SUMMARY: I have focused my studies on networking to develop and implement various proposals within each field of journalism. This has allowed me to gain experience in creating professional relationships that foster project success and future collaboration with professionals. I have committed my career to research, leadership and teamwork within the field of journalism.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Spring Hill College - Mobile, Alabama. 2017 –2021 - Bachelor of Arts in Communications Arts with a Concentration in Journalism.
SKILLS: Bilingual in Spanish and English Time Management Professional Communication Team Collaboration Creativity and Flexibility Efficient Multitasking Project Development Event Planning Video and Picture Editing DisciplinedPhotojournalism Self-motivated Negotiation Empathy
EXPERIENCE:
The SpringHillian / Reporter / Spring Hill College - Mobile, Alabama. 01/2021 - 05/2021
-Created unique stories and content to create a cohesive newspaper that was distributed across campus and the Spring Hill area. -Conducted and scheduled interviews to include weekly in the newspaper. (e.g. packages, writing stories).
Spring Hill Now / Producer / Spring Hill College - Mobile, Alabama. 01/2021 - 05/2021
-Created script writing to be used in production in order to create a piece that was available and ready to view in a timely manner. -Ensured that reporters were prepared with an appropriate script and oversaw the technical equipment used in production.
Noticiero con Eduardo Chavarria / Spring Hill College - Mobile, Alabama. 08/2019 - 05/2021
-Created a unique and individual news broadcast that addressed local and national events for the Spring Hill area and Spring Hill College. (Spanish Language Show). -Individually saw the creation and production of the broadcast that included all relevant aspects from a journalistic perspective (e.g. producer, writer, anchor and reporter).
Public Relations Intern/ Providence Foundation, Festival of Flowers- Mobile, Alabama. 01/2018-11/2018 Public Relations / ΤΚΕ / Spring Hill College - Mobile, Alabama. 01/2018 - 10/2018
-Created original content for blog posts and website articles relating to the fraternity’s events. -Put together media kits to support specific philanthropic events and initiatives endorsed by the fraternity.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Spanish Club Member / 08/2018- 02-2020 Kids Care / Dwell Mobile Foley Center. - Mobile, Alabama. 08/2018 – 11/2020 Sodality of The Immaculate Conception / Member / - Mobile, Alabama. 04/2018 - 02-2019 Knights of Columbus / Member / - Mobile, Alabama. 09/2017 – 02-2019
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS:
The José Chavarría Award / EXCEL Center/ Decatur City Schools / Decatur, Alabama. The Catholic Press Association Student Journalism Awards – Honorable Mention Spring Hill College, Noticiero con Eduardo Chavarria / Mobile, Alabama. The Catholic Press Association Student Journalism Awards- Third Place, Spring Hill College, Noticiero con Eduardo Chavarria/ Mobile, Alabama.