Robyn N.

Schmitz

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303 Community Drive, Smithtown, NY 11787

(631) 806-9930
robynschmitz03@gmail.com

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Highly organized and quick-learning achiever

International experience in 15 different countries
Responsible and personable worker with strong social skills
Talented and creative worker who works well in team environments

Ithaca College, NY
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Aug. 2011-Present

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Minor in English

Cumulative GPA of 3.3

Semester at Sea, Institute of Shipboard Education

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Jan. 2014 May 2014

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

During this semester abroad, I enhanced my global perspective in the following
countries: Japan, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Myanmar, India, Mauritius, South Africa,
Ghana, Morocco and England.

Copy editor at The Ithacan, Ithaca, NY

Experience

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Proofread several articles per day

Correct all grammatical errors
Communicate with writers to ensure the best possible articles are published

Proofreader for Newgen Publishing, Ossining, NY

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Aug. 2011-Present

June 2012-August 2012

Proofread lengthy texts for the Oxford University Press

Take notes of corrections that need to be made
Correct all grammatical errors

Writer for Buzzsaw Magazine, Ithaca, NY

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Report on local bands shows and/or new music theyve made

Write several articles per month
Utilize communication skills when contacting and interviewing sources

Writer for online magazine IndieU, Evanston, IL

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Jan. 2012-Present

Aug. 2013-Jan. 2014

Wrote feature articles about local artists and bands

Attended local shows and reviewed them
Thoroughly represented the music scene in Ithaca, NY for readers across the country

DJ for VIC Radio, Ithaca, NY

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Work the soundboard and microphones

Organize a weekly show that plays strictly 90s alternative music
Promote the station through social media, events, etc.

Promotions Manager for IC Voicestram A Cappella, Ithaca, NY

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Aug. 2011-Present

Sept. 2012-Present

Work with the group as a team to complete several tasks each week
Write, coordinate and film short skits and music videos
Troubleshoot new methods of learning music

Arts & Crafts teacher at The Knox School Summer Camp, Smithtown, NY
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Taught arts and crafts to children ages 5-12

June 2012-