ERIC DAMA
eric.p.dama-1@ou.edu
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an internship in the field of Journalism and Mass
Communication.
EDUCATION
The University of Oklahoma, Candidate for B.A. in
Journalism; Graduation: 2011 GPA: 3.45 | Hours: 50
EXPERIENCE
The Oklahoma Daily – Staff Writer
Fall 2007-Present
· Cover men’s basketball and baseball beats
· Maintain a weekly column
· Record audio podcasts for the website
Plano Star Courier Intern – Sports Desk Intern
Summer 2008
§ Covered local professional, collegiate and varsity
sports
§ Interviewed players, coaches and community
members
Plano Sports Authority – Camp Counselor
Summer 2008
§ Supervised children ages 6-14
§ Organized various sports, activities and games
Frisco Roughriders Ballpark – Concessions
May 2006-August 2007
§ Prepared, wrapped and stocked foods and goods
§ Set up stand before games and events
§ Cleaned up stand after games and events
Julian T. Saldivar Elementary – Tutor
Fall 2006-Spring 2007
§ Provided 80 hours of academic assistance for
students
ACHIEVEMENTS
Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society; J.W. and Grace Muckle Kayser and Theodore A. Gilbert Memorial Scholarship; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Men’s Club Scholarship; Federal Employee Assistance Program Award; College Board AP Scholar with Distinction
ACTIVITIES
· The Oklahoma Daily
· Society of Professional Journalists member
· President’s Community Scholars
· OU Honors College member
· Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Oklahoma
· National Society of Collegiate Scholars
· Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity member
· NSCS Planning for College Success Tutor
· Union Programming Board member and volunteer
· OU Advantage Scholars
· Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society
REFERENCES
Available upon request
