Resume

Vanessa DiMaggio
vanessyd@ufl.edu

Education

2006-present
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Expected graduation date: August 2009
GPA: 3.94
Major in Journalism and Minor in Italian Studies

2003-2006
Freedom High School, Orlando, FL
GPA: 4.3
Graduated with honors in May 2006

2002-2003
Central Dauphin East High School, Harrisburg, PA

Experience

December (2007)-present
Fashion columnnist, The Independent Florida Alligator, Gainesville, FL

May-August (2007)
Hostess at Vito's Chophouse, 8633 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32837
Duties included greeting and escorting guests, and managing the rotation and floor plan.

January (2007)-present
Reporter, The Independent Florida Alligator, Gainesville, FL
Covered the arts and entertainment section, called the Avenue. Subjects included comedy, theather, restaurants, book sales and nightlife.

May (2005)-May (2006)
Sales Representative, Hollister, Florida Mall, Orlando, FL 32809
Duties included running the cash register and customer service.

October (2003)-May (2004)
Lifeguard, Wet n' Wild, 6200 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819
Responsibilities included water rescue, CPR, ride operations and guest safety practices.

Special Skills/Awards

• Proficient in computer programs: Word, Word Perfect, xhtml programming, CSS, Basic Photoshop
• Proficiency in AP style and grammar
• Knowledge of Italian and Spanish languages
• President's Honor Roll (4.0 semester) Spring 2007 and Fall 2007
• College of Journalism and Communications Dean's List Summer B 2006 and Fall 2006
• Scholarships include: Florida Bright Futures, AT&T Foundation, Burger King Scholars
• National Honor Roll 2004-2006
• National Honor Society 2005-2006
• Spanish National Honor Society 2004-2006

Activities

• High school activities include: newspaper staff, musical production, chorus, president of Spanish Club, president of Spanish National Honor Society, National Honor Society, vice president of mock trial, BETA Club, JV volleyball
• Community service activities include: A Gift for Teaching, Relay for Life, Special Olympics, Maitland Historic Society, volunteer at school library
• College activities include: Alligator writer, Student Alumni Association, Society of Professional Journalists

References

Adam Bornstein, lecture assistant, 720-641-5525, bornstea@ufl.edu

Dr. Mary Watt, professor, 352-392-2016 ext. 255, marywatt@ufl.edu

Frank Ackerman, manager at Vito's Chophouse, 863-289-2003, ackerman61@verizon.net