This wouldn’t be a proper portfolio blog if I didn’t post my formal resume. If you’d like to have a copy to print off and read in bed tonight, let me know and I’ll get one to you. Since there are all kinds of sickos out there, I left my personal contact info off of my resume. If you want to get in touch with me, just leave me a comment on the blog and I’ll reply ASAP.
education
Master of Science in Education, English Emphasis (2007)
Harding University, Searcy AR
BA, Print Journalism (2006)
Harding University, Searcy AR
workexperience
Staff writer, The Mecklenburg Times (2/2009-present)
-Write news stories for twice weekly business and legal newspaper
-Cover a variety of beats including, small businesses, state government as it pertains to business, and the business of law
Freelance Game Reviewer for GameSpot.com (3/2008-present)
-Write reviews for console, portable and downloadable games
Illustrator of Fuddle Learns to Cuddle, a children’s book published by K.I.D.S. CuddleKit Closet Inc., in Yuma, Arizona (2009).
Senior Editor for TC Magazine (03/2006-9/2008 )
-Generated and developed theme, cover story, and features for each issue
-Wrote, edited, and assigned stories
-Supervised design and layout
-Conducted interviews and retrieved press pictures
-Oversaw ad placements and magazine structure
-Helped manage and instruct interns
-Updated and managed web pages using Site Organic web management toolset
National Day of Encouragement (7/2007-5/2008 )
-Co-Author and Illustrator of Finding Encouragement-Children’s book for National Day of Encouragement
-Designed, illustrated, and wrote for a variety of products in conjunction with the Encouragement Foundation for the National Day of Encouragement
Adjunct Professor, Harding University Communication Department (8/2007-5/2008 )
-Taught two COMO 101 Basic Speech classes on Monday Wednesday Friday
Recruiter for Distance Delivery Bible Program for Harding University (7/2007-5/2008 )
-Designed literature, brochures and posters for Distance Delivery Bible Program
-Held receptions at state schools and various businesses to attract new students
Freelance Games Reporter for CinemaBlend.com (2/2008-4/2008 )
-Wrote news, previews, and reviews for game section of CinemBlend.com
Student Life Editor/Copy Editor of the Petit Jean Yearbook at Harding University (2005-2006)
-Assigned, edited, corrected and placed stories
Editorial intern for Arkansas Business Publishing Group, Little Rock, AR (Summer 2005)
-Wrote for various magazines such as Little Rock Soiree, Arkansas Next, Arkansas Next: Career Edition and Arkansas Business weekly newspaper
-Conducted interviews with various business owners and local public figures
Writer for The Bison-student produced newspaper (Spring 2005)
TV16 News Assistant (Spring 2003)
-Wrote news stories for nightly news broadcast
Intern, 315th Airlift Wing, Public Affairs, Charleston Air Force Base, SC (Summer 2002, 2003)
-Wrote, reported, and provided photographs for Airlifter, Air Force Reserve produced newspaper
mediaexperience
Microsoft Office
Advanced experience with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, intermediate experience with Illustrator
Writing Experience
-News writing, reporting, editorial, speeches, public relations, essay, fiction, non-fiction, poetry
-Familiar with AP style
-Proficient grammar skills
Photography and video editing skills
Basic web design and html coding skills
Well acquainted with various electronics including PCs, Macs, handhelds, Wacom graphic tablet
Web content management experience using Site Organic’s tool set
Have press credentials and/or contacts with various movie studios and game developers including Disney and Nintendo
activities/memberships
-Member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (2009-present)
-Digital painting class with world famous, award winning artist Bobby Chiu at Schoolism.com (2009)
-Member of the Harding University marketing committee (2007-2008 )
-Member of the Distance Delivery Education committee (2007-2008 )
