Education:

• Oakland University, Rochester, MI Ongoing since September 2013
• Master of Arts – Communication
• Oakland University, Rochester, MI Graduated April 2013
• Bachelor’s of Arts – Journalism and Communication

Relevant Course Work:

• Newswriting, Media Ethics, Feature Writing, News Bureau, Media Law, Media Editing, Intro to Public Relations, Public Relations and the News, Digital Convergence
• Communication Theory, Public Speaking, Group Dynamics, Interpersonal Communication, Multicultural Communication, Media and Social Identity, Community Field Experience

Related Projects:

American Power Boat Association, Journalism Internship Winter 2013

• Create original feature news content for Propeller Magazine
• Write, post and maintain web content, including race records and champions
• Copy edit for Propeller and for web

News Bureau, News Bureau Course Winter 2012

• Brainstormed, researched, and wrote stories covering Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties

Fraser Community Profile Project, News Bureau Course Winter 2012

• Profiled the City of Fraser, including interviews of public officials and residents, accompanied by photographs and cutlines

Deaf C.A.N. Volunteer, Student Aide, Community Field Experience Fall 2012

• Completed 90 hours of volunteering, split between working at Deaf Community Advocacy Network and helping teach American Sign Language classes at Powell Middle School
• Final paper detailing experiences related to communication theory, reading and citizenship

Work Experience:

 Recruiter Universal Truckload Services, Inc., Warren, MI July 2013 – December 2014

• Advertise job openings through craigslist.com, everytruckjob.com, cdlcareernow.com, etc
• Prescreen candidates, then market jobs specific to candidate’s location, experience, preferences
• Upon approval, collect all pre-employment documents, set up DOT drug screen or disqualify candidates

Associate/Stock Designer Shoe Warehouse, Roseville, MI August 2009 – July 2013

• Recognized for outstanding service and reliability
• Cross-trained on register, customer service, stockroom organization
• Train news associates – emphasize customer service, teamwork
• Receive, process and display product shipments
• Provide friendly and helpful customer service

Associate Bath & Body Works, Roseville, MI September 2011 – October 2012

• Customer service – focus on catering to individual needs
• Stock floor while continually gaining product knowledge

Dishwasher APCC, Sterling Heights, MI Intermittent since June 2008

• Wash dishes and pans, prep food, clean kitchen at night

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint