Monique "Ty" Cowan
Education & Experience
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN, AL
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Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
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Dean’s List 2016 & 2017
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Graduating Journalism GPA: 3.75
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Director of Multimedia Production for the Auburn University Becoming the Beloved Community Project. Website will be launched 2019.
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Web Designer and Photographer for Tuskegee University Wesley Foundation
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Published Freelance Writer, Society of Professional Journalists, Spring 2018, www.sizingupthesouth.com
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Published Freelance Writer, Chattahoochee Heritage Project, www.chattahoocheeheritage.org
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National Press Photographers Association (NPPA)
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National Association of Black Journalist (NABJ)
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President of Auburn University Diversity Interest Group (DIG) 2017-2018
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Vice President of Auburn University Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) 2017-2018
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Auburn University Black Student Union (BSU) Member 2015-2018
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INTERNSHIP MONTGOMERY, AL
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WSFA News 12, Digital Content Production, Summer 2017
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Duties included:
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Writing and reporting breaking and developing news stories, and generating high-quality news, sports, and entertainment content, including written and video content, to enhance web page views and user engagement
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Working closely with the newsroom team, specifically producers, reporters and anchors
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Executing the mechanics of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Snapchat
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Skills & Abilities
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Audio Management of Church Facility Events
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Leadership: 2-year Drum Major, 1-year Section Leader of High School Marching Band, 2-year Banquet Organizer
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PC & Macintosh: HTML & CSS coding, Notepad ++, Microsoft Office, Final Cut X Pro, Adobe: Premier Pro, Photoshop, Audition, Dreamweaver, Illustrator
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Equipment: Nikon DSLR D7100, Panasonic Pro HD, Canon T3i DSLR, Canon T5i DSLR