Jennifer

EDUCATION

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN

Mini Master of Project Management Graduation: May 2012
Mini Master of Business Communications,
Mini Master of Marketing Management, Mini MBA,
Transformative Social Media Strategies, Internet Marketing Essentials,
Effective Product Marketing and Management, Next Generation: Critical Leadership Skills
Activities: MN Women in Marketing and Communications,
Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association,
Advertising Federation of Minnesota, AIGA

B.A., Major: Broadcast Journalism Graduation: May 2005
Minor 1: Business Administration Minor 2: Political Science
Honors: Dean's List Fall 2001, National Dean's List 2002-2003
Experiential Study: Washington Semester Program Spring 2003
Study Abroad: London Business Semester Fall 2003, Pilgrimage to Italy January 2005
Activities: Society of Professional Journalists President

EXPERIENCE

Minnesota Public Radio, St. Paul, MN (2011-present)
Studio Assistant
-Interact with listeners, answer questions and take requests
-Conduct internet research
-Locate tracks in music library
-Help select songs for playlist

Saint Paul Neighborhood Network, St. Paul, MN (1999-present)
Host/Executive Producer
-Generate story ideas, research and conduct interviews
-Produce segments (write scripts, camera work and edit)
-Book guests for studio interviews
-Produce music entertainment show Plugged In

MN State Senate, St. Paul, MN (2007-2011)
Legislative Assistant III
-Managed office, maintained files, records and databases
-Composed letters, press releases, speeches, talking points and letters to the editor
-Coordinated committee hearings, tracked bills and policy areas
-Performed constituent casework

KARE-TV, Golden Valley, MN (2006-2007)
Legislative Assistant
-Generated story ideas, interviewed sources and wrote scripts
-Performed research, gathered information and monitored issues
-Led daily planning and execution of political coverage
-Attended press conferences, media avails and committee meetings

The Reeher Group, St. Paul, MN (2006)
Account Manager
-Managed and nurtured relationships with clients
-Performed Project Management on accounts
-Led PR and Media Relations
-Executed effective communication plans

KSTP-TV, St. Paul, MN (2005-2006)
Associate Producer
-Wrote, researched and edited scripts for newscasts
-Wrote and updated webpage stories
-Coordinated live shots and breaking news
-Produced weekly political show At Issue

WCCO-TV, Minneapolis, MN (2003-2005)
Assistant Producer
-Formatted and edited scripts for Producer, Director and Anchors
-Recorded Reporters' scripts from the field and archived show
-Wrote scripts, located information and verified facts
-Made editorial decisions to create a smooth broadcast

SKILLS

Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Outlook,
Explorer, Microsoft Project, Mozilla, Filemaker, Lexis-Nexis, I-News,
AP Newscenter, Photoshop, ENPS, Pathfire DMG, Front Page, InDesign,
Illustrator, Deko MOS, PowerPoint, HTML, Database and internet research,
Vertical Response, Google Adwords and Google Analytics
Multilingual: Advanced French, Basic Spanish and Italian
Office: Proficient in word processing; 55+ WPM, filing, data archiving,
telephone reception, office equipment operation, customer service and
relations
Camera: DVCAM, DVCPro, Mini DV, SX2, Betacam, Hi-8, Sony 170,
Sony 250, Sony 300, VHS/SVHS Camcorder
Editing: Linear, Avid (VHS/SVHS), Avid Express DV, Final Cut Pro,
Final Cut Express, I-Movie, Windows Movie Maker