MATTHEW T.

VASILOGAMBROS
1101 25th St. #16 (847) 372-0165
Des Moines, IA 50311 matt.vasilogambros@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Drake University Des Moines, Iowa

BA in Politics; BAJMC in News/Internet – 3.6/4.0 GPA 2007-2011

WORK EXPERIENCE
The Iowa Independent Des Moines, Iowa
Political Reporter Sept. 2010-Present
>> Write on national and state elections, environmental issues and the Iowa Caucuses

Congress of the United States Washington, D.C.

Intern for Rep. Leonard Boswell (IA-3) Summer 2010
>> Wrote letters, speeches, press releases, reports, columns and e-newsletters on behalf of the congressman
>> Represented the Boswell office at Congressional events, briefings and hearings

The Huffington Post New York, N.Y.

College Blogger July 2010-Present
>> Write articles for the College section on education and political issues

The Times-Delphic Des Moines, Iowa

Editor-in-Chief 2009-2010
>> Oversaw production and finances of 46 issues of the student newspaper for Drake University; designed and laid out the front page; managed a staff of 10 editors
and nearly 100 writers; copy edited every story; implemented new social media; articles made national websites
>> Newspaper was a finalist for the top national journalism award – ACP Pacemaker; first time in Drake University history

PoliticsDaily.com New York, N.Y.

Contributor 2009-2010
>> Contributed to the news website, reporting on national education and political issues
>> Articles featured on The Washington Post and The Huffington Post websites

Governor of Iowa Des Moines, Iowa

Communications Intern Spring 2009

>> Wrote letters, press releases and speeches on behalf of Governor Chet Culver
>> Staffed gubernatorial events across Des Moines, while also assisting constituents who visited the governor’s office

American Broadcasting Company (ABC) Des Moines, Iowa

Iowa Caucus Intern Dec. 2007–Jan. 2008

>> Worked under Charles Gibson for “World News Tonight” and Terry Moran for “Nightline”
>> Assisted ABC producers in work operations, including delivering show scripts and performing microphone check

AWARDS AND HONORS

Selected as a “Greek of the Week” by The Next Generation Initiative 2011

Awarded the Drake University Robert D. Woodward Award for investigative reporting May 2, 2010

Awarded Top Junior Student for Drake University Class of 2011 April 16, 2010

Drake University Dean’s List for Fall 2008, Fall 2009 & Spring 2010 semesters, President’s List for Spring 2009 semester 2008-2010

Nominated for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Fall 2009

Awarded Top Sophomore Student for Drake University Class of 2011 April 17, 2009

Awarded Top First-Year Student for Drake University Class of 2011 April 18, 2008