David Nathan Cole

(814) 574-9241 davidnathancole@gmail.com www.davecolephoto.com

EDUCATION B.A The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa. May 2013 Photojournalism and Political Science: GPA: 3.47/4.00, City University London, London, UK, IES Study Abroad Program, January 15 to April 15, 2012 Related Coursework: News Writing, Mass Comm. Law, Media Ethics, Photojournalism, Photo Mass Media, Advanced Multimedia Reporting, Editorial Production, International Reporting AWARDS: 2nd PlaceHearst Journalism Award for Group Multimedia Reporting for the project Beard Up 1st PlaceNational Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Multimedia for the Month of April 2013 Randy and Maria Yanoshak Technology in Media Scholarship in the Penn State College of Communications Recipient of Brolik Film Fund for top project in the Penn State Student Film Organization Blue & White Festival Deans List (Fall 2009-Spring 2013) EXPERIENCE Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association, Harrisburg, Pa. panewsmedia.org June 2013- Present May 2013 Video Journalism Intern Produce several Pennsylvania newspaper video projects aimed at promoting an understanding of the current state of the industry across Pennsylvania Spearhead three self-created/structured multimedia projects to be featured at the 2013 PNA Publishers Convention Coordinate digital initiatives with several Pennsylvania new outlets in tandem with videography visits Onward State, University Park, Pa. Onwardstate.com Fall 2010-May 2013 Managing Editor Manage all editorial content on the site contributing to 15 million page views in 2012 Utilize social media to maintain consistent flow of new and returning visitors to the site Coordinate with over 40 staff members to assign weekly news content and handle personnel decisions Experience consistently leading in project management and experimenting with new initiatives Editor, Writer, and Photographer Write weekly posts covering local news for online newspaper which gets over 100,000 monthly visits Create photo and multimedia video content TEDxPSU 2013, University Park, Pa. Fall 2012- March 2013 Executive Director of Visual Design Coordinate with the executive team in the months leading up to the Spring 2013 TED event at Penn State Manage a team of graphic designers to design and build all visuals and coordinate with international TED staff Pennsylvania Democratic Party, Philadelphia, Pa. Summer 2012 Communications Intern/Deputy of Visuals Attended Democratic National Convention as Deputy of Visuals for Sen. Bob Casey and Pennsylvania Democrats Conducted research of economic and healthcare locations in Pennsylvania congressional districts Transcribed news reports, campaign speeches, and other relevant political presentations Committee of Concerned Scientists, New York, NY. concernedscientists.org Online Communications Intern Worked on website development and crafted social media strategy Updated online database with donor contact information Summer 2011

Science-U Summer Camp, State College, Pa. Summer 2011 Photojournalist Wrote, edited, and compiled daily online newsletter (bit.ly/wmlvYk) for Penn State science camps Photographed daily activities of several different camps Penn State Student Sustainability Council, University Park, Pa. Fall 2011-May 2013 Student Council Member Selected to sit on a council of 15 student sustainability leaders appointed by Penn State University President Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to spearhead innovative campus sustainability initiatives

SKILLS: Programs: Adobe Suite (Photoshop CS6, Lightroom 3, Bridge, InDesign, Illustrator), Microsoft Office Suite Programs (cont.): Photo Mechanic, Soundslides, Final Cut Pro 7, 9, and Final Cut Pro X Advanced knowledge of Google products (Documents/Drive, Web Forms, Spreadsheets, Fusion Tables, Apps) Student Member of the National Press Photographer Association (NPPA) Online News Association (ONA) Member Experienced in project management/collaboration software programs (Yammer and Basecamp) Website creation, design and maintenance: Ex. modernphysicsinmedicine.com and davecolephoto.com