To see my clips, please visit my portfolio page. For my full resume with direct contact information, e-mail me at ryanjreilly (at) gmail.com.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, May 2009, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

• Honors: UWIRE Top 100 College Journalist, Academic Scholarship, Dean’s List Arts & Sciences, Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society, Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, and Student Activities Award 2008, 2009
  
• Courses of Note: Advanced Journalism, Public Speaking, Digital Photography & Photoshop.

St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, Philadelphia, PA, Class of 2005

Previous Experience:

Editorial Intern, Washington City Paper, January – April 2009

• Wrote for City Desk blog, started “College Rag Wrap Up” and focused on college beat.
• Compiled City Lights listings, covered book talks and gallery openings in D.C.

Editor in Chief, The Tower Newspaper, Catholic University (various positions since fall 2005).

• Other positions: staff writer, production manager, business manager and executive editor.
• As business manager, doubled operating budget as result of strategic marketing efforts.
• As editor, led staff of 30 undergraduates to raise standards and readership and adapt online.
• Completed modernization of both the print edition and website with multimedia features.

Summer Assistant, CUA Housing Services, Washington, DC, May – August 2007 and 2008

• Coordinated living arrangements for conference guests at Catholic University of America.
• Took on responsibilities of a Residential Assistant for both students and campus guests.

Congressional Internship, Washington, DC, Aug. 2006 – Dec. 2006.

• Managed constituent correspondence, drafted responses to inquiries on legislative issues.
• Handled office communications including phone calls, visitors, and mail.
• Aided with congressional research, attended meetings regarding current government issues.

Clerical Aide, Mark S. Cherry, Attorney At Law, Cherry Hill, NJ, December 2006 – January 2007.

• Promoted Certified Valuation Service (CERTVAL) to potential clients through mailings.
• Maintained and updated database of judges and clients for launch of new Philadelphia office.

Receptionist, St. Joan of Arc Rectory, Marlton, NJ, September 2000 – June 2005.

• Assisted callers and visitors to the church administrative office in the evening hours.
• Maintained official church records and provided documentation to parishioners.

Computer Skills:

• Fluent in most web and design programs on both Windows and Macintosh operating systems.
• Helped launch http://www.cuatower.com and related blogs using Wordpress.
• Particularly skilled in Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Quark and other design-related applications.

Extracurricular Activities:

• Member, University Judiciary Hearing Board since May 2006.
• Chief of Staff, Undergraduate Student Government (USG), Academic Year 2005 – 2006.
• Assistant Judicial Vice President, Judicial Branch of USG, Academic Year 2006 – 2007.
• Undergraduate Representative, Student Representation Board, Academic Year 2007 – 2008.