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Objective:
Videojournalist
Professional Experience:
2008-Present
Videojournalist, Global Television, Moncton, NB
-Develop story ideas
-Produce reports for television using ENG camera and digital editing equipment
2007-2008
Videojournalist, CBC Television News, Gander, NL
-Produce original stories through local contacts
-Shoot, voice and edit news items
-Operate and maintain ENG camera and editing equipment
2004-2007
Bilingual photojournalist, The Record newspaper, Sherbrooke, QC
-Interview individuals as sources of information
-Write and edit material
2002-2003
English language teaching assistant, Cegep de Rimouski/Institut maritime du Quebec, Rimouski, QC
-Planned learning activities
-Instructed students in how to speak English
2001
Intern, CTV
National News Bureau, Toronto, ON
-Interviewed individuals as sources of information
-Compiled a list of contacts
2001-2002
Academic peer supporter, Ryerson University Toronto, ON
-Planned monthly learning activities
-Helped students with academic questions
2001
Researcher, Petit Nord Heritage Society, Baie Verte, NL
-Compiled research from various sources
-Prepared reports on status of research results
1999
News correspondent, the Nor' Wester, Baie Verte, NL
-Produced my own story ideas
-Interviewed individuals and submitted articles and photographs for the
Nor' Wester
Volunteer Experience:
2004-Present
Camera person, Rogers Television, Moncton, NB
-Assist with set production
-Shoot live broadcasts of Points de vue
2001-2002
Student journalist, the Eyeopener, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON
-Attended weekly story meetings
-Interviewed individuals and wrote numerous articles for the Eyeopener
1999-2000
Student journalist, the Muse, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL
-Attended weekly story meetings
-Interviewed individuals and published articles for the Muse
1995-1996
President of student council, Beothuk Collegiate high school, Baie Verte, NL
-Chaired weekly meetings
-Helped to plan school events
Skills & Abilities:
Communication skills-written/oral
-Ability to communicate in both French and English
Research/Computer proficiencies
-Completed term papers
using various forms of research
-Coducted research on the Web using Internet applications
-Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and Corel Word perfect
-Dreamweaver and QuarkXPress
Work Ethic Skills
-Ability to meet deadlines and work well under
pressure
-Ability to work efficiently and handle multiple
tasks
-Ability to set and meet goals
Achievements:
2014 Nominated by Global News for Atlantic Journalism Awards 2006
Quebec Community Newspaper Award winner for reporting
2005
Certificate for advanced oral and written communication in French from Sherbrooke University
2003
Certificate of training and development for the Official Language Monitor
Program
2001
Completed St. John Ambulance
first aid course
1999
Completed a Memorial
University of Newfoundland basic photography course
1996
Received a Canadian
Association of Principals Leadership Award
1996
A valid class 5
drivers license
References:
Available upon request.
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