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Résumé

OBJECTIVE - to gain experience in the field of communications and apply my knowledge in a vigorous work environment.

Work Experience

University of North Dakota ~ LEADS Communication Intern (August 2026 - Present) 
I work as the Communication Intern for the UND LEADS strategic plan. In this role, I assist with finding events that align with the strategic plan and reaching out to events organizers for collaboration. I also assist with the writing of UNDToday LEADS-related stories that highlight the core concepts of the strategic plan. Other areas include assisting with LEADS-related events and attending LEADS meetings to contribute my perspective to the strategic plan and its goals.

Bismarck State College ~ The Mystician Editor (August 2024 - August 2026)
While taking communication classes in college, I worked on the student media staff as content editor for the monthly (and later biweekly) newspaper publication. During my second year of college I moved into the position of The Mystician Co-Editor, and later that summer, the Editor-In-Chief. I did a variety of work, such as reporting, interviewing sources, editing articles, laying out the newspaper, managing the Mystic Media website, creating social media posts, creating a newsletter, and event planning and promotion.

Bismarck State College ~ Resident Assistant (August 2025 - Dec 2025)
I worked as a Resident Assistant in Swensen Hall for the Fall 2025 semester at BSC. I assisted the Residence Hall Coordinator in daily tasks, planned, organized, and created advertising for programs that residents could attend. I also completed nightly rounds to make sure the dorms I was assigned to check were safe and secure.

Morton County News Journal ~ News Reporter (June 2025 - August 2025)
I worked an internship at the Morton County News Journal in Mandan N.D. I acquired an international student work visa (CPT) for the summer and gained experience in news photography, interviewing, and writing stories. I was assigned stories or I sought them out myself. I attended events and made connections with interviewees in Mandan and New Salem.

Self-Employed ~ Piano Teacher (Jan 2023 - June 2024)
I taught children piano lessons during my high school years. After starting with three students, I ended up with 15 students in total, including one adult as well. At the end of the year I held a piano recital for my students.

Saskatchewan Hockey Association ~ SHA Referee Official (Nov 2019 - Dec 2023)
I worked as a hockey referee and worked as a linesman at hockey games as well. I learned how to be observant and react quickly and logically in order to make calls, such as penalties.

Bock & Company Law Office ~ Receptionist (July 2023 - August 2023)
I worked as a receptionist at a law office. My work included answering phone calls, setting up appointments, getting files ready for appointments, and helping file around the office as well.

Rocanville Pharmacy ~ Customer Service (Jan 2022 - June 2023)
I worked as a cashier at my hometown's pharmacy. I worked through a transition period as the business was being sold and moved to new ownership. Jobs included cleaning, working the till, helping customers find items, and stocking shelves.

Fafard Farm ~ Farmhand (Jan 2011 - Present)
I have worked on my family's farm since I was old enough to. I have helped with animal chores, driving machinery, and other projects such as setting up fence or lawn mowing. I continue to work on the farm whenever I visit home.

Education

University of North Dakota

August 2026 - Present

~ Working toward my B.A. in Journalism & Communication ~

~ Working toward my M.A. in Communication ~

Bismarck State College

August 2024 - May 2026

~ AAS in Mass Communication ~

~ AA in Mass Communication ~

~ Spanish I Certificate ~

Rocanville School

September 2020 - June 2024

~ High School Diploma ~

Skills & Abilities

Communication

communicates clearly with the written and spoken word

Teamwork
works well in a group and helps contribute to the group's goal
Event Planning
works with others to organize, plan, and promote events; some public relations knowledge
Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
knowledge and experience working with InDesign and Photoshop
Adobe Audition and Premiere Pro
knowledge and experience working with Audition and Premiere Pro
Copy Editing and AP Style
experience proofreading and editing news articles for publication - a good eye for detail

Honors and Achievements

2026

PTK All-USA Academic Team - Bismarck State College

PTK New Century Transfer Scholar - Bismarck State College

PTK All-North Dakota Academic Team - Bismarck State College

Outstanding Student in Mass Communication - Bismarck State College

2025

Outstanding Student in Digital Broadcasting - Bismarck State College

Phi Theta Kappa - Bismarck State College

2024

Governor General's Award ~ Rocanville School

English Award ~ Rocanville School

Best Prose Honorable Mention ~ Windscript Magazine

RCM Grade 8 Practical Exam ~ Royal Conservatory of Music

2023

Band Award ~ Rocanville School

History Award ~ Rocanville School

Award of Great Distinction ~ Rocanville School

2022

Award of Great Distinction ~ Rocanville School

Band Award ~ Rocanville School

RCM Grade 7 Practical Exam ~ Royal Conservatory of Music

2021

RCM Grade 6 Practical Exam ~ Royal Conservatory of Music

Remembrance Day Poem ~ Zone Level Award

2020

Award of Great Distinction ~ Rocanville School

RCM Grade 5 Practical Exam ~ Royal Conservatory of Music

Social Skills and Work Habits Award ~ Rocanville School

2019

Distinction Award ~ Rocanville School

Social Skills and Work Habits Award ~ Rocanville School

RCM Grade 3 Practical Exam ~ Royal Conservatory of Music

2018

RCM Grade 2 Practical Exam ~ Royal Conservatory of Music

1st Place Wildlife Poster Competition ~ Rocanville School

2016

Extra-Curricular

September 2022 - June 2024 | Rocanville School Yearbook

January 2022 - May 2024 | Drama Club

May 2021 - June 2022 | Moosomin Girls U16 Softball

July 2020 - Present | Golf

April 2019 - April 2024 | Badminton

September 2018 - June 2024 | Rocanville School Newspaper

  • Newspaper consisted of writing articles (sports, events), reviews, and adding some comics or games

September 2017 - December 2020 | Jazz Band

  • At Rocanville School-practiced at lunch every Friday

September 2016 - March 2024 | Basketball

September 2014 - Present | Cross-Country Running

  • Ran with Mystic cross-country team at BSC - competed in NJCAA Nationals and  NCAA Frontier Conference.

November 2013 - March 2023 | Hockey

  • Includes both minor hockey and youth hockey

May 2011 - Present | Soccer

  • Academy Soccer

  • Rec League

September 2011 - Present | Piano

Volunteer
Work

February 2025 - February 2026 | Future of Local News Steering Committee

Number of Hours: 30

Board Member

Mandan, North Dakota

September 2024 - Present | Bismarck State College

Number of Hours: 18

CSO Representative

Bismarck, North Dakota

  • CSO rep for Mystic Media

 

October 2021 - March 2024 | Southeast Regional Library

Rocanville Library Board Member

Rocanville, Saskatchewan

November 2018 - June 2024 | Rocanville School

Rocanville School Snack Shack

Rocanville , Saskatchewan

November 2016 - March 2017 | Skate Canada

Rocanville Canskate Helper

Rocanville , Saskatchewan

Douglas Harcourt Memorial Award ~ Saskatchewan Music Festival

1st Place Wildlife Poster Competition ~ Rocanville School

Sunlit Mountain Landscape

CONTACT

Thank you for checking out my portfolio. For any questions, feel free to reach out to me. My contact information is listed below.

Email

Phone

Personal:
(306) 434-9033
Professional:
sfafardmedia@gmail.com
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