BIANCA

MARAIS
biancamarais@icloud.com

I have become a citizen of the world, so to speak. My travel experience sets me apart
from the average university graduate.

I am fluent in English and Afrikaans and have excellent writing skills in both languages.

I have sufficient knowledge to use Adobe Creative Cloud software, especially:

 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017

 Adobe Illustrator CC 2017

 Adobe InDesign CC 2017

I also have full command of the Microsoft Office software.

Post Graduate Diploma in Pre-& Primary Teaching | Dec. 2017 - current | Asian
College of Teachers
I am currently working on expanding my horizons by pursuing a career in teaching. I hope
to travel more and feel that being able to offer educational opportunities to those in need
might help connect international communities around the world.
Bachelor of Science in mass communication| Dec. 2017 | East Tennessee State
University
I have a Bachelors of Science in mass communication with a concentration in journalism and a minor in
English. I graduated magna cum laude and on the Dean’s List of highest academic
achievements. I was a member of the East Tennessean student newspaper writing staff.
High School Diploma | Dec. 2013 | Bergvlam Hoërskool, Mpumalanga, South
Africa
I graduated in the academic top ten in the province of Mpumalanga and was a member of
the student governing body. I was editor of the school newspaper and photography club.

Volunteering and Worldly Knowledge

Du ri n g m y g a p ye ar a ft e r h i g h sc ho ol , I vo l u n t e e re d i n m a n y co u n tr i e s i n or de r to
l e a rn ab o u t di ff e re n t cu l t u re s. I h av e no w vi si t e d 1 6 co u n tr i e s , w hi ch ha s n ot on l y
he l pe d m e re al i z e h o w sm al l th e w or l d h a s be co m e , bu t a l s o ta u g h t m e t o u nl e a sh
my mu l t i me di a cr af t . My v ol u nt e e r w or k i nc l u d e d tu t or i n g ki d s i n Tu rke y, N e pa l ,
N i c ar a g u a a n d C o st a R i c a a n d he l pi n g t h e m h o ne t he i r ski l l s i n th e En g l i sh
l a n g ua g e .

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Agriculture Section Editor | The Greeneville Sun |June 2018-Current
Along with covering the general local government beat, take full responsibility for the
weekly agriculture section. Responsibilities include pitching stories to executive editor,
cover stories, edit, work alongside page designers and ensure page is filled. Management
of both time and people is a big aspect of this job.
Staff Writer | The Greeneville Sun |March 2018-June 2018
As a general beat writer and freelancer, I took on every beat from agriculture, to faith, to
health and local government. I learned to hone my craft and deal with strict deadlines.
Intern | The Greeneville Sun |August 2017-December 2017
I was given a multitude of assignments in most forms of media and all kinds of different
beats. I was expected to be on top of the latest trends in all of Greene County as well as
general society. I was given short and long deadlines, so I learned to perfect the craft of
writing and editing under pressure.
Columnist | East Tennessean | January 2015-October 2017
I was responsible for writing a column that connects the average East Tennessee college
student to the life of an international student. I enjoyed diversifying the content of the
newspaper with regards to politics, sports, vacationing and other topics, not just everyday
life.
Contributor | Bahrain Confidential Magazine | March 2017-July 2017
I was responsible for contributing a short op-ed every month that shows how a South
African living in the United States connects to the Kingdom of Bahrain. It was a great
challenge. I strive to perfect my future work.
Contributor | El Nuevo Tennessean | 2017 Issue and 2018 Issue
I did the page design for the 2017 issue and wrote an article for the 2018 issue. I was
responsible for the photography and English version of the article in the 2018 issue.

References
 Michael Reneau: executive editor of The Greeneville Sun, (423) 3593157,
michael.reneau@greenevillesun.com
 Jayne Green: regional editor of Ohlala Magazine Bahrain, (973)17216099,
jayne@ohlala-Magazine.com
 Sarah Gregory: associate editor of The Greeneville Sun, (423) 3593138,
Sarah.gregory@greenevillesun.com

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  Cameron Judd: author of several novels and mentor, (423) 4266187, Cameron.judd@gmail.com