Resume
Education
2020 - 2023
The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA)
Bachelors Degree
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GPA: 3.5
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Dean's List
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Dual Major: Broadcast Journalism and Political Science
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Study Abroad in Paris, France (Spring 2023)
2016 - 2020
Riverside High School (Leesburg, VA)
Advanced Diploma
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Graduated with 21 college credits
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Activities and Societies: Lambs to Rams (freshman mentor), French Club, DECA, Boys Varsity Basketball Manager, Club/Travel Soccer
Sept 2022 -
Present
Lion Caucus - University Park, PA
Penn State Advocate
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Promote and advocate for Penn State University to local, state, and federal elected officials and educate student body on legislation
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Participate and plan for PA Capital Day
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Write monthly alumni newsletter
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Jan 2021 -
Present
Nittany Talk - University Park, PA
Political Panelist and On-Air Talent
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Spearhead political segments as lead anchor for the bi-weekly “Politics Panel” covering the latest political news
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Conducted research to create a smooth and productive discussion and prepare questions for panel members
May 2022 - Dec 2022
The Democracy Group
Community and Engagement Intern
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Launched and maintained Democracy Group interactive Twitter community (Grown from 0 to 400+ members)
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Generated and posted content on “Daily Dose of Democracy” to increase awareness and engagement
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Produced and published bi-weekly newsletter using Mailchimp
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Initiated practice of incorporating affiliate podcasts into main weekly newsletter article
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Posted and promoted events and podcasts on social media (Twitter, Instagram)
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Conducted outreach to secure new external partners (secured 22 new partners to date)
Jan 2022 -
May 2022
Dictators and Their Demise - University Park, PA
Classified Nigeria's Type of Government
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Examined and researched current events in Nigeria; classified Nigeria’s government and predicted Nigeria’s regime type in 5 years
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Collectively took 60+ hours to write, contains 49 sources, and is 20 pages. The three appendixes are created by me
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Full paper can be found in "other" section
Jan 2021 -
May 2021
Persuasion - University Park, PA
Student Climate Change Campaign
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Created a campaign for Penn State students’ living in a dorm
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Wrote 19 page final paper advocating for climate change while incorporating research and survey findings
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Aimed to influence students to turn off unused lights to conserve energy and combat climate change
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Conducted research on light consumption and climate change while using persuasion tactics throughout campaign
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Full paper can be found in "other" section
Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
Political Communication and New Technology - University Park, PA
Student Twitter Campaign
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Created a semester long campaign to gain engagement through Twitter by generating and posting content seven times weekly
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Conducted research and fact-checked on gun control for accurate posts that consisted of social media engagement tactics
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Full paper can be found in "other" section
Journalism Experience
May 2022 - Present
Penn State Network Television
Vice President
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Oversees the production of all shows featured on the network (9 shows to date)
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Collaborate with president, students, and professors to recruit members, promote the network, and build new shows and ideas
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Website of the network: Click Here
Oct 2021 -
Dec 2022
Nittany Talk - University Park, PA
Talent Producer
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Cultivated internal and external relationships with on-air talent (50+), show guests, interview subjects
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Assisted on-air hosts with content before and during each show and on-air production
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Managed all guests and interviewees prior to and during each show and create outline and script for each show’s segments
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To see all of the episodes I have produced, click here.
Sep 2021 - Dec 2022
Penn State Network News - University Park, PA
Field Reporter
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Created biweekly news packages that air on PSNN
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Pitched story ideas and write story and voiceover scripts
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Conducted extensive research and interviews for news packages
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Captured b-roll footage, complete voice-overs, edit final package with Adobe Premiere Pro
May 2022 - Aug 2022
Loudoun Now - Leesburg, VA
News Intern
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Conducted research and interviews with multiple sources for each story; published 10+ articles
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Edited newspaper weekly prior to final release
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Captured and submitted photos for stories
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Attended local meetings and public hearings and wrote summaries to update community residents
Jan 2022 -
Aug 2022
Penn State Network News - University Park, PA
Interview Anchor
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Conducted 10 minute biweekly interviews live in production studio with Penn State students, faculty, and community residents
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Performed extensive research on interviewee and construct interview questions and script
Jan 2022 -
Aug 2022
CommRadio - University Park, PA
News Department Member
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Operated studio equipment/technology and edit voiceovers, packages, newscasts, and podcasts with Adobe Audition
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Covered live, local, state, national, and international events/stories on-air weekly and produced news articles using AP Style
Mar 2021 -
Jan 2022
Penn State Network News - University Park, PA
Studio Crew Member
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Assisted news crew with production of show every week
Campus Involvement
Feb 2021 - Present
Kappa Alpha Theta
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Member/ Sorority Member
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Generate ideas for sisterhood events and fundraising - raised over $3,000 for pediatric cancer research
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Participate in fundraising events for The National Court Appointment Special Advocate (CASA) and recruit new members
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Recruit potential new members who fit Kappa Alpha Theta’s values
Sept 2022 -
Present
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Attend meetings, activities, lectures, fieldtrips, and events on quality journalism, professional development and industry insights
Society of Professional Journalists - Penn State Chapter
Active Member
Volunteer/Work Experience
May 2021 - Present
City Tap - Ashburn, VA
Server (Seasonal)
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Work 40 hours per week (average)
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Dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction by remaining accessible and friendly
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Earn money for college expenses
August 2018 - Present
Habitat for Humanity - Leesburg, VA
Volunteer
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Fundraise money for low income families who need shelter and assist as needed at special events for the organization
August 2018 - August 2020
Loudoun Hunger Relief
Volunteer
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​Pack three days’ worth of food for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner for low income families twice a month