Taylor Ness
Taylorn@terpmail.umd.edu
Education
University of Maryland, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, College Park, Md.
Major in multi-platform journalism with a concentration in English
B.A. anticipated in May 2014
Suffern Senior High School, Suffern, N.Y.
Graduated June 2010, English Achievement Award
Journalism Experience
Freelance writer, Unwind Magazine, College Park, Md.
Internship, ClassWish, New York, N.Y.
Freelance writer, SOCASA, Suffern, N.Y.
Freelance writer, The Mitzpeh, College Park, Md.
Freelance writer, The Munch, College Park, Md.
Additional Work Experience
Camp Counselor
Town of Ramapo, Suffern, N.Y.
February 2012 – May 2012
May 2012 – August 2012
June 2012 – August 2012
September 2012 – present
October 2012 – present
June 2008 – August 2011
Receptionist and Veterinary Assistant
Airmont Animal Hospital, Suffern, N.Y.
September 2008 – May 2009
Floor model at Hollister
Palisades Center Mall, Nyack, N.Y.
September 2008 – May 2009
AFFILIATIONS
Alpha Epsilon Phi
February 2011 – present
Worked as the Historian chair for one semester
- Took pictures at events
- Organized sorority composite
Elected as Assistant New Member Educator for one semester
- Educated new members on sorority history and values
SKILLS
Advanced skill level in Spanish
Proficient in Social Media Platforms
Knowledge of AP Style
Skilled in Wordpress
Familiar with Audacity