Deanna Shilkus

deanna.shilkus@gmail.com (224) 688-2793

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Education
DePaul University, Chicago, IL BA in Journalism, June 2015 GPA 3.5/3.8 Prospect High School, Mt. Prospect, IL Graduated June 2011 GPA 3.7/3.8

Experience
Chicago Reader (Fall 2013) General intern Learned basic interviewing skills, wrote event listings, Worked with editors on daily duties of feature writing Lifeguard (Pool Watch Inc. - August 2012 present) Got my certification in June 2013 Learned communication skills with residents Developed responsibility and management skills to take care of pool area and facility Utilized resident complaints in polite and efficient manner Prospect High School Student Newspaper News Editor (2008-09), Executive In-Depth Editor (2009-10), Managing Editor (2010-11) Developed good communication skills through conducting numerous interviews Learned management and organizational skills as an editor for the newspaper

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Achievements
DePaul University (2011-present) Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Member inducted October 2012 National Society of Collegiate Scholars induction ceremony in Fall 2013 College of Communications Deans List (2013)

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Activities
Social Media/PR Correspondent - HFTP Chapter DePaul (2013) Community service volunteer - Catholic Campus Ministry Food Pantry - Chicago, IL (2013) Served food to lower income citizens Organized food pantry items Gained communication skills in other languages Contributing Writer - The DePaulia DePauls student newspaper (2012) Wrote occasionally on deadline for features, news sections DePaul recreational intramural soccer IM Leagues (2011-present)

References

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