Tara Derington has experience as a staff writer and news director for The Northerner student newspaper where she wrote enterprise stories and conducted interviews. She was president of the Northern Kentucky University chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, conceiving events and managing communications. Derington also worked as a student publicist for the Informatics Institute and as an editorial intern for Cincinnati Magazine. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and History from Northern Kentucky University and studied British literature in London.

1. TARA DERINGTON
215 Audubon Dr.| Paducah, KY 42001 | (270) 703-8674| Tara.Derington@gmail.com | Twitter: @_TaraD_
EXPERIENCE
The Northerner August 2011-May 2013
Staff Writer & News Director
Write enterprise, profile and Q&A stories for news, features and sports sections of weekly student newspaper
• Conduct first-person interviews and surveys on campus around current news events
• Successfully navigate a fast-paced environment
• Photograph on-campus events for fashion, feature and breaking news stories
Society of Professional Journalists May 2012- May 2013
President, Northern Kentucky University Chapter
• Conceive and manage society’s calendar of events monthly events
• Identify potential speakers and persuade them to participate in topic-driven events
• Manage regular communications and engagement activities with chapter members
• Attend and partake in national and regional conferences revolving around journalism and media
Chase College of Law January 2013- May 2013
Student Publicist
• Manage and maintain social network sites for the Informatics Institute
• Research and obtain information for upcoming events and speakers
Cincinnati Magazine January 2012- May 2012
Editorial Intern
• Managed several projects including Schools Guide and Old School Ties while meeting strict deadlines
• Explored and wrote about topics including food and drink, local history, and travel
• Served as detail-oriented fact checker on several issues
EDUCATION
Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and History May 2013
Cooperative Center for Study Abroad London, England
Studies in British Literature Winter Break
• A brief study of Victorian and modern British literature through both classroom work and onsite excursions
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Office of University Housing August 2011-May 2013
Peer Mentor
• Built management skills by helping facilitate relationships among 40 freshmen students living on campus
• Met with each resident three times per semester, helping them adjust to college life
• Organized monthly recognition of housing staff as way of maintaining team’s culture and camaraderie
Delta Gamma Fraternity, Zeta Sigma chapter January 2012- January 2013
Vice President Communications
• Selected twice to be published in the National Magazine, The Anchora
• Managed four officers ensuring tasks were completed and goals were met.
• Maintained attendance records, recording absences and communicating with 115 members.