Jenn Schanz is a sophomore journalism student at DePaul University who is pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications with a minor in international politics. She maintains a 3.8 GPA and has received academic honors. Jenn has experience in on-campus leadership roles, writing for student publications, online freelance writing, and an internship with the Chicago Tribune's syndication team. She is proficient in Arabic, web design, and social media skills. Throughout her education and extracurricular activities, Jenn has demonstrated strong writing abilities, leadership, dedication, and determination.

1. Jenn Schanz, Skills Portfolio DePaul Sophomore, Journalism

2. Contents Education Awards Academic Achievement Language Skills/Coursework Experience Leadership/Community Building Writing Experience Online Journalism Work Experience Internships Skills Web Navigation/Social Media Skills Web Design Skills Interpersonal Communication/Creativity Skills Dedication/Determination

4. Bachelors of Communications- Journalism

5. Minor Study: International Politics

6. Deans list honoree

7. 3.8/4.0 GPA

9. _Academic Achievement “This is, by far, the most impressive response produced by anyone in the class. Great Work!” “Very insightful, well written, and insightful response!”

11. By combining my passion for Journalism with my interest in Middle Eastern politics, I am hoping to utilize my Arabic language skills by reporting abroad.

13. Student Employment Clerk

18. As a Student Employment Clerk, I act as a communication bridge between students and faculty members by managing DePaul’s Campus Job Board.

20. My weekly assignments contributed to national CW, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX affiliates.

23. Interactive media has allowed me to reach a larger spectrum of people in the professional community through blogging, tweeting, etc. by providing multiple modes of access to writing samples and resumes. Blogging polls which accompany my online articles provide a two-way communication line by allowing my readers to share their opinions.

25. Knowledge of site linkage, slugs, and page configuration and site cloning has allowed me to share information and projects on a large scale in a matter of seconds.Photo galleries I created and contributed to during my Internship with Tribune Interactive’s Syndicate Team

27. I’ve regularly collaborated with classmates, professors, co-workers, and supervisors to achieve project goals.

28. Small group facilitation and my “thinking outside the box approach” have both proven to be strengths, leading me to interesting and progressive new projects and roles within DePaul. Activity planning and small group motivation as a student leader

30. Won all around titles at state, regional, and national competitions