Simone Garber

Experience

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  Culver's Restaurants

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  Restaurant Crew Member

  Took, prepared and delivered orders for patrons of Ravenswood Culver's

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  Northwestern University

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  Norris Aquatics Center Lifeguard

  Ensure safety and security of all Norris Aquatics Center patrons

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  Northwestern News Network

  Sept 2022 - now

  Reporter and Anchor

  Film, write and edit packages covering the Northwestern and greater Evanston communities for weekly newscastsAnchor two-three newscasts quarterly

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  ResilientNU

  Jan 2023 - now

  Advisory Board

  Facilitate mental and spiritual wellness cohorts, recruit cohort participants and develop new ideas for promoting wellness advocacy

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  Midwest Access Project

  Jun 2023 - Sept 2023

  Provider and Community Education Intern

  Worked with department head to develop a reproductive justice-centered framework for community outreach throughout the city of Chicago and surrounding areasProduced 4-minute-long promotional video detailing experiences of reproductive healthcare providers in medical settings

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  Northwestern University New Student & Family Programs

  Sept 2023 - now

  Family Ambassador

  Guide families of incoming students through college transition experience; facilitate family orientations

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  Northwestern University - Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences

  Oct 2023 - now

  Media and Design Studio Lab Aide Monitor

  Man Weinberg College Media and Design (MAD) Studio information desk at Kresge Centennial Hall, manage technology circulation

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  Medill News Service

  Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

  Politics Reporter

  Produced multimedia content related to political news in Washington, D.C. and surrounding areasBylines in publications ranging from UPI to The State, the second-largest newspaper in South CarolinaLive shots featured on WEAU 13 News

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  Northwestern University Medill School

  Jun 2024 - now

  Medill Ambassador

  Represent Medill at prospective student information sessionsHost prospective students and their families for one-on-one meetings and toursRepresent Medill at events such as Wildcat Days or other university recruitment programs

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  WJFW Newswatch 12

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  Reporting Intern

  Produced daily packages and VOSOTs that aired on evening newscasts, often appearing live or in studioReported live from high-profile political venues, including the Republican National Convention and campaign ralliesAnchored a nightly newscast

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  Northwestern University in Qatar

  Aug 2024 - Dec 2024

  Semester in Qatar Participant

  Was one of three Evanston-based students selected to participate in Northwestern’s Semester in Qatar program.Enrolled full time at Northwestern’s campus in Doha, Qatar, taking courses in journalism and decoloniality-centered liberal arts.Traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as part of the competitive Global Media Experience program, touring media companies in the city.