University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism and sociology (double major) expected May 2005

Journalism

(Courtesy of UMTV)

University of Maryland TV (UMTV) (September 2001-Present), campus television station broadcasting to 400,000 viewers
• Volunteer and assist with nightly recordings of Maryland Newsline
• Assist director and technical director with newscasts
• Operate camera and technical equipment
Business and Technology Insider Radio (September 2003-December 2003), niche radio program with global internet audience
• Production intern for fall semester responsible for topic, content and experts for selected shows
• Booker for guests, including government officials
• In-studio assistant working to screen calls during live recordings
Black Explosion Newspaper (October 2001-April 2002), campus bi-monthly with 10,000 readership
• Business manager in charge of securing advertisements and generating income
• Reporter on social events and concerns on campus and off
• Staff writer during Fall-Spring 2002
Corporate
Adventist World Headquarters (November 2002-Present)
• Co-editor, Philanthropic Dollar, responsible for the production of bi-monthly newsletter sent to 3,000 member readership of advancement/development professionals nationwide
• Assistant to communications director working to create marketing, public relations, invitations, appeals and follow up material for over 200 clients
• Design, manage and update 1,700 person yearly directory for all clients
Community Service
Riverdale Presbyterian Church (October 2002-Present)
• Manage bi-weekly programs with youth in 5th-12th grades
• Interact, cultivate and maintain relationships with 10-15 adolescents
• Direct, lead, plan and implement summer Youth Connection program over a six-week period
University of Maryland (October 2001-May 2002)
• Talent search tutor and mentor for local high school students looking for instruction and guidance in school, homework and college decisions
• College essay editor during weekend-long workshops with participating high school students
• Event coordinator for workshops, weekend retreats and weekly study sessions

• Beyond the Classroom Notation (Expected, May 2005)
• Adventist Campus Ministries-president (June 2004-Present)
• University of Maryland Scholarship (September 2001-Present)
• College Park Scholars Citation (May 2003)

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