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upon request Academics May 2011 Bachelor of Arts in Journalism San Francisco State University Emphasized interest in social media and multimedia journalism December 2008 Associates degree in Liberal Arts Saddleback Community College, Mission Viejo, CA Relevant Experience Journalism Student/Editor San Francisco State University Journalism Department January 2009 May 2011 Selected member of Journalism Department Student Advisory Board Enrolled in various classes that increased my knowledge and ability to maintain a respectable position on The Golden Gate [X]Press during the course of my higher education. Golden Gate [X]press Multimedia editor, fall 2010 Golden Gate [X]press Editor-in-chief, spring 2011 Contributor, Reporter, Copy Editor, Managing Editor The Lariat, Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA January 2007 December 2008 Responsible for providing assigned stories on deadline using ethical and accurate journalistic strategies Maintained an organized newsroom story budget Responsible for overseeing all section/page editors Edited copy before publication went to print and launched on web site Wrote more than 30 stories for publication Computer Skills Proficient on Mac and PC computers Proficient in weblog writing techniques (hyperlinking, blog writing, topics, etc.) Proficient in various editing programs (Final Cut Express, iMovie, Audacity, Garage Band, Photoshop) Online blog Sushi Taste on a Ramen Budget http://collegeramenbudget.wordpress.com/

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