EDUCATION

DePaul University Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism                                                                                              Expected March 2016

Minor in Radio, TV & New Media         

GPA: 3.9/4.0

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

 

The Real Chicago Magazine Chicago, IL

Writing Intern                                                                                                                  April 2015 — August 2015

• Report remotely as freelance writer at restaurants, live events, and plays to give insider perspective to readers

• Innovate creative story ideas for a niche, local audience

• Write 200 to 800-word stories while meeting one-week deadlines

• Collaborate with an editor to edit and cultivate reader-friendly stories

 

Radio DePaul Chicago, IL                                            

Host/DJ                                                                                                                              February 2013 — present

• Host a radio show, playing music and speaking on-air to listeners for entertainment

• Manually control station equipment to provide easy listening for audience

• Participate in station and campus events to promote Radio DePaul to Lincoln Park community

 

Newscaster                                                                                                               September 2012 — June 2013

• Compiled and read news scripts on-air to provide information to the public

• Manually controlled station equipment to provide easy listening for audience

 

The DePaulia Chicago, IL                                                                                        September 2012 — June 2014

Contributing Writer

• Researched news and information on pop culture events, music, and television

• Wrote detailed descriptions of television shows, musical albums, and/or television for university students

• Interviewed  students and faculty about campus events

 

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

DePaul University Dean of Students Office Chicago, IL

Student Office Assistant                                                                                                    August 2014 — present

• Resolve student concerns and inquiries by providing information on university processes

• Schedule appointments for Assistant Dean using Microsoft Outlook

• Scan and process student documents into ImageNow

• Maintain office organization of flyers, pamphlets, posters, and student forms

 

SKILLS

Technical:  Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; functional in Microsoft Excel; competent in Image Now; adept in Internet, email, and social media communication; AP Style

 

Language: Beginner in oral and written Spanish