Kendall Ashman

Education

2015-2019                                Michigan State University, Majoring in Journalism, 4.0 GPA, Honors College

2011-2015                                 Lake Orion High School Graduate, 3.79 GPA

2011-2015                                 Lamp of Learning Academic Award

 

Journalism Skills & Achievements

2015                                           Nominated and Selected as All-State Student Journalist Staff Member by the Michigan Interscholastic                                                       Press Association, Highest Honor for high school journalist

2015                                           Awarded Senior Division Best of Show at the 47th Michigan Student Film Festival for the production of                                                     the Short Film “The Owen Story”

2015                                           Awarded an Honorable Mention at the White House Film Festival for the production of the short film                                                        “The Owen Story”

2015                                           Finalist for two Courageous Persuaders Public Service Announcement videos

2015                                           1st Place, MIPA 2015 On-Site News/Feature Story 

2015                                           Michigan Association Broadcasting Newscast Award, 2nd Place

2015                                           Broadcast Leadership and Television Production Workshop (TPW)

Work as a producer for the daily live news show, LO-AM

Direct and anchor on the daily live news show, LO-AM

2014-2015                                Lake Orion High School Yearbook Staff, Journalism Writer

Received Highest Rating, an “All American” by the National Scholastic PressAssociation

Awarded a “Spartan” by the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association,Highest Award in Michigan

Employment Experience & Extra-Curricular Activities

2014-2015                                 Disney Princess for Birthday Parties (Elsa, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty) for Fairytale                                                                                     Entertainment LLC, Auburn Hills, MI

2014-2015                                 Reoccurring Actress, Baldwin Cafe television series production, Airs on CW50

2015                                            Focal Point, Selected to Work as an Associate Producer, and Videographer for        

                                                     Student-Produced Newscast at Michigan State University

2015                                            Running Club Member at Michigan State University                       

2010-2015                                 Actress, Peanut Gallery Players Theater Productions at Meadow Brooke Theater

2006-2015                                Concert/Festival Pianist, Annual Superior Rating, National Federation of Music Club Solo Pianist;                                                              Private Piano Lessons

 

Volunteer & Leadership Experience

2016                                           Selected and Participated as a Judge for the 2016 MIPA Broadcasting Competition

2015                                           Awarded and Recognized as an Outstanding Youth Citizen by the Orion Area

                                                    Youth Assistance Program

2013-2015                                 National Honors Society, Lake Orion High School

2014-2015                                 Friend-to-Friend Club, weekly fellowship with LOHS students with disabilities

2014-2015                                 Relay for Life Volunteer for Team F.A.B., student organized team

2013-2015                                 Students Offering Support (SOS) Club

2012-2013                                 LOHS Leadership Class, Committee Chair for Real Talk Event

2013-2015                                 Mentor to at risk elementary student, provide coaching and support

2013-2015                                 Lake Orion United Methodist Church, vocal soloist