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Ben Wilgus

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Objective

To obtain a full-time job with Appleone by using my journalism, marketing

and public relations experience to provide skills in writing, editing,

design, public relations and marketing.

Professional Experience

Mobiteetimes -Tracy, CA July 2010-present

Public Relations Associate Responsible for handling all media contact

including writing press releases and media requests for this startup

company which provides mobile phone tee time applications.

( Coordinate all social media accounts.

( Increased web visits from 15,000 in Sept. to 45,000 in Oct.

Martinez News-Gazette -Martinez, CA May 2010-present

Sports Editor Responsible for writing game and feature stories for high

school and junior college levels. Oversee all sports coverage published,

including stories and photos.

( Write original content for Martinezgazette.com.

( Write news stories and features 2-3 times per week.

Mountain News Corporation - Orinda, CA Nov. 2008-April 2009

Overnight Content Producer Oversaw all content published to the

Onthesnow.com website, including news briefs, press releases, news stories,

photos and ski conditions. Responsible for assisting radio and television

stations with ski information and troubleshooting website technical

difficulties.

( Successfully published accurate ski conditions for over 2,000 ski

resorts around the world.

( Increased page views by eight percent.

Lassen County Times - Susanville, CA Aug. 2006-Aug. 2008

Sports Editor Responsible for coverage of three high schools and a junior

college. Wrote and edited game stories for sporting events.

( Took photos used in the 2008 Chicago Cubs Magazine.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism (with emphasis in News Editorial and Public

Relations)

Minor in Political Science

California State University, Chico Aug. 2001-May 2006

Skills

Technical: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Quark, InDesign, PowerPoint,

Adobe Photoshop and Internet research.

Miscellaneous

I have done several freelance writing for the Valley Times in Pleasanton,

Calif., Almaden Times Weekly in San Jose, Calif. and the Livermore

Independent in Livermore, Calif.

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