Education

December 2011  University of Maryland, College Park, Md.
-Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism

Employment History

Voice of America

Intern for the Africa division Summer 2011, Washington, D.C.
-Ran prompter for the daily news show, "In Focus"
-Updated Facebook page for "In Focus"
-Edited video and updated youtube account for "Straight Talk Africa"
-Assisted producers in filming interviews for African events and Silver Spring Film Festival

Russian Today TV America (RTTV)

Intern for Washington, D.C. bureau Winter 2011-Spring 2011, Washington, D.C.
-Ran prompter for the news show airing four times a day
-Acted as a rotating floor director, jib camera operator and robo-camera operator for the news show and "The Alyona Show"

UMD Television Station (UMTV)

Capital News Service Production Volunteer Fall 2010-Winter 2010, College Park, Md.
"Maryland Newsline Monday" Reporter Summer 2010-Winter 2010, College Park, Md.
-Produced bi-weekly half-hour news shows that air on local television
-Directed production staff
-Acted as a rotating director, technical director, audio technician and cameraman
-Reported on campus events, local issues such as the creation of the Purple Line
-Anchored news show for "Maryland Newsline Monday"

National Association of Home Builders

Intern for NAHB Production Group Summer 2010, Washington, D.C.
-Researched companies willing to donate products for our Do It Yourself (DIY) projects
-Negotiated with companies to work within our budget for these projects
-Performed as a PA to assist cameraman and producer in the filming of DIY projects
-Wrote copy about each winner for NAHB's Pillars Awards
-Transcribed footage for the TV show "Indoors Out" on the DIY Network

Connection Newspapers; Potomac Almanac

Reporter and Photographer Summer 2009, Potomac, Md.
-Assisted reporters and photographers from surrounding communities in Maryland and Virginia to report on all issues and events
-Wrote and took photos of events occurring in or close to the Potomac area

Zeta Tau Alpha, Iota Omega Chapter

Fraternity Education Chair Fall 2009-Fall 2010, College Park, Md.
Judicial Board Member Spring 2009-Spring 2010, College Park, Md.
-Executed multiple events per month about the history of the fraternity for 120 members
-Served as member of Judicial Board, upholding the ideals of the Zeta fraternity through supportive and punitive actions

Ledos Pizza and Pasta

Waitress Spring 2009-Summer 2011, Potomac, Md.
-Work with a staff of 40 to serve the community