Makenzie Koch

Editor. Journalist. Writer.

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makenzie.koch@mail.missouri.edu
816.377.3977 | 573.771.4601
904 Virginia Avenue, Columbia, Missouri 65201
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Education:
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Journalism
Emphasis: Magazine Editing
Graduation: May 2016
Professional Experience:
The Columbia Missourian Jan. 2014-present
Worked as a reporter on the education, contributing to local
election, meeting and breaking news coverage. Worked as a
Community Outreach team member, managing social media,
generating analytics and gathering reader-generated content.

Dept. of Residential Life Aug. 2013-present
Held position as a student staff member at the University of
Missouri with specialty in academic support. Developed a
cohesive and academically focused learning environment that
emphasized involvement, inclusion, and service.

Camp Mo-Val May-Aug. 2014
Worked as a summer staff member, leading small groups of
children and adults in group-building activities. Managed the
camps photography and social media presence.

School of Journalism Library Jan.-May 2013
Acted as a student assistant. Gained extensive knowledge of
library management and technology maintenance. Provided
journalistic and technological assistance to students, faculty,
and visitors.

The Odessan Aug. 2011-Aug. 2012
Held various responsibilities in office management while also
writing a weekly column, acting as a sports and community
photographer and reporting on community news stories.
Honors:
Curators Scholar Award
Three-year recipient, 2012-15
John H. Shea Scholarship
First-year recipient, 2014-15
Sam Bronstein Scholarship
First-year recipient, 2014-15
Rotary Club Scholarship
Three-year recipient, 2012-15
Summa Cum Laude
Odessa High School, 2012
Skills:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Final Cut Pro X
Microsoft Office

Favorites:
Reading | American Typewriter |
Hiking | Harry Potter | Sunshine

Least Favorites:
Comic Sans | Parking Meters |
Coffee | Large Birds | Paper Cuts