GABRIELLA OGRADY

223 N. 18
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Street | Pottsville, PA 17901 | 570-294-8737 | gmo19888@huskies.bloomu.edu |

EDUCATION
Bloomsburg University | Bloomsburg, PA | Expected Graduation May 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications | Concentration in Journalism | GPA 3.1

Pennsylvania State University | Schuylkill Campus | Schuylkill Haven, PA | Fall 2010 Spring 2011
General Studies | 20 Credits Completed

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Republican Herald | Reporter | Previous Staff Intern | May 2014 - Present
Pottsville, PA
Research and compose articles including local news, press releases and police items on strict deadlines
Conduct interviews with relevant sources
Contribute at least four story ideas each week
Successfully communicate with public officials and law enforcements on a regular basis

Popstar! Magazine | Shadowing Intern | March 2014
Paramus, NJ
Brainstormed article ideas and contributed to the May 2014 issue
Documented survey results in spreadsheet format

BUnow.com | Entertainment Editor | Spring 2012 May 2014
Bloomsburg University, PA
Plan, review and revise stories written by team members
Collaborate with the University Celebrity Artist Series to plan previews and reviews of performances
Maintain expert knowledge in applications, including Microsoft Suite, Photoshop and Sony Vegas

U-la-la.com | Staff Contributor | January 2014 May 2014
Remote
Develop positive articles on DIY, beauty, entertainment, local news and fashion every two weeks
Photograph original artwork for articles and edit using Photoshop and Picmonkey.com
Promote articles through social media outlets

GameStop | Senior Game Advisor | Management | August 2010 May 2014 | Promoted in September 2012
Bloomsburg, PA
Recommend and help locate merchandise for customers based on media knowledge and personal experience
Prepare store for opening and closing by balancing registers, calculating deposits, and completing paperwork
Arrange marketing to promote sales and upcoming releases
Train and motivate employees to achieve marketing goals in various sales categories

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
HerCampus.com | Staff Writer | Bloomsburg University, PA | Spring 2014 Present
The Voice Newspaper | Staff Writer | Bloomsburg University, PA | Spring 2014 Present
College Media Association Convention | Speaker | New York, NY | Spring 2013
PASSHE Media Summit | Host | Bloomsburg University, PA | Fall 2012
Game Club | Treasurer | Bloomsburg University, PA | Spring 2013
Deans List | Academic Achievement | Bloomsburg University, PA | Fall 2013 and Spring 2014