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Ann Elizabeth Thames

513 Rifle Range Road • Montgomery, AL 36117 • 334.315.2660
thameae@auburn.edu

Objective To obtain an internship position utilizing journalism skills.
Education

Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism; May 2007

  • GPA 3.46

Study Abroad, Salamanca, Spain
Spanish Language Studies
; Summer 2005

Journalism Experience

The Business Council of Alabama; Montgomery, AL
Intern, Summer 2006

  • Wrote press releases, business profiles and stories
  • Designed newspaper layouts and business expo pamphlets

The Plainsman; Auburn University; Auburn, AL Staff Writer, January - May 2006

  • Interviewed and wrote stories for state and local, campus, sports and intrigue sections
  • Sought out innovative and creative story lines

Game Day Weekly; Auburn, AL Sales Representative, August - October 2005

  • Sold advertisement spots to local and regional businesses
  • Exceeded sales goals
Key Skills

Writing

  • Wrote 16 stories for college paper
  • 15 hours of academic preparation in journalism and general writing skills

Computer

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Proficient in internet, e-mail, Photoshop, and Quark Express

Language

  • Spanish: Fluent in reading, writing and speaking
  • French: Advanced reading, writing and speaking
  • Traveled to France and Spain twice, studying and touring
Honors/ Activities Deans List, 2005 - 2006
Social Sorority, 2004 - Present
Service Experience
  • Organized a Hurricane Katrina Relief Silent Auction, Fall 2005
  • Visited the children at St. Judes Children's Cancer Hospital, Memphis, TN, Spring 2004
  • Raised money, Camp Smile a Mile, a children's cancer camp, Lake Martin, AL, Fall 2004
  • Walked children with disabilities around on horses for M.A.N.E., Montgomery, AL., Summers 2002, 2003

Taken from: http://www.jobweb.com/Resume/sample.aspx?id=592


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