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Joape Pela (Whopper)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Carly Szemerey

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MY STORIES:

MY BLOG:

When I enrolled for this class I couldn’t wait. When I learned about the slice-of-life profile that we were going to be working on this semester, I was very excited!  When I learned that we had to interview people that we didn’t know, well, let’s just say I wasn’t as excited.

Don’t get me wrong — I love meeting new people, talking to them and learning new things but deciding whom to interview and how to contact them were the questions that popped into my mind and would not leave.

After pondering story ideas and interviews, I decided that the only way to get over this mental block was to just jump right in and start my fieldwork, so that is exactly what I did. Luckily it was the perfect solution.

As I started interviewing my sources and focusing on my profile story about a breast cancer awareness game put on by an individual who was a high school senior at the time, I began to become quite fascinated with the whole process. I was becoming comfortable with the contacting and interviewing processes and after a while I couldn’t wait to contact more sources whom would benefit the readers of this article.

While interviewing the source who organized the game I became impacted by what this man had to say. He was such a selfless person that just wanted to help a cause. I left the interview that day wanting to be more helpful toward the people around me. Safe to say this was not in the realm of things that I thought I would be leaving this interview with but I’m so glad I did.

This story was a lot of fun to report on. I had a great time and was able to figure out some things about my own life thanks to this article. I now know that I love reporting and news writing. I also learned that there is so much out there to learn and I know I can’t learn it all, but I wouldn’t mind trying.

ABOUT ME:

I am a sophomore at the University of Utah and plan to graduate in 2014. I am double majoring in mass communication and exercise and sport science. Even though these two majors don’t seem to complement each other all that well, they are both passions of mine.

I am one of those people who loves to be involved and meet new people. I want to try as many things as I can in life which is why I am currently on the route that I am in school. Both of these majors offer me completely different perspectives and experiences that I can’t choose just one to pursue.

Traveling is my No. 1 favorite thing to do. I am an avid traveler and have taken many vacations in my day. Learning about different cultures and people’s way of living is so fascinating to me, so after graduation I plan to take some time and move to Ireland for a couple of months. Following this I will travel around Europe and visit as many places as I possibly can.

My family and friends mean the world to me and I can’t begin to thank them enough for supporting me through my endeavors. They have helped me through so much and I couldn’t be luckier to have them in my life.

Matt Ellis

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MY STORIES:

MY BLOG:

Most college students become big fans of their universities during their time on campus, and I am no different. I have been taking classes on and off at the University of Utah for about five years now, in what I jokingly refer to as my “extended four-year plan.” My focuses for my stories stem from the pride I feel in being a part of a great University.

I was having trouble finding a subject for my profile, so I decided to find a U graduate who had been successful in their career. Fortunately James Clegg was going to be in town for a weekend, so I had the opportunity to sit down with him and find out how he got to a prestigious law firm in New York City.

The main thing I would have done better if I had the chance to do it over would be to come up with better interview questions. The ones I had certainly provided me with sufficient information, but I think being a little bit more in depth and comprehensive would have served me well. Since the initial draft, I have had to check back with James and his wife multiple times to clarify the notes I had.

I think that I did a good job of making my profile appealing to readers. For University students, it can be interesting to read about alumni from your school who have gone on to be successful, especially for one who may not be entirely sure of their future career path.
I think I ended up with a good piece, but it was definitely a learning experience.

ABOUT ME:

I am currently a junior at the University of Utah majoring in mass communication with a focus on journalism. I am an avid fan of almost any sport, but my focus is often on football and basketball, both college and professional. I ultimately hope to be a sports journalist for ESPN.

During my younger years, I was blessed with the opportunity to travel around the world with my family, and lived in Tokyo, Japan, from 7th grade until I graduated from high school in 2006. Since high school I have held a number of different jobs, from lifeguard to restaurant worker to salesperson.

On a nice day I enjoy longboarding or getting some friends together for a football or basketball game at the park. During the colder months I try to get on the mountain for some skiing or snowboarding, both of which I have been doing for years. I have also been playing the guitar since I was in middle school, but school and work don’t always allow me time to sit down and play.

I currently work as a sales professional for Clearlink, primarily selling AT&T home services. After I finish school here in Salt Lake, I plan on pursuing a graduate degree but do not have a specific school in mind.

Javan Rivera

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MY BLOG:

She went skydiving.

There it is. The single most interesting part of the interview I had with Natalya Sergeyevna Nizkaya, and it didn’t even make it into my profile on her.

It was near the end of my interview with Nizkaya. We were sitting there in her cubicle, talking about everything she had accomplished in her time at the University, and I was trying to get a better sense of who she was as a person. What better way to get to know a person then to discover what they consider to be their greatest accomplishment?

So I ask. She smiles, and I expect her to say something in regards to the incredible story she’s just told me about her time in Russia and how she came to America. Instead, she tells me about her friend’s desire to do something special for their birthday. She describes the events surrounding the idea of skydiving, how she and her friend were the only two to go through with the jump.

I sit back and think on what she’s just told me. It’s such an interesting story that, for a moment, I consider changing the perspective of my article so that I can include it. But then I look at the clock and see that 39 minutes of the interview have already passed. I decide to move on instead.

Later that evening as I was writing the first copy of the profile, my mind continued to wander back to that story. It was so out of place, such a random event when compared to the rest of my notes. The more I played with it, the more I came to realize that it just wasn’t going to fit with the focus of the article. In the end, it was left on the cutting-room floor, as the only thing I heartily regret about the article.

This story, more than anything else, has stuck with me this semester. Thinking about the sheer wealth of information that I gather as a student-journalist, and even what I hope to gather as a career reporter, is more than I could ever hope to include in my articles.

This surely isn’t something that’s limited to my own writing. The process of sifting through one’s notes to find what fits within a particular article is something journalists around the world do on a daily basis. So then, what interesting tidbits get left out of the articles I read every day? What simple, but interesting topics are cut or are simply never included in the stories that go up in newspapers around the world?

These questions are something that only those who’ve written the articles can really answer, but I think I’m all right with that. Interviews can be unpredictable, and I doubt this will be the last time I have some small anecdote that doesn’t fit with what I’m covering. Rather than fret over it, I think I’ll just write them down and keep them as unique perspectives on stories past.

ABOUT ME:

Writing has been a part of my life since my childhood. Whether it was my obsession with a good book, or the little storybooks I would write when I was younger, word crafting has always been something that has drawn my interest.

It wasn’t until high school that I first began to write with any real fervor. I spent many hours writing fictional content in those years, and I believe they were a time of discovery for me. I learned how to hone my skill with the pen, how to breathe life into paper and ink, and ultimately, how to express the wonder of the surrounding world through the marvelously expressive English language.

I did not discover my desire to craft stories based on real happenings until I began attending the University of Utah. I first came to the U in fall of 2009, and beyond a shadow of a doubt I knew I was going to become a novelist. That is, until I took my first English course. While I could never condemn the works of Shakespeare or Twain, it quickly became apparent to me that what I was learning would never be practical for the life I wanted.

So began my search for a major that would allow me to combine my love of writing with a career path that I could genuinely enjoy. It didn’t take me long to discover the journalism track at the U. At 20 years of age, my life is just beginning. I look to a future in which I desire to write and gain further knowledge to improve that writing.

The majority of my work this semester is related to my courses, but as I pursue a new opportunity at The Daily Utah Chronicle this semester, I hope to continue to practice the craft that I love.