Heather Beth Pagni

(602) 509-1381
Gilbert, Arizona 85296
hpagni@cox.net

EDUCATION

Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications (Graduation: May 2005)
Arizona State University Tempe, Ariz.              GPA 3.51

JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE

Technical Writer :: Plexera computer company :: Mesa, Ariz. (December 2004-Present)

  • Develop and write content for new corporate website.
  • Create graphics, develop content and model for online shopping website.
  • Create marketing tools - brochures, posters, newspaper advertisements.

"Horizon" Program Coordinator :: KAET Channel 8 :: Tempe, Ariz. (Spring 2005-Present)

  • Coordinate Horizon program by timing the show, creating a video font list, distributing materials to production team and working side-by-side with producers.
  • Complete transcripts of previous shows, log and file tapes for library and provide customer service for Horizon callers.

Freelance Reporter :: The Wrangler Newspaper :: Chandler, Ariz. (April 2005-June 2005)

  • Reported and wrote local news stories on deadline.

Intern :: NBC Channel 12 :: Phoenix, Ariz. (Spring 2005)

  • Assisted producers by writing readers, packages, sots and vosots for newscasts.
  • Worked at assignment desk answering viewer phone calls.
  • Assisted photographers in field with reporting and interviewing.

The Blaze :: on-campus radio :: Tempe, Ariz. (Fall 2003-Fall 2004)
      "Press Pass" Co-Anchor

  • Wrote and reported news stories on deadline about business, weather, traffic, election polls and entertainment.

      News Reporter

  • Wrote and reported diverse news stories live on-air to inform listeners of breaking and developing news.
  • Searched for relevant news stories and compiled information in prerecorded news packages.

      Assistant Disc Jockey

  • Established on-air personality in order to capture attention of listeners
  • Developed technical skills needed to produce a live radio show.

"A Devil's Life" Reporter, Production Team :: ASU Sun Devil Television :: Tempe, Ariz. (Spring 2003-Fall 2003)

  • Conducted on-air interviews on and off-campus for stories featuring helpful information for new students.
  • Developed a unique angle in order to appeal to a target audience.
  • Produced high quality, well-edited packages.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Server :: Monti's la Casa Vieja (May 2004-Present)

Customer Service :: One-Hour Martinizing (March 2001-May 2004)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Media Equipment: Teleprompter, Final Cut, VHS Camera, ProTools, Linear Edit Machines
  • Internet: Basic HTML

REFERENCES

Mark Biegel
Plexera, CEO
2160 E. Brown Road, Suite 3
Mesa, AZ 85213-5250
(480) 835-9800
mark.biegel@plexera.com

Mike Sauceda
KAET Horizon, Executive Producer
Arizona State University
Box 871405
Tempe, AZ 85287-1405
(480) 965-1100
mike.sauceda@asu.edu

Mike Philipsen
KAET Horizon, Manager of News and Public Affairs
Arizona State University
Box 871405
Tempe, AZ 85287-1405
(480 965-1100)
mike.philipsen@asu.edu

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