Caroline O'Neill

E-Mail: caroline.oneill@carleton.ca or caroline_grace_oneill@yahoo.ca Twitter: @_CONeill03 Website:

carolineoneillwrites.wordpress.com

Objective
Looking to gain meaningful journalism and human rights experiences. While a combination of both is
preferable, I am open to many different opportunities.

Writing Experience
Kitchissippi Times

2015- Present

Working on a piece about Connaught Elementary Schools centennial celebrations.

Pitch own story.

Interview variety of sources.

Take pictures.

Manotick News

2015- Present

Recently finished two companion pieces about high school students travelling to the
Dominican Republic.

Pitch two companion pieces.

Interview sources before and after trip.

Write two 1000 word articles.

Centretown News

2015

- Part of a third year journalism class; wrote three stories.

- Pitch story.
- Devise story plan.
- Write story.
- Submit mandatory rewrite.
The Manotick Messenger

2013-2014

Pitch, submit and write 1-2 articles a week.

Develop a pool of sources within the Manotick community.

The Barrhaven Independent

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2013

Attended Sandra Ohs City Hall Key Ceremony and wrote a story.

The Charlatan

2014

- Wrote a story for a second year reporting class and the paper contacted me to run it.
The Glebe Report
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Write and interview sources for assigned.

2013

Research and write an accompanying sidebar.

The Best of Ottawa Newsletter

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2012

Interview and profile a variety of Ottawa personalities, individuals and businesses.

Work Experience
Cineplex South Keys

2012- Present

Supervisor:
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Organize and lead staff for the night.

Communication liaison between managers and staff.

Count stock at the end of night.

Trainer:
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Train new staff in both theory and on the job.

Update current staff training.

Update staff files.

Birthday Party Coordinator:

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Complete weekly birthday party bookings.

Create information packages on updates.

Train staff.

Tutor

2008-Present

- Tutors following subjects: math, science, French, English, history, geography and

sociology.

- Worked with students aged: 8-19.

- Can communicate in both French and English.
- Can tutor in person, over phone or via Skype.
- Has worked with a variety of learning styles.

Education
Carleton University

2012-Present

Currently pursuing a double major in Journalism and Human Rights at Carleton University. Was one of
a hundred students invited to continue to pursue the journalism degree at Carleton University. A third
year student with a CGPA of 9.81. A note taker for the Paul Menton Learning Centre and certified by
the MacOdrum Library for having acquired various learning skills. A former President scholar student
and current Mackenzie scholar student. Deans List honouree.
St. Mark Catholic High School

2006-2012

St. Mark Catholic High School Diploma. Ontario Scholar and Honour Student. Graduated with a 93%
overall average and a French Immersion diploma. Recipient of the Grade 11 Literature Award,
Highest Mark in Grade 10 Drama, and the Grade 7 and 8 Performance Awards. Participated and led a
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variety of school clubs and activities. Winner of several leadership awards upon graduation.

Volunteer
Carleton Book Ravens Secretary

2014-Present

Take attendance and meeting minutes.

Participate in club engagement initiatives.

Read assigned books and write discussion questions.

White Pine Author Aid

2014

Guide author around the Nepean Sportsplex and Confederation school.

Help moderate discussions.

Lineup control.

Canadas Capital Cappies

2013-Present

Cappies social media coordinator for the night of the programs annual gala.

Cappies orientation leader.

Cappies writing mentor.

Paul Menton Centre Volunteer Notetaker

2012-Present

Take detailed class notes for students with learning disabilities.

File notes on time.

St. Mark Catholic High School Theatre Club Co-Director

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Choreograph dance and fight sequences.

Stage-manage during run of shows.

Co-Director to Artistic Director.

Help lead grade 7/8 drama club.

St. Mark Catholic High School Leadership Camp

2011-2012

One of ten leaders chosen by panel of teachers.

Plan social justice initiative.

Run and lead camp for three days.

Engage with a pre-decided core group of students.

St. Mark Catholic High School Global Issues

2011-2012

2011-2012

Club student leader.

Plan, run, and participate in social justice initiatives throughout the school year.

St. Mark Catholic High School Peer Helpers

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2011-2012

One of three student leaders.

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Volunteer with a grade seven classroom for the year.

Plan and participate in events for intermediate students.

Maintain presences as school role model.

St. Mark Catholic High School Healthy Active Living Club 2011-2012
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Student leader.

Work alongside Ottawa Health facilitator and school resource officer.

Attend an internet safety conference and later present alongside school resource officer.

Plan initiatives to address a variety of health related issues and topics.

St. Mark Catholic High School Choir Member

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2011-2012

Sing at various school and community events.

Beyond the Hurt: Bullying Prevention

2010-2012

Complete fully day St. John Bullying Prevention training.

Prepare and present interactive bullying presentations.

Plan activities for International Day of Pink.

Cappies Critic

2008-2012

Attend theatre productions and write reviews.

Vote on all theatrical elements at end of school year.

Participate in school show.

Awards
Carleton University Mackenzie Scholar

2013-2014

Carleton University Deans List Honouree

2013

Carleton University President Scholar

2012-2013

Ottawa Catholic Student Award

2012

Archbishop Award for Catholic Leadership

2012

Female Christian Values Award

2012

Lieutenant Governors Volunteer Award

2012

Girls Building Community Award

2012

Cappie for Best Ensemble in a Play

2011

Skills
Can effectively communicate in English and French. Speaks some Spanish. Experienced with the
following medias: ScribbleLive, Prezi, PowerPoint, Twitter, Vine, WordPress, SoundSlides, Adobe
Audition, Adobe Photoshop, iMovie, iPhoto. Working knowledge and use of CP Style. Avid traveller.
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References available upon request.