Scott C. Smith
Happy Valley, OR 97086
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Writing Background
Professional writer for six years, with experience in magazine and
newspaper writing. Author of articles published in military newspapers and
magazines.
Freelance writer for four years with experience in online magazines and
content sites. Author of 130 articles for the web magazine Blogcritics, as
well as articles for the Democratic Underground website and other sites.
Creative writing, including short stories and poetry.
Accurate typing, 80+ wpm, 24,000 kph
Employment History
Freelance writer, 2003 - Present
Hillsboro, OR/Happy Valley, OR
Wrote opinion pieces and essays (with a focus on pop culture and
entertainment) for publication at Blogcritics.org,
(http://blogcritics.org/writers/scott-c-smith/) the Democratic Underground,
Counterbias.com (site no longer active), Free World Syndicate, and
Journalism.co.uk; content contributor to Demand Media
(http://www.demandstudios.com) and Helium
(http://www.helium.com/users/610979/show_articles)
Journalist, United States Navy, 1986 - 1992
Worldwide
Drafted press releases for publication in military newspapers and
magazines. Responded to Navy "fan mail" and requests for information.
Drafted correspondence to VIPs. Operated closed-circuit television
stations and shipboard radio stations.
Education
Defense Information School, Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. 1987. Print
and broadcast journalism.