Emily Patton 101

EMILY PATTON

7617 East Hwy 120

Nebo, KY 42441

pemilylynn@hotmail.com

Desire co-op/intern position involved in any aspect of journalism/athletic media relations field

EDUCATION

Western Kentucky University

Majoring in News Ed.Journalism

Expected Graduation:May 2012

GPA: 3.66

Webster County High School

Valedictorian

Graduated in May 2008

GPA: 4.0

EXPERIENCE

Summer Intern, Union County Advocate, Morganfield, KY

Writes news, features and takes pictures for weekly community newspaper. May 2010 to present.

Sports Reporter, College Heights Herald, Bowling Green, KY

Work as a sports reporter for the top rated College Heights Herald, Western Kentucky University’s campus paper. Covered various stories for WKU, focusing on cross-country and softball. August 2009 to present.

Sports Reporter, Kentucky New Era, Hopkinsville, KY

Freelance with the Kentucky New Era writing high school football and basketball. August 2009 to November 2009.

Secretary, Computer Science Office of Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

Work in the Computer Science Office answering telephones, public relations, helping students, sorting mail, running errands, typing papers, help with scheduling and working with students, parents and faculty. March 2009 to present.

SKILLS

Distinguished with typing, reporting and communicating with people. Experience in sports reporting, keeping stats and box scores. Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher. Proficient with Internet Explorer, Twitter, Photoshop, Movie Maker, blogging, photography, podcasting and web-site building. Experience in newspaper editing and anchoring broadcast news on high school publications. Fluent in the English language, with basic understanding of the Spanish language.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Nike Field Reporter finalist. Western Kentucky University Dean’s List, WFIE News 14 Leadership Scholarship Award, Western Kentucky University Leadership Scholarship Award, Webster County High School Trojan Times Newspaper Editor, Webster County Athlete of the Year 2008, Webster County High School Valedictorian with Magna Cum Laude.

ACTIVITIES

Avid Journalism Student at Western Kentucky University, Sports Beat Writer at College Heights Herald, Sports Writer at the Kentucky New Era, Secretary with Computer Science and Mathematics Offices, Wesley Foundation Methodist Campus Ministry, Adopt A Highway Sponsor.

REFERENCES AVAILIABLE UPON REQUEST

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