Resume

KALEENA LOEHR
(email: Kaleena_loehr@hotmail.com)


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

EMPLOYED (SUMMER 2010)
Merritt News Merritt, British Columbia
Worked as a general assignment reporter/photographer. Researching, interviewing, writing and editing stories for publication in the weekly newspaper, as well as photography to go alongside the stories.

EMPLOYED (DECEMBER 2006- PRESENT)
Falcon Lanes Kamloops, British Columbia
Worked in both concession, reception and front counter, setting up customers for games of bowling, serving customers food, drinks and alcoholic beverages in concession, as well as custodial duties and other tasks as deemed necessary. Was responsible for cashing out and closing up at end of business day.

EMPLOYED (SEPT 2008- PRESENT)
Freelance Journalist Kamloops, British Columbia
Have used the skills acquired through my Journalism degree as a means to have works published in local newspapers. Have currently had articles published in The Kamloops Daily News, Kamloops This Week, and The Omega.

EMPLOYED (DECEMBER 2008- PRESENT)
Frolek Fencing and Contracting Kamloops, British Columbia
Worked as a personal assistant; running errands, organizing, photocopying, and filing paperwork, and invoices. Assisted with moving of materials as well as construction of fences.

EMPLOYED (MAY 2008- OCT 2009)
Shoppers Drug Mart Kamloops, British Columbia
Cahier supervisor; watched over cashiers, in charge of daily deposits and cashing in and out cashiers at beginning and end of shifts.

EMPLOYED (JULY 2007- JAN 2008)
Convergys (Charter project) Kamloops, British Columbia
Worked as a Telephone customer service representative for American cable company, Charter communications. Assisted customers with Internet connectivity issues and other technological questions through telephone customer support line.

EMPLOYED (DEC 2006- JULY 2007)
Sahali Post Office/ Ticketmaster Kamloops, British Columbia
Worked in Post Office, Ticket Master and Lottery Centre. Sorted Mail, sold stamps, weighed and postmarked packages, assisted customers in mailing needs. Sold tickets to concerts and sporting events. Sold Lottery Tickets, validated winning tickets.


EDUCATION/ TRAINING

BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM DEGREE
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
YEARS ATTENDED (SEPT 2006-APRIL 2010)
Thompson Rivers University Kamloops, British Columbia
Completed a four year Bachelor degree in Journalism. Courses taken include: Photo Journalism, Public Relations, Media Law and Ethics, Writing and Editing Techniques, Political Reporting, Digital Art and Design, Online Journalism, Freelance Writing, Reporting for the Media, Working in the News Business, Intro to Info Technology, Acting/Theatre History, Issues in Aboriginal Economics, Creative Writing…

DIPLOMA YEARS ATTENDED (SEPT 2001- JULY 2006)
Thomas Haney Secondary School Maple Ridge, British Columbia

CERTIFICATE
Serving it Right
Lottery Operator Certification 1.0
Food Safe


VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

DATES (MAY 2004 & MAY 2005)
Maple Ridge/ Pitt Meadows Home Show Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Greeted and directed patrons upon their arrival at the Home-Show.

DATES (NOVEMBER 2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006)
The Happening Craft Fair Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Assisted with set-up, clean-up, organization, advertising, as well as simple maintenance throughout the fair.


PERSONAL SKILLS:
Mature, able to multi-task, reliable, creative, enthusiastic, detail oriented, honest, self-motivated, team player, punctual, personable, and polite, 40+ WPM.