Catherine Hall

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52 Birchwood Drive Hampstead, NH 03841 (603) 247-2239 catiehall52@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/catiehall/

EDUCATION
University of New Hampshire - Durham, NH
Bachelor of Arts: English/Journalism, Concentration: Italian
Deans List: Fall 2011 Spring 2015

Expected: May 2015

GPA: 3.9

University of Vermont Burlington, VT

Bachelor of Arts: English

Fall 2011 Spring 2012

GPA: 3.6

RELATED EXPERIENCE
New Hampshire Magazine Manchester, NH
August 2014 December 2014
Editorial Intern
Wrote January Home section as well as the North Country Arts piece for February 2015
Published 8 short stories and conducted dozens of interviews for both online and in print
Edited and submitted entertainment events from various venues onto Rivista
Fact-checked contact information for restaurants, schools, outdoor activities, and calendars for print editions
Marketed the magazine and its articles by utilizing Hootsuite to post to Twitter
UNH: The New Hampshire Durham, NH
April 2013 December 2014
Content Editor

Helped manage a group of editors by prioritizing and scheduling stories for twice-weekly production nights

Instilled self-confidence and self-esteem in others as an editor by providing constructive feedback on writers stories
and helping colleagues strengthen article leads, flow, and clarity

Handled multiple demands for commitment of time, energy, and resources by scheduling interviews, providing writer
feedback, collaborating with other editors, simplifying editing processes, and implementing new systems to help with
production nights
Staff Writer
Communicated ideas and facts about stories and resources in staff meetings, emails, and telephone
Wrote feature-length (1500+ words) articles and news pieces about science, crime, important people, and research
Hampstead Cable Television Hampstead, NH
Summer 2012, 2013, 2014
Volunteer: Camera operator and Assistant Equipment Manager

Worked with and operated expensive, complex video-recording equipment

Ensured all equipment was put away and accounted for by following equipment checklists
CAMPUS & LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
UNH Catholic Student Organization
August 2013 May 2014
Public Relations Executive Officer
Implemented new ways of reaching out to people, including regular posts to Twitter, making a Wordpress website,
establishing a new email system, and advertising often through campus-wide advertising systems
General Catholic Ministry
January 2013 - Present
Student Leader
Engage students in Catholic ministry by organizing Bible studies/meditations and inviting students to join
Maintain a flexible schedule by being open to working on weekends to meet students needs
Lecture once a year on a Catholic topic (prayer, relationships) to a small group of 20 students
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNH Dining Services: Philbrook Hall Durham, NH
Student Employee
Display understanding of, and respect for, people of diverse backgrounds
Communicate with employees who could not speak fluent English
Operate in a fast-paced environment

April 2014 - Present