Tara Whiteley
tara_w@mailcity.com
To represent your newspaper to the community as a photojournalist, as well as increase my knowledge in journalism, editing and technology to meet the changing needs of the newspaper audience.
The Corry Journal May 1999 – present
Corry, Pa.
Gained needed knowledge in Quark, Macintosh systems, News Edit Pro, pagination, layout, editing, photography, PhotoShop, interviewing, PageMaker, Corel WordPerfect and Associated Press style.
Worked with local police departments, fire departments and business leaders on a daily basis under constant deadlines for our paper.
The Chautauquan Daily
June 1999 – August 1999
Chautauqua, N.Y.
Worked on the production; used my knowledge of PageMaker for folios, pictures, daily columns, etc.
Office of Annual Giving,
1996-1999
Slippery Rock University
Contacted alumni, family, and friends of the University; updated information and encouraged funding donations for the Annual Fund. Highest caller for ‘97 school year.
B.S. Professional Writing 1995-expected May 2000
Slippery Rock University
Met requirements in writing with classes such as technical writing, business writing, autobiographical writing, basic reporting, editing, composition and rhetoric, and creative writing.
Other technical skills include Microsoft Word, AOL Press, FrontPage, Eudora and the Internet.
Association of Residence Hall Students 1995-1998
Slippery Rock University
Positions and honors include National Communications Coordinator 1996-1998, Hall Council President 1996, Hall Council Parliamentarian 1995, and Freshman Leadership Award 1995-1996.
Women’s Rock Rugby 1995-1999
Slippery Rock University
Positions and honors include President 1998, Vice-President 1997-1998, and Captain 1997-1999 and was chosen for the Allegheny Rugby Union select-side team 1998-1999.
Objective
Employment
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Activities
References are available upon request. Please e-mail with any questions or to set up an interview.
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