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Greater Chicago Area

 Perform investigative research and interviews to write articles about construction projects  Organize data and manage thousands of architectural, developer and engineering accounts  Establish relationships with architectural companies to obtain construction project information Ensure all published projects have accurate, timely and relevant information for subscribers Presented research to promote a new company project in front of the CEO and managers as a participant in the Leadership Development Program Work individually and as a team to promote efficient research and writing strategies

Skokie, Il

 Assisted several state’s attorneys by attending all trials and hearings, and taking clerical notes Participated in client meetings, and learned about the court and criminal prosecution processes Managed paperwork and materials to ensure attorneys had everything required for court Performed clerical functions such as making copies, filing and organizing case folders

Chicago North-Shore

 Wrote feature news stories about events, meetings and members of the communities of Glenview, Northbrook, Wilmette and Winnetka, IL  Interviewed city officials, residents, professions and local business owners to represent and report the happenings in these suburbs  Attended cultural, historical and holiday themed events to research and write stories, and develop relationships with community members Pitched new story ideas to the editors to expand the types of articles published

Greater Chicago Area

This was a temporary summer position.  Responsible for collecting and organizing camper paperwork for a summer camp office  Tasked with maintaining positive relationships with all camp vendors and ordering food and supplies for camp activities Edited the weekly camp newsletters before sending them home to parents

Greater Chicago Area

Jerusalem, Israel

Champaign, Il

Greater Chicago Area

Des Plaines, Il

Master Of Arts - Ma, Criminal Justice And Criminology

Activities and Societies: Internship and volunteering at Cook County State's Attorney's Office

Bachelor Of Arts, Broadcast Journalism

Activities and Societies: Chandani A Cappella, The Daily Illini, Assembly Hall, and Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society.