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Christina O’Haver
Phoenix • ChristinaOHaver@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE
Tech Writer, AZ Tech Beat, Scottsdale, Ariz.

  • •Write blog posts for a new website covering the technology and startup scene in Arizona
 May 2012 – Present
Staff Writer, Downtown Phoenix Journal, Phoenix

  • •Cover news and feature stories in the downtown Phoenix area for the online component of a growing local magazine, meeting deadlines and utilizing reporting and photography skills
 March 2009 – Present
Researcher and Content Producer, Gannett New Media Innovation Lab, Phoenix

  • • Assisted in the research and development of multimedia products and smartphone applications
 January 2012 – May 2012
Social Media Coordinator, Green Living AZ Magazine, Scottsdale, Ariz.

  • •Managed social media accounts and communicated with readers through those accounts
  • •Developed strategies to engage and expand audience such as organizing contests and monitoring analytics
 January 2011 – August 2011
Breaking News/Community Intern, The Arizona Republic, Glendale, Ariz.

  • •Covered breaking news and feature stories, meeting immediate deadlines and updating developing stories
  • •Covered feature stories for the community sections of the printed newspaper and online
  • •Covered 5th most-viewed online story of 2009 for The Glendale Republic
 August 2009 – December 2009
Editorial Intern, Ahwatukee Foothills News, Phoenix

  • •Wrote news and feature stories in the Ahwatukee area for both the newspaper and website, meeting deadlines and utilizing reporting and photography skills
 June 2009 – August 2009

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
Summa Cum Laude
Emphasis in Digital/Online Journalism
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Arizona State University, Phoenix
Tourism Development and Management Minor		 August 2008 – May 2012

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Photojournalism I and II, Arizona State University

  • • Shot news and feature photos and produced multimedia slideshows using a digital single-lens reflex camera
 January 2011-May 2011, January 2012-May 2012
Magazine Writing, Arizona State University

  • • Wrote 200- to 2,000-word articles using voice, color, descriptions, details and other storytelling elements
 January 2012-May 2012
Digital Media Entrepreneurship, Arizona State University

  • • Developed an idea for a digital media startup company and learned the process of launching it
 August 2011 – December 2011
Online Media 1 and 2, Arizona State University

  • •Built websites using content management systems and produced videos, audio slideshows and a podcast
 January 2010 – May 2010, August 2010 – December 2010

EMPLOYMENT
Broadcast Lab Assistant Arizona State University, Phoenix

  • •Distributed video and photo equipment to journalism students and provided assistance with using the equipment
 August 2010 – May 2012

ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Kappa Tau Alpha, Walter Cronkite School, Arizona State University

  • • Selected based on class rank in top 10 percent
 May 2012 – Present
Graceful Communicators, Toastmasters International, Tempe, Ariz.

  • • Develop communication and leadership skills by attending weekly meetings and preparing speeches
 October 2011 – Present
Golden Key International Honour Society, Arizona State University

  • •Selected based on GPA of 3.83 and class rank in top 15 percent
 November 2010 – Present
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Arizona State University

  • •Selected based on GPA of 3.88 and class rank in top 20 percent
 February 2009 – Present
Dean’s List, Arizona State University Fall 2008-Spring 2011
Obama Scholars Peer Mentor, Arizona State University

  • • Provided guidance and support to a freshman in the Obama Scholars program, playing key role in helping the scholar transition into university life
 August 2010 – May 2011

SKILLS
Exceptional written, communication, research and organizational skills
Knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator Dreamweaver, WordPress, Final Cut Pro and Soundtrack Pro
Photography skills