HELLO, I'M
Letisha Dass
About
MY BACKGROUND
Since I was a child, I would journey into the great literary world of writers, getting lost in their translation of society. Books have always been my number one partner, supporting me through the tribulations of life. Being a storyteller was not always my first choice, but I decided to dive deeper, in college, once I found that expressing my thoughts in print can encourage readers to feel acknowledged.
I have been fortunate to land a job as a hyperlocal reporter. Let me tell you...EVERY word is significant. Although I love writing, my aspiration is to work with a company to help writers and the community continue or start their journey in achieving their goals.
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2017-2021
BA Journalism
Minor Philosophy and Political Science
Hofstra University, Garden City, New York
Dean’s List: Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021
Cumulative GPA, 3.50
2022-present
MS Publishing
Pace University, New York City, New York
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
Jan. 2022-present
Long Island Herald, Glen Cove Reporter
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Established connections in city hall, local fire and police departments, businesses, and schools in Glen Cove.
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Followed up with editors daily via text message, email, and phone calls for ongoing stories.
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Pitched story ideas at weekly editorial meetings.
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Wrote briefs, obituaries, crime reports, and three to four stories a week.
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Used InDesign to update community calendar.
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Efficiently worked in a deadline-oriented environment.
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Published stories online via Creative Circle and print newspapers
June 2020-August 2020
Long Island Herald, North Shore Intern Reporter
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Committed to reporting remotely and in-person during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Covered the Glen Cove and Oyster Bay area.
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Followed-up with editors daily via text message, email, and phone calls for ongoing stories and projects like the 2020-2021 Oyster Bay and Glen Cove community guides.
Jan. 2020-May 2021
Hofstra Horizons, Hofstra University Undergraduate Research Magazine, Staff Writer
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Transcribed interviews with undergraduate and graduate students of all academic backgrounds.
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Wrote stories on student research and conferences that were based on disciplines such as biochemistry and sociology.
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Collaborated with Associate Provost on all aspects of publication.
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Published articles can be found in Hofstra Horizons for Undergraduate and Graduate summer 2020 and 2021 editions.
Interests
OUT OF OFFICE
Creative Writing
Photography
Travel
Cooking
Yoga
Reading
Skills
Social Media and Software Proficiency
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
Google Suite
Adobe InDesign
Photoshop
Microsoft Office
WordPress