Amelia Avila Professional Portfolio
COS : Montrose Daily Press
CDE
The CDE defines professionalism through 6 terms ...
Knowledge of the field
communication skills
relationship skills
Work Ethic
Moral Behavior
Accountability
Equity
Passion
My definition
To me professionalism is ones ability to present themselves responsibly in a work environment. Professionalism is the act of using soft skills, knowledge, and work ethics in order to maintain a well organized work place.
My Plans
In the fall I will be attending Univerisity of Nevada Las Vegas. I will be mastering Journalism with two minors in social psychology and business of arts.
Time Managment
During my internship I focused on the soft skill time management , to effectivly write my best and fastest.
Communication
Communication was extremely necessary within my internship. I practiced daily with discussing progress on my stories as well as conducting interviews.
Leadership
Leadership was an important skill to practice within my internship in order to be helpful to everyone, as well as presenting and equal oppurtunity also.
Q/A with a Professional
Q? What do enjoy about being a journalist?
I think a lot of is making connections especially with people in organizations that our readers might not know about.
Q? How has this impacted your daily life?
It's made myself more aware of the things going in the city of Montrose,.... It's made me feel more apart of community.
Q? Has the community impacted you in any way?
I guess it's like humbling to see what other membeers of the community are up to,.. see that when someone notices a need within the community they're willing to go in and fit that need.
My Goals
My Goals are to maintain more coversation style interviews, write effectivly as speedily, and to continue to grow within the field of Journalism.
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