John R. Nieb

* ****** ******* ****, ******, CT **035

Home 860-***-**** Cell 860-***-****

Email: acf65g@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Highly motivated recent college graduate looking to obtain an entry level

position within the Insurance industry. Core competencies include;

attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent written and verbal

communication skills.

EDUCATION

Westfield State University, Westfield, MA

May 2014

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Concentration: Journalism, Minor: Psychology

Overall GPA: 3.657/4.0 (Magna Cum Laude)

ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS

. Dean's List

. Lambda Pi Eta, National Communication Honor Society

. Outstanding Academic Progress Award

. Sankofa Scholar

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

The Springfield Republican, Springfield, MA January 2014 -

April 2014

Entertainment and Living Intern

. Edited and revised press releases for upcoming events to adhere to

Associated Press style guidelines

. Wrote 37 articles for the Entertainment and Living sections of the

paper including highlights of area residents, upcoming events and

other items of interest

. Conducted interviews via phone and email to secure pertinent

information for articles

. Committed to producing quality work by carefully review work for

grammatical and style errors prior to submitting to editor

The Westfield Voice, Westfield State University, MA September

2012 - April 2014

Reporter (Volunteer)

. Wrote 20 articles for The Voice including movie and album reviews,

entertainment articles and campus events

. Interviewed students on campus to secure student feedback on campus

events

. Proofread and edited work before submitting to editors

COLLEGIATE ACTIVITES

Member, Communication Club February

2012 - October 2013

Member, Social Group

September 2011 - October 2013

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Renbrook Summer Adventure, West Hartford, CT May 2012

- Present

Camp Assistant

Cambridge House Brew Pub, Granby, CT May

2009 -August 2010

Dishwasher

VOLUNTEER WORK

Samaritan Inn, Westfield, MA

September 2013 - October 2013

Soup Kitchen, Westfield, MA March

2013 - October 2013

MeadowBrook of Granby, CT

June 2011 - August 2011

SKILLS

Computer: Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Soundslides Plus

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