Writing Resume 2016
- 1. 4615 WARREN ST. NW nataliejplumb@gmail.com WASHINGTON, DC 20016 (202) 380-5702 EDUCATION: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY Washington, DC School of Communications Graduated Aug. 2013 M.A. in Broadcast Journalism GPA 3.78/4.0 THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY University Park, PA College of Communications Graduated May 2012 B.A. in Print Journalism GPA 3.72/4.0 Minors: French, Spanish and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Penn State Study Abroad at Centre de Linguistique Appliquée Besançon, France Study Abroad Student Representative for the Besançon Program June 2010-Aug. 2011 SKILLS: Social, digital media marketing, analytics, advertising. ENPS, CMS, CSS, HTML, infographics, graphic design, Canva, Adobe CS Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop, GarageBand, iMovie, Quark, Photo Mechanic, Final Cut Pro, Audacity, Propaganda, ProTools, Finale, Fruity Loops, PowerPoint, MS Office Suite, photojournalism (Nikon D7000, D90 Digital SLRs, Pentax), Outlook. Web design, podcast, e-Portfolio, blogging, video production, song composition. Fluent French. Proficient Spanish. MEDIA Catholic Diocese of Arlington Arlington, VA EXPERIENCE: Digital and Social Media Coordinator Dec. 2013-Present • Coordinate, implement and run digital and social media content strategies in real-time for diocesan events with guest lists in the thousands (Life Is VERY Good) and national Catholic events, including Pope Francis’ 2015 Apostolic Visit to the United States • Increased, to-date, the Catholic Diocese of Arlington’s following on YouTube by 250 percent, on Facebook by 40 percent and on Twitter by 30 percent • Broke formerly existing record number of shares, likes and engagement rates on all existing diocesan social media platforms • Amplified diocesan presence during national and local events, targeting audiences using social media advertising and analytics, specifically during high-profile Catholic events, to draw our diocesan story to a larger audience (i.e. targeting Catholics visiting D.C. during the September 2015 Papal Visit to the U.S.) • Created an advertising campaign for Lent that rated 10/10 my first month as Coordinator • Host Social Media Brown Bag Trainings and provide resources for diocesan and external staff; curate content that is streamlined across all diocesan-related media accounts Embassy of France in Washington Washington, DC Office of Press and Communications Intern May 2013-Aug. 2013 • Researched French and American press to communicate France’s diplomatic mission on global affairs, consular, cultural and public relations platforms • Communicated French and digested news in the language daily • Wrote and edited monthly and weekly newsletters: News From France, French Dispatch WTOP News Washington, DC Staff Reporter and Intern Jan. 2013-May 2013 • Wrote online entertainment news features on health, food, fashion, lifestyle news • Created radio, photo and video components for each story, using multimedia strategies • Collaborated with staff of the previously ranked No. 1 news station in America Center for Social Media Washington, DC Graduate Fellow Aug. 2012-May 2013 • Developed some of the Center's website using HTML and Newsletter Templates • Headed various projects using Photoshop, Drupal and content management systems The Washington Examiner Washington, DC Staff Reporter and Intern May 2011-Aug. 2011 • Wrote for Local News, Crime and Feature sections of the paper; pitched and did stories • Worked as a full-time reporter in their downtown, Washington-based office • Reported on site at Mayor press briefings, District court appearances, etc. The Pennsylvania State University Daily Collegian University Park, PA Arts and Campus Staff Aug. 2008-May 2009 Metro Staff, Columnist Aug. 2011-May 2012 • Arts Candidate of the Semester, Fall 2008 NATALIE J. PLUMB
- 2. • Created new religion/morality beat while on Campus staff • Average of two articles per week, multiple front page publications concerning local businesses (opening of Urban Outfitters, Trader Joe’s, etc.) while on Metro staff • Wrote an opinion’s column weekly, Board of Editor’s opinion biweekly as a Columnist College of Agricultural Sciences News Info. Dept. & Penn State Live University Park, PA Staff Reporter Dec. 2009-May 2012 • Wrote 700-word features for the College, researching composting, poultry science, etc. Morgan Academic Support Center for Student-Athletes University Park, PA Academic Tutor Jan. 2011-Jan. 2012 • Tutored French, Spanish, music theory and other subjects to assigned student-athletes La Vie Penn State Yearbook University Park, PA Literary Editor Aug. 2009-May 2010 • Edited articles for a 400+-page book from a 30-member staff (minimum 10 articles/week) • Allocated article assignments to staff members and managed deadlines • Took football game photo used for La Vie Yearbook’s 2009-10 yearbook cover WPSU Public Broadcasting Company University Park, PA Music Review Intern Aug. 2009-Dec. 2009 • Wrote and peer-edited 600-word reviews of local bands for WPSU’s TV/radio website The Washington Post Cappies Critics and Awards Program Washington, DC Cappies Critic Aug. 2006-May 2008 • Published in Washington Post, Sun Gazette and Georgetowner; reviewed plays, musicals • Nominated for Cappies Critic’s Choice for Best Vocalist HONORS: Arts Club of Washington 2013 Photo Competition, second runner-up American University School of Communication Academic Recognition Aug. 2012-Aug. 2013 American University Dean’s List: Summer 2012 - Summer 2013 American University Graduate Merit Award Package Aug.2012-Aug. 2013 Penn State Dean’s List: Fall 2008 - Spring 2012 Jean Ward Lapton Memorial Award Scholarship Aug. 2011-May 2012 David and Mary Lee Jones Washington, D.C. Scholarship Aug. 2010-May 2011 D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) Aug. 2008-May 2012 4.2/4 Weighted High School GPA, in top ten of class of 300+ DC Commission Arts and Humanities Larry Neal Writer’s Competition, second place Penn State North Idol, first place vocalistfor consecutive semesters Sept. 2010-May 2012 ACTIVITIES: Blessed Sacrament and Little Flower Catholic churches’ Cantor Sept. 2007-Present Competitive Ballroom Dance Team, professional levels Jan. 2010-Present University Choir/Essence of Joy, EOJ Alumni Singers, soloist Aug. 2008-May 2012 Search Retreat for Newman Student Catholic Association, director Aug. 2010-May 2011 Penn State Late Night basketball, team captain Aug. 2008-Jan. 2011 Penn State Ballet Theatre, performer Aug. 2009-Dec. 2010 Newman Catholic Association, music coordinator Aug. 2009-Dec. 2010 Grace Notes Christian a cappella, president Aug. 2008-Dec. 2009 SERVICE: So Others Might Eat (SOME), volunteer • Forty-year-running D.C. charity that serves the homeless and poor daily meals, programs Missionaries of Charity, volunteer • Nunnery that housed residents either with AIDS or mental disabilities: fed, clothed, prayed with and showered residents; cleaned the facility Penn State Waste Not, volunteer Jan. 2011-May 2012 • Drove food items that would otherwise be wasted to charities, youth houses and hostels Young Life, volunteer, camp counselor May 2008-Aug. 2009 • Cared for main office administrative needs for youth ages 12 to 18 for two consecutive summers in Rockbridge, Va., and Lake Champion, NY Wilson Senior High School Recycling Club, volunteer Aug. 2006-May 2008 Woodrow Wilson Senior High School Math Center, tutor Aug. 2007-May 2008