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Mina Allen
7037 Strathmore St. Apt 01
Chevy Chase, Maryland United States

Phone: 5406760570
Email: ma7954a@american.edu
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Reporter/Writer/Intern


Resumes ID: 9195
Resumes Views: 3
Location: Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
Zip Code:
Posted: 09.15.2023
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Job Type:
Job Category: Online | New Media,
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Education:

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08.01.2021 -
American University
Journalism and Legal Studies


Work Experience:

09.01.2022 - 05.01.2023
Press Freedom Intern
Voice of America |
Selected as a press freedom intern mainly focused on writing for the web. Topics were focused on the coverage of issues pertaining to global press freedoms. Roughly write 2-3 articles a week, editing audio and visuals, setting up meetings via Skype

05.01.2023 -
Capitol Hill Reporting Intern
The Durango Herald |
Covering Capitol Hill with a focus on action affecting Southwest Colorado ranging from Environmental to Technology. Focus is writing for print/web, roughly writing 1-2 articles per week, interviewing members of Congress, and reporting both locally and nationally.

05.01.2022 - 02.01.2023
Features Editor
The Eagle |
I am required to bring pitches to news meetings every week and meet with other News Staff Writers to go over stories and pitches that they are writing. I regularly communicate with the Editor-in-chief, Managing Editor, and staff writers to effectively get articles published. Also editing articles while producing my own articles for the paper.

09.01.2022 -
Circulation Desk Student Worker and Library Representative
American University Bender Library |
Work behind the circulation desk to help patrons borrow and return books. Problem-solving in case of technical difficulties in the library and communicating with other student workers as part of the Library Student Representative group.


Total Years Experience:

1 years

Skills:

Strong writing skills, organization skills, interviewing skills, and time management skills

Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Docs, Adobe Photoshop, Audition, Premire, Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, Premiere Pro and InDesign; Weebly and Wix

Social media platforms: Linkedln, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

JSTOR, Google Scholar; Library Congress System



AWARDS

Honors: GPA 3.9, IB Score of 42/45

Dean’s List: Fall 2020, Fall and Spring 2021, Fall and Spring 2022, Spring 2023

AU School of Communication Mentee

Gridiron Club and Foundation of D.C. Scholarship Recipient



LANGUAGES

Japanese and English

(Bilingual)




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