Content School

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August 08, 2011

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Counterbias.com (site no longer active), Free World Syndicate, and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.