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Nora Daly

2038 N. Carlisle Street

Philadelphia, Pa 19121

Phone: 610-608-0397

E-mail: Nora.Daly@temple.edu

 

Objective: To obtain a position as writer and or reporter for a Philadelphia based magazine, or television station.

 

Education:

Temple University: Philadelphia, Pa

School of Communications and Theater: Magazine Journalism

Spring 2008 GPA: 3.76

Cumulative GPA: 3.36

Temple University & the Institute for Education in International Media Study Abroad: Armagh, Ireland

Summer, 2007

 

Additional Activities:

Temple University WomenÕs Lacrosse Club: Secretary (2006- Present)

Ed2010 for Student Journalists (2007)

-       A community of eager magazine editors and magazine-editor hopefuls who are looking to reach their desired magazine job by 2010.

 

Work Experience:

5/ 2003- 8/ 2006

Greater Plymouth Community Center

Plymouth Meeting, Pa

Lifeguard

I monitored the safety, behavior and swimming patterns of patrons as well as general maintenance and upkeep of the pool and pool area.

Certified in Lifeguarding, CPR, & AED

 

Birthday Party Leader

I organized, prepared and performed activities with children for their birthday parties that were held in the facility.  I also managed paperwork and other materials needed to manage large numbers of children.

 

Camp Counselor

I have experience with two age groups (5- 7) and, (8- 10) years old.  Within each group I created and performed various activities with my campers, managed/ filed disciplinary, medical and scheduling paperwork as well as handled questions, problems and newsletters with parents.

 

 

 

5/ 2007- 9/ 2007

Neptune Pool Management

Conshohocken, Pa

I managed and monitored the conditions of the pool and the safety of the patrons.  I tended to cleaning and other maintenance tasks as well as interacting with the patrons with genuine customer service.

 

7/ 2007- 8/ 2007

The Institute for Education in International Media

Armagh, Northern Ireland

Served on a production team creating a webzine for the city of Armagh

in Northern Ireland. Did writing, digital photography (PhotoShop), video

(Final Cut Express) and web design (Dreamweaver).

Visit www.ArmaghProject.net

 

5/ 2008- Present

Intern and News Writer at WRTI Radio 90.1 FM- I conduct and transcribe interviews and write news stories that are later read over the air by WRT News anchors.

 

Accomplishments:

DeanÕs List: Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008

Featured in an Issue of the Ulster Gazette: Armagh, Northern Ireland

Cited in the American Journalism Review: December 2007

 

Computer/ Language Skills:

Very Proficient with Internet Explorer, HTML, Lexis-Nexis, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, Contribute, Dreamweaver and InDesign

Three years of Latin in high school.