Brandy Kiger Shreve education
201 S. 11th Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98274 brandykshreve@gmail.com (206) 552-0413
2011 » University of Montana — M.A. Journalism coursework (Photojournalism) 3.18 GPA (27 hours earned in the MA program) 2009 » Western Carolina University — M.A. English (Professional Writing) 3.8 GPA 2006 » Western Carolina University — B.A. English (Professional Writing), Minor in Art 3.6 GPA; Dean’s List; Cum Laude 2004 » Intercambios Lingüísticos y Culturales (Granada, Spain) — Spanish Language Immersion Course (Study Abroad)
teaching experience October 2006 – June 2007
September 2009 – May 2011 Summer 2009 & 2010
English Teacher | Smoky Mountain High School, Sylva, NC » Prepared innovative lesson plans using state curriculum guidelines to engage students in learning » Supervised 80 ninth graders in three, 1.5 hour teaching blocks » Assessed student abilities, providing differentiated instruction based on special needs and learning styles Writing Tutor | University of Montana Writing Center, Missoula, MT » Assisted undergraduate and graduate students with identifying and addressing issues in their written work » Taught students how to engage and inform audiences with their writing, establishing their own voice Instructor & Director | Big Sky Photography Camp (student-led workshop) » Scouted assignments and designed curriculum for attendants of the 3-day, on-location boot camp for incoming UM photojournalism students » Instructed students in camera usage, reporting techniques, storytelling, and audio and video production » Facilitated peer critiques after each work session
relevant work experience May 2014 – March 2017
October 2013 – May 2014
October 2012 – October 2013
September 2009 – May 2011
Visual Journalist | Skagit Publishing, Mount Vernon, WA » Interviewed and photographed sources for news stories, writing and editing copy and cutlines as needed » Met deadlines in a fast-paced news environment, covering community events and breaking news » Filmed video for multimedia stories; transcribed, edited and produced short news pieces » Generated stories by establishing relationships in the community » Designed visual graphics to accompany data-intensive stories Editor | Point Roberts Press, Blaine, WA » Managed sports/community reporter and interns » Collaborated with staff and freelancers to create and design multiple publications on deadline » Wrote and edited articles for weekly community newspaper » Sourced news stories through community engagement » Designed layout and overall art concept for seasonal publications; created layout for weekly paper » Created visual media packages for publication Assistant Editor | Point Roberts Press, Blaine, WA » Wrote news and feature articles and took photographs for 10,700-circulation weekly and quarterly magazines » Utilized InDesign to paginate weekly newspaper » Oversaw weekly news budget, assigning stories to staff Copy Editor | Montana Kaimin | University of Montana, Missoula, MT » Edited the student-run newspaper, checking for factual errors, grammar and readability » Partnered with section editors to ensure nightly deadlines were met » Rewrote copy in order to maintain clarity and voice
awards, activities & skills Proficient in:
NPPA member
Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Office Final Cut Pro Soundslides Canon/Nikon camera systems Studio and on-location lighting AP, MLA and Chicago style guides
Washington Newspaper Publishers Association 2013 Washington Better Newspaper Contest 2nd place, Best Short Personality Profile 2nd place, Best Lifestyle Feature Story 2nd place, Color Feature Photo 2nd place, B&W Feature Photo 2nd place, Color Photo Essay
2011 Short-term Mexico Missions Video/Photo Documentarian 2011 Native News Honors Project Managing Editor 2011 Joe Durso Jr. Professional Projects Grant Recipient
2009–2011 Montanagrizzlies.com Sports Photographer