Design Assistant
Resume:
Donovan Atkinson
Community Outreach Editor-Oshkosh Northwestern
ab99o1@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
» Expert user in QuarkXpress and Adobe Photoshop.
» Familiar with Microsoft Office programs.
» Familiar with Associated Press style.
» Completed Business Skills training through ElementK, earning Continuing Education Credits through the
American Council on Education.
» Winner of multiple awards in Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation Better Newspaper Contest.
» Portfolio available online at Visual Editors: http://bit.ly/dWGSpm
Specialties
publication design, visual storytelling, copy editing, proofing, creating charts and graphics, arts, culture,
entertainment, home decor, merchandising
Experience
Community Outreach Editor/Print Quality Manager at Oshkosh Northwestern Media
December 2012 - Present (11 months)
Serves as point-of-contact for community groups and nonprofits submitting press releases for Community
Newsroom initiative. Edits and prepares reader-submitted and staff-generated content for publication in print
and online. Posts content to web, tablet and mobile platforms. Works remotely with Gannett Design Studio
in Des Moines to produce print product. Maintains print design standards according to Oshkosh Northwestern
styles. Selects articles and photos from wire services for news, business and lifestyle sections.
Media Editor at Freelance Media Editor
March 2012 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Provides copy editing and copywriting services for online publications and small businesses. Manages social
media presence for small businesses on Facebook and Twitter. Generates content and stages photo for
Facebook Pages and company blogs.
Proofreader at Oshkosh Corporation - Defense
September 2012 - November 2012 (3 months)
Contracter working in Bid & Proposal department for Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corp. Reads
and edits proposal documents and graphics for U.S. and international government projects.
Assistant News Editor at Gannett
April 2008 - July 2012 (4 years 4 months)
Assistant News Editor on Gannett Wisconsin Media's Southern Regional Copy Desk. Responsible for
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overseeing the design and copyediting of three community newspapers: the Oshkosh Northwestern, the Fond
du Lac Reporter and the Sheboygan Press. Managed a staff of three full-time paginators and two part-time
copy editors, including training and writing annual reviews. Directed design of special projects and feature
pages. Served as interim news editor for two months.
Co-Founder at Garceau Atkinson Designs
November 2010 - March 2012 (1 year 5 months)
Part-time professional service specializing in merchandising, commercial displays and holiday decorating.
Maintains blog at http://garceauatkinsondesigns.wordpress.com/ and Twitter feed at @garceauatkinson
Assistant News Editor at Gannett
October 2007 - April 2008 (7 months)
Assistant News Editor for Print Platforms at the Oshkosh Northwestern
Courses
BS, Journalism
University of Kansas
Magazine Writing
Editing for Publication
Print and Online Design
BA, Theater
University of Kansas
Costume Design
Lighting Production
Costume Production
Scenic Production
Scenic Design
Skills & Expertise
Copy Editing
Graphic Design
Entertainment
Arts
Proofing
Merchandising
Social Media
Social Networking
Design
Publishing
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Desktop Publishing
Online Publishing
Print Design
Storytelling
Editing
AP Style
Photography
WordPress
Web Content
QuarkXPress
Photoshop
Magazines
Education
University of Kansas
BS, Journalism, 2000 - 2005
Activities and Societies: Battenfeld Scholarship Hall, University Daily Kansan, Kansas Scholastic Press
Association
University of Kansas
BA, Theater, 2000 - 2005
Activities and Societies: University Theatre
Honors and Awards
Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation Better Newspaper Contest 2006 Lifestyle Page(s)-Second Place
Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation Better Newspaper Contest 2007 Front Page-Second Place
Interests
publication design, magazines, home decor
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Donovan Atkinson
Community Outreach Editor-Oshkosh Northwestern
ab99o1@r.postjobfree.com
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