Elizabeth Thomas
1302 CR 278  New Albany, MS  (662) 665-1162  bdthoma1@olemiss.edu
Entry-Level Position
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Recent graduate of the University of Mississippi offering a strong academic with internship experience in print
journalism, broadcast journalism and public relations.
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Excellent skills in writing for broadcast and print platforms.
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Experience in video newsgathering and editing using Final Cut Pro.
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Experience in print journalism, photography and design. Proficient with Adobe Photoshop and AP style.
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Quickly learn and master new skills; equally successful in both team and self-directed settings; and proficient
in a range of communication methods including social media.
EDUCATION
University of Mississippi – Oxford, MS
Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude in English and
Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations
GPA: 3.5/4.0
Degree expected 7/11
Itawamba Community College - Fulton, MS
Associate of Arts with Honors in English
GPA: 3.66/4.0
Degree earned 5/09
Corinth High School – Corinth, MS
Mississippi Scholar
GPA: 3.7/4.0
Degree earned 5/07
EXPERIENCE
English Tutor
- Writing Center, Itawamba Community College, Fulton, MS
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Read and edited Freshmen composition papers
Tutored peers in English grammar
Reporter
- The Daily Mississippian, Oxford, MS
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2009 to 2011
Wrote original feature stories under deadline pressure for publication in the University’s
Yearbook
Photographed and wrote cut-lines for publication.
News Reader
- WUMS 92.1 Rebel Radio, Oxford, MS
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2009 to 2010
Authored original articles for publication in the lifestyle section of the newspaper
Interviewed sources for quotes
Previewed events
Staff Writer and Photographer
- The Ole Miss, Oxford, MS
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2008 to 2009
Researched, wrote and read original news copy for the broadcast medium.
2010
Public Relations/ Marketing Intern
– North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, MS
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2010
Wrote press releases for local newspapers
Designed and composed health brochures
Printed, composed and designed employee newsletters
Created a Multiple Myeloma awareness campaign that included press releases, a media kit, fundraising ideas
and two planned events
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST