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Home Address: 400 Riverbend Parkway, Apt. 13 Athens, Ga 30605 770-354-0372 |
Permanent address: 2468 Ellis Court Snellville, Ga 30078 770-972-7981 | |
| Objectives |
Long term: To manage a print product that serves its readership with top-flight journalism while simultaneously delivering a lucrative reward to its investors. Short term: To attain an entry-level position at a newspaper that will expose me to a broad variety of journalistic experiences. |
| Journalism Experience |
The Red & Black, an independent 16,000 circulation Monday-Friday newspaper serving the University of Georgia Assistant Variety Editor, Spring 2005 Variety Editor, Fall 2004 Variety writer, Spring 2004 Oversaw the direction and content of the paper's entertainment and lifestyle coverage. |
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Morris Communications Corporation, owner of The Augusta Chronicle, Jacksonville Times-Union, Fairway Outdoor Advertising, Morris Digital Works Corporate Management intern, Summer 2004. A 10-week internship examining every aspect of the communications company’s divisions and operations. | |
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Georgia’s Good Life Magazine, an upscale lifestyle publication serving northeast Georgia. Editorial assistant and features writer, January-April 2003. Duties included copy editing, proofreading, conducting business relations, and creating promotional copy. Features assignments included travel, entertainment and lifestyle articles. | |
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Dawglife Magazine, a monthly culture publication serving Athens, Ga. Features writer, April-December 2002. Assignments included sports, entertainment and lifestyle articles. | |
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Chateau Elan Atlanta Copy writer/editor for descriptive publications created by a hotel corporation with emphasis on home description, November 2002. | |
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Atlantashows.com Contributing Editor, July 2002-December 2003. Wrote concert reviews and satirical newspieces for Atlanta-based music Web site. |
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Education |
Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia Expecting Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, May 2005 Major courses include Strategic Newspaper Management, News Writing, Editing and Makeup, Magazine Writing and Magazine Management. HOPE scholarship recipient, 4 consecutive years Dean's List, 5 consecutive semesters 3.59 GPA |
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American Press Institute Consumer Marketing Strategies seminar, April 2004 |
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Other Work Experience |
UGA Student Activities Technical Services Tech Crew member, August 2003-May 2004 Responsible for sound, lighting, and audio/visual production of concerts, lectures, and special events on campus and in downtown venues. |
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McFly Promotions assistant Performed photography, videography, production and advertising coordination services for an Atlanta-based '80s cover band. |
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Technical Skills |
Computer Skills Proficient with Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect 7 and 9, Windows 98 and 2000, Apple Macintosh computers. Basic QuarkXPress skills. Basic html skills. Language Basic Spanish. |
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References available upon request |