Carolyn E.

Portner
11610 Marathon Ln. Plainfield, IL 60585 (630)-809-8876 carolynportner12@gmail.com

EDUCATION
BA in Broadcast and Electronic Communication and Corporate Communication, Marquette University

EXPERIENCE
Pellis Law Group, LLP, Lisle, IL
Administrative Assistant
Jun. - Nov. 2014
Edited attorneys legal documents and assisting with research.
Created a new Microsoft Excel procedure for firm information and client lists.
Performed clerical work including arranging travel, filing legal documents and assisting with billing records.
360 Youth Services, Naperville, IL
Video Producer, Director and Editor
Sept.-Nov. 2014/ Sep.-Nov. 2013
Led the production of two short film about the journey to overcome homelessness.
Produced pre-production and pitch documents, shoot all scenes, and lead the editing process utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro.
Videos raised $60,000 in 2013 and $70,000 in 2014 for the organization.
The O'Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism, Milwaukee, WI
Student Collaborator
Produced, shot and edited a four-minute video for The Seattle Times journalist, Hal Bernton.
Extensive topic research, blogged weekly and traveled to cover the fracking boom in Denton, TX.
Published on The Seattle Times website, fall 2014

Aug. 2013- Jun. 2014

Marquette University Student Media, Milwaukee, WI

Executive News Editor (2013-2014)
Sept. 2011-May 2013
Responsible for all news content published by the Marquette Tribune, MUTV, Marquette Journal and Radio.
Restructured the functions of Marquette University Student Media with an executive board.
Released a new collaborated website and trained staff on online-first news.
Past Positions: Assistant News Director, MUTV (2012-2013), Multimedia Reporter, Marquette Student Media (2011-2012)
Marquette University Panhellenic Association, Milwaukee, WI
Vice President of Communication
Responsible for the internal and external communications of Marquette University Greek life.
Produced a multimedia campaign and website that combated Greek stereotypes
Built a new website for the organization.
WISN12 Hearst Corporation, Milwaukee, WI
News Intern
Assisted reporters and producers during interviews, editing and writing.
Experienced live shoots, in-studio production and planning meetings.
Wrote and transcribed text for the website.

Nov. 2012-Nov. 2013

May 2013- Sept. 2013

Cagli Digital Storytelling Program, Cagli, Italy

May-Jun. 2012
Storyteller
Traveled to a small village, Cagli, Italy, to report on feature stories about the Italian town.
Worked in groups to create four multimedia packages including: print articles, photo components, video and web design.
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Milwaukee, WI
Multimedia Intern
Reported multimedia feature stories for Milwaukee online news publication.
Utilized AP style and copy editing.

Additional Professional Experience

Production Assistant - Program Productions, Naperville, IL (Jul. 2013 & Jul. 2014)
News Intern, FOX6-WITI Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI (Jul. 2012-Aug. 2012).
Intern Reporter, Naperville Community Television, Naperville, IL (May 2011-Jan. 2012).
Webmaster, Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women, (May 2011- Nov. 2012)

SKILLS

Seven years of experience working with video camera equipment and editing software.
Creative writer and storyteller with copy editing skills.
Innovative thinker with passion for developing new projects.
Twenty-some years of experience sharing my positive and outgoing personality with others.

Jul.-Aug. 2012