resume - Casey Khademi

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Casey Khademi

khademi1@stanford.edu

EDUCATION

Stanford University , B.A. in Communication (curricular focus in journalism), Graduated with Distinction GPA: 3.972

Stanford University , M.A. in Communication and Media Studies, expected March 2015 GPA: 4.016

Coursework includes: Media, Journalism, Writing and Reporting the News, Digital Media, Video Production, Media Psychology, Rhetoric and Oral Persuasion, Marketing, Broadcast Journalism, American Law and Politics, Drama and Improvisation, Elementary Computer

Science

EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Journalism, Film and Media:

Intern, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams , NBCUniversal, Los Angeles, CA

Selected as 1 of 2 interns at #1 newscast in America

Successfully pitched and produced national news story that made evening broadcast: http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/water-cops-patrol-californias-drought-stricken-streets-n163301

Assisted reporters and producers with research and on shoots

Editorial Intern, ELLE Magazine , Hearst Corporation, New York, NY

Assisted editor with article research and ideating, writing, locating press contacts and reader feedback, finding subjects for feature stories and interviews

Published on Elle.com: http://www.elle.com/pop-culture/celebrities/pixie-lott#slide-1

Provided administrative support answering calls, managing calendar, booking shoots

Multimedia Reporter , Peninsula Press and SFGate.com, Bay Area, CA

Films, edits and directs local broadcast news reports for San Francisco Chronicle ’s website

Pieces viewable here: http://www.caseykhademi.com/film-work/journalism-pieces/

Research Assistant, Stanford University Department of Communication, Stanford, CA

Researching effects of current media use on emotional recognition and brain development

Master’s Thesis: Producing thesis analyzing the changing role of women, the teenager and society by examining the history of Walt Disney children’s media

Videographer and Event Coordinator , Undergraduate Advising and Research, Stanford, CA

Planned week-long New Student Orientation

Created marketing films to introduce students to Stanford (30,000+ YouTube views)

Awards: Recognized by University President, Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions for excellence in films

Independent Film Work

Trans : Independent documentary about transgender youth (in progress)

Grant: Receiving sponsorship from Michael Moore

Leadership and Public Speaking:

Stanford Mock Trial, Stanford, CA

Coach (2012-2013): Managing team teaching sessions, writing analytical arguments, training students in giving oral presentations

Vice President and Team Captain (2012): Led team to place second at national tournament

Team Captain and Attorney (2010present ): Supervised team logistics; competed since 2006 in 60+ competitive rounds

Awards: All-National Attorney with #1 rank in National Tournament (2011, 2012)

Best Attorney at UCLA, UC Irvine, and Fresno State National Invitationals (2011, 2013)

All-Regional Attorney (2014)

Regional Champion (2011, 2012), 1

Ranked top 15 Nationally (2012)

California State Championship: 1 st st Place Team at Regionals (2014)

Fresno State and UC Irvine Tournaments: 1 st Place (2013)

Place (2009)

Resident Assistant, Residential Education , Stanford, CA

Building residential freshman community through programming and advising

Organizing major and weekly events and providing support for emotional needs of 90-member dormitory

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ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Julia Mallory Consulting,

Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro X, iMovie, Microsoft Office Suite

-Social media, online marketing and website design experience: Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Wordpress, Pinterest, etc.

-Trained in oral presentations and writing analytical arguments

-Excellent communication and administrative skills

Bay Area, CA

Legal Assistant, Law Offices of David Vogelstein, San Francisco, CA

06/14-08/14

06/13-08/13

1/13-present

01/13-present

01/11-09/11

04/12-present

09/10-present

08/12-06/13

   

06/12-09/12

05/10-09/10

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