Alexander Goff

MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

Alex Goff

Education

High school diploma, Murray High School.  Murray, Utah
Currently attending the University of Utah for a degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations.

Service

Head of Sigma Phi Epsilons’ Philanthropy events and projects for Fall Semester 10′
“Big Brother” events in Scottsdale, Arizona for the Summer of 09′
Taught preschool for two weeks in Cape Town, South Africa with International Student Volunteers Summer 11′

Experience

Host at Mimi’s Café for 6 months from October 2007 to March 2008
Senior Account Manager at Discover Card from July 2008 to December 2009
Mental Health Worker at Cottonwood Treatment from July 2010 to June 2011

ABOUT ME:

I am a 21-year-old student currently enrolled at the University of Utah.  I’m in the process of pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism.  I want to eventually work in the sports broadcasting field and am about to start an internship with 1280 the Zone which will hopefully get my foot in the door.

Michael Jordan was and always will be a better basketball player than Kobe Bryant.

Kade Kevin Sybrowsky

MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

Kade Kevin Sybrowsky
kade.sybrowsky@gmail.com

Objective:
Seeking a job I can serve the company and help out in any way that I can.

Experience:
Salesman- Employed by Nivek Metal artwork  2005-Current
Helping sale artwork at various art shows across the western United States.
Temporary Worker- Employed by DMBA 2009-2010
Going through old claims and making sure that they are in the company database.
Videographer- University of Utah Athletics 2010-2011
Shot video at all the major sports for the University of Utah.
Graduate Assistant-University of Utah Athletics Video Department   2011- Current
Shot video and highlights at sporting events. Make highlight videos using final cut pro.
Community Service:
MDA Summer Camp: 2010-2011
Volunteer working with a child for a week.

Education:
Olympus High School         2006-2009

University of Utah               2009-Present
Majoring in Mass Communication.

ABOUT:

My name is Kade Sybrowsky. I was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, and have made the long distance move to attend the University of Utah. I am currently majoring in mass communication and hope to receive a degree. I attended Olympus High School and played on the baseball team. I wasn’t very good but I loved every minute of it. My dream was to play baseball for a living but since my skills have dwindled I would love to pursue a career writing for a team. I’m not picky but would really only like to write for the Oakland Athletics.



Scott Stuart

MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:
Objective
To gain work experience for a legal career in the sports industry.
Education
University of Utah                                                                                     Salt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Science in Communication                                             Graduation: May 2012
Sport Management Minor
Business Management Minor
Relevant Coursework
Strategic Communication Theory and Practice                                                      Grade: A
Created advertisements and wrote press releases to promote people, products, and events.
Principles of Public Speaking                                                                                 Grade: A
Developed skills for effective oral presentations.
Analysis of Argument                                                                                             Grade: A
Analyzed persuasion through the structure of successful argument
Wrote research paper on the how the NHL should its future: majority of
thesis has since happened in the NHL or is being discussed by NHL
owners.
Employment
Canyons Resort (November 2009 – March 2010)                                            Park City, UT
Snowboard Instructor
Park City Mountain Resort (December 2008 – March 2009)                             Park City, UT
Snowboard Instructor
Willoughby, Stuart & Bening, Inc.  (August 2006 – August 2008)                    San Jose, CA
Office Manager’s Assistant
Honors and Activities
Sigma Chi Fraternity: 2007 – present
President’s Education Award 2007
CCS Scholar Athlete (Water Polo): 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006
Varsity Team Captain: 2006

ABOUT ME:

I am a 23-year-old undergraduate student in my final year at the University of Utah. I am completing a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication with emphasis in Argumentation & Conflict. I am also completing minors in Business and Recreation with a focus on Sport Management. My goal is to take my education further so that I may one day practice law as an agent. I am in the process of applying to law schools for the upcoming Fall.

I am an avid sport fan and enthusiast that enjoys snowboarding and skiing and playing hockey and soccer. My home resort is Northstar-at-Tahoe, and I am a current season pass holder at Park City Mountain Resort. I learned to ski at the age of 4 and converted to snowboarding about 11 years ago and have done both ever since. I combined work with my passion for the snow in the past as an snowboard instructor for both Park City Mountain Resort and Canyons. As far as hockey goes, I grew up playing and am an avid San Jose Sharks fan. I often try to incorporate my love for the game with my academics and future career. I have dedicated much of my studies into learning, lecturing and writing about the business side to the game.

I enjoy writing and enrolled in the newswriting course as an elective. I hoped to further develop my overall writing ability and to advance my ability to write concisely. It has been a fun and entertaining learning experience.

Montana L. Peterson

MT STORIES:

MY RESUME:

Objective:
I’m a career motivated hospitality student with excellent client and public relations skills who seeks a position in the industry to further advance my knowledge and career.
Education:
University of Utah Dean List Student, 3.78 GPA                               August 2010 – Present
•    Parks, Recreation, and Tourism major emphasizing in Hospitality.
•    Mass Communications major emphasizing in Strategic Communications.
•    Business minor
Work Experience:
Event Hostess, Red Butte Gardens, Salt Lake City, UT,                      June 2011 – Present
•    In charge of coordinating event components.
•    Responsible for event set up and clean up.
•    Ensures client satisfaction.
Camp Counselor, Basin Recreation, Park City, UT,                       June 2009 – August 2011
•    Provided youth tennis instruction.
•    Responsible for the management and scheduling of camp activities.
•    Promoted a positive and active environment for children.
Production Assistant, Peak Productions, Salt Lake, UT,                                       April 2011
•    Assisted in production of the event.
•    Set up silent auction and executed event logistics.
Production Assistant, Foundation for a Better Life, Salt Lake, UT,              June 2010-2011
•    Assisted in managing the on set activity for the commercial production.
•    Worked closely with the producer, director and production team.
•    Responsible for communication between departments.
Skills:
•    Microsoft Office Suite Word | Excel | PowerPoint | Outlook | Access
•    Film set management
Service and Organizations:
Active Member of the Pi Beta Phi Social Philanthropic Sorority,                Fall 2010-Present
•     Taking part in fundraising, volunteer work, networking, practiced communication.
Fundraised for the World of Difference Organization,                                          2007-2011
•    Active participant in raising funding to help build schools in Kenya, Africa.
Adviser for Builders Club                                                                                    2009-2010
•    Organized and led a group of Ecker Hill International School Students in Community Aid Projects.

ABOUT ME:

My name is Montana Peterson. I am a 19-year-old University of Utah student double-majoring in communication and recreation.  I am also working on completing a Business minor.  I am taking classes to pursue a career in public relations or in event coordinating.

I am currently holding a position in my philanthropic sorority as the communication chair. I am very passionate about communication and eager to learn more as I continue through school.  I am a very driven person and have high expectations for myself.

I am from Park City, Utah, and enjoy taking full advantage of all that Utah has to offer.  I love participating in the Sundance film festival, hiking in the mountains and playing tennis.  Although I love staying local,I also am an avid traveler who is fascinated with learning about different cultures. After I have completed school and graduate, I hope to get the opportunity to travel more.

Connor Wallace

MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:
Objective    I am seeking a job to gain experience in journalism as well as a great environment in order to hone my writing skills.

Experience

AAA Barricade
Laborer for traffic control, summer 2011
Supervisor:  Mario Tuttle, Maintainer for traffic control

Noodles & Company
Journey leader, cashier and customer service, December 2009-present
Supervisor:  Jessica Miner, Store manager

Principle Lawn Care
Lawn mower and general landscaping, summer of 2009.
Supervisor:  David Martineau, Owner and manager

Dollar Tree
Cashier and shelf stocker, November 2008-end of December 2008
Supervisor:  Gary, Store manager
Lindsey Burns, Assistant manager
Location:  5600 South Redwood Road, 801-969-9313

New Concept Furniture
Furniture mover and driver, April 2008-end of August 2008
Supervisor:  Richard Evans, Store manager/owner
Tony, Assistant manager
Location:  5400 South State Street, 801-268-2002

Interests    I enjoy engaging in a plethora of sports, but my favorite is rugby.  I’m playing rugby for the University of Utah at the moment.  I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends, as well as going to school.  I’m studying communications with an emphasis on journalism.  My dream is to one day be a sports broadcaster, specifically a broadcaster reporting on the U.S.A. Eagles, the country’s rugby team.

Education        Murray High School
Graduated in 2008

Salt Lake Community College
Attended concurrently in high school from 2006-2008
Graduated with Associate’s Degree of Science

University of Utah
Attended from 2008-present

References        Jessica Miner        801-359-8315 (work)

Mario Tuttle        801-897-0583 (home)

Scot Wells        801-359-8315 (home)

ABOUT ME:

I am a fourth year student, and I’m still unsure of where I want to go.  When I first entered college studying communication was one of the last things I thought about doing.  I was sure that studying to become a physical therapist was my path; I was wrong.  After taking some of the prerequisites I realized that I didn’t have any passion for the track I was on.

Over the past three years there are only a few things that I am sure of:  I need money, my family and friends are always there for me and I love rugby.  I learned the value of hard work, camaraderie and the importance of being able to adjust to changes from rugby.

My dream job would be to have my own radio or television show where I could talk about sports.  Hopefully rugby will gain the notoriety that it deserves here in the U.S., because the idea of getting up and talking about rugby as a job drives me to make it my reality.

My path may have more twists and turns than I originally anticipated, but I’m excited in the direction I’m heading.

Megan Combe

MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

megan@faithology.com

Education:

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
Strategic Communication and World Religion Studies
2009-2013

Work Experience:

Faithology, LLC
Director of research
February 2011-present

  • Leading team of four religion scholars in their research and writing
  • Preparing the Faithology website for a January, 2012, launch
  • Creation of strategies for outlining, reviewing, peer-editing, and publication process of all non-biased religion research

ABOUT ME:

I am enrolled at the University of Utah, working to complete my degree in strategic communication and world religion studies. I work as the director of research at Faithology, an online encyclopedia of world religions, and I have been fortunate enough to pursue my passion for this company while obtaining a degree. As Albert Einstein once said, “I never let my schooling interfere with my education.” In my free time, I enjoy attending University of Utah football games and running.

Kent Ava

MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

Kent S. Ava
12058 S. Mayan St. Riverton, UT 84096
(801) 413-9701 rpspit@gmail.com

Qualification Summary
To obtain applicable skills and additional experience in the world of Public Relations/Marketing field, while utilizing gained ability to help achieve creative
success in the near future.

Education

  • University of Utah Bachelors of Science mass communication/strategic communication Aug 2011-Aug 2012
  • Salt Lake Community College associates of science/speech communication Aug 2009-May 2011
  • West High School General Diploma Aug 1996-June 1999

Relevant Coursework and Training

  • Absolute Communications
  • Marketing/Advertising
  • News Writing

Skills and Abilities

  • Motivated
  • Enthusiastic
  • Proactive
  • Creative

Professional Memberships/Affiliations
Fort Douglas Military Museum
Public Relations and Marketing Liaison Internship 2011-2012

Salt Lake Community College Clubs & Organizations
Board Member and Liaison 2010-2011

Salt Lake Community College Clubs & Organizations
Liaison for Collegiate DECA 2010-2011

The Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints
Volunteer Missionary 2000-2002

Employment History

Start up Specialist
Mentors of America
American Fork, Utah
Mar 07 to July09
Guide and facilitate highly motivated investors through a profile screening process.
Assist investors in planning financial future and goal setting.
Aided investors in positive credit building and debt reduction.

Loader/Customer Service Representative
Lowes Home Improvement
West Valley City, Utah
Assist in unloading of products ready for purchase.
Organize products to specific assigned area.
Deliver customer products in a timely manner.

Sales/ Lawn & Garden Assembler
Sears Grand
West Jordan, Utah
Jan 05 to July 06
Assist customers in deciding products needed for seasonal work and labor.
Prepared Lawn and Garden products for customer purchase and floor models.
Organized products to specific area.

References Available Upon Request

ABOUT ME:

My name is Kent Ava and I’m currently a junior studying mass communication with an emphasis in strategic communication and I love Kung Fu Movies…

Elysia Yuen

MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:
Elysia Yuen
3688 Buckeroo Cir. Magna, UT 84044
Home: (801) 250-4448    Cell: (801) 860-6729
Email: elysiayuen@gmail.com

EDUCATION
University of Utah, SLC, UT
Expected Graduation December 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications
Salt Lake Community College, SLC,UT Dec 2007
Associate of Science in General Studies, GPA: 3.88

SKILLS
Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
Type 70 Words Per Minute
Adobe Reader, Photoshop
Strong Interpersonal & Customer Service Skills

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
International Student Ambassador University of Utah, SLC, UT
Aug 2011 – present
SLCCSA Board Member, SLC, UT
Aug 2006-May 2008
(Salt Lake Community College Student Association)
Duties: Implement and organize Public Relations Program to
design multi-media projects for student organizations,
provide technical resources for other team members,
advertise for community educational activities
SLCC Constitution Revision Representative, SLC, UT
March 2008-April 2008
Duties: Propose amendments for government elections and student
organizations
Computer Synergy Club Vice President, SLC, UT
Sept 2007-May 2008
Duties: Organize program to provide computer tutoring for students

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Global Health Scholars Participant and Volunteer
Sept 2009-present
Utah Legal Services Family Law Clinic Volunteer, SLC, UT
Sept 2008-Dec 2008
Duties: Oversee event details and instructions
Salt Lake Community College, SLC, UT
Aug 2006-Jan 2008
Student Government Leadership Conference Participant
NASCO Conference Participant, San Francisco, CA
Oct 2007
National Association for Student Clubs and Organizations for
organization management, activism, and diverse relations
Utah Cultural Celebration Volunteer, SLC, UT
Jan 2008-April 2008
Duties: Assist in implementing community events

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Missionary
July 2009-Feb 2011
University of Utah College of Social and Behavioral Science Honor Roll
2008-2009
University of Utah Honors Student
2008
BACCHUS Network Certificate, Denver, CO                             
Sept 2007
(Certified Peer Educator Program for Leadership & Communication)
President’s List Salt Lake Community College Honor Roll      
2006-2008

WORK EXPERIENCE
Concession Stand Lead, Levy Restaurants, Sandy, UT                  
June 2011 – present
Computer Sales Representative, University Bookstore, SLC, UT          
Aug 2008-June 2009
Receptionist, Physician Office, SLC, UT                 
May 2008-Aug 2008
Office Specialist, Thayne Center, SLC, UT                      
Sept 2007-May 2008
Community School Teacher, Salt Lake City School District, SLC, UT     
Jan 2007-Sept 2007
Customer Service Agent, Alorica Inc., Magna, UT                    
Aug 2006-Nov 2006

ABOUT ME:

I am working towards a Bachelor of Art in mass communication at the University of Utah and am pursuing a career in the public relations sector.  My ambition is to work for a non-profit organization after graduation in December 2012.

Being an outgoing and friendly person has enabled me to work independently and in a team environment to accomplish tasks in an organizational manner. Evidence of these skills are portrayed by obtaining an Associate of Science degree, serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, consistently gaining honors recognition for academics and being involved with student government, the Global Health Scholars at the U. of U., the Girl Scouts of Utah and various community organizations.

I will be writing for ‘Lessons’ magazine for the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence at the U.

Avery Mills

MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

avery.mills@utah.edu

Education:

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
August 2008 – Present

Brighton High School
Cottonwood Heights, Utah
August 2005 – June 2008

Work Experience:

Classroom Assistant
University of Utah Early Childhood Education Center
September 2009 – Present
Responsibilities include: Assisting the lead teacher as she carries out her lesson plans; serving snack and marking the point of service forms; monitoring children both inside the classroom and out on the playground; completing the daily cleaning tasks as indicated by lead teacher; interacting with parents and assisting with any concerns or questions they might have; picking up school age children from the bus stop; locking up at the end of the day and making sure everything is ready for the next day.

Nanny
Preston, England
April 2011 – August 2011
Responsibilities included: Caring for two children, ages 4 and 1, while their parents worked during the day. Also included light housekeeping, such as cleaning the kids rooms and bathroom; kids laundry and vacuuming.

Front Desk Receptionist
Richards, Kimball & Winn P.C.
June 2007 – August 2007
Responsibilities included: Greeting clients as they entered the office and directing them as needed; answering phones and routing them as necessary; typing, copying and filing various forms of paperwork; sending, collecting and delivering mail.

ABOUT ME:

I was born in Torrance, California on April 22, 1990 to Mike and Lisa Mills. Shortly after turning 2, my family moved out to Sandy, Utah and I’ve lived there ever since. I have three sisters between the ages of 19 – 14, one brother who just turned 5 and a Border collie mix named Annie. So needless to say, my house can get pretty crazy sometimes.

Attending the University of Utah was pretty much a given from the time I was born. My mom has always been a huge fan of Utah athletics, especially basketball, and she passed that down to me, although I prefer football and am a proud member of the MUSS.

I am currently on the path of majoring in Strategic Communication and hope to get a job working in Public Relations that somehow relates to college athletics after graduating.

Elizabeth Averill Briggs

MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

  • Elizabeth Averill Briggs1444 East 1700 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84105                                                                                                                                    Phone: 435-901-3241 elizabethaverill@gmail.comObjective:Seeking a job in a competitive environment where I can demonstrate my leadership qualities, competitiveness, and work ethics. My ability to work well with others as well as interact with the public is an important qualification, which I possess.

    Education

    University of Utah 2010-Present

    School of Communication

    Expected graduation in 2013 with a double major in Strategic Communication and international studies with a minor in arts and technology and Spanish.

    GPA: 3.5

    Chapman University       2009-2010 Dodge School of Film: Public Relations and          Advertising

    Park City High School      2005-2009

    Related Coursework

    Introduction to Public Relations 101              Introduction to News Writing

    Introduction to Business                                Introduction to the Digital Arts

    Theories of Persuasion                                  Media and Pop Culture

    Public Speaking                                            Introduction to Film Photography

    Anthropology: Human Experience                Visual Communication

    Experience

    Honest Tea Road Warrior Intern 05/2011-Present

    Salt Lake City, Utah

    –        A full time Honest Tea employee acting as an ambassador for the brand by promoting, executing events, guerilla marketing, demos and learning new/innovated marketing tactics.

    –         Hands on experience of being the face of the brand to the consumer

    –        Gained experience on how a new organic beverage works in the beverage industry

    –        Obtained a better understanding of marketing and conducting business

    –        Hours: 40 hours a week

    –        Resources:                                                                                                                                                                 Regional Marketing Manager – Swire: Corbett Simon                                                                                              Cell: 801-230-9818 Email: Corbett@honesttea.com

     

    Park City Freestyle Ski Team Coach 5/2010-Present

    Park City, UT.

    –        Located at the Utah Olympic Sports Park and Park City Mountain Resort, with the responsibility to oversee athlete’s progression in skiing and overall safety.

    –        Worked with all ages and personalities to motivate, set goals, and push athletes to succeed in an effective way.

    Resources:        Park City Freestyle: Mick Berry (435)-640-8752          Fly Freestyle: Tim Preston (435)-513-1660

    Hapa Grill               12/2010-04/2011

    Park City, UT.

    –        Hostess

    Resources:         Restaurant Manager: Sean (301)-992-7829

    Rosenhill-Tragard Farm   7/2010

    World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms

    Stockholm, Sweden

    A summer spent working on an organic farm to pay for room and board while studying organic farming to learn about how to be a sustainable and resourceful human being.

    Sundance Film Festival 1/2010

    Wii Fitness game instructor

    – Educated societies elite about wii fitness and the benefits that go along with it.

     Sahara Sun Tanning Salon   7 /2008-1/2009

    Park City, UT.

    -Salon Receptionist

    -Over-saw salon

    Resources:          Manager: Ali Knudsen (435)-901-3180

    Park Meadows Country Club 5/2006-8/2008

    Park City, UT.

    –        Pool Waitress

    Resources:

     (435)-649-2460

    Spain Study Abroad 6/2007

    San Sebastian, Spain

    Studied abroad for a summer to develop fluency in Spanish

    -Through living with a Bask host family, adjusting to cultural differences were met and classes were    taken in a local university for four hours a day.

    Certificates

    2010 CPR and First Aid Certified

    Honors and Awards

    Chapman University and University of Utah Deans Scholar

     

ABOUT ME:

Growing up in Park City, Utah, could not have been a more ideal childhood. With the Wasatch mountain range acting as a big playground, I was able to seek any adventure. After years of various winter sports, I began freestyle mogul skiing, and that is where the real adventure began. By the time I was 15, I was traveling and competing throughout the United States and Canada on the North American Freestyle Tour. Training five days a week and traveling six weeks out of the year to compete became a conflict with school. However, with my long absences I was still able to balance my passion for skiing with school to maintain  a strong GPA. I credit my skiing career as the reason for diligence in my life. It allowed me to accomplish my goals and believe in myself in whatever it is I do.

I was raised with the principle that travel is the ultimate education, and because of this I have been able to travel the world and interact with different cultures, giving me an open attitude towards life. With these experiences I feel that I am able to communicate with all types of people and handle life’s unexpected hurdles with ease. I find that each time I travel I become increasingly aware of the most minute of things, almost seeking an ethnographic experience, whether this is picking up a few words in the language or blindly ordering off of the menu in hopes of trying something new. I am constantly trying to step past the stereotype of a white-sneakered, fanny-pack-wearing American who follows a guide and a precise itinerary, to instead find the heart of the city where the real culture lies.

Brenda Mandujano

MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

Brenda Mandujano
b.mandujano@yahoo.com

1614 Mandalay Rd
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 608-7766

Education:
•    University of Utah 2007-present
Working on a Mass Communication Degree with a minor in Business
Expected graduation date 2013

•    HBSA (Hispanic Business Student Association) Utah Chapter
Secretary, January 2009- December 2009

Experience:
Food Service, Costco Wholesaler, Salt Lake City, UT             April 2008- present
•    Train new employees
•    Set-up and create daily production
•    Team leadership
•    Customer service
•    Count daily cash flow
•    Assist with member complaints

Secretary, A.W. Marshall, Salt Lake City, UT                       May 2007- April 2008
•    Checked and created a log of earnings for the day
•    Revised bank statements and compared with company records
•    Took care of credits and debits

Picker, A.W. Marshall, Salt Lake City, UT                       May 2007- April 2008
•    Pulled orders and got them ready to ship
•    Supervised other employees
•    Motivated others to work at a faster pace

Other Skills
Computer: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SKU’s
Language: Fluent in Spanish

ABOUT ME:

I am a 22-year-old student currently enrolled at the University of Utah. Majoring in mass communication with a minor in business, I plan to graduate May 2013.

I juggle working full-time, being a student and a mother. This is my fifth year in college only because I do not want to take on more than I can chew.

Although it is taking me longer to graduate than anticipated, I will not give up until I reach my goal of being the first in my family with a college degree. I do not know exactly where life is taking me, but I know that with a college degree it will be easier to get there.

Lacy Jamison

MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

Lacy R. Jamison

1273 E. Bridle Trail Rd.
Draper, Ut. 84020
(801) 647-0015
(801) 572-6033
lacyjamison20@gmail.com

Objective:
Obtain knowledge and experience in the journalism field to improve my skills in writing, interviewing, communications, meeting deadlines and learning the proper copying and editing processes.

Education:

Juan Diego Catholic High School
Date of Graduation: May 2010
Honors and Awards: Honor Roll throughout high school, Departmental Awards in Television Production and Broadcast Journalism; Departmental Award of        Extraordinary Accomplishments in French throughout high school

University of Utah
Pursuing a degree in Journalism
2010-Present

Work Experience:
Sales Associate-Bath & Body Works
(801) 571-3738
October 2010-Present
Work in customer service, sales, cashiering, shipment processing and cleaning

Secretary-Insurance Plus Agency
(801) 566-8092
June 2009-August 2009
Work in answering phone calls, making copies, gathering files and scheduling   appointments

Server-Red Mango
(801) 676-5333
June 2008-August 2008
Work in customer service, serving frozen yogurt, cashiering and cleaning the facility

Skills:
•    Fast learner
•    Proficient in Microsoft Word, Pages, PowerPoint and Keynote
•    Determined to excel in all areas of journalism
•    Very personable
•    Experience in broadcast journalism
•    Goal and task oriented
•    Work well with others
•    Skills in customer service

References:
Excellent references upon request.

ABOUT ME:

When I was growing up, I was desperate to know everything. Every time my mom or dad did something, I had to know why. Every secret that I learned someone was withholding from me gave me the greatest desire to get the true facts. I wanted knowledge and I wanted to learn about extraordinary people.

When I was in eighth grade, I decided to take a journalism course as one of my electives. I loved the teacher and she taught me that writing could actually be fun. I went on a field trip that year to tour a local news studio and watch a behind-the-scenes production of its morning broadcast television. I immediately fell in love with the idea of working in such an interesting environment that catered to my nosy personality.

After realizing I wanted to possibly create a career in journalism, I took classes in my high school’s television production department every year. It was always my favorite part of the day and I loved getting the inside scoops on all of the current news around the school. I loved learning how to edit packages and stories in broadcast television and working in a live studio with the pressure of a time crunch. When it came time to decide what my major would be in college, there was no question that I wanted to study journalism.

I am currently enrolled as a sophomore at the University of Utah. My desire to be a journalist has grown deeper every year as I continue to take classes for it, and I hope to further my experience in the field at every opportunity that may arise.


Kourtney Mather

MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

Kourtney Mather

Education:

University of Utah

August 2008 – Present
•    Strategic Communication Bachelor of Arts

Expected Graduation 2012

Olympus High School

August 2005 – June 2008

Experience:

Colonial Stock Transfer

June 2011 – Present
Secretary/Marketing Assistant
•    Create and execute strategic advertising ideas for the company
•    Correspond daily with worldwide CEOs and CFOs to market services
•    Resolve people’s questions and concerns pertaining to their account
•    Secure financial information between individuals and brokers
•    Handle millions of dollars of stock on a daily basis

Walker’s Swim Kids

June 2010 – June 2011
Instructor
•    Communicated information between parents and staff
•    Solved clients’ questions and concerns pertaining to company policies
•    Compiled daily and weekly reports to improve the strengths and weaknesses of the company
•    Assessed and trained potential new employees
•    Motivated staff and students

Robert’s Arts and Crafts

August 2008 – June 2010
Customer Service Representative
•    Collaborated with store management to improve services and sales
•    Strategically planned store display layouts to increase sales
•    Assisted customers with their questions and concerns

The Old Meeting House

February 2007 – August 2010
Hostess
•    Coordinated and organized event schedules
•    Ensured punctuality during events
•    Supervised the affairs of the events

Skills and Interests:
•    Experienced in Word, Excel, and Power Point
•    Competent in typing 80 words per minute
•    Devoted in writing blog: alandkourt.blogspot.com
•    Positive and motivated personality
•    Excel in violin and piano
•    Enjoy the outdoors while hiking, camping, river rafting, and snowmobiling
•    Devoted to family and friends

ABOUT ME:

A few things about me: I am a lurp, I am an avid Harry Potter fan, I grew up running rivers throughout Utah and Idaho, I have a third-grade sense of humor and I love to read and write.

I originally picked strategic communication as my major thinking I would go into event planning, but I have discovered in the past year just how much I love to write, edit and analyze other peoples’ writing.  This has resulted in my new-found interest in the public relations field.

I find myself practicing my writing and editing skills even in my free time, whether it’s proof-reading my husband’s papers, reading my favorite Steinbeck novel or writing something random on my blog.

Don’t worry, though, I’m not always so boring.  I can also often be found having Nerf gun or paintball wars with my family, hiking in my favorite spots of Utah, watching Criminal Mind marathons with my husband or napping.

Joape Pela (Whopper)

MY STORIES:

*Ethics of Newswriting 101(In Class Story)

*911 Emergency Call Not Really Important? (In class Story)

*Captain of Americas Rugby Team (Enterprise Story)

MY RESUME:

JOAPE PELA

Football Coach (Graduate Assistant)

My objective is to obtain a position as Graduate Assistant for Utah University’s football program.

Eventually I would like to use this position to expand my current knowledge of football.  In having this position I would be able to contribute. With this position I would also like to be able to teach young boys and men the game of football.  I would be more apt to explain the game as well as the importance and the lessons to be learned on the sidelines

Experience

High School Football (Mountain View High School)                                                        [Sept. 2003-July 2007]

Freshman Year- I was the starting Tight end for the varsity football team receiving the Freshman of the year award.

Sophomore- Senior Year- Named team Capitan and I was a 2-way starter playing Middle Linebacker and Tight end. Led the team to an El Camino Division championship all 3 years.

College Football (Foothill CC & University Of Utah)                                                            [Aug 2007-Present]

Foothill College Freshman Season I was Team Captain and started at Defensive Tackle. Led the team to a 10-2 record and a Silicon Valley Bowl Championship. Obtained a full scholarship from the University of Utah.

Utah- I am a current player finishing up my second season playing on the Defensive Line.

 Education

Mountain View High School                                                                                            [Sept.2003-June 2007]

–       High school degree.

Foothill College                                                                                                               [July 2008- July 2009]

–       Associates in Arts degree in Human Performance and Physical Education.

University Of Utah                                                                                                            [Aug. 2009- Present]

–        Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications

–      Emphasis: New Media

Skills

I am a hard worker who is very reliable with a pet peeve of being late. I can do anything from cleaning to cooking. I you can see above on the “experience” section I am an exceptional football player who can and will share the knowledge of the game of football to those who are willing to learn.

ABOUT ME:

My name is Joape Pela and my family and I are from the beautiful islands of Fiji. I am the second youngest of six siblings and I was born and raised in the sunny weather of California. I love to play sports and spend time with my family and friends. Im easy going so don’t be afraid to approach me.

Spencer Peters

MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

Spencer Peters

361 South 1300 East – Salt Lake City, UT – (224) 688-7224 – smpeters23@gmail.com

Objective
Contribute to servicing clients and delivering great work at an advertising agency where I can help generate brand emotion and connection for the people we serve.
Profile
Creative, motivated, and dependable individual with a passion for design and brand management within the marketing industry. Graduate of the University of Utah with professional experience working domestically and abroad in multiple facets of the industry. Have the ability to take concepts and mission statements of companies and incorporate that into a physical design to help showcase a given company’s products. Also possess Microsoft Office skills to design databases, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Skills Summary

  • Team Player
  • Creative
  • Accountable
  • Brand Design
  • Financial Accounting
  • Quarterly reports
  • Microsoft Office proficient
  • Responsible

Employment History  

PIERPONT ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT- Salt Lake City, UT
Below-the-Line Advertising & Promotions, June 2010 – December 2010
LEO BURNETT UK – London, UK
Account Management Intern for Kellogg’s & McDonald’s, June 2011 – August 2011
ABSOLUTE COMMUNICATIONS – Salt Lake City, UT
Unversity of Utah Student Adversiting Agency – Account Management, August 2011 – May 2012
Education  
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH – Salt Lake City, UT
B.S. Strategic Communications & Business Minor – Fall 2007 – Spring 2012
Professional Experience
GENERAL OFFICE
Account Management
o    Accounts receivable, Payroll, and Scheduling
CLIENT SERVICES
Brand Design
o    Ability to take different company wants, goals, and objectives and incorporate into effective advertising platforms for clients.
Statistical Analysis
o    Mathematic ability to decipher and implement formulas and equations to help better understand industry statistics.
LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING
Positive Peer Culture
o    Ability to conduct and participate in team building activities that emphasize accountability and responsibility.

ABOUT ME:

I am a 22-year-old senior at the University of Utah studying strategic communication in addition to studying for a business minor with plans to graduate in the Spring of 2012.

I grew up in Chicago, Illinois and lived there my entire life before I made my way to Utah in the Fall of 2007. I don’t eat Chicago style hot dogs, Lou Malnati’s really does make the best pizza in the entire world and I still support the Cubs regardless that they haven’t won a championship in 103 years and counting.

My professional experience includes working for Pierpont Entertainment District doing below-the-line advertising and promoting, interning as an account manager for Leo Burnett’s London office and being an active member of the university’s student run advertising agency, Absolute Communication.

I look forward to enjoying my last semester at Utah to the fullest and cherish all past, present, and future memories I have in my remaining days.

L. Wylie Shepard

MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

OBJECTIVE

I am a creative, personable, and dedicated person who loves to learn and to be challenged. I have the ambition to work hard and succeed in any given environment.

PROFILE

As a current student at the University of Utah, I have completed upper-division math, English, and French classes while continuing to expand my proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe CS5 programs such as Photoshop and Dreamweaver. I have also grown to possess very strong communication and writing skills in the process of taking classes to fulfill my Mass Communication major. I can offer a unique outlook on any situation and provide the perfect solution.

WORK HISTORY

Clinical Neurosciences Center — University of Utah, July 2011-Present

Research Clerk

Silver Peak Properties – Park City, Utah, May 2009-Present

Residential and Business Manager

Utah Olympic Park – Park City, Utah, May 2008-September 2010

Track Crew

Gemstone Hotels and Resorts – Park City, Utah, September 2007-July 2008

Administrative Assistant

EDUCATION

Westminster College (Salt Lake City, Utah) 2008-2009

University of Utah (Salt Lake City, Utah) 2009-Present

Graduating in Spring 2012 with a B.A. in Mass Communication (with an emphasis in Journalism) and minors in French and Computer Arts

ABOUT ME:

I was born in Boston, Massachusetts and lived in the city for 14 years before moving to Park City, Utah during my freshman year of high school. I graduated from Park City High School in June of 2008 and went on to attend the University of Utah. I began my first year at the U without any idea of what I wanted to major in but throughout the last four years I have found that journalism is what I would like to do for the rest of my life.

I have always been interested in medical sciences and I hope to be able to apply that interest to my journalism career. I am currently working for the Clinical Neurosciences Center at the University of Utah Hospital where I have had the opportunity to work on multiple studies investigating neurological disorders and stroke. I would like to be able to use the knowledge I have gained from my time at the CNC to write informative journalistic articles in the medical field.

Sarah Vaughn

My Stories :

My Resume:

Energetic, Self-Motivated, and Career minded individual. Two years of excellent customer service skills, coupled with the ability to identify customer needs. Invested in the customer, to ensure that there is customer service satisfaction at all times.
Objective
To be part of an organization that positively impacts the lives of others and enhances customer service.
Work Experience
Associate Director of Innovation Board                                                                          2011-Current
Associate Director is part of the Union Programming Council which is a family of seven  student directors who have been selected through an extensive board interviewing process, resume review, and presentation. Their mission is to plan, organize, and develop activities on campus with the help of dozens of associate directors. UPC serves as the heart of the Union, inviting every student to come participate, serve, and learn while enhancing their educational experience.
DELiA*s .   Orlando, FL                                                                                                                                2011-Current
·        Worked on the sales floor and helped customers with putting outfits together.
·       Worked in Fitting room.
·       Worked at the counter as a cashier
·       Collected and placed merchandise in appropriate areas.
Marshalls Dept. Store. Orlando, FL                                                                                                                  2008-2011
· Worked on the sales floor, helped customer to find merchandise.
· Worked in fitting room.
· Collected and placed merchandise in appropriate areas.
· Worked at the counter as a cashier.
History of Involvement
Best Buddies                                                                                                                                      2007-2010
Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Heavenly Hoofs                                                                                                                                 2007-2009
n  Heavenly Hoofs was established in 2002 for the sole purpose of serving individuals with disabilities and life-threatening illnesses. We accomplish this the use of specially trained horses and advanced instructors who are certified by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA). We strive to instill confidence, provide happiness and excitement, and most importantly, a feeling of inclusion for all our students. A sense of accomplishment is apparent in each child’s spirit as they learn to groom, care for, and ride their horse.
Young Democrat of America                                                                                                                                  2008-2009
It was a High School Club organization and I was Vice- President of the club. We help promote Obama campaign in our High School and community. Furthermore, we had debates with the Young Republican and competitions.  The program engages Young Democrats through their local county and high school chapters, through state and regional programming, and nationally through events like our national convention.
FCCLA                                                                                                                                                             2006-2010
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a nonprofit national career and technical student organization for young men and women in Family and Consumer Sciences education in public and private school through grade 12. Everyone is part of a family, and FCCLA is the only national Career and Technical Student Organization with the family as its central focus.
Education
University of Utah                                                                                                                                      2010- Current
Salt Lake City, Utah
Harmony High School                                                                                                                                  2006-2010
High School Diploma, St Cloud, Florida.
Honors/Achievements
Selected as a member of the National English Honor Society. This honor is bestowed on students selected for accomplishments in the field of English and in overall academic achievement.  For two years, I was President of my Seminary Class . I was awarded a Journalism Scholarship for the year of 2010-2011. I was a Student Ambassador which enable me to travel to New Zealand and Australia.

About Me:

I am currently a sophomore at the University of Utah majoring in mass communication with an focus on broadcast journalism.I am from the beautiful sunshine state ( Florida) and I loved that I was raised in Florida.  I love being involved on campus and creating events for the University students. I am a Associate Director of Innovation Board at the Union Programming Council.  We create events for U students to get involved and making the U campus a better place.

I am an avid fashion lover and I hope to be a fashion stylist in the future. However, if that dream doesn’t become realized; I would love to be a Entertainment journalist and be the next Mary Hart. I hope to accomplish many things in my life and to travel the world. I want to eventually live in New Zealand. I had the opportunity to be a student ambassador and travel to New Zealand and Australia; I fell in love with the culture and the people.

My objective in life is to make my parents proud and accomplish all that I can before I die.

Stephanie Graves

MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

Education

University of Utah                                B.A. 2012 in Communications

Weber State University                        A.S. 2011

Rowland Hall-St Marks                       Graduated in 2004

Related Experience

Acting manager,  Gap, 2010-Present

  • Communicate with fellow employees goals, tasks and expectations for the day.
  • Supervise operations and adjust practices to meet daily sales goals.
  • Get feedback from employees about issues they are having in the workplace.
  • Count and balance registers each night.
  • Talk with customers and create enthusiasm for the brand and products.

Customer Service Rep, Prepass/ACS, 2009-2010

  • Answer inbound calls in a friendly manner while gaining information from customers.
  • Troubleshoot equipment over the phone and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Input and process time sensitive data.

Visuals Manager, Gap, 2007-2009

  • Map merchandising strategies in the store and adjust to accommodate store layout.
  • Design wall and window displays and dress mannequins.
  • Open and closing responsibilities such as counting registers.
  • Communicate with customers and use good communication to diffuse sensitive situations.

Customer Service, Gap, 2006-2007

  • Greet and interact with customers.
  • Operate cash registers and process sales.
  • Organize and process the fitting rooms while suggesting outfits for customers.

Honors

  • Member of the Weber State Women’s Golf team 2004-2007
  • Member of the Girls Junior Americas Cup Golf team 2000,2001, 2003
  • Headmasters list 2003 and 2004
  • Rotary scholar nominee in 2000

 

Special Skills

  • Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Inventor, AutoCAD

ABOUT ME:

My name is Stephanie Graves, I am 26 and a third year communication student at the University of Utah. I plan on graduating summer of 2012 and entering into the exciting world of public relations with an emphasis in the mass media and advertising.

This is my second and final year at the University of Utah. Previously I attended Weber State University on a golf scholarship and then transferred to the University of Utah last spring.  Spending 3 years at Weber State, I changed my major four different times before finally stumbling upon the great major of communication.  I love the elementary idea behind communications but have come to find that it really can make an impact on not just my life, but allows me an outlet to connect with other people as well.


Chris Springsteen

MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

Christopher Springsteen
11486 S 4340 W
South Jordan, UT 84095
(321) 663-2387
chrisspringsteen@cfl.rr.com

Education

University of Utah
• Strategic Communications Major, 2014
• Business and Communication Courses completed
• 3.1 GPA

Ocoee High School, diploma earned 2010
• National Honor Society
• Varsity Soccer for Four years
• Graduated top 15% in Senior Class

Job Experience

Rush Soccer Academy
August 2009-February 2010, Ocoee, FL

• Assisted in planning and set up of soccer practices and games
• Utilized teamwork and relationship skills to accomplish efficient and well run events
• Developed excellent communication and interpersonal skills during tenure

Center for Women and Children in Crisis
July-August 2011, Provo, UT

• Answered incoming crisis calls and directed them to appropriate counselor
• Organized incoming donations from public
• Assisted with general needs of residents

Qualifications

• Experienced and proficient with MAC OS and Windows OS
o MS Office suite of products
o Adobe Photoshop
• Excellent organizational skills
• Well developed interpersonal skills

ABOUT ME:

My name is Chris Springsteen. I grew up in Ocoee, Florida and moved to Salt Lake City for college. I’m a sophomore student at the University of Utah. I enjoy doing anything that relates to sports or the outdoors, and I especially like writing about those two things, more specifically football, skiing, baseball, golf, fishing and hunting. I try to be outdoors as much as possible, because there is so much to see and do.

My ultimate dream is to work in the marketing department for a sports team out west somewhere. ESPN is a backup plan for me if that falls through. I want to do some kind of internship with a Salt Lake sports radio company within the year or potentially for a pro sports team in the city.

Laura May Qualey

MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

LAURA QUALEY 

U0599679@utah.edu

(801) 633-4148

EXPERIENCE:                       

Personal Assistant/Child Care Provider

 For Patricia Ross  Sep ’09- July ‘10

 p.ross@utah.edu (801) 550-5155

  • Worked as care-taker for two children (ages 9&12)
  • Safely drove children from school to various activities
  • Completed tasks for Patricia on short notice, exemplified                    exceptional communication skills and ability to manage time              effectively.
  • Built lasting and trustworthy relationships with both my employer and her children.

  IJ & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center

  Camp Counselor June ’08- Aug ‘09

   Supervisor: Jerrad Strand (801) 581-0098

  • Worked with 6-8 Yr old children (including children with                                                                   disabilities)
  • Safely supervised children through swim lessons,                                  physical exercises, and field trips.
  • Gained parent/child trust and the ability and knowledge to calm down children in extreme circumstances while remaining calm and in control.
  • Received Camp “Every Child” Award for going above and beyond job requirements, and being passionate about my position.

EDUCATION:           

Juan Diego Catholic High School (Draper Utah – Graduate)

 University of Utah : Pre-Major – Computer Science

SKILLS:     

  • Able to communicate and work well with others in a stressful environment, computer knowledgeable,
  • First Aid, CPR & AED Certified
  • Food Handling certificate
  • Excellent customer service, able to listen to/give clear instructions
  • Skilled public speaker
  • Possess ability and eagerness to learn and better myself.

                                               

ABOUT ME:

I’m a news junkie who loves to ski, hates math and values sleep.

Kelly Wolfe

MY STORIES:

MY BLOG:

Every time I sit down to write it seems as though my mind goes completely blank. Every thought just floats away, which generally speaking means I am entranced by a shiny object or some other form of distraction (cough, cough, Facebook). So to be perfectly honest, I had never ever read a blog until last week while on a reconnaissance mission for my own blog.

I am in no way God’s gift to journalism but like many, I have most definitely experienced a change of heart toward news writing. I pride myself on being a very opinionated person — go ahead and blame it on me being from New Jersey, because heaven knows we always have something to say about everything. So naturally I struggled writing my Slice of Life, Enterprise, and well let’s face it, every assignment because I had to learn to “write myself out of it.”

What a wonderful learning experience this has been. I feel as though my writing has grown by leaps and bounds. Not only was I given creative liberties over my story ideas, I found a love for news gathering.

I want to write about things that I feel are important, such as the everyday grind of life and how people deal with the same issues I am having. For my stories I thought, “Well maybe, just maybe there are others who are going through the same trials as me. I wonder how they’re dealing with the cards life has dealt them?”

I drew from my own experiences and picked the ones I felt needed to be heard; the experiences that everyone could relate to. I will admit I have struggled a lot during my perpetual stint as a college student, so if through my articles I can help my fellow students deal with the pressures and stress they are feeling, then I am up for the challenge.

After I picked my topics, I needed to go out and talk to people. Boy was I nervous! I don’t know why, I mean, I spent 18 months of my life talking to complete strangers on the streets of a foreign country, in a foreign language, and yet I clammed up when it came time to interview someone I had never met before. What an anomaly.

So when I went and sat down with a woman whom I had never met before for my first face-to-face interview, I was completely freaking out. I pulled out my tape recorder and thought, “What the heck did I get myself into?!” I was sure that I would forget the few questions I had scribbled down.

Wonder of wonders: As she spoke, a million questions flooded my mind and the interview went splendidly. As I switched the tape recorder off, I swear my heart skipped a beat because I was so excited! I couldn’t wait to go and get more interviews.

To all those reading this, beware, this class has created an interviewing monster out of me, and you just might be my next victim.

ABOUT ME:

I am a super senior studying strategic communication (the fancy title for public relations) with a minor in German. Hopefully I’ll graduate soon; I’m keeping my fingers crossed.

I hail from the great state of New Jersey, where we know what real bagels taste like, and have never pumped our own gas. I have been a die-hard Yankees fan all my life, and say things like “cawfee” instead of “coffee.”

I had the opportunity to serve a mission for my church in beautiful Switzerland. I learned to speak German there and developed a love for “extreme” hiking, stinky cheeses and heavenly chocolate.

I don’t exactly know where life is going to take me, but I am sure excited to find out.

Miraz Rasoul

MY STORIES:

MY BLOG:

Every time when I approach writing a story, I begin by focusing on a topic that is timely and interesting. I usually pick something that interests me because I know I will have more fun during the writing process and get a better story in the end. However, I also focus on what most audiences would be attracted to reading as well, because every writer writes with a specific audience in mind, so it’s very important.

When I was brainstorming for my profile story, I had many interesting ideas, but I did something very different from what I’ve ever done before. For my profile story, I went back to a story from the past that I had heard because it had moved and inspired me in many ways. I decided to write about Nermin Darwish and her family, who moved to the United States from Syria in 2001. It’s an incredible story that deserves to be heard and receive recognition.

Darwish’s family are friends of my parents, so I had no problem setting up a time to interview them and begin my research in more detail. They were a great source because she and her husband were exceptionally cooperative during the whole process; they did not mind sharing very personal information. One of the obstacles I faced when writing my story was that I had gathered a lot of information which made it difficult for me to create a focus during the writing process. In the writing process, I had the most trouble with finding my focus and organization; I had to cut out a lot of background information.

Overall, I had a great time writing my profile story. Every step of the process was rewarding because I felt that I could really see my progress. I was very surprised at how well it all came together at the end. I am very proud of my story.

ABOUT ME:

I am currently a third-year student at the University of Utah. I have plans of getting a bachelor’s degree in mass communication with an emphasis in public relations and advertising. I hope to someday work for a company where I work closely with the public. I am also interested in maybe working for a nonprofit organization helping to make an impact in the world.

Mia Micic

MY STORIES:

MY BLOG:

Before I start writing my stories I always brainstorm ideas that I feel will grab the audience’s attention and that will be interesting to read.

Once I have my story idea I think of who will be the best source for my article in order to provide the most knowledgeable information so I can write the best story I can.

When I came up with my idea for my profile story I thought it would be an interesting story for people to read because it showed someone’s struggles and that they were able to achieve what they wanted with determination. I was able to locate my sources easily because they are family friends but through this interview I was able to learn so much more about them that I didn’t know before.

For this interview I had to interview them in a different language, so my biggest problem that I ran into was translating everything from Serbo-Croatian to English when I was writing. At times it was very difficult for me to translate the exact meanings and words between the two languages. In the end they gave me a lot of good information that I was able to use in the article, which made writing it much easier than I expected.

After I was done with the interview I had to decide what information I was going to use and in what kind of order I wanted everything to be in. My biggest struggle that I encountered while writing this story was that I kept making all the paragraphs much longer than they needed to be. With my finished product I learned how to eliminate unnecessary information and make the paragraphs shorter. In the end I realized the shorter the paragraphs the better, and it’s easier to understand and read.

I was satisfied with my ending result of my story. I enjoyed writing it, and it helped me learn new things about those who I interviewed as well about myself when it comes to my writing skills.

ABOUT ME:

I am 20 years old and currently I am a junior at the University of Utah. I am majoring in mass communication with an emphasis in public relations, advertising and marketing.

After I graduate I hope to pursue a job in public relations. I love being around people and meeting new ones.

Marissa Huntsman

Photo by Chelsea Nicole Hart

MY STORIES:

MY BLOG:

A new student of the Department of Communication at the University of Utah, I began my first class in the major with some apprehension and unease. Recalling thoughts of “is there really journalism anymore in the world or is it all over?”

One source of constant struggles is to create stories that spark interest in a widely arranged audience but still reporting the news.

I began my ideas by focusing on my interests; after all there are many different aspects of journalism. One of my main interests regards teens and the legal system. My enterprise story mainly features methods used to combat teen drug use. This interest grew out of my own involvement during high school with the local police station and creating a group of students to regulate their peer’s actions.

I knew many of the administrators from my local high school whom I could potentially interview and also many at my hometown police station. However, I didn’t want to be limited by sticking with sources I knew prior to this class. An important aspect of the class was learning how to find and interview sources that you had no previous connection with. The most effective method I found was to combine email and voicemail. I started with sending an email to the desired source explaining my interest and requesting a period of time to conduct the interview. If the email went unanswered for 48 hours, I followed up by calling and leaving a voicemail due to the fact that police officers are rarely at their desks. I found this to be the most effective way in finding sources.

ABOUT ME:

I am a strategic communication major set to graduate from the University of Utah in the Spring of 2013. A native to Utah and the oldest of three children, I have attended two other universities. The first was Southern Utah University and the latter was Utah Valley University. It was at SUU, during my involvement in Alpha Phi, a women’s fraternity, and SUU’s Student Association where I realized that the area of public relations and event planning were my main interests, not political science. The events that I have assisted with planning and executing include Welcome Week and Homecoming Week, activities for the entire student body at Southern Utah University.

Lauren Berg

MY STORIES:

MY BLOG:

While developing my news articles I was faced with many obstacles and challenges that were entirely unexpected. Although I was new to writing news articles, I have been interested in writing and have been writing for a very long time. I was surprised with the struggles I had when it came to trying to write in the AP style and format.

Finding a topic to write about and getting the information needed to write the stories was the simple part of the writing process for me. I did find struggles with actually interviewing sources, though. I felt like I prepared my questions and researched to the best of my ability. Although, if the person I was interviewing wasn’t interested in being interviewed, I felt like I had difficulty getting a good amount of quality information. The best sources were those who have been involved with the topic for a while. Not only did they seem more passionate, but much more informed on the subject.

My passion for writing greatly helped the increasing progress of my news article writing, along with the constant practice of writing in AP style during class. Throughout the course of my news writing class I have slowly become more interested with the journalism aspect of communication. My focus has always been on the strategic communication, public relations/event planning side, and still is, but I am now more open minded toward the journalistic side as well as the process that goes into getting a story.

ABOUT ME:

I am a 21-year-old student currently enrolled at the University of Utah. I am in the process of taking classes to pursue my future goal of becoming a public relations or event planning professional. I transferred in Fall 2011 from the University of North Dakota to not only broaden my group of professional connections, but to obtain a better degree (the communication program at UND was beginning to dwindle).

Although I currently don’t have much experience under my belt, I am very passionate about communication and strive to improve my professional experience within the mass communication world.