Pauline J.

Gaffney
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science in Journalism
Dean's List Fall 2014

May 2018

Related Experience
WLS-AM 890 The Steve Dahl Show, News Intern
Edited audio, set up and interviewed people, created an
air-check tape and helped compile news casts

May 2016-August 2016

Pre Law Club, Member

Sept. 2015-Present
Prepare for law school and careers in law through guest speakers,
panels, trips and regular meetings
Her Campus Illinois
News Editorial Writer
Wrote three news/features articles per academic semester
that gave advice and guidance for collegiettes
Blogger
Write three DIY/opinion blogs per academic semester
Blogs focus on organization, advice and college life
Copy Editor
Copy edit an average of three articles four times per academic
semester

Aug. 2014-Present
Aug. 2014-May 2015
Aug. 2014-Present

Aug. 2015-Present

Nugent Hall Council, Member

Aug. 2015-May 2016
Plan and organize cultural and educational events for 410 residents
Work with residence hall directors and resident advisors to set time,
content and location for events
The Daily Illini, News Reporter
Wrote news articles on a weekly basis on both campus and
town events and happenings

Aug. 2014-Dec. 2014

Quintessential Barrington Magazine, Intern

Wrote a personal essay and feature article for August issue
Learned about Associated Press Style and interviewing

Jun. 2013-Aug. 2013

Awards, Honors and Volunteer Work

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Pre-Law Honors Society Member
October 2015-Present
Girl Scouts 2000-Present, Gold Award 2013
- Created 60 total casserole kits for Project Hope Food Pantry; each kit consisted of a
healthy casserole recipe and all of the ingredients to make it

- Provided 24 meals each month for 6 months for a total of 72 volunteer hours