Marques Wilson
Atlanta, GA 30314
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Education and Credentials
Bachelor of Arts (2011); Major: Mass Communications
Minor: Marketing
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA.
UWG College of Arts and Humanities Discipline Specific Writing Certificate for Writing
Intensive Courses
Professional Experience
United Parcel Service, Inc. 2007-Present
Package Handler
Job requires working rapidly four to five hours. Work assignments require reading labels, charts,
verifying numbers, memorization, and carrying out instructions. Loading or unloading small
packages with attention to detail.
Cumberland Academy of Georgia September 2012-Present
Communications Coordinator (Intern)
Job requires picking topics of personal or public interest or as requested by the publishing
agencies. Develop coherent writing skills. Use literacy qualifications to create characters and
themes and maintain a coherent and believing storyline. Conduct research in creating stories,
characters, and themes. Review the content of work. Submit the work to the publisher in correct
format and requirements. Reformat the works. Be self-disciplined in time-management and
development of other skills. Be prepared for rewriting of works after feedback from
proofreaders. Cooperate with publishers, agents, script editors, and proofreaders. Assist and
contribute to monthly newsletter. Seek for and update new opportunities of publishing works.
Participate in workshops or conferences to improve writing skills. Maintain positive
relationships with current contacts and donors.
Southwest YMCA March 2011-Present
Creative Writing/Editing Manager
Conducts research to obtain factual information and authentic detail while utilizing sources.
Review, submit for approval, and revise written material to meet personal standards and satisfy
needs of the client, publisher, or director. Select subject or theme for writing project based on
personal interest and writing specialty. Develop factors such as theme, plot, characterization,
psychological analysis, historical environment, action, and dialogue to create material. Write
nonfiction prose work, such as a biography or article, that requires descriptive or critical
analysis.
University of West Georgia May 2010-July 2010
Video Editor
Assembled raw material into a finished product suitable for broadcasting. Digitally cut the files
to determine the sequence of the film and determined what was usable. Created a “rough cut” of
the programme/film and determined the exact cutting for the next and final stages. Re-ordered
and tweaked the content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the film/video.
Oversaw the quality and progress of audio and video engineering and editing. Experimented
with styles and techniques including the design of graphic elements. Selected the most effective
shot in a scene in terms of drama, story relevance, and continuity. Delivered the final product for
the required specifications.
University of West Georgia November 2009-May 2010
Staff Writer
Surveyed different areas to gather news for editing and releasing. Give researched information
on given assignments and find hidden aspects of events while being cognizant of deadlines.
Used close attention to all key points, whether present or not. Appeared at actual time of events
to give live or real information. Collected subjective information by phone call, online
information, or telephonic interview. Produced work with minimal grammatical errors to ensure
fluidity of a story. Gave consistent information regarding content for publication.
University of West Georgia January 2008-May 2008
Public Relations Campaign Manager
Achieved the unit’s goal for the campaign by providing overall direction and planning.
Motivated and supported unit representatives. Assisted in the preparation of presentations and/or
speeches geared toward consumers. Frequently reported progress to leadership.
Professional Organizations & Community Initiatives
Member, Providence Missionary Baptist Church-Current
Volunteer, Pittman Park
Volunteer, West Manor Elementary
Volunteer, South Metro United Futbol Club-Current