Amanda D.

Sermons
4556 Dodd Road
Hahira, Georgia 31632
(229) 251 – 6881
amandasermons.com
amandasermons@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA December, 2009
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Media Major
Bachelor of Arts Minor in Communications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
College News Staff
VSU-TV News, Valdosta, GA August 2008 – June 2009

• As a reporter, interviewed elected officials for VSU’s coverage of the 2008 presidential election.
• As an anchor, enhanced stories by providing perspective relevant and meaningful to news consumers.
• As a producer, compose script, rundown and served as technical director for a live newscast.
• As director, managed all the activities of news department, served as a resource for crew.
• As a sports anchor, wrote copy for local and national sports and reported effectively on-air.
• As a member of a live news staff, researched, wrote copy, and videotaped with DVC Pro camera.

News Intern
Metro Valdosta Channel 17, Valdosta, GA August 2008 – May 2009
• Videotaped Mayor John J. Fretti’s 2008 State of the City Address
• Edited stories on AVID Xpress Pro for City Focus, a bi-weekly magazine style show.
• Developed and researched feature stories reflecting the interests of the Valdosta community.
• Created slides for bulletin information using Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop.

Writing Tutor
Student Success Center, Valdosta, GA August 2007 – December 2009
• Received International Tutor Certification by the College Reading and Learning
Association.
• Instruct Regents Writing and Reading seminars to help students gain critical thinking skills.

Emma Bowen Foundation Summer Intern

Mediacom Communications, Valdosta, GA May 2005 – August 2008
• Four year summer intern program earning hourly wage and matching funds for college expenses.
• Produced a newsletter for Mediacom’s Southern Region to relay information to employees.
• Participated in conference calls, wrote minutes, and monitored interviewing techniques.
• Attended an annual Emma Bowen Conference and received the wisdom of industry leaders.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Proficient with the Canon Digital GL series, Panasonic P2, DVC Pro, Avid Xpress Pro, Adobe Audition,
Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0, Microsoft Office Applications

ACTIVITIES
Emma Bowen Foundation Scholar, Women in Communications, Society of Collegiate Journalists,
National Association of Black Journalists, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Mentor