Jaclyn Wallentin

EDUCATION RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa Reporting and Writing Principles
2009–PRESENT Print Media Editing
Degrees: BAJMC in news/Internet Multimedia Lab
journalism; BA in English Creative Writing Seminar
Visual Communication Lab
GPA: 4.0
Media Responsibility Over Time
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2013 Communications in Society
Web Page Design
Advertising Principles
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Managing Editor, The Times-Delphic,
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa SKILLS
MAY 2010–DECEMBER 2010 InDesign
Photoshop
•8-page paper, published twice a week iWork
•Design and layout pages Microsoft Office
•Generate story ideas Photography
•Assign news articles to reporting team Reporting
•Maintain communication with editors and reporters
•Lead direction of the paper and new media
News Editor, The Times-Delphic, HONORS
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa Pacemaker Finalist for The Times-Delphic | 2010
DECEMBER 2009–MAY 2010 Drake University President’s List | 2009–PRESENT
•Determine hierarchy of news stories Drake University Presidential Scholarship | 2009
•Generate story ideas and photo assignments Drake University Trustee Scholarship | 2009
•Assign news articles and determine due dates Robert Woodward Journalism Scholarship | 2009
Illinois All-State Journalism Team | 2008
•Design the news section
•Constant communication with news reporters
ACTIVITIES
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE Secretary of Drake University’s Chapter of The Society of
Professional Journalists | 2010–PRESENT
Sales Associate, Gap Inc., Deer Park, Illinois
Member of SPJ | 2009–PRESENT
MAY 2010–PRESENT
Campus Fellowship | 2009–PRESENT
•Communicate directly with customers Student Activities Board Member | 2009–2010
•Offer suggestions and assistance National Honor Society | 2007–2009
•Maintain the appearance of the store
•Assist in the redesign of the store

1215 30th Street

Des Moines, Iowa 50311
jaclyn.wallentin@drake.edu
312.636.8162 (cell)