Curriculum Vitae

Thomas Skahill

acoyp4@r.postjobfree.com

310-***-****

Summary:

I am a graduate of UCSB where I earned a double specialization, a certificate in

undergraduate research, and participated in the Guardian Scholars program. With seven years of

textual analysis and research under my belt I consider the ability to read information critically

and to subsequently use it effectively and persuasively in the workplace to be my strongest traits.

In addition to my academic pursuits I have been published in numerous literary journals,

currently work two part time freelance jobs, maintain a blog, and constantly find new challenges

for myself.

Skills:

Thorough understanding and application of the English language in both its verbal and written

forms for persuasive and analytical pursuits.

Ability to diligently do research in order to ensure the accuracy and relevancy of provided

information.

Ability to spot formatting, information, spelling, and grammatical errors.

Capable of contributing to aesthetic decisions of design and planning.

Ability to translate lists of information into engaging articles and blog posts.

Understanding of various social media formats (Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter, Spotdot,

Snapchat, Wordpress).

Detail Orientation, Time Management, Project Prioritization.

Experience with organizing and managing groups of various sizes to ensure their prolonged

success both in and out of the work environment while maintaining their punctuality and

productivity.

Familiarity with public and personal communications on both small and large scales, as well as

in person and online.

Customer service experience.

Team leadership, professional mentoring experience.

Dedicated to spending time outside of the work environment to research and improve on the

practices of my current employment.

Experience:

Emergence Literary Journal (Editorial Team)

UCSB Undergrad Research Dept.

September 2013 June 2014

Red Hen Press (Editorial Intern)

1335 N. Lake Ave.

Pasadena, CA. 91104

January 2015 Current

27PR (Sub Contracted Writer/Editor)

Online Public Relations

Facebook.com/27PR

November 2014 March 2015

SpotDot (Editor)

IOS and Android app

Remote

February 2015 April 2015

Certifications:

Social Media and Microblogging: Twitter. (ALISON)

Blogging on the Web: Wordpress (ALISON)

Education:

Westchester Senior High School, CA Diploma. 2005 2009 GPA: 3.0

YMCA Swim Team: Pod Leader (Team Captain)

Junior Lifeguard

Youth and Government: Class Representative, Delegate Chaplain, Mock Legislation.

Santa Monica City College, CA. IGETC Transfer. 2009 2010 GPA: 3.17

Santa Barbara City College, CA. IGETC Transfer. 2010 2011 GPA: 3.13

Created and worked in ach Bums Marketing promote a Skyline Pigeons concert which

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contributed to school funding for children in Rwanda.

Participated in and helped organize a salon de résistance gallery for student work.

University Of California: Santa Barbara, CA. Bachelor of Arts: English 2011 2014. GPA: 3.52

Specialization from the Center for Modern Literature, Materialism, and Aesthetics.

Specialization from the Center for Early Modern Studies.

Member of the Arnhold undergraduate research program.

Guardian Scholar.

Publications:

Circus of Indie Artists

Avatar Review (forthcoming)

Inscape

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The Larcenist

New Bourgeois

Blogs:

www.thomasskahill.wordpress.com riting)

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www.skahillthomas.wordpress.com rt)

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References available upon request.

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