1. Jenna Leigh Sands
19 Hageman Lane, Princeton NJ 08540 | jennaleigh156@gmail.com | (609)-802-3248
EDUCATION
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA Expected May 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, GPA: 3.34
Regent’s University, London, England September-December 2015
Semester Abroad
• Develop cultural understanding and gain independence through navigating through cities and traveling.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Internship at U.S. 1 Newspaper, Lawrenceville, NJ May-July 2016
• Wrote press releases for upcoming events such as concert benefits and panels.
• Wrote five police reports of Plainsboro and West Windsor.
• Researched background information for press releases to obtain accurate information.
• Wrote three feature stories, two of which were published in U.S. 1 Newspaper and one that was published in the
Princeton Echo.
The Quill, Susquehanna University Newspaper
Writer for Forum section January-May 2015
• Wrote editorials about happenings on campus or in the world for the Forum section.
Abroad writer for Forum section September-December 2015
• Wrote biweekly articles about my study abroad experience for the Forum section.
Forum Section Editor January 2016-Present
• Contact abroad writers, editors and campus faculty members weekly for articles.
• Edit three articles using AP Style every week.
• Place articles and a weekly comic on the Forum page using InDesign every week.
• Review content for current and upcoming weeks at weekly editorial board meetings.
SALES EXPERIENCE
Pavilion Arcade, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Point Pleasant, NJ May-July 2013-2015
• Formed leadership skills by training five new employees.
• Developed customer service skills through giving prizes and change to customers.
Internship at Ebb, Hopewell, NJ May-June 2012
• Developed an understanding of retail by observing orders of jewelry and hand-made crafts.
ACTIVITIES
Alpha Phi Omega, Service Fraternity February 2015-Present
• Participate in weekly projects to help those in need in the community.
• Complete at least 25 hours of service each semester.
• Acted as a mentor for my little by welcoming her to the organization.
Susquehanna University Dance Corps September 2013-Present
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledgeable in AP Style, InDesign, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Photoshop, Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
RELEVANT COLLEGE COURSES
Journalism, Newswriting and Reporting, Editing, Digital Media, Media Law, Feature Writing, Modern Publishing and Editing