| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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 |