1. Devon L. Mahieu
1060 Pinegrove Dr. Apt 206 Holland, MI 49423 616-848-0669 devon.mahieu@hotmail.com
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Objective
Hardworking, determined, and focused student at Oakland University who loves to get news out to the
community and who is seeking a career in journalism.
Education
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, Rochester, MI Anticipated graduation date: May 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Minor in Broadcasting and Studio Art
Concentration in photography
GPA: 3.26 In Major: 3.26
Related Courses
Digital Video Editing
Radio-Television News
Intro to TV Production
Feature Writing
Live Video Production
Digital TV News
Broadcast Announcing
Ethical Issues in the Media
Sports Reporting
Media Editing
News Writing
Related Experience
Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Rochester MI December 2013-Present
Co-Chief Editor of The Grizz Monthly
Wrote and designed monthly newsletter for the organization
TedX Conference
Communication Committee
Updated the social media sites during conference
Set up the live tweets to show during lunch
Designed the official letterhead for the conference
Oakland University Video Services Department
Volunteer Reporter
Reported on events happening at Oakland University
Recorded voiceovers when needed
Shot video at events
Member of the Society of Professional Journalists at Oakland University
Work Experience
D&W Fresh Market, Holland MI August 2009-Present (Seasonal)
Service Clerk
Made sure store was clean
Bagged/took out customers’ groceries
Grocery Day Stocker
2. Devon L. Mahieu
1060 Pinegrove Dr. Apt 206 Holland, MI 49423 616-848-0669 devon.mahieu@hotmail.com
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Stock shelves of the store
Unload/ load trucks
Oakland University Undergraduate Admissions, Rochester MI April 2014- Present
Admissions Ambassador
Guided potential students and their parents around campus on a tour
Worked in the main Admissions office and filed applications and potential students files
Contacted applicants over phone about upcoming events and next step in application
process
Conducted big events with the whole admissions staff to bring information to applicants
about programs
WDIV-TV/Local 4, Detroit MI September 2014-December 2014
Intern
Assisted assignment desk with getting stories
Answered telephone calls from people with potential stories
Called local police stations to check up on activity
Recorded information on tips from callers and put them into the system
Went out on field with photographers to help get footage for stories
WJRT-TV/ABC12, Flint MI January 2015-Present
Intern
Helped producers with rundown handouts and writing stories
Traveled with photographer to collect footage for stories for reporters
Learned how to use camera and shoot footage
Conducted interviews when reporter wasn’t out on field
Edited footage in system for voiceovers, vo-sot, and teases
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office
Photoshop
Avid Media Composer
Final Cut Pro (X and 7)
ENPS
iNews
Aurora Editing System
Accolades/Achievements
Karen and Larry Mulder Scholarship
Holland Zeeland Community Foundation
2011-Present
Geographic Region Scholarship Award
Oakland Press Endowed Scholarship for Journalism Excellence