ALLISON BENNETT
SUMMARY
• Seeking internship for Summer 2009
• Senior in the University of Missouri School of Journalism
• Scholarship athlete on the University of Missouri Swimming Team
• Anticipated Graduation December 2009
EDUC ATION
University of Missouri – Columbia, Missouri
• Bachelor of Journalism
• Minor in Business (Economics)
• GPA 3.55
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Olympic News Service – Beijing, China (July 2008-August 2008)
• One of 300 students worldwide chosen as media intern for 2008 Summer Olympics
• Provided diverse reports including competition previews, reviews, flash quotes, press conference highlights and communications from competition venues under tight deadlines
• Media Liaison between international journalists and Chinese media staff
The Columbia Missourian – Columbia, Missouri (January 2008-present)
Reporter January 2008-May 2008
• Lifestyles beat for both daily newspaper and online site
• Responsible for feature articles on area residents and events, including all aspects of the story; research, writing, editing
Copy editor August 2008 – present
• Responsible for editing articles for style, grammar, content and approach,
• Includes display copy writing such as headlines, cutlines, etc. for daily print and online content
• Proficient in AP style
ACTIVTIES
• Student Athlete Advisory Council representative for women’s swimming 2007-present
• Micro/Macro Economics tutor for University of Missouri’s Total Person Program 2006 – present
• Administrative Assistant to Programming Coordinator at University Recreation Center 2007 – present
• Gatorade Hydration Team Leader Missouri Summer Camps 2007
• Multiple Sclerosis Foundation volunteer 2005, 2006, 2008
HONORS
• 2004 & 2008 Olympic Trials qualifier
• Two-time Academic All Big-12 First Team member with 3.55 GPA
• Achieved Big-12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll status six college semesters
• Two-time University of Missouri Student Athlete of the Week
