ACTIVITES & EDU
Education
University of Maryland, College Park
August 2011 — Present
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Bachelor of Arts: Communication - Public Relations anticipated May 2015
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Minor: Business Analytics
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Concentration: Women’s Studies
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National Society of Collegiate Scholars
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GPA: 3.71
UMD Honors College : Digital Cultures and Creativity
August 2011 — August 2013
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Advanced knowledge of and skills in social media: Facebook, Twitter, WordPress, Blogspot, Tumblr, Flickr, YouTube, Instagram, Wix.
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Studied Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint; Photoshop, FinalCut Express, iMovie.
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Gained experience in web design and basic HTML, photography, filmmaking and audio editing.
University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism
August 2011 — July 2013
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Studied journalism history, technique, and practice both written and digital.
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Acquired skills in copyediting, print and online layout, SEO, photojournalism, and audio and film producing and editing.
La Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain
May 2013 — Jun 2013
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Participated in study abroad program.
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Excelled in courses in Spanish, photojournalism, and European art history.
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Gained an exceptional understanding of both traditional and contemporary Spanish culture.
Activities
CHORUS MEMBER – SOPRANO
University Women’s Chorus
August 2011 – Present
Perform in concerts for UMD School of Music’s all-women chorus. Attend and study music for tri-weekly rehearsals.
STAFF WRITER AND COPY EDITOR
Unwind Magazine
September 2011 – December 2013
Wrote feature stories for UMD's only entertianment-news magazine. Edited TV section stories for AP Style, grammar, factual errors, ethics and credibility.
STUDENT MENTOR
Digital Cultures and Creativity
September 2011 – December 2013
Worked with a team of six to teach underpriveleged high school students enrolled in the UMD Pre-College Programs about computers and new media. Created lesson plans, created supporting materials and planned events.
CAMPUS TOUR GUIDE
Office of Undergraduate Admissions – Maryland Images
October 2012 – January 2014
Lead informative and entertaining 75-minute group and family tours of the campus. Promoted University of Maryland to incoming students by attending Maryland Open Houses and participating in open forums. Hosted prospective students for one day to guide them through campus daily life. Actively participated in recruitment events and training sessions for new tour guides.