R.a.c.h.e.l Toyer

Experience

Freelance Journalist, Demand Studios, Anaheim, CA, June 2010-present.

Writing editorial content.

Graduate Assistant, University Nevada, Las Vegas; Las Vegas, NV Nov.2009-May 2010
Section instructor for News Reporting and Writing course, responsible for
administering and lecturing on class material, grading assignments and tests, as well as lecturing
about various aspects of Journalism.

Online PR Coordinator, College Works Painting; Irvine, CA 2008-present

Responsible for starting and keeping track of blogs that promote CWP.  Writing content and designing new websites as well as updating the CWP’s online image.  Writing press releases, recruiting material and gathering news and media as it relates to College Works.

Staff Writer, UpRoar Hawaii; Honolulu, HI 2008-present

Responsible for writing various editorial assignments, and assisting editors with various needs as they pertain to the magazine.
Intern Coordinator, The Pacific Edge Magazine; Honolulu, HI 2006-2008
Responsible for assigning articles to interns, as well as making sure assignments get turned in on time. Participating in layout and planning meetings, in addition to writing and editing articles for each issue.

Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV 08-present, expected  M.A. Journalism & Media Studies
Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, HI  04-08, B.A. Journalism; Minor: Spanish

Sigma Delta Mu, Spanish Honor Society
President’s Host

Professional Organizations

Asian American Journalists Association

National Association Hispanic Journalists

Referrals
Makana Shook, public relations, Queen’s Medical Center 808-3898225
Kevin Martinez, accounting manager, National Services Group, 949-235-5829
Lindsay Hand, graduate student, UNLV,  706-302-3748