Thursday, December 17, 2009

New higher alcohol proof beers to hit Montana market

In spring of 2009, the Montana senate passed a law increasing the level of alcohol microbreweries could use from 8.75% alcohol/volume to 14% alcohol/volume. Once the law was passed, breweries started making higher proof beers. Big Sky Brewery in Missoula, MT just finished their first batch of stronger beer and is looking to get it out on the national market.

Big Sky Brewery Microbrews from Courtney Donovan on Vimeo.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Secret Seconds Keeps Missoula YWCA Afloat

My final project for RTV 360.
Written and Produced by Courtney Donovan

YWCA from Courtney Donovan on Vimeo.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

UM Phonathon

This story originally aired on KBGA College Radio. It's about the Phonathon at the UM Foundation.
Click here to listen

Resume snd cover letter

233 East Central· Missoula, m.t. · 59801

(406) 696-2663 · Courtney.Donovan@umontana.edu

Courtney Donovan

Professional Experience

Reported for KBGA College Radio and KUFM Western Montana Public Radio

Editing skills with Avid and Final Cut Pro

Education

Ÿ University of Montana in Missoula, MT. 2007-present. I have declared a major in Radio Journalism and have been accepted into UM’s Professional Journalism Program. I have reported on UM news for KBGA College Radio and am currently using the program to build a multi media portfolio.

Ÿ Skyview High School in Billings, MT. August 2003- May 2007. I graduated in May, 2007 and was the Editor of the News and Opinion Sections for my high school news paper, The Talon.

Employment

Ÿ Senior Caller- UM Foundation, Phonathon in Missoula, MT: 8/08-Present. Called alumni and friends of the University of Montana for charity donations, obtained and filed demographic information.

Ÿ Security Guard- Yellowstone Art Museum in Billings, MT: 6/08- 8/08. Guarded the art work in the galleries, handled front desk and receptionist duties, maintained spreadsheets.

Ÿ Clinical File Clerk- South Central Mental Health Center in Billings, MT: 06/08- 08/08. Created, updated, and maintained patients’ and employees’ files.

Ÿ File Clerk- South Central Mental Health Center in Billings, MT: 12/07- 1/08. Organized current employees’ files, sent faxes, made copies, and filed miscellaneous papers.

REFERENCES

Ray Ekness: Associate Professor and Chair of the R/TV Department-(406) 243-4088 <ray.ekness@umontana.edu>

Denise Dowling: Associate Professor for UM School of Journalism-(406) 243-4143

Sarayl Yellow Horse: Assistant Director of Annual Giving for UM Foundation-

(406) 243-2575


To Whom It May Concern,

My name is Courtney Donovan and I am a journalism student at the University of Montana. I have been accepted into the Professional Journalism Program.

I have reported for KBGA College Radio and am currently getting involved with reporting for KUFM Montana Public Radio. These radio stations broadcast stories throughout the Missoula Valley.

I reported for my high school newspaper The Talon for two years and was the News and Opinion Editor for my senior year. I am very good at turning out breaking news stories on a short deadline and enjoy feature reporting.

I am currently working on building a professional portfolio and believe that an internship at reliable news source would help me grow as a journalist. I have included my resume, a list of references and a few samples of my work that have aired on KBGA Radio.

zSHARE - Phonathon.mp3

zSHARE - Phonathon.mp3

UM Phonathon.mp3

One of my first stories that was broadcast over KBGA College Radio.

zSHARE - Phonathon.mp3