To actively participate in news gathering, production, design, and writing by using both my creative and communication skills to provide accurate and interesting information to readers and customers.
Education:
University of Utah
Graduated May 2000BS in mass communications with an emphasis in news/editorial journalism
Minor in English
GPA: 3.61 overall
Related Courses:
Reporting for the Mass Media, Magazine Writing, Editorial Conference, Editing Process, Professional Writing, Visual Editing
Honors:
Dean's List six times
University of Utah President's Award twice
Computer Experience:
Quark Express, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PageMaker, Web Design, Macintosh and PC systems, Word Perfect, Microsoft Word
Related Work Experience:
Tooele Transcript Bulletin; Tooele, Utah
August 2001 to presentCommunity News Editor
- In charge of editing, content, layout and production of the "Hometown" section of the Tooele Transcript-Bulletin.
- Wrote human interest and feature articles on people, places and events of interest in Tooele, Utah; also aided in some photography and graphic illustrations.
- Worked as a business beat writer, reporting on the local and national economy and business developments.
- Worked on layout for TBP projects, including Ski News, Garden Magazine, and Summer Guide.
DesignStream; Sandy, Utah
Feb. 2001 to May 2001Graphic Artist
- Collected information, wrote articles, designed advertisements, and co-produced the 2001 issue of Sandy Style Magazine.
- Designed brochure for Express One shipping company, aided in site plan renderings for SunCrest and Village Communities.
Murray Green Sheet; Murray, Utah
Dec. 2000 to Feb. 2001Editor
- Worked full time as the editor of a community weekly with a circulation of 10,000
- Edited articles for content and space, reported on community events and meetings, designed layout, planned weekly cover stories and took photographs.
Reuel's Art and Frame: Salt Lake City, Utah
Sept. 2000 to March 2001Graphic Layout Artist
- Worked on content and layout of a 450-page art supplies catalog. Designed cover and wrote ad copy.
- Gained experience in production, layout design, graphic design, and copy editing.
Daily Utah Chronicle: University of Utah
May 1999 to May 2000News Reporter- Worked full time as a news correspondent for the student government (ASUU) beat; covered meetings, ASUU policies and speakers, and most major campus events.
- Gained extensive experience in investigative reporting, researching, news gathering, working closely with news sources, and working under deadlines.
References:
Mike Call
Editor, Tooele Transcript-Bulletin
(435) 882-0050
jmcall@tooeletranscript.com
Scott Dunn
Publisher, Tooele Transcript-Bulletin
(435) 882-0050
John Kirk
Manager, Reuel's Art and Frame
(801) 561-8481
Paula Rushton
Graphic Designer, Murray Green Sheet
(801) 572-5162
pruston@aol.com
