ellenlorrainebarnes@gmail.
com 404-805-1240 EDUCATION____________________________________________________________________ The University of Georgia, Grady School of Journalism/Mass Communications Athens, Georgia Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, emphasis on Magazines May 2013 Bachelor of Science in Psychology Certificate intended in New Media Cumulative GPA: 3.89/4.0 Lorenzo de Medici, The Italian International Institute Florence, Italy Course Work: Travel Writing and Italian Culture June 2011
Current Address 441 E Dougherty Street Athens, GA 30601
Ellen Lorraine Barnes
Permanent Address 5040 Rebels Run Canton, GA 30114
WRITING EXPERIENCE_________________________________________________________ Atlanta Magazine, Editorial Intern Summer 2012 Contributed articles, fact-checked articles, assisted editors, contributed to online content, attended editorial meetings Athens Banner Herald, Editorial Intern for Niche Publications Spring 2012 Construct story ideas, write articles, and work as a team to produce Athens Magazine, Next Magazine and Thrive Magazine Music Row Magazine, Article Contributor Fall 2011-Present Contributed as a guest writer to Nashvilles premier music industry magazine by writing concert reviews and feature pieces Ugazine, Staff Writer Spring 2011-Present Produce and write campus lifestyle articles for the University of Georgias student-run magazine Relevant Coursework: Magazine Management, Introduction to Journalism, News Writing and Reporting, Magazine Writing, Travel Writing, Introduction to New Media, New Media Production LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________________ UGA Magazine Club, Vice President Fall 2012-Spring 2013 Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, Executive Council- Academic Achievement Chairman 2011 Mentored members with struggling grade-point averages, founded the Scholastic Achievement Board Contributed to the overall chapter GPA ranking improvement of 14th to 3rd out of 17 Breast Cancer Benefit Philanthropy Concert BRAcappella, Head Planner Fall 2010 Facilitated the event that raised over $12,000 benefitting Breast Cancer Research and Awareness OTHER CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE_______________________ Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, The University of Georgia Fall 2009-Present Academic Board Founder Programs Council, Member of the Signs Committee Philanthropy Board Member Gamma Chi Liaison for Recruitment The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), Representative Athens Food Bank, Volunteer Sorted weekly food deliveries to be transported to those in need Boys and Girls Club, Student Mentor 2010-2012 Spring 2010- Fall 2010 Fall 2010-Present August 2011 Since Spring 2010 2009 2009