Tiffany Colston
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*** ******** **** ***. **** Atlanta, GA 30342
EDUCATION
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, July 2010
Web Media Minor
KEYWORDS
Technical Writing Business Communications
Web Page Development
Feature Writing Business Administration
Web Page Design
Online Editing News Reporting
IT Support
COMPUTER SKILLS
. Experienced with MS Office Suite 2003 and 2007, Adobe Creative Suite
2004 and Adobe RoboHelp 9
. Ability to create complex animations using Macromedia Director MX
. Familiar with audio and video editing technology and developing
multimedia presentations for MAC OS
EMPLOYMENT OVERVIEW
Biztech Group LLC, Alpharetta, GA
Communications Contractor, 2010-present
. Quickly gained an understanding of power monitoring software company
product suite
. Compiled critical data on power monitoring, management and battery life
to support product line introduction
. Redeveloped marketing materials including integrated and individual
product brochures and company overview
. Redeveloped software product suite online user manual to reflect new
software features for quarterly release
. Researched industry websites and made recommendations to improve the
company website
. Effectively worked with multiple teams across the business
George-Anne Daily Newspaper, Statesboro, GA
Copy Editor, 2009-2010
. Edited newspaper for feature, opinion, sports, and editorial
sections
. Reviewed content for accuracy, grammatical errors, proper source
attribution, and clarity to ensure stories met
Associated Press standards
. Utilized InDesign to create layout for stories, graphics, and info
graphics
. Contributed to editorial discussions by giving suggestions for
direction on weekly cover stories
George-Anne Daily Newspaper, Statesboro, GA
Staff Writer, 2005-2010
. Wrote articles covering a variety of topics that impact local and
national communities
. Interviewed prominent faculty, student organization board members
and civic leaders for cover stories
. Covered budget appropriations, organization fund requests and
implementation of campus policies for the student government
association
. Wrote feature stories for special edition off-campus housing guide
College of Business Administration: Georgia Southern University,
Statesboro, GA
IT Help Desk Support Specialist, 2005-2010
. Supervised and serviced lab users and assisted with computer hardware
and software application problems
. Maintained equipment, replenished supplies, and performed updates for
Envisionware and Excel
. Completed printer installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting and
conducted equipment inventory
. Performed administrative duties such as faxing documents, answering
telephone, and filing
. Facilitated incoming student registration sessions and computer
laboratory presentations
LEADERSHIP & HONORS
Georgia Southern University Running Club, Member, 2009-2010
University of South Carolina Leadership and Diversity Conference, 2008
Minority Advisement Program, Sponsor, 2007-2009
Creative Writing Club, Treasurer, 2007-2009
Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) Scholar, 2004