MANA MANSOUR
RESUME
Highlights of Qualifications
- Currently in the BCIT Broadcast Journalism program
- Ten years of public speaking and performing experience in front of the public
- Very hard working, with excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills
- Enthusiastic, high energy, with a high level of comfort in front of the camera
- Strong story-teller with a unique creative flair
- Personable and talkative, interacts easily with diverse groups of people
Education
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2008-present
Diploma of Technology- Broadcast Journalism
British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby, BC
- Researched and wrote original news stories for TV and radio
- Highly trained in professional announcing and anchoring for news and sports
- Skilled at using radio soundboards and HD camera equipment.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Audition programs.
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2006
Bachelor of Arts, Major Theatre
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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2004-2005
International Study Abroad
University of California Irvine, Irvine, California
Work Experience
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2009
Editorial Assistant/Video Library Archivist
Entertainment Tonight Canada, Toronto, ON
- Pitched original story ideas, conducted research and assistant-produced story packs.
- Worked collaboratively with producers and talent in a fast-paced environment.
- Help conduct interviews in studio and out in the field.
- Archived footage from the field to the library system.
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2009-present
Entertainment Reporter - "The Link"
British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby, BC
- Reported the latest in local and international Entertainment news for BCIT's biweekly newspaper.
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2009
Host- “Green Generation TV”
So Media Networks, Vancouver, BC
- Host of a convergent weekly series about green action by youth across North America
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2008-2009
News Intern
CTV British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
- Gathered information for story ideas from callers, while tracking news wires and researching leads
- Conducted interviews with a camera crew to obtain clips for reporter’s stories
- Pitched and developed original stories for air
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2008-2009
Sales Assistant
Conferences and Accommodation- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
- Communicated rates, products, services and general information about UBC to clients, suppliers and the public
- Assisted international guests with organizing accommodation and recreation
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2007
Tour Guide/Entertainer
Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park, North Vancouver, BC
- Conducted entertaining tours of BC’s history for international and local guests
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2007
Master of Ceremonies
Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, BC
- MC’d energetic Lumberjack shows about BC’s logging history to audiences of up to 600 people.
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2006
Group and Corporate Sales Representative
Arts Club Theatre Company, Vancouver, BC
- Maintained and fostered relationships with the Arts Club’s Corporate, Group and Hospitality programs through correspondence and meetings
- Planned and promoted large scale receptions and events for group and corporate clients
Certificates and Awards
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2002
Vancouver Foundation Advanced Arts Study Scholarship
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2002
Provincial Scholarship recipient
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2000-2002
Honor’s with Distinction Award
