Melissa Gundersen
Melissa Gundersen
Email: mgundersen@brctv13.com
Education:
Penn State University – State College, PA 16801 2009 - 2011
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Graduated with Highest Distinction: 5/14/2011
Major: Broadcast Journalism
Minor: English
GPA: 3.98
Northampton Community College 2008 - 2009
Major: Radio/TV
GPA: 4.0
Work Experience:
- General Assignment Reporter for Blue Ridge Communications TV-13 2011 - Present
- Reporter Internship at Blue Ridge Communications TV-13 2011
- THON Video Operator 2010
- TwiCon Production Assistant/ Casting 2009
- Wrote, copyrighted, produced and recorded 10 track audio album 2007
- Actress – ABC Network, Disney Pilot, Discovery Channel, etc. 2004 - 2008
- Commercial work for Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Cablevision, Fuji Television Network, etc.
- Modeling for Tiffany & Company, Fiji Television Network, etc.
Achievements:
- Dean’s List maintained throughout
- Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Award
- Member, Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity
- Member Recruitment Committee, Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity
- Jay Grossman Scholarship Recipient
- The National Society Of Collegiate Scholars
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
- Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
- Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society
- Girl Scout Gold Award
Skills:
- Video editing - linear and non-linear with Final Cut Pro,
- Music editing with Pro Tools and Garage Band
- Adobe Photoshop
- Script writing and interviewing
- Some Spanish
Activities: Volunteer and Recreational:
- 2002 – 2009 Sunday School Teacher, Choir, Soloist, Worship Committee.
- 2008: Created audio libraries for Mercy Hospital, Moses Taylor Hospital and Ronald McDonald House in Scranton, PA for use by sick children.
- Recreational: Figure Skating, Choreography, Dance, Guitar, Singing, Music editing, songwriting, and acting.
References: Available on request
