A rolling list of Samantha’s experience accomplishments
Notable Skills
Communication, leadership, multimedia journalism, editing, social media, Adobe Suite
Publications
The Greene County Messenger - Managing Editor: June 2018-present
The Herald Standard - Contributor, June 2018-present
The Observer Reporter - Contributor, June 2018-present
Ohio Magazine - Photo Intern: May 2017-August 2017
The Burr Magazine - Photographer: 2015-2018
The Kent Stater - Photographer, Columnist and Reporter: 2015-2018
Her Campus Kent State - Writer, Editor
Work Experience
June 2019-Present, Second Shooter, McMillen Photography, Waynesburg, PA
o Assist the main photographer at weddings
o Be proficient with camera and basic lighting equipment
June 2018-Present, Managing Editor, The Greene County Messenger, Waynesburg PA
o Edit entirety of publication’s content
o Write weekly columns and weekly stories
o Produce, resize and retouch photos
o Revamp social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter
o Generate and delegate story ideas to team of writers
o Contribute to sister publications
o Address public feedback and plan strategic improvements accordingly
o Monitor website for final presentation
o Give public speeches and sit on panels at community organizations
o Communicate effectively with executives and advertising department
o Handle day-to-day administrative duties and complications as they arise
May 2017-August 2017, Photo Intern, Ohio Magazine, Cleveland OH
o Take and edit high quality photos for print, online and social media content
o Edit, retouch and recolor photographs
o Utilize studio and natural lighting for photos
o Scheduled social media content
August 2017-May 2018, Teaching Artist Intern, Wick Poetry Center, Kent, OH
o Monitor art exhibit and facilitate learning activities at Chautauqua Institute, New York
o Create lesson plans for three classes a week
o Teach creative writing to a variety of age groups and experience levels
o Intrigue and excite students about poetry and honing creativity
o Work with teachers and parents to act in best interest of students
August 2016-May 2018, Resident Assistant, Kent State University, Kent, OH
o Serve, lead and develop residential community
o Promote an inclusive environment
o Exemplify academic and professional accomplishment
o Address and mediate conflict among residents and fellow resident assistants
o Develop and create bulletin boards and other materials on educational topics
January 2015-May 2018, Student Media Correspondent, Kent State University, Kent, OH
o Design and complete layouts for student newspaper
o Write weekly columns and cover general assignments for student newspaper
o Photograph for student newspaper and student magazine
o Edit and write for online student publication
Education
Kent State University | Graduated May 2018
Bachelor of Science: Multimedia Journalism | Minor: Creative Writing | Cumulative GPA: 3.73
Accomplishments
Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize Runner-Up, 2018
Dean’s List Student, 2015-2018
Resident Assistant of the Year, 2016
Hagedorn Photojournalism Award Top Recipient, 2016
Volunteering
Homestay volunteer program in Naitasiri region of Fiji, June 2016
Serving the public at hot-meal sites around Northeast Ohio, 2010-present