Elizabeth Bibb (706) 767-3153 lizbibb@gmail.com College Address 1082 Oglethorpe St.

Macon, GA 31201 Education Rome High School College Prep Advanced degree Graduated May 2008 Mercer University Journalism/Political Science major Work Experience Panera Bread Co. Rome, GA Cashier/Food assembly December 2006 April 2008 Express Rome, GA Sales Associate June 2008 August 2008 Provinos Italian Restaurant Rome, GA Hostess/Cashier May 2009 August 2009 The Cluster Macon, GA Staff writer (August 2008 May 2009) Opinions Editor (August 2009 May 2010) Co-Editor-in-Chief (August 2010 April 2011) Editor-in-Chief (April 2011 present) Mercer Marketing Communications Macon, GA Student News Writer August 2010 May 2011 Staff Writer The Cluster. As a staff writer for Mercer Universitys student-run newspaper, I covered stories on a variety of subjects, ranging from news to features to sports. Permanent Address 6 Briarcliff Rd. Rome, GA 30161

Opinions Editor The Cluster. As opinions editor for the newspaper, I selected and edited oped pieces to print, was responsible for organizing the layout of the two-page section, and wrote a bi-weekly column. Editor in Chief The Cluster. As Editor in Chief of the newspaper, I am responsible for overseeing the layout and editing of the paper, designing and organizing the layout of the front page, choosing which stories should be printed, managing the yearly budget of the newspaper, assuring that the newspaper be sent to the printer, overseeing the distribution of the newspaper and answering any questions that writers/editors/readers have about the newspaper. Student News Writer. As a student news writer for Mercer Marketing Communications I wrote and edited news releases for Mercer and assisted in compiling other information that appears in the news section of Mercers website and applying AP style to submissions from faculty members. Vice President Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society. As vice president, I assist the president in compiling an agenda for the year and for each meeting and oversee the development and proceeds of committees within the chapter. President Society for Collegiate Journalists. As president I preside over meetings, am responsible for promotion of the organization, assist the treasurer in budgetary responsibilities, and, during the 2011-2012 school-year, helped organize the Society for Collegiate Journalists Biannual National Conference, which was held at Mercer University in March 2012. Vice President Georgia College Press Association. As vice president, I was responsible for filling in any duties that the president could not fulfill, and I put together the GCPA newsletter. Other Awards/Honors Member, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society Member, Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society Deans List, Mercer University Georgia College Press Association Better Newspaper Contest (2011): 1st place Sports Page, Entertainment Story, News Page, Layout and Design; 2nd place General Excellence; 3rd place Editorial Page, Features Page, Column. Society for Collegiate Journalists National Contest (2011): 1st place Front Page Design, Advertising Portfolio, Editorial Page; 3rd place News Page, Sports Page, Overall Excellence.