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1 Akila M. Johnson Current Address: Permanent Address: 123 Front Street 123 Front Street Burlington, North Carolina Columbus, Ohio (555) (mobile) (555) Education: Bachelor of Arts, Journalism May 2010 Minor: English Literature, Elon, North Carolina Study Abroad, London, England Spring 2008 Studied history, theater, and art with European scholars Dean s List all semesters Related Greensboro News & Record-Intern-Greensboro, North Carolina Summer 2008 Experience: Covered community news with an emphasis on feature articles Interviewed local officials and community members Gained a better understanding of the workings of a daily newspaper The Alamance News-Intern-Graham, North Carolina Summer 2007 Conducted background research and interviews for articles Wrote a variety of articles ranging from features to in-depth reporting Covered the Elon Board of Aldermen Meetings as my assigned beat The Pendulum-News Editor-, Elon, North Carolina Spring-Fall 2007 Generated story ideas, assigned work and mentored reporters Did layout of 4-8 pages weekly using QuarkXPress Copy-edited using AP Style Wrote News and Features Also served as Pendulum reporter Spring-Fall of 2006 HMSuccess-Intern-Columbus, Ohio Summer 2006 Researched material for upcoming promotions Updated information used for media relations Created several databases using Excel Work Front Street Afterschool, Child Care, Burlington, North Carolina Fall 2007-present Experience: The Village Grill, Waitress, Burlington, North Carolina Summer 2006 Assistant Head Resident-, Elon, North Carolina Winter 2005 Goddard School of Worthington, Child Care, Columbus, Ohio Summer 2004 Activities: Member of the Society of Professional Journalists Fall 2007-present Lambda Pi Eta Spring 2008-present WSOE Radio DJ, Spring 2007 Computer Skills: QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Outlook, LiveType, InDesign Other Leadership: Omicron Delta Kappa, leadership honors group Spring 2008 Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellow 2006-present Emerging Leaders 2006-present

2 EDUCATION, TRAINING AND HONORS ADAM C. BARNES 123 Front Street Waldorf, ND Tel: , Elon, North Carolina Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Communications Expected May 2010 Bachelor of Arts, Journalism Expected May 2010 Study Abroad London, England: Fine Arts Winter 2007 China: Geography, history, language and the arts Winter 2008 Current GPA: President s List, : No grade below an A-minus Phi Eta Sigma: Freshman Honor Society Fall 2007 North Dakota State Department of Education: Gifted and Talented Education Award Business and Community Partnerships category nomination Destination Imagination January 2008 College Media Advisers, NYC 2008 Convention March 2008 RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT ABC4/KTVX Intern, Salt Lake City, Utah Summer 2007 AP writing for 5, 5:30 and 10 p.m. newscasts; audience, guest and production assistant for morning talk show, Good Things Utah; segment research and preparation; helped with promotions and events; produced VO/SOTs; assisted at assignment desk: beat checks; accompanied photogs and reporters on stories; shadowed producers, editors and studio crew. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Phoenix 14 News, Student Newscast Spring 2007-Present Reporter, Editor, Photographer, Video Tape Record Operator The Pendulum, Student Newspaper News Editor Spring 2008-Present Assistant Photo Editor Fall 2007 Reporter, Photographer: Arts & Entertainment, News, Features, Fall 2006-Fall 2007 Special Projects The Society of Professional Journalists Fall 2006-Present Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer Spring 2008-Present Veterans History Project: Gathered and wrote veterans stories to submit Fall 2006-Spring 2007 to the Library of Congress. The Great Burlington Divide: Compilation of stories from Burlington Fall 2007-Winter 2008 residents and leaders highlighting the economic divide between East and West Burlington. Stories published in The Burlington Times-News Annual Progress Edition. Elon Oral History Project: Gathering stories from significant figures in Spring 2008-Present s history. Documenting their knowledge through audio, video and written venues. Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows - Fellow Winter 2007-Present

3 Isabella Cannon Leadership Program: Emerging Leaders, Phase II Catholic Campus Ministry: Music Ministry Isabella Cannon International Studies Pavilion Learning Community On-Campus Activities Committee Chair: choose and organize events for international and American pavilion residents to attend together. Winter 2007-Present Fall 2006-Present Spring 2007-Present COMPUTER SKILLS Software: Microsoft Office Word Microsoft Office PowerPoint Microsoft Office Outlook Final Cut Pro Hardware: PC Mac Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi Sony PDX10 Camera Lav Mic Adobe Photoshop Soundtrack Pro AP ENPS Dreamweaver Audacity Image 360 (Video Playback Server) Other: Web site Blog link REFERENCES Joanne Hasegawa Dr. Anthony Hatcher Janna Quitney Anderson ABC4-KTVX Salt Lake City, UT School of Communications School of Communications Coordinating Producer, Associate Professor Assistant Professor Good Things Utah Colin Donohue Dr. Glenn Scott School of Communications School of Communications Coordinator of Student Media & Assistant Professor Instructor in Communications Resumé tape and writing portfolio available upon request.

4 7836 Campus Box AMANDA LEE (555) Elon, N.C., EDUCATION: B.A., Journalism and English (double major),, expected May 2009 Semester abroad in Dublin, Ireland; Dublin Business School, Fall 2007 EXPERIENCE: Reporter Scripps Howard Foundation Wire, Washington, D.C., Summer 2008 Covered news events in Congress, the White House and the Supreme Court Produced stories across a wide range of beats, including health, finance, education and science Had articles published in newspapers around the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and the Anderson Independent-Mail Reporter Greensboro News & Record, Greensboro, N.C., Spring 2008 Wrote centerpiece feature stories and created multimedia elements Completed an investigative reporting project on teen pregnancy in Alamance County; produced seven serialized articles and a three-minute video Traveled to Namibia, Africa and profiled an HIV-positive international AIDS activist Reporter Rock Creek Record, Greensboro, N.C., Fall 2008 Covered agenda-setting and voting sessions of the Town of Elon s Board of Aldermen Reported on local news and the actions of the mayor and town planner Fact-Checker United Airlines Hemispheres Magazine, Greensboro, N.C., Spring 2007 Confirmed the validity of information in all the articles of each monthly issue News Editor The Pendulum ( student newspaper), Elon, N.C., Spring 2007 Managed reporters, assigned and edited all stories Covered major breaking news events, including the deaths of a staff member and student, a campus fire and a violent attack on a student Designed and laid out section pages each week, including front page Design Editor The Pendulum, Elon, N.C., Spring and Fall 2008 Created graphics and designed pages for the weekly print edition Contributed to a major redesign of the newspaper Arts and Entertainment Editor The Pendulum, Elon, N.C., Spring and Fall 2006 Supervised writers and reviewers, delegated articles, composed weekly pages and created graphics SKILLS: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Illustrator QuarkXPress Final Cut Pro Copy editing video filming and editing audio recording and editing graphic and page design photography and photo editing Web design HONORS: William R. Kenan, Jr. Honors Scholarship (full tuition), Presidential Scholarship, James F. Hurley Legacy Scholarship Awards: English Scholar Award, Frederick Hartmann Fiction Award, Frederick Hartmann Non-Fiction Honorable Mention, Frederick Hartmann Poetry Honorable Mention Research: National Conference on Undergraduate Research presenter, Elon Student Undergraduate Research Forum presenter, Elon Student Undergraduate Research Experience scholar Honor societies: Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, Lambda Pi Eta, Sigma Tau Delta

5 123 Front Street Burlington, NC Jessica Soflane Objective Profile An advanced position allowing me to demonstrate my ability to write, report and produce media content. Ambitious, determined broadcast journalism graduate with several years experience in television and the ability to learn fast and adapt quickly. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills allow me to communicate effectively and get the job done right. My enthusiasm and dedication to delivering news to my target audience keeps my energy high and my commitment unfailing. I enjoy writing, producing, decision-making and the thrill of breaking news. Professional Experience WFMY TV-2 Greensboro, North Carolina Weekend Assignment Editor Designed and scheduled story assignments and news coverage for weekend newscasts. Managed multiple crews and staff, local coverage and breaking news. Partnered with producer to build number one rated weekend newscasts market 44. Summer 2005 WGUL FM Palm Harbor, Florida Public Relations/Advertising Assistant Assisted account executives and managers with on and off-site promotions. Designed flyers and other promotional material for advertising promotions. Media Internships Summer 2007 WFMY TV-2 Greensboro, North Carolina Associate Producer Intern Produced scripts for the 5, 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts. Assisted the producers in newsgathering and rundown building. Occasionally filled-in on shows and back timed newscasts on air Elon Student TV Elon, North Carolina General Station Manager Managed 120 student staff members and 2 student-produced shows. Made executive decisions concerning show content, studios and budget Represented ESTV with University administration and staff ESTV: University Elon, North Carolina University Producer Managed show content, rundown and production. Developed topics and produced content.

6 Student Newspaper - Pendulum Elon, North Carolina News Editor Managed news section for the paper, including layout and design. Managed a news staff of more than a dozen reporters. Managed and produced content, including front-page articles ESTV: Phoenix Report Elon, North Carolina Hard News Producer Managed hard news segment. Managed and produced content, including lead story WFTS TV-28 Tampa, Florida General Assignment Intern Trained in assignment desk related duties, like beat checks. Shadowed reporters, producers, photographers, anchors and staff. First major experience in television news. Education Elon, North Carolina B.A., Broadcast Journalism / Minor in English with Creative Writing Emphasis References Resume tape and additional references/ material on request. Loren Richards WFMY TV-2 Greensboro, NC News Director dtrichard@wfmy.gannett.com Tom Estes WFMY TV-2 Greensboro, NC News2 at 5 Producer thestes@wfmy.gannett.com Constance Ledoux Book School of Communications Associate Professor cbook@elon.edu

7 Campus Box 5555 Elon, NC (555) Adam Norville Objective Profile A challenging broadcast news position Relevant experience and training in: Newscasting Reporting On-camera delivery Video editing with Final Cut Pro software Camera equipment operation Education, Elon, North Carolina Fall 2007 Present Major: Broadcast Journalism Minor: Business President s Academic Achievement List Cumulative GPA: 3.80 Projected Graduation Date: 2011 Media Experience FreshTV,, Elon, North Carolina Fall 2007 Accelerated-training program that prepares students to be successful in all areas of communications. ESTV: Phoenix14News, Elon, North Carolina Fall 2007 Present Reporter wrote, shot and edited packages for Elon s weekly news show; learned to compose quality stories under deadline. Weatherman experience in reporting weather live. Camera Operator operated camera during shows weekly. Editorial Assistant recorded and distributed notes from news meetings to staff. Pendulum Student Newspaper, Elon, North Carolina Spring 2008 Journalist wrote online print, took photos to accompany stories. Produced online stories with pictures that were featured in newspaper and on Web site. Leadership, Elon, North Carolina Fall 2007 Present Phase III Coordinator Isabella Cannon Leadership Program Supervise 62 Phase III members 4-6 Office Hours per week on top of 18 credit-hours for classes Schedule workshops, send weekly s References Reel, additional references and portfolio available on request Janna Anderson School of Communications Associate Professor (336) andersj@elon.edu Mel Branniff NBC17 Raleigh Former Art Designer (555) melbran555@hmail.com Mary Wise Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs (336) wisemary@elon.edu

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