Resume

Danielle Nelson

Email: danni.nels@gmail.com

Related Experience

Grand Rapids Magazine : January 2019 – Present
Reporter
Write stories related to education, travel and tourism, hospitality, law, startups, PR agriculture, sports, marketing and advertising, and arts and entertainment in West Michigan
The Grand Rapids Business Journal: October 2017 – Present
Reporter/Staff Researcher
Report on news that relate to education, travel and tourism, hospitality, law, startups, PR agriculture, sports, marketing and advertising, and arts and entertainment in West Michigan Pitch story ideas, conduct interviews and write on deadline
Conduct research on a variety of industries including real estate, finance and manufacturing
The Spirit of the Riverwards: November 2015 – June 2016
Freelancer
Report on news, feature, arts and music stories in communities within Philadelphia
Pitch story ideas and write articles on deadline
Conduct interviews with members of the communities

OwlScoop July 2014 – August 2015
Sports Intern
Write features stories on Temple’s football and basketball players
Conduct interviews with Temple’s football and basketball coaches, players and recruits
Pitch Story Ideas

The Temple News, Temple University Philadelphia, PA January 2013 – December 2015
Beat writer for the Men’s Crew and Women’s Rowing Teams
Write Fencing, Tennis, Lacrosse, track and field stories
Pitch story ideas and write three articles per week
Conduct interviews with coaches and players

OwlSports Update, Temple University – Philadelphia, PA August 2014 – May 2015
Compose sports scripts, conduct interviews
Shoot and edit video packages for sports show
Assist in sports show production

Temple University Television June 2013 – December 2014
Edit videos – choose sound bites, write scripts and voice overs
Shoot videos and preform interviews
Pitch story ideas in weekly meetings

The Express-Times May 2014 – July 2014
News Intern
Write news stories regarding the Lehigh Valley
Cover Breaking news and conduct interviews
Worked on deadline

Skills
Final Cut Pro x
Photoshop CC Essential
Premiere Pro CC
Powerpoint
Excel
Microsoft Word
InDesign CC Essential
Digital SLR Cannon Camera
Panasonic Video Camera Recorder

Work Experience August 2011 – Present
Resources for Human Development – On Our Way Program
Help children and adults with intellectual disability improve on basic skills
Challenge children and adults with autism, physical and behavioral disabilities conduct themselves properly in community settings
Assisting these children and adults to the ultimate goal of becoming independent citizens

Temple University – Philadelphia, PA Graduated December 2015
Bachelors of Arts in Journalism

Temple University Study Way London June 2013 – July 2013
Covered the birth of the royal baby story for Temple University Television
Examined the different British media in television and newspapers

Herculean Stars