REBECCA KRAUSE
09_rkrause@stagweb.fairfield.edu
(917-816-1960)
Fairfield University
1073 North Benson Road, Box 2259
Fairfield, CT 06824
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Bachelor of Arts, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT May 2009 (expected) Double Major: New Media (Television), English
Honors: Dean’s List, Sigma Tau Delta (English honor society)
Study Abroad, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, Spring 2008
FAMU International, Prague Czech Republic, Spring 2008
MTV News (Viacom), New York City, NY
MTV News Intern, Summer 2007
•Assisted writers, producers, and video editors
•Listened and contributed during news meetings
• Gained knowledge of the television production and news writing world
• Logged and transcribed footage
The Staten Island Foundation, Staten Island, NY
Videographer, Summer 2008
• Shot and edited the promotional video for a charity for children’s literacy
• Scheduled shooting times to observe children reading during summer programming
Fairfield University Media Center, Fairfield, CT
The Ham Channel Steering Committee, Fall 2006-present
• Acted as Marketing Director and Director of Promos
• Promoted the student run television station by means of commercials and flyers
• Utilized various editing programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Final Cut Pro
Fairfield University Sports Broadcasting Team, Fairfield, CT
Camera Operator, Fall 2008
• Managed the floor camera at basketball and volleyball games
• Followed direction over headset during tense situations
Jet Services, Staten Island, NY
Staten Island Yankees vendor, Summer 2006
• Maintained and organized concession stands
• Vended popcorn and cotton candy in extreme heat
Childcare Provider
• Developed skills for scheduling and reliability
• Taught children new skills and acted as a tutor
• Provided childcare for up to seven families during one time period