Amber Ravenell
2251 Sherman Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
615-260-2824
amber.ravenell@bison.howard.edu
amberiravenell.wordpress.com

Experience

Howard University Office of Communications                                                                             September 2012-present                                                                               
Intern

• Report and write at least 1 story per week for College of Medicine and Howard University Hospital beat
• Update social media accounts for College of Medicine and Howard University
• Conduct media relations for media outlets covering stories at Howard University

The Hilltop Newspaper                                                                                                                         November 2010-present                                                                                                                       
Contributing Writer

• Report and write stories for student publication for print and online including alumni profiles, local events and current news
• Pitch story ideas to newspaper editors

Ralph J. Bunch Center                                                                                                                                   June 2012-July2012                                                                                                                                         
Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Scholar

• Completed six-week summer program for international relations with 14 other students, which included site visits to government agencies, non-profit organizations and non-governmental organizations
• Completed three college courses in political economy, history of foreign relations and professional writing
• Engaged in activities and discussions with international affairs professionals,  graduate school admissions officers, and professional development specialists

Office of Congressman Jim Cooper                                                                                       September 2011-December2011                                                                                                      
Intern

• Researched policy issues and attended Capitol Hill briefings to assist Congressman and staff with briefing and projects, such as Congressional super committee on debt reduction and Iraq War
• Facilitated constituents through phone calls, letters and Capitol tours
• Supported staff with clerical duties as needed

101 Magazine                                                                                                                                        August 2011-December 2011                                                                                                                                                   
 Staff Writer

• Reported and wrote stories for the News, Business and Education section on college vegetarians and unschooling phenomenon
• Pitched story ideas for print and online

Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce                                                                                               June 2011-August 2011                                                                                                                                                                   
Community Action Communications Intern

• Researched for Chamber white papers on Amazon tax policy for Tennessee
• Updated Chamber social media and blogs
• Assisted staff with preparations for interviews with candidates for local elections
• Staffed Chamber events including the Nashville Emerging Leaders Awards ceremony

Education

Howard University, Washington, DC                                                                                                               August 2009- May 2013
B.A., Print Journalism, Political Science minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.74

Richmond, The American Int’l University in London, London, UK                                                      January 2012 – May 2012
Spring semester study abroad program

Affiliations

Howard University Association of Black Journalists, Golden Key International Honour Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Political Science Society

Awards

Howard University Capstone Scholarship, Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program

*References available upon request*