Emily Huffman
Champaign,IL
Summary
Knowledgeable student talented at learning quickly and adding value to any team. Strong history of successful projects using leadership, communication and teamwork to complete tasks. Solid academic achievement paired with demonstrated commitment and integrity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
News Correspondent and Host
WPGU
Champaign, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Accomplished deadlines to provide relevant information quickly to staff and general public
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting four times a week to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends, and issues
Legal Intern
Mertes & Mertes, P.C.
Sterling, IL
03.2023 - Current
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases for attorney review
- Preformed research on civil, criminal, family law, and juvenile legal research to help lawyers prepare for briefing and trial
- Drafted letters to clients, firms, and businesses to request settlement or compliance with discovery requests
- Assisted in court preparation for circuit courts, appellate courts, and the Illinois Supreme Court
Sales Associate
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois
Sterling, IL
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Maintained sales floor by setting up displays and organizing merchandise per company policy
- Engaged proactively with customers to aid in requests and questions
- Assisted coworkers in handling cash registers, stocking inventory, and cleaning the sales floor
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
true05-2027
Skills
- Legal writing
- Records search
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Dependable and reliable
Projects
Research Assistant
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at UIUC - 09/01/23 - 05/01/24
- Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis on the Farm Bill.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
Timeline
News Correspondent and Host
WPGU
09.2023 - Current
Legal Intern
Mertes & Mertes, P.C.
03.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois
11.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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