EDUCATION
DePaul University College of Communication | Chicago, IL | June 2009
Major in Journalism, Minor in Social Justice and Conflict Resolution
Related course work: feature writing, community journalism, copy editing, advanced digital photography, video shooting and editing, social media work
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RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Contributing Writer and Photographer|North of Panhandle Neighborhood Association Newsletter
September 2008-Present
Multimedia Intern|The Chicago Tribune
June-August 2008
- Packaged news for an online audience in a fast-paced and evolving work environment
- Assisted producers, editors in the production of photos, blogging, graphics and video for ctweb.com
- Pitched idea and published cover story for Sunday’s Home and Garden section
Managing Editor|The DePaulia
May 2008-May 2009
- Maintain day-to-day operation of student-produced award-winning weekly newspaper
- Moderated a session on managing a small newspaper staff at the 2009 Illinois College Press Association (ICPA)
- Column received 2nd in State
- Traveled to D.C. to report Inauguration. Contributed photos and videos to The Chicago Sun Times blog
ADDITIONAL WORK
Champion Workforce Case Worker|St. Vincent DePaul Community Center (Oakland, CA)
August 2009-Present
- Client intake and data entry for an organization that assists individuals in need of employment and soft skills training
- Counsel and assist clients with job searching, resumes and placement
- Co-instruct job readiness classes
- Track and maintain organized records of Transitional Employees
Service Immersion Intern|DePaul University Ministry (Chicago, IL)
May 2007-June 2009
- Coordinate and travel with alternative break service trips, a unique opportunity for DePaul students to work, live and build relationships with over 15 marginalized communities throughout the United States and the Americas.
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Videographer/photographer for Chicago Green Festival May 2009
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Project Interchange Student Media Seminar in Israel, December 2008
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Three years college newsroom experience (website, photography, staff reporting, editing)
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Extensive volunteer work 2006-2009
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Hi Nicole,
Were you at the Green Youth Art & Media Center tonight? If so, thank you so much for coming. Also, you signed up, without putting your contact info. I wanted to see if you wanted to stay on our list for upcoming events.
Thanks,
Alli
Hi Alli,
Actually, no, I wasn’t at the Green Youth Art & Media Center that night, but after visiting your website, I wish I did! This is the first time I’ve heard about your organization which sounds phenomenal! I am especially interested in the Digital Story program. I know clients at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Oakland would dig this! How do I get involved?
Thanks for the haphazard post!
Best,
Nicole