Education
Elon University: Elon, N.C. Graduation May 2011
GPA: 3.5
- Majors: Journalism (emphasis photojournalism), International studies
- Minors: Spanish, Multimedia authoring
Universidad Católica de Chile: Santiago, Chile 02/10-07/10
- Semester study abroad and Spanish immersion
Related Coursework: Photography I, Photojournalism, Visual Storytelling, Reporting for the Public Good, Media Writing, Editing and Design, Digital Media Convergence, Web Publishing and Design, Computer Science
Professional Experience
The News & Record: Greensboro, N.C.
Photography Intern 02/11-present
The Pendulum: Elon, N.C.
Elon University’s student newspaper
Photography Editor 05/10-present
Assistant Photography Editor 02/08-05/10
Photographer and Reporter 09/07-02/08
- Shot and edited photos for both the print issue and additional online content
- Wrote stories and photo cutlines
- Managed and delegated to other department members
Elon University School of Communications: Elon, N.C. 09/09-present
Office Assistant
- Assisted professors with research and projects
- Helped perform regular office tasks
The Santiago Times: Santiago, Chile 03/10–07/10
Chile’s daily online English newspaper
Writer and Photographer
- Wrote and photographed assignments on a daily basis
- Conducted interviews in both English and Spanish and translated Spanish language sources
The Atlanta Business Chronicle: Atlanta, G.A. 02/10-03/10
Atlanta’s weekly business newspaper
Photography Intern
- Shot and edited photos for both the print and online editions
- Posed and lit subjects and events
The Burlington Times-News: Burlington, N.C. 05/09-09/09
Burlington’s daily community newspaper
Photography Intern
- Shot photos and did interviews on location
- Edited photos and wrote cutlines
- Assisted staff photographers and managed equipment
Haigwood Studios: Roswell, G.A. 09/06-05/07
Photography Intern
- Posed and shot subjects for portraits
- Shot assignments on location
- Cut and matted photos
Relevant Skills
- Computers- Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Flash, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Photo Mechanic, Bridge, Microsoft Office, basic Java, PC and Mac operating systems
- Language- AP style, advanced Spanish
Awards, Honors and Other Positions
- WKU Mountain Workshops Participant 2010
- National Press Photographer’s Association 09/10-05/11
Elon University Chapter President
- Lambda Pi Eta Communications Honors Society
Member
- Sigma Iota Rho International Studies Honors Society
Member
- Society of Professional Journalists
Member
- SPJ Regional Photography Awards 03/10
Second place Spot News, Third Place Sports Action
- Elon University Honors 09/07-present
Member of Dean’s and President’s Lists
Additional Work Experience
University Grill: Elon, N.C. 06/09-10/09
Server
The Picture People: Alpharetta, G.A 05/08-12/08
Photographer
The Grill Room: Elon, N.C. 10/07-12/08
Server
Target: Roswell, G.A. 06/05-08/08
Salesfloor Associate
Kroger: Roswell, G.A. 04/05-08/05
Floral Manager
