AVA YURCHISON
(631) 617-3546; ava5yurchison@gmail.com
Qualifications Profile
Emerging professional completing BA in Journalism with strong skills in research, writing, and editing.
- Excellent communicator with additional abilities in American Sign Language.
- Technically adept with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite, and Statcrew.
- Well-developed skills in website management, blogging, and managing social networking.
- Creative and engaging with skills in sports webcasting, online video presence, and game-day events.
Education and Affiliations
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Minor in Deaf Studies, GPA 3.64/4.00, ADG May, 2016
State University of New York at New Paltz ~ Dean’s List Fall 2012 – Spring 2015
Affiliations: Serengetee Campus Representative, 09/14-01/15; New Paltz Club Lacrosse, 09/13-Present; New Paltz Club Soccer, 09/13-Present; New Paltz American Sign Language Club, 09/12-Present; Captain Intermural Co-Ed Soccer Team, 09/13-11/13; SUNYAC All-Academic Team, 08/12-06/13; New Paltz Women’s Soccer Team, 08/12-06/13
Experience Highlights
State University of New York at New Paltz / New Paltz Athletic and Wellness Center, New Paltz, NY
Sports Communications Intern, 8/2015-Present
Manage NCAA Division III game-day stats. Coordinate season preview summaries and film for publication to the web, social media, and outside media. Edit photos in Photoshop. Manage and maintain athletic website. Oversee communications for Senior Spotlights and Alumni Spotlights.
State University of New York at New Paltz / New Paltz Athletic and Wellness Center, New Paltz, NY
Intramural Supervisor, 8/2015-Present / Intramural Reporter, 11/2014-6/2015
Schedule intramural events, manage sports data, and communicate league results. Create season preview and recap articles for publication. Manage social media accounts for promoting intramural sports events. Manage and maintain intramural sports website. As Intramural Reporter, attended intramural games, compiled statistics, and wrote recaps and previews; developed feature articles on campus club sports.
State University of New York at New Paltz
Academic Computing Student Worker, 8/2015-Present
Write articles for Athletic Computing website. Write and produce monthly newsletter. Maintain Kayako and Student Knowledgebase. Provide technical support for end-users on Blackboard and other technologies.
HerCampus New Paltz, New Paltz, NY
Blog Editor, 8/2015-Present
Maintain HerCampus New Paltz Chapter website including editing and managing student written blogs.
Townsquare Media, Poughkeepsie, NY
Intern, 1/2015-8/2015
Engaged in Townsquare Media comprehension intern program; supported live events, on-air projects, and wrote online articles.