Rosemarie Rapisarda
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Ambitious when it comes to being involved in my campus community. Significant strive to help others as it gives me a sense of belonging. Involvement has allowed me to improve my skills and meet new people. Appreciates constructive criticism since it allows me to learn about proper expectations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer/Anchor/Weather Anchor
Student-Run TV Station (WNYF)
12.2023 - Current
- Researched, collected, and analyzed information about current events through interviews, investigation, and observation.
- Prepared news stories for anchors to present.
- Anchored for newscasts.
- Reported weather for newscasts.
Staff Writer
Student-Run Newspaper (The Leader)
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other staff writers to pitch potential stories that could foster a connection between the newspaper and the campus community.
- Wrote bi-weekly articles for newspaper issues.
- Interviewed people to discover experiences for specific stories.
President/ Formerly Vice-President
Student Association Of Fredonia
11.2022 - Current
- Served as the official representative and main spokesperson of the Student Association.
- Attended all student association meetings and presented a report.
- Worked through appropriate legislation to improve campus clubs for the student body.
- Held office hours weekly to assist any students who need help or advice within their club.
Member
The Faculty Student Association (FSA) Board
08.2023 - Current
- Served on the board to provide feedback regarding dining operations and the bookstore on campus.
- Brought any concerns heard by the student body to the board to help resolve the issues.
- Gained experience and a working knowledge of a corporation.
Member
College Council
08.2023 - Current
- Helped review major plans of the college such as improvement of faculty, institutional plans, student activities, housing, and safety.
- Reported Student Association activities and matters during meetings as Student Association President.
Senator
University Senate
01.2022 - Current
- Participated in a shared governance to act upon educational matters of the campus.
- Voted on the university calendar, recommendations regarding educational programs, policies, proposals, and resolutions.
Member
President Kolison's Student Cabinet
08.2023 - Current
- In my role as a student member, I gave the president an extra opinion regarding decision-making. For example campus events or how to be more involved.
- Helped develop and implement ideas for strategic direction.
- Brought any concerns from the student body to the president to resolve the concerns.
Jump Start Mentor
New Student Orientation Program
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Served as a transition coach to incoming new first-year and transfer students.
- Helped students cope with the academic and social challenges that come with transitioning to college.
- Assisted online during the summer and in person during the fall with New Student Orientation activities.
Public Speaking Course
Professor Rachel Kerr
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Learned basic principles involving public communication.
- Emphasized the techniques involved in audience analysis, critical thinking, argumentation, listening, ethics, message structure, and delivery for public presentations.
Mass Media and Society Course
Professor Rachel Kerr
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Learned about the process, impact, and importance of mass communication.
- Learned the ethical standards for the media, and related media industries such as advertising, public relations, and news mediums.
Communications Law and Ethics Course
Professor Michael J. Igoe
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assessed the legal framework and issues of the mass media.
- Examined ethical problems in the media as well as principles and concepts of ethical theory.
Foundations in Journalism Course
Professor Michael J. Igoe
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Studied multiple forms of journalism with emphasis on print, radio, television, and internet news coverage.
- Analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of each medium.
- Emphasized communication theories of journalism and media convergence.
Broadcast Writing and Presentation
Professor Michael J. Igoe
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed broadcast journalism skills with an emphasis on scriptwriting, producing, and on-camera presentation.
- Learned how to write for broadcast news, how to do stand-ups, report, interview, and anchor for newscasts.
Fake News Course
Professor Michael J. Igoe
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Learned how to differentiate reliable journalism from misleading propaganda.
- Learned skills to point out Mis/disinformation and biased opinions.
- Topics ranged from political viewpoints, health news, environmental concerns, and distorted information that could create confusion among consumers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Major: Political Science And Minor: Communications
State University of New York At Fredonia
Fredonia05.2024
High School Diploma -
Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School
Queens, NY06.2020
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Public speaking skills
- Open-minded
- Networking skills
- Critical thinking/problem solving capabilities
- Pays close attention to detail
- Creativity and storytelling abilities
- Research skills
- Understanding of journalistic ethics
- Excellent writing skills
- Interviewing skills
Timeline
Writer/Anchor/Weather Anchor
Student-Run TV Station (WNYF)
12.2023 - Current
Staff Writer
Student-Run Newspaper (The Leader)
09.2023 - Current
Member
The Faculty Student Association (FSA) Board
08.2023 - Current
Member
College Council
08.2023 - Current
Member
President Kolison's Student Cabinet
08.2023 - Current
Foundations in Journalism Course
Professor Michael J. Igoe
08.2023 - 12.2023
Broadcast Writing and Presentation
Professor Michael J. Igoe
08.2023 - 12.2023
Fake News Course
Professor Michael J. Igoe
08.2023 - 12.2023
Communications Law and Ethics Course
Professor Michael J. Igoe
01.2023 - 05.2023
President/ Formerly Vice-President
Student Association Of Fredonia
11.2022 - Current
Mass Media and Society Course
Professor Rachel Kerr
08.2022 - 12.2022
Senator
University Senate
01.2022 - Current
Public Speaking Course
Professor Rachel Kerr
01.2022 - 05.2022
Jump Start Mentor
New Student Orientation Program
06.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Major: Political Science And Minor: Communications
State University of New York At Fredonia
High School Diploma -
Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School
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