Talk Show Host and Reporter

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August 20, 2009

JESSICA L. RECTOR

EXPERIENCE THE JESSICARECTOR SHOW, North Richland Hills, TX

∙ Created this human interest, storytelling video talk show

∙ Edited the shows for viewing using Final Cut Pro

∙ Reported on researched current events

∙ Interviewed guests on a variety of show topics

BROADCAST VOLUNTEER, Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA

06/08-08/08 Journalist

∙ Created projects representing different life aspects in South Africa

∙ Conducted interviews for multiple broadcasting projects

∙ Wrote, videoed and edited non-profit organization assignments

∙ Taught media programming techniques to young women

11/07-1/08 PRIMETIME LIVE’S “WHAT WOULD YOU DO”, Waco, TX

Production Assistant

∙ Wrangled the actors

∙ Kept daily video logs

∙ Passed out non-actor release forms

LIVE ON TAPE, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, ARLINGTON, Arlington, TX

12/06-05/07 Director, Producer, Host

∙ Directed talent, camera crew, and production staff

∙ Produced shows for broadcast

∙ Wrote news stories for live broadcast

∙ Hosted and introduced program segments

EDUCATION MBA STUDY ABROAD STUDENT, Sandvika, NORWAY

∙ Studied marketing at BI University for six months

∙ Examined other cultures, business practices, and marketing tools

∙ Communicated effectively with a diverse group of international people

BACHELORS OF ARTS, BROADCAST NEWS, Arlington, TX

University of Texas, Arlington, GPA 4.0

Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Broadcasting Student of the Year,

Texas Rangers Journalism Scholarship, Texas Grant, Dean’s Honor Roll

MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MARKETING,

Arlington, TX

University of Texas, Arlington, GPA 3.45

Honors: Texas Graduate Grant, Fee Waiver Scholarship, Dean’s Honor Roll

BACHELORS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MARKETING, Norman, OK

University of Oklahoma, GPA 3.2

Honors: Dean’s Honor Roll, Major GPA 4.0, Minors in Economics and Management