Shannon

OLeary
Profile.
A multi-talented, driven young woman who is friendly, easy to get along with, an
incredibly hard worker, dependable, trustworthy and optimistic.

Education.
238 Knoll View Drive
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
908-319-5762

2012-2014

Rutgers University.
New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Journalism and Media Studies major
Digital Communication, Information and Media Studies
minor

2010-2012

Raritan Valley Community College.

North Branch, New Jersey.
Communications major

Shannon.oleary@rutgers.edu
www.shannonpoleary.weebly.com

Media Experience.
2014-Present

69 News, WFMZ. Intern.

2013-Present

Cat Country 96 and 100.7 WLEV, Cumulus Allentown.

Assistant to promotions director, front desk receptionist and
remote technician

2012-2014

Learned radio procedures

Edited on-air samples for clients and promotional

team using Adobe Audition

Set up and connected broadcast equipment on

location

Created Excel spreadsheets with for various events

and promotions

Studied under several management positions

including promotions director and sales director

Learned organizational skills in the workplace

Answered calls and redirected them to the

appropriate employee

Posted all PSAs and concert announcements to

station websites

Created graphics in Photoshop for station websites

WRSU FM Rutgers Radio

Wrote hard news stories each day to be

incorporated into a news package and read on air

Broadcast news from the station as well as from

remote locations

Hosted and recorded interviews with relevant

subjects at a political gathering that were later
aired

Ran the board and recorded shows

Other Work Experience.

2011-Present

Friendlys Restaurant and Ice Cream. Waitress

2004-Present

2012-2013

Provided exceptional customer service by creating

an enjoyable experience for guests

Developed interpersonal relationships with coworkers and customers

Handled sanitary maintenance of food and store

Handled phone calls for take-out orders

Babysitter.

Coordinated drop and pick up times of children with

parents

Entertained, fed and cared for children ranging from

six months to 10 years of age

The Rutgers Club. Banquet server and waitress

2010-2012

2010-2011

Organized and set up banquets, including buffet

tables and carving stations, for large parties

Architects Golf Course and Catering, Thyme Restaurant.

Waitress, hostess, banquet server

Plated food for large events

Organized and set up banquets; including buffet

tables, dance floors, carving stations and bridal suits,
for large parties

Retro Fitness. Front desk and child care

Gave potential members tours of the facility

Handled sanitary maintenance of gym equipment

Signed up members and entered their information

into the gym database

Stocked and sold various products including protein

shakes, supplements, tanning equipment and energy
drinks

2009-2010

Little Italy Italian Restaurant and Food Center. Waitress

2007-2010

Italian Sun/Bellissimo Italian Restaurant. Waitress

Volunteer. Awards. Extracurricular.

2013-2014

Tau Sigma (Academic Honor Society for Transfer

Students)

2012-2014

Deans List at Rutgers University

2010-2014

Phi Theta Kappa (National Honor Society for 2-Year

Colleges)

2013

Rutgers University Academic Excellence Award

2012-2013

Rutgers Intervarsity Bible Study Club

2010-2012

Deans/Presidents List at RVCC

2009-2010

National Honor Society

2008-2010

Big Brothers Big Sisters

2008-2010

Karux Newspaper and Yearbook Staff Writer/Editor

(Phillipsburg High School)

Skills
Windows 2007/XP and Windows Vista, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
PowerPoint, Windows Movie Maker, Prezi, Adobe Audition, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop
CS6

References.
Jerry Padden. Program Director, Cat Country 96.
Jerry.Padden@cumulus.com
Jennifer Carlson. Promotions Director, Cumulus Allentown.
Jennifer.Carlson@cumulus.com
Laura Hallbauer. General Manager, Friendlys.
Revere7677@rcn.com
Ruby Liu. Co-host and News Manager, WRSU FM Rutgers Radio.
RubyLiu513@gmail.com