Brooke

Shafer
817 Sevilla Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 962-9862 Brookeshafer23@gmail.com
brookeellenshafer.weebly.com

EDUCATION:
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL





May 2015
Bachelors of Arts in Communication with Minor in Spanish
Bachelors of Arts in English with Minor in Psychology
EXPERIENCE:
Reporter, Seminole Sports Magazine, Sun Sports; Tallahassee, FL



2014 Spring-Present
Research, write, and appear in feature stories and sports update segments on various Florida State Athletics
that is shown on Sun Sports throughout Florida
Intern, Seminoles.com; Tallahassee, FL






2014 Fall

Interview FSU athletes, cover sporting events, and edit footage for the official website of FSU athletics
News Desk Intern, WTVJ NBC6 Miami; Miami, FL





2014 Summer

Research stories and communicate with sources for potential stories

Communicate with reporters and producers to ensure that accurate information is going on air
News Anchor, Seminole Showcase, WFSU-TV; Tallahassee, FL



2013 Fall
Lead anchor for 30 minute student-run broadcast highlighting the work of Florida State students
Served as writer, videographer, and editor for full-length news packages
Host, Florida Statements, WFSU-TV; Tallahassee, FL




2013 Fall
Interviewed members of the Florida State Community on five-minute segments
Read tele-prompter and executed interviews with little preparation
Weekday Anchor, University Update News, WFSU-TV; Tallahassee, FL


2013 Spring
Researched, wrote, and read scripts reporting on major events in the FSU community
Read off and operated the tele-prompter
News Anchor, WVFS Radio Station; Tallahassee, FL





2013 Spring
Anchor in charge on five-minute segment
Researched and reported on various international, national, and local events
Office Assistant, Perlman, Bajandas, Yevoli, and Albright, P.L.; Miami, FL


2011-2013 Summer
Managed and organized office
Communicated with clients, organized office workflow, and completed major projects
LEADERSHIP:
Family Relations Chair, Dance Marathon at FSU; Tallahassee, FL



Present

Worked as an Executive Board Member for a student-run organization that raised over $1 million for CMN
Communicate with Miracle Families to ensure that they are up to date with DM events throughout the year

Lead a team of 2 assistants and 10 captains to plan various events for Dance Marathon at FSU
Rho Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority; Tallahassee, FL




2013 Fall, Spring
Lead, guided, and assisted a group of 18 women through the Panhellenic Recruitment process
Worked as a team with 90 other Rho Gammas
Assistant New Member Educator, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority; Tallahassee, FL

2011-2012
Assisted in educating new members on the rituals and values of the chapter
Created a lesson plan each week and planned an event for parents, families, and chapter members
Captain, Dance Marathon, Florida State University; Tallahassee, FL



2012, 2014(seasonal)
Dancer and marathon captain raising funds for Childrens Miracle Network
Organized dancer registration and check in for each organization on the day of the event
HONORS/AWARDS:
Seminole Torchbearer
FSU Greek Hall of Fame Nominee
Garnet and Gold Scholar
Knight Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Garnet and Gold Key Leadership Society
International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Silver Knight Award Nominee
Host at Southeastern Panhellenic Conference
Deans List, 2 semesters
SKILLS:
Public Speaking
Proficient in editing with Avid Media Composer

On-Air Hosting and Interviewing
Proficient in editing with Adobe Premiere
Fluent Spanish Speaker/Writer
Proficient in all Microsoft Office Programs