}Taylor Janelle Means

Phone: (615)-364-2983
E-mail: tayjmeans@memphis.edu

Education
The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

Expected graduation: Spring 2016
Florence University of the Art, Florence, Italy

Study abroad: Journalism (Fall 2015)

Experience
Tiger News (February 2016 present) Journalism Department
University of Memphis

News anchor, producer and reporter for the University of Memphis student-produced newscast.
Student Athletic Trainer (February 2013 April 2015) Athletic Department
University of Memphis

Communicated athlete treatment progress to head athletic trainer.

Provided first aid care when needed.
Sponsorship Chair (August 2012 February 2015) Memphis, Tennessee
St. Jude Up til Dawn

Sent emails and letters to help raise more than $200,000 in 2015.
Chaired weekly progression meetings.

Skills
} Languages: Fluent in French, advanced language skills in Italian.
} Computer: Microsoft Office & Adobe CC suites, Social Media.

Awards
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Memphis Advantage Honors Scholarship.

H.L. Whisenton Scholarship.
TN Hope Lottery Scholarship.
Deans List Fall and Spring 2012-2015.
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, for freshmen with a 3.5+ GPA or in the top 20% of their class.
Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society.