Kayla Peeples
Education
University of Georgia, Athens, GA Graduation Date: December 2014
Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
Major: Journalism with Public Affairs emphasis
GPA: 3.25/4
Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA
Core Curriculum
Honors and Recognitions
HOPE scholar, McCullough Scholarship College Fund, Thomas Frier Scholar, The Fund for American Studies alumna 2013, and Dean's List
Skills
Journalistic: writing proficiency, AP style, news writing, current events, ethics, critical thinking, creativity, interview, speaking, and story telling, research
Multimedia: digital, video/audio recording, web, social media, editing, blogging
Operating system: Apple and Windows
Software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere CS6 (Novice), Photoshop CS6 (novice), Final Cut Pro 7 (novice), Express Scribe, iMovie, Audacity, Soundslides
Language: English, French—intermediate composition/conversation
Relevant Experience
infUSion Magazine—Writer
February 2014—current–Athens, GA
· Create editorial content in entertainment department for only UGA multicultural magazine
· Research information for articles to be published in print for magazine
· Find articles of interest for a diverse college campus of nearly 35,000 student body
· Conduct interviews with minimum 3 sources to each article that is to be published
· Communicate with the editor of entertainment department to work on and share story ideas
Her CampusUGA—Contributor
January 2013—current—Athens, GA
· Writer for online collegiette magazine, Her Campus, the UGA chapter
· Pitch story ideas to editorial team and submit articles biweekly, at least 5 per semester
· Attend weekly meetings that include editorial, social media and general body
· Profile 4 different individuals on campus per semester “Campus Celebrity” per semester (2) and feature articles “Campus Cutie" (2)
· Oversee social media platform, Pinterest, by posting articles and content for our readers and followers to increase website traffic
· Attend events held every semester and promote them through social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr. Oversee Vine account at events
WAMU 88.5 NPR—Producer & Research Assistant
June 2013—August 2013—Washington, D.C.
· Created audio postcards for the station Metro Connection using Marantz PMD661 & Adobe Audition
· Worked closely with the station’s managing editor to edit and produce 3 audio clips (2 Door to Door, 1 capstone)
· Conducted “man on the street” style interviews in D.C. areas ; interviewed guests for show at several locations of D.C. one-on-one style
· Pitched storylines to produce for capstone project, my own story line for the duration of my internship
· Transcribed interviews conducted by myself or reporters from station using Express Scribe
The Fund for American Studies—Scholar
June 2013—August 2013--Washington, D.C.
· Participated in the Institute on Political Journalism program (IPJ), participated in program designed to teach students life of politics in nation's capital
· Enrolled in accredited journalism ethics and macroeconomics courses at George Mason University as a part-time student
Grady Newsource—Production volunteer
September 2012—current—Athens, GA
· Rotate between 4 positions: floor director, teleprompter, 19, and keynote
· Work behind scenes of news production
· Organize voice overs (VO) & sound tape (SOT) in order of appearance in show (keynote)
· Serve as liaison between anchors and staff control room
· Operate cameras for after show held in news room aired via Ustream (19)
Retail Experience
Forever21—Sales Associate
May 2011—June 2012—Savannah, GA
· Demonstrated excellent customer to average of 50-75 customers daily
· Greeted customers with updates of ongoing sales and promotions
· Preserved store’s image of popular retail business in women’s and men’s clothing through attire and performance
· Trained average 10 new employees during employment
· Cleaned and maintained structure of assigned area of store
Additional Involvement
Di Gamma Kappa (DGK), official broadcast organization of UGA, National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
University of Georgia, Athens, GA Graduation Date: December 2014
Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
Major: Journalism with Public Affairs emphasis
GPA: 3.25/4
Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA
Core Curriculum
Honors and Recognitions
HOPE scholar, McCullough Scholarship College Fund, Thomas Frier Scholar, The Fund for American Studies alumna 2013, and Dean's List
Skills
Journalistic: writing proficiency, AP style, news writing, current events, ethics, critical thinking, creativity, interview, speaking, and story telling, research
Multimedia: digital, video/audio recording, web, social media, editing, blogging
Operating system: Apple and Windows
Software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere CS6 (Novice), Photoshop CS6 (novice), Final Cut Pro 7 (novice), Express Scribe, iMovie, Audacity, Soundslides
Language: English, French—intermediate composition/conversation
Relevant Experience
infUSion Magazine—Writer
February 2014—current–Athens, GA
· Create editorial content in entertainment department for only UGA multicultural magazine
· Research information for articles to be published in print for magazine
· Find articles of interest for a diverse college campus of nearly 35,000 student body
· Conduct interviews with minimum 3 sources to each article that is to be published
· Communicate with the editor of entertainment department to work on and share story ideas
Her CampusUGA—Contributor
January 2013—current—Athens, GA
· Writer for online collegiette magazine, Her Campus, the UGA chapter
· Pitch story ideas to editorial team and submit articles biweekly, at least 5 per semester
· Attend weekly meetings that include editorial, social media and general body
· Profile 4 different individuals on campus per semester “Campus Celebrity” per semester (2) and feature articles “Campus Cutie" (2)
· Oversee social media platform, Pinterest, by posting articles and content for our readers and followers to increase website traffic
· Attend events held every semester and promote them through social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr. Oversee Vine account at events
WAMU 88.5 NPR—Producer & Research Assistant
June 2013—August 2013—Washington, D.C.
· Created audio postcards for the station Metro Connection using Marantz PMD661 & Adobe Audition
· Worked closely with the station’s managing editor to edit and produce 3 audio clips (2 Door to Door, 1 capstone)
· Conducted “man on the street” style interviews in D.C. areas ; interviewed guests for show at several locations of D.C. one-on-one style
· Pitched storylines to produce for capstone project, my own story line for the duration of my internship
· Transcribed interviews conducted by myself or reporters from station using Express Scribe
The Fund for American Studies—Scholar
June 2013—August 2013--Washington, D.C.
· Participated in the Institute on Political Journalism program (IPJ), participated in program designed to teach students life of politics in nation's capital
· Enrolled in accredited journalism ethics and macroeconomics courses at George Mason University as a part-time student
Grady Newsource—Production volunteer
September 2012—current—Athens, GA
· Rotate between 4 positions: floor director, teleprompter, 19, and keynote
· Work behind scenes of news production
· Organize voice overs (VO) & sound tape (SOT) in order of appearance in show (keynote)
· Serve as liaison between anchors and staff control room
· Operate cameras for after show held in news room aired via Ustream (19)
Retail Experience
Forever21—Sales Associate
May 2011—June 2012—Savannah, GA
· Demonstrated excellent customer to average of 50-75 customers daily
· Greeted customers with updates of ongoing sales and promotions
· Preserved store’s image of popular retail business in women’s and men’s clothing through attire and performance
· Trained average 10 new employees during employment
· Cleaned and maintained structure of assigned area of store
Additional Involvement
Di Gamma Kappa (DGK), official broadcast organization of UGA, National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)