Rachel Charlip

rachelcharlip@yahoo.com
@Rachel_Charlip 703.725.0637

WORK EXPERIENCE Intern

- WBOY Channel 12 News-Morgantown Aug. 2013-Dec. 2013 Shadow local reporter Krista Baker. Go with Krista to all stories that she covers during her evening shift. Learn (via example) effective reporting techniques, including: ways to ask pertinent interview questions, pertinent filming techniques for packages, cover stories and interviews, effective and efficient research techniques to find leads and other information to bolster a story, video editing using Adobe software. Generate ideas to aid in reporting if need be, such as: effective or concise wording for introducing or reporting on a story pertinent video shots for a story, and informative sources for interviews.

Sales Associate
- BCBG Max Azria Jun. 2013-Aug. 2013 - Ski Chalet Chantilly Aug. 2009 Dec. 2012 Ensure that the floor remains clean at all times, and that all clothing on display remains evenly spaced on racks, and folded neatly on tables. Keep note of inventory at my location of employment in addition to that of locations in the Northern Virginia area. Keep good rapport with repeat costumers and follow up with my personal costumers. Maintain current and adequate knowledge of inventory (past and current seasons) and customer service, in addition to knowledge of the brand itself.

SKILLS
Proficient in Adobe Audition, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro. Proficient in current and previous versions of Microsoft Office on both Windows and Mac. Proficient in APA and MLA writing styles. Can speak, understand, read, and write in French Very outgoing, excellent communication skills with a large variety of people of varying vocations, backgrounds, etc. Works very well independently or on a team, and requires very little direction when working independently. Very strong/innovative problem solving and quick decision making skills. Self-motivated and persistent in finding information and interviews, and very punctual and organized.

EDUCATION
West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia Fall 2010-present Major: Broadcast Journalism with a concentration in Television Journalism Minor: French Previous Major: Biology (Fall 2010-Summer 2012) Expected graduation: Fall 2014

EXTRA CIRRUCULAR Member of the Radio, Television, Digital News Association (RTDNA) Aug. 2013-present
- Community Service Chairman Jan. 2014-present Attend all RTDNA meetings. Orchestrate RTDNAs involvement in the semi-annual Relay for Life event in Morgantown.
Sept. 2012-present

Volunteer ballet instructor for the Morgantown Dance Studio

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