Andrew
Attending:
University of Illinois
About me
Staff Writer | Champaign, Illinois | January 2014 to May 2014
• Contributed thought-provoking story topics each week
• Attended and report about local events
• Assisted staff members by editing and contributing constructive criticism to improve stories
The Odyssey Newspaper
News Writer | Champaign, Illinois | September 2013 to January 2014
• Wrote at least one story per week
• Managed a group of peers to make sure tasks are completed timely and professionally
• Encouraged other writers to offer up story ideas
• Helped market “The Odyssey,” by selling advertising spots to several businesses
• Promoted “The Odyssey,” through social media (Facebook and Twitter)
HuddlePass.Com Internship
Staff Intern | Champaign, Illinois | August 2013 to January 2014
• Edit features written by former University of Illinois football players, before they are posted online
• Communicate with several ex-football players such as Jason Davis, DaJuan Warren, and Juice Williams, expressing specific ideas to think about forming articles around
• Market Illinois “Huddle” Facebook and Twitter Pages
• Brainstorm weekly features based on what happened during the week
Daily Illini Newspaper
Staff Writer | Champaign, Illinois | August 2013 to Present
• Brainstorm news ideas weekly for upcoming issues
• Attend weekly meetings and present three different story ideas each week
• Cooperate with team leaders to complete stories in a timely fashion
Illinois Men’s Tennis Team
Manager | Champaign, Illinois | August 2013 to May 2014
• Film videos of practices and matches to help attract recruits, and to help players improve from their mistakes
• Propose and create different video ideas
• Promote the men’s tennis team around campus
Fancred Social Media Internship
Community Leader | Champaign, Illinois | August 2014 to Present