S A N F RA N C I S C O , C A

E - M A I L : C C A RT E R 6 @ G M A I L . C O M

C RY S TA L C A RT E R

EDUCATION

Fall 2003 – May 2008 San Francisco State University

BA in Journalism (News Editorial) / Critical Social

Thought

Spring 2009 City College

of San Francisco
Pursuing Masters in: Africana Studies / Economics

ACCOL ADES
• Scholarship to UNITY ’08 Journalists of Color
Convention in Chicago, Ill.

• San Francisco State University, Humanities Department

Dean’s List, 2006 - 2008

SKILLS
• Mac OS X, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, HTML,
Soundtrack Pro, Soundslides, knowledge of AP Style

Spring 2009
McSweeney’s Publishing
Freelance reporter
• Responsibilities include organizing the quarterly
literary journal, pitching story ideas, reporting on
breaking news, and writing features and profiles.

Spring 2009 SF
BayView Newspaper
Correspondent
• Responsibilities include organizing photographers and
videographers for protests and gatherings, keeping in
close contact with editor, and facilitating relationships
with community organizers and members.

Spring 2009 Push

Dance Company - SF
Publicist
• Responsibilities include working in unison with Artistic
Director, acting as liaison between board members,
facilitating support for events, responding to public
inquiries, organizing grassroots volunteers and
creating a successful marketing plan.

Summer 2008 ColorLines Magazine & Applied

Research Center
Editorial Intern, guest columnist
• Responsibilities included pitching story ideas to
editors, producing content for website and print,
volunteering at Facing Race Conference ’08, and
providing administrative support to the Managing
Editor.

Spring 2008 Golden Gate

[X]Press - online
Producer
• Responsibilities included organizing print stories,
producing multimedia projects with a photographer,
blogs, podcasts, webtalks, and print stories.

July 2007 – July 2008 Bay Area Black

Journalists Association
Secretary, Board of Directors
• Responsibilities included checking voicemails, taking
notes at meetings, and organizing events.

Fall 2008 Bay

Area News Group
News Correspondent
• Responsibilities included breaking news stories,
communicating with the Oakland Tribune and
Alameda Journal editors, and putting together a
portfolio.

April 2007 – April 2008 The Bay Club – San Francisco, Ca

Editor
• Responsibilities included editing and fact checking for
the bimonthly newsletter that focuses on good health
and exercise.

May 2006 and Oct. 2006 KTVU and The

Oakland Tribune
 Newsroom Intake for Election night
• Responsibilities included accurate tallying of scores for
election votes as they came in.

Spring 2005
SF Weekly
Advertising / Public Relations Internship
• Responsibilities included organizing and planning
events, finding sponsors and potential advertisers for
the paper.

ADDITIONAL EXPERTISE

July 2007 – Present Radisson Hotel,

Fisherman’s Wharf
Guest Services Representative
 Responsibilities included “yes I can” attitude and
smile, checking guests in and out, cashiering, keeping
desk clean and organized, and maintaining 100% guest
satisfaction.

September 2007 – May 2008 Step-to-College Program –

Oakland, CA
High School Tutor
 Responsibilities included helping students with writing
and reading assignments, preparation for college
applications and tips for success, facilitating projects
and debates, and ensuring future success and
professionalism.

Spring 2004 – Summer 2006 SF State Univ. –

Advising Center
Peer Adviser & Tour Guide
 Responsibilities included contributing ideas on
how to foster in an effective advising program on the
SF State campus, communicating with co-workers,
acting in skits, student panels and discussion, helping
students and parents figure out a good class schedule,
mentoring, facilitating campus tours and answering any
other questions or concerns.

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Outdoors, journalism, study of all cultures, political /
feminist books, tutoring, helping others, writing, dance,
animals, and attending live shows and events.