Arrman Kyaw
Editorial Assistant at Diverse: Issues In Higher Education- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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Diverse: Issues In Higher Education
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Assistant
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Sep 2020 - Present
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Staff Writer
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Nov 2019 - May 2020
* Following and reporting on state legislation during historic Democrat-majority General Assembly and on public affairs* Co-wrote news/feature piece in Fall 2017 about Thanksgiving charity efforts for hungry, vulnerable communities
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University of Richmond
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Front Office Assistant for Office of Student Development
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
Organizes incoming mail, answers calls, transfers messages
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UR Museum Technician
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Sep 2018 - May 2020
Works as a museum technician, assisting in the construction, remodeling, handiwork and care of gallery exhibits and artwork.
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UR Museum Attendant
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Jan 2018 - Aug 2019
Worked as a museum gallery attendant for UR Museum's various galleries and exhibits and as a visitor services front desk attendant.
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The Collegian UR
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Editor
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Mar 2019 - Mar 2020
* Oversees major operations and decisions for The Collegian* Reports on in-depth, investigative and/or breaking news stories, such as about assault, lawsuits and public figures* Edits articles before editor-in-chief* Developing first podcast for the Collegian
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Copy Editor
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Sep 2018 - Mar 2019
In Fall 2018, I also took on the responsibilities of a weekly copy editor, editing articles according to Associated Press Stylebook and Collegian Stylebook guidelines.
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News Writer
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Sep 2016 - Mar 2019
I operated as a news writer for the University of Richmond's independent newspaper, the Collegian. Having started freshman year, I've transitioned into specializing in longer, in-depth investigative articles.* Assigned as an investigative reporter on sensitive on-campus topics – started as copy editor in Fall 2018* Covered relevant affairs, such as Richmond Confederate monument protests and conviction of murderer of UR student
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Henrico Citizen/T3 Media, LLC
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Intern
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
* Covered local news in Henrico County, including major development plans for cricket field construction and aging mall* Interviewed and wrote profiles for multiple county candidates in the lead-up to Nov. 5 elections* Researched funding and spending of candidates to report on financial frontrunners of the Nov. 5 elections* Spoke to public officials who hosted events, including U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Sen. Tim Kaine.* Worked directly with Founder/Owner Tom Lappas
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Richmond magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fall Editorial Intern
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
* Wrote Q&As, profiles and event preview pieces, including an interview with the director of the 2018 Ruth Bader Ginsburg documentary and a progress update on Petersburg schools for online and print* Published an enterprise piece on the closing of Virginia’s first and only recovery high school* Worked directly under former Executive Editor Tina Eshleman and Arts & Entertainment Editor Craig Belcher
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WDCE 90.1 FM - University of Richmond radio
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Collegian on Air, Co-Creator and Co-Host
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Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
* Co-created and co-hosted a weekly morning radio talk show to discuss Collegian and other news
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Baseline Assessment Subcontractor
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
* Interviewed LGBTQ+ communities and associated parties (district officials, lawyers) in six districts within/around Yangon* Co-wrote baseline assessment report regarding LGBTQ+ awareness, legal abuse, legal representation, police abuse, vocational training and community-building* Advised Colors Rainbow on improvements and alterations for future projects in Myanmar to better reflect LGBTQ+ needs
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General Research Assistant
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
* Researched topics concerning potential business ventures for employer, including commercial agriculture, securities trading, food processing and cryptocurrency
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Education
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University of Richmond
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Journalism and Philosophy (Double Major)