Rebecca Kate Sheehan

sheehanrk@gmail.com 205.310.2362

Profile:

Driven and creative college graduate. Resident of Birmingham, Alabama, with goals of working in community newspapers as a feature writer, reporter and columnist. Accepting freelance work and copy editing. Received awards for academics, column writing, and theatre.

Experience:

The Auburn Plainsman, Auburn, Al September 2013-Present

Intrigue Reporter

Works diligently to conduct interviews, generate original articles and meet deadlines Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence 2013-2014 regional finalist for Outstanding

Column (“No Makeup November”) Coordinates schedules with photographers and subjects Ability to write clear, concise stories that highlight news in and around Auburn at a minimum of two

articles per week Attend budget meetings to share story and layout ideas; Trained in InDesign

Fringe Consignment Boutique, Auburn/Opelika, AL April 2012-Jan. 2014

Sales Team Leader/Buyer/Social Media Coordinator:

Gained complete knowledge of all consignment procedures Understanding of the supply chain concept including reviewing, procurement, marketing and sales Earned a strong knowledge of designers, brand names, and current style trends; Able to research

vintage designs to determine pricing when needed Official social media coordinator for Fringe: empowered to enhance visibility of the store’s image

through social media updating daily on Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest and Twitter Processes reports indicating social media’s impact on sales and customer traffic; Witnessed significant

growth in followership and hits on all social media platforms Create calendar of scheduled posts and attend events for photo opportunities featuring Fringe fashions,

customers, employees and consignors

The Corner News, Auburn, Al May 2013-Nov. 2013

Featured Fashion Journalist

Create fashion editorials based on current trends and popular online shopping destinations Advanced creative writing skills and vocabulary; ability to make an attention-grabbing piece with

snappy and concise language Must meet deadlines and take critique from editors Photo shoot for “Style Guide” edition required directing four models, choosing locations and fashion

photography camera techniques; Submitted and published accompanying text about Fringe Consignment for photo-editorial

Your Friend In Time Blog April 2013-Oct. 2013

Fashion Blogger: “Clash & Burn”

Entertain online readers with autonomously chosen full-length topical articles based on fashion history, news, opinions and interviews

Self-motivated online journalism to meet independently determined deadlines Ability to manipulate layout of blog, photos and links Demonstrates skills in time management, editing, creative and informative writing

Education:

Auburn University: May 2015 (projected): Journalism

Society of Professional Journalists member; SPJ Mark of Excellence Award Regional Finalist for Outstanding Column; Auburn Body Image Education and Eating Disorders Awareness Organization

Auburn University: August 2010: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance

BFA class of 2010; Alpha Psi Omega member Auburn University: 2009-2010; Member of AU Theatre-Lochapoka Elementary School Civil Service Project 2009-2010; Recipient AU Theatre Donor Scholarship: 2008; Recipient AU Summer Theatre Scholarships: 2008, 2009; Member of AU Players Student Association; Involved in over 20 productions onstage and backstage; three years’ experience in AU Theatre’s costume shop

American Christian Academy: Tuscaloosa, AL May 2006: Advanced College Preparatory

National Honor Society member; ACA Scholar Bowl Team co-captain & regional high scorer 2003-2006; ACA Soccer Team captain 2005-2006; ACA Writer’s Bowl team captain 2004-2006; Editor, ACA Literary Magazine 2006