brittany.friesth@gmail.com
EDUCATION
B.A., Journalism & Mass Communications, Minor in English
Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa May 2010
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.8 on a 4.0 scale
Study Abroad: University of French Polynesia
Papeete, Tahiti January-May 2010
Travel Abroad: Japan, Denmark, Sweden and Mexico
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.8 on a 4.0 scale
Study Abroad: University of French Polynesia
Papeete, Tahiti January-May 2010
Travel Abroad: Japan, Denmark, Sweden and Mexico
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University Intern, July-December, 2009
U. S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy, Des Moines, Iowa
· Researched and wrote summaries of international organizations
into USCCD’s database
· Planned and coordinated logistics of organization’s board
meetings
· Drafted and designed monthly e-newsletter
· Calculated President’s travel expenses using Microsoft Excel
Press Intern, January-May, 2009
United States Senator Charles Grassley (IA), Washington, D.C.
· Assembled and distributed newspaper clips and reports of
broadcast coverage to office staff
· Wrote and disseminated weekly advisories to Iowa news
organizations
organizations
· Created, updated and maintained press e-mail and contact lists
· Wrote and disseminated press releases to media outlets
International Programs Intern, June-August, 2008
Iowa Council for International Understanding, Des Moines, Iowa
OTHER EXPERIENCE · Upward Bound Tutor/Mentor, June 2010
· YMCA Membership Associate, June 2006-Present
· YMCA Sports Camp Counselor, June-August 2007, 2009
Iowa Council for International Understanding, Des Moines, Iowa
· · Categorized information and organized meetings for professional
exchanges
· · Wrote and disseminated press releases to media outlets
· · Revised and edited organization’s On-line Resource Directory of
companies and organizations
OTHER EXPERIENCE
· YMCA Membership Associate, June 2006-Present
· YMCA Sports Camp Counselor, June-August 2007, 2009
ACTIVITIES & HONORS
· Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society, 2009-2010
· ODK, National Leadership Honor Society, 2009-2010
· Undergraduate Assistant, Communication Department, 2008
· The Simpsonian, News Editor and Writer, 2007-2009
o Supervised and Led Six Writers
o 2009 First-place Iowa College Media Association Award for “Best Front Page”
· Public Relations Student Society of America, 2007-2008
· Delta Delta Delta, Sorority, 2006-2010
o Elected Sponsor Chair Position, 2008
· Libero, Simpson College Volleyball, 2006-2009
o Simpson All-time Career Leader in Digs
o Three NCAA Regional Tournament Appearances
TECHNICAL & OTHER SKILLS
· Proficient in MS Word, Publisher, Excel, Access and Adobe
InDesign· Personal blog has been highlighted by several organizations
· French: one collegiate year, including a semester abroad
· Familiar with Twitter, YouTube and Flickr
· Familiar with Twitter, YouTube and Flickr
