Whitney Wylie 306 Susan Lane Conroe, TX 77385 Phone (Cell): 832-275-1988 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
EDUCATION Sam Houston State University- Huntsville, TX Degree- Bachelor of Arts Expected Graduation- May 2015 Major- Mass Communications, Multiplatform Journalism Emphasis Minor- Political Science Overall GPA - 3.35
EXPERIENCE
Curves Oct. 2013- Present Fitness Trainer Huntsville, Texas
SHSU Student Assistant May 2013- Present Twirling Director, Color Guard Director Huntsville, Texas
The Houstonian May 2014- Present Contributing Writer Huntsville, Texas
KSHU 90.5 The Kat Aug.2013-Dec. 2013 Directed Studies- DJ Huntsville, Texas
3 Spoons Yogurt Feb. 2013- Oct 2013 Manager Huntsville, Texas
Miss Texas Organization Mar. 2012-Nov. 2013 Miss Katy 2012, Miss Fairview 2013 • Public speaker (schools, city/community events, parades, etc.) • Promote platform “Progress For Parkinsons” (held several community projects) • Advocate and marketing for the Children’s Miracle Network • Mentor to kids of all ages
Texas Sports Radio Network August 2011- December 2012 Sports Broadcasting Internship Conroe, Texas • Broadcast High School sporting events
• Interview coaches and players • Commercial spokesperson
Vicki Michelle’s Dance Studio August 2009- August 2011 Dance/ Baton Twirling Instructor Spring, Texas
Freelance 2008-present Baton Twirling Instructor
ORGANIZATIONS/ ACTIVITES • USA Today Contributing Writer’s Program • Sigma Alpha Pi Leadership Society • SHSU Marching Band (Feature Twirler 2011-2013, Twirling Director 2013-present) • Miss America Organization • Zeta Tau Alpha sorority (Philanthropy Board) • Houston Area Parkinsons Society (Spokesperson) • American Cancer Society (Relay for Life Team Leader) • Special Olympics Volunteer • Texas Children’s Hospital Volunteer • Children’s Miracle Network • Student Government Association (2012) • Order of Omega (Greek Honor Society) • Saturday at Sam (Group Leader) • All Paws In • Zeta Tau Alpha Step Team (Captain) • High School Yearbook (Editor 2010-2011) • High School Newspaper (2008)
SCHOLASTIC HONORS • Sam Houston State University 2014 Dean’s List • USA Today Internship Top Finalist (2014) • Dan Rather Internship Top Finalist (2014) • TIPA Award Recipient (2nd place Spot News Radio) • SHSU Mass Communications Scholarship Recipient (2014) • SHSU Alumni Scholarship Recipient (2012,2014) • Outstanding SHSU Freshman nominee • Outstanding SHSU Sophomore nominee
SKILLS • Journalism Writing and News Editing • Microsoft, Adobe, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools • Printers, Scanners, Fax, Phones • Avg. Type is 70 wpm • Great Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Research, Social Networking, Advertising/Sales, Money Management