Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Volunteer Experience
Publications
Awards
Affiliations
References
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Norah Copenhaver

Morgantown

Summary

Dynamic photographer with a proven track record at Mercersburg Academy and the University of Maryland, excelling in digital photography and social media management. Collaborated effectively with teams to enhance community engagement and capture impactful moments, demonstrating strong communication skills and a results-driven approach. Proficient in communication skills and technology, she has spent time working with kids and adults throughout her career.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Photographer - Maryland Baseball Network

Maryland Baseball Network
College Park
02.2025 - Current
  • Worked with a team of broadcasters to photograph the University of Maryland's baseball team.

Photographer

Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Captured Mercersburg Academy's summer programs for 6 weeks throughout the summer
  • Took photos of various camps including Sports, Arts, and STEM camps, while also traveling with the Mercersburg Adventure Camp.

ATHLETICS MEDIA INTERN

Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Worked with the Athletics Department at Mercersburg Academy, taking photos of the school's sports teams, broadcasting games, and managing the athletics social media page
  • Gained experience with Adobe lightroom, and Indesign.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEER

Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Stocked and organized donations at the local food pantry in Mercersburg, P.A.
  • Picked up trash and gardened at the Conococheague Institute in Pennsylvania.
  • Volunteered with local schools in Montgomery County, P.A.
  • Organized and assisted with events, activities and programs to drive outreach initiatives.
  • Participated in community clean-up and enrichment projects.

LIBRARY INTERN

Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Conducted inventory checks of books, journals, magazines, CDs, DVDs. to ensure accurate records were kept up to date in the system.
  • Prepared special collections for display at local community events.
  • Collaborated with other interns on special projects such as creating promotional displays for upcoming events.

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Worked with the Mercersburg Academy Communications Office, learning how to manage social media, take photos of student life, write/lead podcasts, and write articles for the school magazine.

VOLUNTEER AT THE CLOUD FOREST SCHOOL

Cloud Forest School
Monteverde
03.2024
  • Helped build a gazebo, carrying supplies through the woods and demolishing structures.
  • Painted School Buildings.
  • Wrote hand-written 'Thank You' notes for the school.
  • Facilitated activities with the school children, engaging with them and assisting the instructors.

Education

Bachelors - Broadcast Journalism

University of Maryland
MD
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg, Pennsylvania
05-2024

Skills

  • Adobe Platforms
  • Digital Photography
  • Social Media Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Collaborative
  • Efficient
  • Works well in groups
  • Friendly

Certification

  • American Red Cross First Aid Certification
  • American Red Cross CPR Certification

Volunteer Experience

  • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEER, Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, 03/01/23, 05/31/23, Stocked and organized donations at the local food pantry in Mercersburg, P.A., Picked up trash and gardened at the Conococheague Institute in Pennsylvania., Volunteered with local schools in Montgomery County, P.A., Organized and assisted with events, activities and programs to drive outreach initiatives., Participated in community clean-up and enrichment projects.
  • VOLUNTEER AT THE CLOUD FOREST SCHOOL, Cloud Forest School, Monteverde, Costa Rica, 03/01/24, 03/31/24, Helped build a gazebo, carrying supplies through the woods and demolishing structures., Painted School Buildings., Wrote hand-written 'Thank You' notes for the school., Facilitated activities with the school children, engaging with them and assisting the instructors.

Publications

  • Mercersburg Academy Newspaper
  • The Blue Review Literary and Arts Magazine
  • The Mercersburg Karux (Yearbook)

Awards

Academic Honors 2023-2024

Affiliations

  • Member of the ALPHA XI DELTA sorority at the University of Maryland, Beta Eta chapter.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Photographer - Maryland Baseball Network

Maryland Baseball Network
02.2025 - Current

Photographer

Mercersburg Academy
06.2024 - 07.2024

VOLUNTEER AT THE CLOUD FOREST SCHOOL

Cloud Forest School
03.2024

ATHLETICS MEDIA INTERN

Mercersburg Academy
04.2023 - 11.2023

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEER

Mercersburg Academy
03.2023 - 05.2023

LIBRARY INTERN

Mercersburg Academy
01.2023 - 03.2023

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Mercersburg Academy
08.2022 - 11.2022

Bachelors - Broadcast Journalism

University of Maryland

High School Diploma -

Mercersburg Academy
Norah Copenhaver