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*** ** ***. *., ***. * • Great Falls, Montana • 59405

CELL 406-***-**** • E-MAIL ace5uv@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE I seek an opportunity to work for an open -minded organization using my

specialized experience, positive attitude, sense of humor and creativity.

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59801

Graduated 2005-2006

SKILLS Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, iMovie editing, spot

photography, proficiency in AP style. 80 WPM typing proficiency

EXPERIENCE

Great Falls Tribune, Entertainment reporter, copy editor (2008-2014)

Through my tenacious reporting and creative writing skills, I revamped the

section into what is now the most-read part of the entire newspaper. Prioritized

multiple projects with tight deadlines and wrote between 12 to 15 articles

weekly. I instilled a passion for the arts into each of my articles and guided

readers to what's worth checking out. Collaborated with the social networking

team to provide an innovative presence on Facebook and Twitter.

Redding Record Searchlight, copy editor (2007-2008)

As chief copy editor, mastered proofreading, and fact checking responsibilities

and led a team of six desk workers. Inspected copy for factual, grammatical,

spelling and design errors. Communicated with reporters and editors about story

placement, teasers and photograph sizes. Collaborated with fellow copy editors in

helping to tighten our organization's contents.

Anaconda Leader, sports editor (2006-2007)

Scheduled interviews, wrote up to 10 articles per week for the sports section,

designed visually appealing pages, edited other writers' copy and informed the

public about what sports teams in the community were doing. Traveled to events

and gained expertise in using multiple Microsoft Office programs. Helped double

the number of subscribers while employed.

Reno Gazette-Journal, intern (2005)

While an intern, I wrote engaging feature articles, filed data entries, took phone

calls about subscriptions, shot photos, interviewed employees for monthly

newsletter and was tasked with occasional copy editing shift.

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