Lura Rylant

Box T 1741
Stephenville TX. 76402
325-829-3507
lura.rylant12@gmail.com

Education
Pursuing Bachelor of Communications in Broadcast Journalism, May 2016
Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX
Member of the Texas A&M University System

Skills
Broadcast
Anchored weekly television show for the Texan News Service and The J-Tac
Researched and recorded on site news segments for radio and video
Recorded minute radio advertising segments for Tarleton State Radio
Journalism
Complied news articles for The J-Tac Newspaper
Reported on various community and campus wide events
Edited and finalized sports reports and recaps
Video Production
Produced various video ranging from advertisements to new broadcasts
Utilized iMovie video editing software
Scripted and filmed videos broadcast for Texan News Service, The J-Tac, Tarleton State Radio
Leadership
Created and Organized Launching of the Ducks, Turtle Tug, and Change for Change Concert
Chosen by peers to represent university at leadership activities
Promoted as sports editor after only a year
Communication
Corresponded with team members through phone calls, email, and personal contact
Presented material to department head and instructors on legislation at Tarleton State University
Commended for demonstrating effective communication skills with costumers

Computer Skills
Operate Promethium Board (White Board)
Adobe Photoshop

Power Point
MS Publisher

Excel
TriCaster

MS Office

Work Experience
Marketing Corrdinator, Good2CUtexting, Stephenville, TX
Sports Editor, The J-Tac, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX
Residential Leader, Tarleton State University Housing, Stephenville, TX
Hollister Model, Abilene Mall, Abilene, TX
Nanny, Abilene, TX
Referee for Little Dibblers, Coleman High School, Coleman, TX
Vector (Cutco), Abilene, TX
Owl Drug Store, Coleman, TX
Lifeguard, City of Coleman, Coleman, TX
Alco, Coleman, TX

May 2014-Presemt
January 2012-Present
May 2012-Present
May 2012-2013
2010-2012
February-March 2012
August-January 2012
Christmas Vacation, 2012
May 29-August 13, 2011
January 2010-September 2011

Achievements
Delta Zeta, 2013-2014
Philanthropy Chairman
Tarleton Ambassadors, 2014
Launching of the Ducks 2013
Founder and developer of new tradition
Student Government Association 2012, 2013-Present
Co-VP Student Relations (March 28th, 2015)
Sophomore Class Senator
Freshmen Representative Council
Freshmen of the Year, 2013
Texan Transition Mentor, 2013
LEADS, 2013
Distinguished Student, 2013

Community Activities and Volunteerism

Turtle Tug for the Painted Turtle Camp
Rockout Workout for Breast Cancer Awareness
Halloween Carnival at Tarleton State University
Carter Blood Care
Turkey Trot 5K
Foster Home in Stephenville TX
Alternative Spring Break thru Tarleton State University
Be My Valentine at Local Nursing Home
Adopt-A-Grandparent
Adopt-A-Highway
Change for Chance Concert
Abilene Food Pantry
Meals on Wheels
Vacation Bible School
Susan G. Komen 5K
Keep Coleman Beautiful
Coleman County Fiesta De Paloma 5K

References
Addresses available upon request:

Brandon McDonald, Business owner of Good2CUtexting, Stephenville, TX

Caleb Chapman, Director of Student Publications, Tarleton State University, Stephenville TX
Ashley Puryear, Business owner and Community Volunteer, Abilene TX
Heather, Manager for Alco, Coleman TX
Kristen Duncan, Manager for Hollister, Abilene TX
Jeanie Stevenson, Manager of Coleman Public Pool, Coleman TX