in hospitality. Assisting booking department by researching potential artists for the venue. Clerical duties including filing, shredding, and faxing.
Work and activities
Student Ambassador, Georgian Court University, Admissions Office, Lakewood, NJ * March 2008-presen
Tour guide to perspective and incoming students
Student Worker, Georgian Court University, Communication Department * October 2007-present
Clerical duties including typing, filing, and making photocopies. Representing the department at open houses to perspective students.
Camp Counselor, Catholic Charities Operation FUN programs for the mentally disabled, Brooklyn, NY * Summer 2004-2006; 2008-present
Work with children, teens and adults with varying forms of mental disabilities. Ensure that clients are in a safe environment where they can be themselves despite shortcomings.
Intern, Wells Fargo Trade Capital, Auditing Department, New York, NY * June 2007-August 2007
Assist secretary and supervisors with duties such as filing, answering phones, running interoffice errands.
Skills
Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge and usage of Associated Press style of writing. Copy editing/general editing, proofreading. Microsoft office, some Final cut.
Member
Phi Eta Sigma, inducted April 2009
Alpha Kappa Delta, inducted April 2011
President, Lambda Pi Eta, inducted May 2011
Honors Advisory Council, Georgian Court University Honors Program
References and Clips
Available upon request
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