– CONTACT INFORMATION –
sastanley18@gmail.com
(336)-830-0316
– EDUCATION –
Western Carolina University – Cullowhee, NC
Estimated date of graduation – May 7, 2022
Summa Cum Laude – GPA: 3.97
Bachelor of Science in Communication
Double Concentration in Journalism and Broadcasting
WCU Brinson Honor’s College Member
Dean’s List and Chancellor’s List – Fall 2018 to Present
Spring 2021 – Dean’s Outstanding Scholar Award Winner
– FREELANCING EXPERIENCE –
>Michael Helton Art – Yadkinville, NC
June 2022 to Present
>Videography/Photography
>Social Media Management
>Website Development and Management
– WORK EXPERIENCE –
>Raffaldini Vineyards and Winery, LLC – Ronda, NC
Hostess – July 2022 to Present
>The Mountain Heritage Center – Cullowhee, NC
Virtual Content Coordinator – Rehired after Internship – Jan. 2022 to May 2022
Intern – Aug. 2021 to Dec. 2021
Virtual Content Coordinator – Jan. 2021 to May 2021
>The Western Carolinian – Cullowhee, NC
Editor-in-Chief – Aug. 2021 to Present
Junior Editor – Sept. 2020 to May 2021
Staff Writer – Jan. 2020 to May 2020
>Western Carolina University, Communication Dept. – Cullowhee, NC
Computer Lab Assistant/Tutor – Jan. 2021 to Dec. 2021
– WRITING EXPERIENCE –
>The Western Carolinian, online/print newspaper – Cullowhee, NC
“Local brewery opens taproom on campus“ – published Nov. 19, 2020
“New pen pal program aims to connect students of WNC“ – published Oct. 1, 2020
Access all articles here.
>The Western Carolina Journalist, online newspaper – Cullowhee, NC
Contributor – Sept. 2019 to April 2020
“Animal shelter experiencing changes during pandemic“ – published April 24, 2020
“CRC goes green with sustainable treadmills“ – published Feb. 3, 2020
Access all articles here.
– PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS –
Society of Professional Journalists – WCU Chapter
President and Member – August 2021 to Present
Vice President and Member- August 2020 to May 2021
Named a finalist in SPJ’s 2021 Mark of Excellence Awards in Region 2
Presented during a session at the 2021 Virtual SPJ Conference, click here to view.
Raised over $600 through a fundraiser for local nonprofit, Homebase
Organized and hosted a WordPress Workshop, AP Style Workshop, and Virtual Conference Day
Managed and created content for the chapter’s Instagram page, view content through the button below.
– TECHNICAL SKILLS –
Advanced knowledge of AP Style
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Audition
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro
Advanced knowledge of Canva
Intermediate knowledge of Sony NX5, Canon Rebel T7i, Sony a6400
Basic Knowledge of HTML and CSS
Basic Knowledge of WordPress
Sara Stanley | sastanley18@gmail.com | (336)-830-0316
Sara Stanley 