David Byers  
Aspiring Journalist  
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College Park, MD
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Education | Work Experience | Activities | Skills

EDUCATION

University of Maryland, College Park
B.A. in Journalism; Concentration: Broadcast
B.A. in English Literature; Concentration: Textual and Digital Studies
Study Abroad: Ireland
GPA 3.4/4.0


WORK EXPERIENCE

Web Research, Writing and Editing - Cipher Systems Competitive Intelligence
   May 2007 - September 2007

  • Research scientific articles then rewrite into layman's terms summaries
  • Fact check and edit scientific articles
  • Update information and articles in an online database

Intern - Gtv, Howard County Government TV
   January 2007 - Present

  • Shadow the videographer and experience shooting video in various settings
  • Edit packages, shows, and credit essays using Adobe Premier
  • Produce 30-minute public affairs talk show
  • Attend weekly meetings and meet deadlines

Web Design, Editing, and Research - J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism
   January 2007 - February 2007

  • Work with an online database to edit and update web content
  • Research citizen journalism web content to showcase on the J-Lab site
Web Design and Research - Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities: MITH
   February 2006 - May 2006
  • Research effectiveness of English Department's Web site
  • Learn how to use UML for graphically displaying the layout of a design
Student Activities Facilitator - Cole Field House; University of Maryland
   January 2005 - Present
  • Provide service to facility users to ensure a safe/enjoyable experience
  • Enforce admissions policies and facility rules
  • Respond to public inquires
  • Coordinate reservations for events
Resident Assistant - Resident Life at University of Maryland
   August 2005 - May 2007
  • Counsel and advise on academic, transition and social issues within a resident hall of 84 students
  • Show leadership and encouragement to 14 other staff members through role modeling and individual mentorship
  • Planned educational programs each semester to enhance residents’ college experience and personal growth

ACTIVITIES

Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity - Epsilon Gamma Chapter at University of Maryland
    January 2005 - Present

  • Historian; Record the history of ATO’s activities through photographs while managing the creation of a composite of the entire fraternity
  • Attend weekly meetings to ensure the development and success of committees such as Philanthropy, Social, Athletics, and Risk Management

SKILLS


 

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