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