Makayla Karr-Warner

10 Buick Street Boston, Massachusetts 02215

Phone: (650) 430-9412 Email: makaylak@bu.edu
EDUCATION
Boston University College of Communication - Boston, Massachusetts | Class of 2017
Bachelor of Science in Journalism - Minoring in Spanish - GPA 3.33
Academic Achievements:
Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (2014-2015)
Relevant Course Load:
Fundamentals of Journalism
Acquired news gathering and writing skills by writing various articles.

Visual Journalism

Provided basic knowledge in editing photography and video using AdobePhotoshop and Final Cut Pro.
Created final photo essay on the Boston University Womens Lightweight rowing teams spring break
training trip to Clemson, South Carolina effectively using Adobe Photoshop.
Created final video project on the Boston University Womens Lightweight rowing teams senior captains
spring racing season using Final Cut Pro.

Media, Law, and Ethics

Examined a multitude of ethical cases and problems that face journalists currently. Wrote an article and
presented on the topic of how shield laws protect student journalists.

Photojournalism

Introduction to visual reporting and advancement of skills for photography use online and in print.

Multimedia Journalism
Introduction to reporting, writing, and creating online journalism using a variety of media platforms.

History and Principles of Journalism

Analyzed the evolution of American news media starting in the 18th century until the present.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Norcal Crew | June 2013 -Present
Learn-to-Row Coach and Camp Counselor
Taught middle school to high school aged kids how to row.

EXTRA-CURRICULARS
Member of Boston University Womens Lightweight Rowing Team (Division I)
Received Silver medal at 2015 EARC Sprints in the Lightweight Varsity 8+
Received Bronze medal at 2015 IRA Championships in the Lightweight Varsity 8+
Named member of 2015 CRCA Pocock Lightweight All America Team

Norcal Crew
2x

Received Gold medal at 2013 US Rowing Southwest Regional Championships in Lightweight

Received Gold medal at 2013 US Rowing National Championships in Lightweight 2x

Volunteer at Ronald McDonald House at Stanford

Managed childrens computer room

Editor of The Woodside World

Editor of my high school newspaper, The Woodside World, in 2013

SKILLS
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign and Final Cut Pro
Experience with Canon and Nikon DSLR camera systems
Knowledge with social media and blogging platforms
Conversant in Spanish
Strong communication skills

REFERENCES
Nathan Walker
Norcal Varsity Mens Head Coach
Hayward, CA
(757) 561-3783
nathan@norcalcrew.org
Familiar with my worth ethic.
Joel Skaliotis
Norcal Director and Varsity Womens Head Coach
Redwood City, CA
(617) 519-9686
joel@norcalcrew.org
Familiar with my ability to work in a professional environment.
Mara Datel
Boston University Professor
Boston, MA
(617) 353-6238
datel@bu.edu
Familiar with my proficiency in Spanish.