Nora Clingenpeel
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Offering excellent communication skills and natural ability to connect with audiences, eager to learn and grow in dynamic news environment. Brings solid foundation in media studies and journalism principles, with strong research and presentation skills developed from writing for and eventually editing a small newspaper. Ready to use and develop storytelling and public speaking abilities in a Broadcast Journalism position.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Virginia Beach Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored beach conditions to ensure swimmer safety and compliance with regulations.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, performing rescues and administering first aid as needed.
- Conducted routine surveillance of designated areas to identify potential hazards and prevent incidents.
- Worked on a team to manage the social media accounts for the lifeguarding team and create engaging content to promote safe beach-use practices.
Senior News Editor
The Belfry
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Oversaw editorial processes, ensuring timely publication of news content
- Mentored junior editors, enhancing team performance and skill development.
- Reviewed and edited articles for clarity, coherence, and adherence to style guides.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2029
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Verbal and written communication
- Team building
- Content strategy development
- Visual storytelling
- Social media proficiency
- Multimedia storytelling
- Audience engagement
Timeline
Senior News Editor
The Belfry
09.2024 - 05.2025
Virginia Beach Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service
05.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Florida