EDUCATION

Anticipated Bachelors Degree in Photojournalism
University of Missouri - Columbia
Minor: American Sign Language
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2008

EMPLOYMENT

2000-2004 Cashier, Hunan Express

Operated the cash register
Handled the collection of food orders
Served guests attentively

May-August 2006 Reporter, Columbia Missourian

Pitched and executed story ideas
Interviewed sources and wrote various articles

2004-Present Digital Imaging Specialist, Best Buy

Specialized in the latest digital photography and technology
Catered to the customers’ needs in a courteous manner
Trained new employees and supervised their progress
Executed monthly business plans

2006-Present Clerical Assistant, Photojournalism Department

Assisted in completion of office tasks
Completed errands for faculty in a timely manner
Scanned film slides to digital format for use during lectures

2006-Present Promoter, Segway of Missouri

Contacted potential customers with a friendly approach
Conducted demonstrations on Segway usage
Represented clients accurately during paid promotions

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Steering Committee, Key Club August 2001 – April 2003

Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity August 2002 – May 2004

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Historian, Little Sisters of the Pearls and Rubies August 2005 – May 2006
Member, Little Sisters of the Pearls and Rubies August 2004 – Present
Dean’s Honor role August 2004 – Present

REFERENCES

David Rees
Associate Professor, Photojournalism Chair
Photojournalism Department, University of Missouri – Columbia
109 Lee Hills Hall
Missouri School of Journalism
Columbia, Missouri 65211
(573) 882-3635

Jackie Bell
Associate Professor, Photojournalism Faculty
Photojournalism Department, University of Missouri – Columbia
105 Lee Hills Hall
Missouri School of Journalism
Columbia, Missouri 65211
(573) 882-5737

Keeley Duncan
Supervisor
Best Buy
217 West Broadway C24
Columbia, Missouri 65203
(573) 424-2306