EDUCATION
University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO, August 2010- present
Boulder ACCESS, Atmospheric Science
American University, Washington, D.C., graduation May 2010
School of Communication, Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism, 3.4 GPA
College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, Music: Vocal Performance, 3.8 GPA
Revere High School, Richfield, OH, graduation 2006
Honor’s Diploma
MEDIA EXPERIENCE
District Wire News, Washington, D.C., Contributor, 08/2008- 05/2010
Produced radio podcasts for iTunes and television newscasts for District Wire’s online service. Experience being a “one-man band” to shoot, edit, and voice reporter packages on short deadlines. Rotated responsibilities of anchoring, producing, tape producing, and field reporting for weekly newscast. Created and updated personal WordPress blog with news packages and anchor samples.
Celebrity Service International, Washington, D.C., Online Intern, 05/2009-09/2009
Contributed to the successful launch of the company’s updated database and clientele website. Worked closely with Washington Life Magazine to research and update the company’s celebrity database. Wrote articles for the daily newsletter, including “Celebrity of the Day.”
WORK EXPERIENCE
Macy’s, Boulder, CO, Associate, 11/2010-03/2011
Responsible for meeting personal daily sales goal by engaging in good customer relations and selling merchandise in Men’s Sportswear department.
Jack Evans Campaign, Washington, D.C., Campaign Canvasser, 05/2008-09/2008
Engaged in face-to-face conversations with Ward 2 residents to promote Jack Evans’ re-election as councilman. Educated residents on current issues, registered voters, and encouraged people to vote on election day. Gained familiarity with the ins and outs of local politics.
Applied Vision, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Purchase Order and Costing Coordinator, 12/2004-08/2006
Processed the company’s incoming purchase orders in the DBA Manufacturing accounting software. Corrected prices in the system and calculated monthly cost of materials. Contacted vendors to form good relations and to make sure our company received its materials on time.
MEDIA SKILLS
- Skilled in non-linear video editing with Final Cut Pro and audio editing with Adobe Audition and Audacity
- Adept shooting with a Sony PD170 camera
- Skilled with CNN Pathfire, Associated Press ENPS, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, WordPress, Blogger, and social networking outlets
- Comfortable with PC and Mac computers
- Member of Society of Professional Journalists and Online News Association since May 2010
- Fluent in Farsi and proficient in French
- Top 10 at Miss Colorado 2011, Miss America Organization
- Miss Broomfield 2011, Miss Colorado Organization
- Winner of Miracle Maker Award for volunteer efforts towards Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Miss Colorado Organization 2010 and 2011
- American University’s Dean’s List
- American University Department of Performing Arts Scholarship Recipient
- Selected to sing National Anthem at American University’s School of Communication Commencement 2010
- Represented American University’s College of Arts & Sciences during inauguration of AU President 2008
- Winner of American University’s Concerto and Aria Competition 2007
- Top 10 prize in Ohio district writing competition, “Power of the Pen”, 2001 and 2002
