J. Travis Byrd
jtbyrd@radford.edu
(276)-252-6317

Education

Radford University - Radford, Va.

Intended Date of Graduation - May/2010
Major: Media Studies
Concentration: Journalism

Class Experience

Media Studies

Media Law & Ethics - Ethics and Law Discussion
Media History - History of Media Lecture
Wed Production - Adobe Dreamweaver Lab (Newsletter)
Basic News Writing - News Writing Lab
Scritp Writing - Script Writing Lab
Digital Imaging - Adobe Photoshop Lab (Portfolio)
Media Performance - T.V. Station Lab
Media and Society - The Effects of Media in Society Lecture

Work Experience

Assistant Installer (February 2005 - July 2008)
Fire and Ice, Fieldale, Va.

Helped install high-effiency heat pump and air handlers
Managed several co-workers

Student Caller/Supervisor (September 2006 - Present)
Radford University Telephone Outreach Program, Radford, Va.

Raised over $95,000; most all-time at RU TOP
Called RU alumni, parents, and friends to ask for monetary contributions
Served on interviewing panel for RU's Assistant Director of Annual Giving position
Managed other student callers
Worked as trainer for new callers
Wrote calling scripts and objection responses


Awards

August 2008

Chosen as RU's student representative for RU Faces