EDUCATION:
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania – August 2011 – May 2015
Major: Communications with focus in Broadcast Journalism
Minor: Sociology
GPA - 3.7
SKILLS:
Dalet Plus, Dalet 5.1
AP ENPS
Hindenberg
Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, and Premiere
EXPERIENCE:
Centre County Report University Park, Pennsylvania (August 2014 – December 2014)
Anchor, Reporter: Wrote, shot, edited, and anchored live weekly newscasts and news packages. Aired online and locally on WPSU-TV.
International Reporting Hong Kong & China (January 2015 – May 2015)
Reporter, Producer: Produced and reported news content with the International Reporting program in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
ComRadio University Park, Pennsylvania (September 2013 – Present)
Producer, Host: Prepared, organized, and hosted the “Studio Takeover with Carissa and Shannon” show.
ComRadio News University Park, Pennsylvania (Sept 2011 – Present)
News Director, Anchor: Produced and aired “Comradio News”. Gathered data for weekly news shows. As of 2014, elected to the ComRadio management team as News Director.
PoshSeven Magazine Ashburn, Virginia (June 2014 – August 2014)
Intern: Assisted with sales, promotions, and general management of metropolitan-based magazine.
Schwab Auditorium University Park, Pennsylvania (January 2014 – Present)
Student Event Staff: Served as event manager and soundboard operator for productions and events.
SiriusXM Washington, DC (June 2013 – Aug 2013)
Intern: Edited audio, created and aired approved promos and commercials. Learned responsibilities of a producer and board operator for “The Madison Show”. Hosted the “For Credit Only” intern show.
Mentor Protégé Program Fairfax, Virginia (June 2012 – Aug 2012)
Intern: Wrote contracts and negotiated connections between small businesses and large corporations.
ACTIVITIES:
The World in Conversation Practicum: (Aug 2013 – Present)
Trained to facilitate radically open dialogues on social inequalities that invite greater understanding between people.
PSNtv THON Webcast: (February 2013/2014)
Participated as part of media staff to interview dancers and participants at THON (largest student-run philanthropy in the nation for pediatric cancer, raised $13,343,517)
The Lion 90.7FM: (Jan 2012 – May 2012)
Played songs and entertained listeners between sets. Estimated listening audience of 60,000.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:
Vice President of the Society of Professional Journalists PSU Chapter (Spring 2014)
Inducted into Douglas A. Anderson Chapter of Kappa Tau Alpha (Spring 2014)
Radio DJ certification (Spring 2011)
Burton-Waller Merit Scholarship (Fall 2011)
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania – August 2011 – May 2015
Major: Communications with focus in Broadcast Journalism
Minor: Sociology
GPA - 3.7
SKILLS:
Dalet Plus, Dalet 5.1
AP ENPS
Hindenberg
Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, and Premiere
EXPERIENCE:
Centre County Report University Park, Pennsylvania (August 2014 – December 2014)
Anchor, Reporter: Wrote, shot, edited, and anchored live weekly newscasts and news packages. Aired online and locally on WPSU-TV.
International Reporting Hong Kong & China (January 2015 – May 2015)
Reporter, Producer: Produced and reported news content with the International Reporting program in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
ComRadio University Park, Pennsylvania (September 2013 – Present)
Producer, Host: Prepared, organized, and hosted the “Studio Takeover with Carissa and Shannon” show.
ComRadio News University Park, Pennsylvania (Sept 2011 – Present)
News Director, Anchor: Produced and aired “Comradio News”. Gathered data for weekly news shows. As of 2014, elected to the ComRadio management team as News Director.
PoshSeven Magazine Ashburn, Virginia (June 2014 – August 2014)
Intern: Assisted with sales, promotions, and general management of metropolitan-based magazine.
Schwab Auditorium University Park, Pennsylvania (January 2014 – Present)
Student Event Staff: Served as event manager and soundboard operator for productions and events.
SiriusXM Washington, DC (June 2013 – Aug 2013)
Intern: Edited audio, created and aired approved promos and commercials. Learned responsibilities of a producer and board operator for “The Madison Show”. Hosted the “For Credit Only” intern show.
Mentor Protégé Program Fairfax, Virginia (June 2012 – Aug 2012)
Intern: Wrote contracts and negotiated connections between small businesses and large corporations.
ACTIVITIES:
The World in Conversation Practicum: (Aug 2013 – Present)
Trained to facilitate radically open dialogues on social inequalities that invite greater understanding between people.
PSNtv THON Webcast: (February 2013/2014)
Participated as part of media staff to interview dancers and participants at THON (largest student-run philanthropy in the nation for pediatric cancer, raised $13,343,517)
The Lion 90.7FM: (Jan 2012 – May 2012)
Played songs and entertained listeners between sets. Estimated listening audience of 60,000.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:
Vice President of the Society of Professional Journalists PSU Chapter (Spring 2014)
Inducted into Douglas A. Anderson Chapter of Kappa Tau Alpha (Spring 2014)
Radio DJ certification (Spring 2011)
Burton-Waller Merit Scholarship (Fall 2011)