SERVICES
L.E.A.D. Reporter Intern | Love Progress Park
As an intern with Love Progress Park (LPP), an organization dedicated to empowering high school girls through education, leadership development, and confidence-building skills, I serve as a L.E.A.D. Reporter. In this role, I am responsible for identifying, reaching out to, and scheduling interviews with students who have made a significant impact in their communities.
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Through these interviews, I gather insightful stories and write feature articles that highlight the achievements and leadership of these exceptional young women. These articles are then included in LPP’s monthly newsletter, which is distributed throughout the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (MCS) system, further amplifying the voices of these rising leaders.
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By contributing to this important initiative, I help promote the mission of LPP, which inspires and prepares young women for success in both higher education and their future careers.
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Communications & Film major with strong writing, media, and interpersonal skills
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Skilled in creating clear, engaging messages across platforms
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Passionate about storytelling with a creative and analytical approach
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Experienced in crafting compelling visual narratives
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Journalism minor with experience in feature writing and interviews
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Adept at uncovering stories and producing thoughtful content
Charlotte, NC | sgtownsend02@gmail.com | (919) 971-4018 |
EDUCATION
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Charlotte, NC May 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Media & Technologies
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, Film Focus
Minor: Journalism
Related Coursework: Communication Research Methods, Adv. Media & Tech Global Studies, Public Speaking, Adv. Video/Film Production, Adv. News Reporting
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
L.E.A.D Reporter (Internship)
Love Progress Park - Mecklenburg County Schools August 2024-Present
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Research, interview, and write articles highlighting the achievements and potential of Charlotte-area middle and high school girls.
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Track/analyze article engagement metrics (e.g., opens, clicks) to measure content impact.
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Contribute feature articles to Love Progress Park's e-newsletter.
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Track and analyze engagement metrics (opens, clicks) to measure impact.
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Support expansion of content to social media platforms and podcast development.
Server
Caswell Station - Charlotte, NC April 2024- Present
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Communicate effectively with customers about the company’s products to upsell.
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Able to multitask across various roles to ensure all customer needs are met.
Server
Hickory Tavern- Raleigh & Charlotte February 2019- 2024
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Trained new servers on systems and customer service to further business knowledge.
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Increased Fan Club sales by 8% through effective upselling and customer engagement.
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Member, Nu Lambda Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta January 2024- Present
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Establish relationships with communication peers to exchange new ideas.
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Foster a supportive community of communication majors, sharing ideas and experiences.
Member, Film Club November 2023- Present
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Create entertaining content for UNC Charlotte community and festivals.
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Collaborate on creating/promoting content for Charlotte community events/film festivals.
AWARDS & HONORS
Dean's List/ Chancellors Spring 2022, 24 Fall 2021, 23
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
Computer: Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, MacOS, Dell
Hard Skills: Microsoft Excel/Word/Powerpoint, Google Spreadsheets, Adobe Premiere Pro