Assistant Objective
Resume:
MY NGUYEN
San Diego, CA ****6
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Writer and Editor for newspapers, magazines, and book
publishing
EDUCATION: University Of California, Riverside - September 2006 to June
2010
Creator Writing Major
3.33 GPA
Miramar Community College - September 2003 to June 2006
Transfer Classes
3.2 GPA
EMPLOYMENT: SanDiegoRestaurants.com, San Diego, CA
Senior Intern - January 2011 to April 2011
Editorial Intern - September 2010 to December 2010
. Wrote short reviews, long reviews, and created listings
for restaurants
. Researched new restaurants, nightclubs, and events for
the company website
Socal.com, San Diego, CA - August 2009 to Present
Contributing Writer
. Review local events within region
. Fast-check and proofread articles before submitting
Performer Magazine, San Diego, CA
Contributing Writer - February 2010 to Present
Contributing Intern - June 2009 to January 2010
. Research local up and coming indie bands
. Write CD and live show reviews exclusively for blog
. Report on up and coming venues and profiles of important
people in the industry
University Of California, Riverside, CA - January 2007 to
December 2008
C3 (CHASS - College of Humanities and Social Sciences - College
of Computing) Intern
- Associate Editor for CHASS
Newsletters
. Pitched story ideas and feature articles
. Fact-checked and copy-edited news articles for accuracy
. Chased down photo leads and collaborated with art
designer to maintain a balanced
publication
Juan Felipe Herrera, UCR, Riverside, CA - October 2006 to
March 2007
Research Assistant - Tomas Rivera Endowed Fellow
. Created profiles for visiting writers. Collected data
and pictures to be included in broadsides,
flyers, and website
. Researched and created profiles for Hispanic heroes
QUALIFICATIONS: . Experienced in writing feature articles, short stories,
essays, research reports, and reviews for
books/CDs/DVDs.
. Strong command of the English language, familiarity with
virtually all writing styles, serious
commitment to excellence in the printed and published
word.
SKILLS: Organized, Efficient, Team Player,
Punctual, Great Communication Skills
COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
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