Assistant College

Colin F. McCormack

abinhc@r.postjobfree.com ***** Dorchester Drive Cleveland, OH 44119 216-***-****

Education

The University of Akron Akron, OH M.A. Expected October 2010

Program: Communication GPA: 3.88

Hiram College Hiram, OH B.A. May 2007, Magna Cum

Laude

Major: Communication Minor: Writing GPA: 3.83

Experience

The Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program, Cleveland, OH Summer, 2010

Intern at The Cleveland Mediation Center

* Developed a plan for marketing The Cleveland Mediation Center’s current mediation training

courses through online outreach

* Conducted surveys with community members and presented results of market analysis

Toomey Residential and Community Services, Syracuse, NY Fall, 2009

Program Advocate

*Supervised six adults in a group home with disabilities ranging from autism to minor and severe

forms of mental retardation

* Cooked meals, cleaned individuals’ rooms, washed individuals’ laundry, and organized group

outings

Congresswoman Marcia Fudge’s Office, Warrensville Heights, OH Summer, 2009

Intern

* Addressed national and local political concerns for constituents of Ohio’s 11th District and

attended meetings held by the Congresswoman

The University of Akron Graduate School, Akron, OH Fall 2007 – 2009

Graduate Assistant

* Advised students on guidelines for formatting of papers and oversaw the submission of all

preliminary and final copies of theses and dissertations

Weekly Villager, Garrettsville, OH Spring 2007

Freelance writer

* Attended and reported on local town hall meetings and covered Cleveland area news

Hiram College Advance, Hiram, OH Fall 2003 - 2007

Co-Editor in Chief Fall 2006 - 2007

* Reviewed articles and layout of bi-weekly campus newspaper

* Managed staff of 20 writers and editors

Section Editor Fall 2005 - 2006

* Generated story ideas and layouts. Supervised group of Student Life staff writers

Staff Writer/Columnist Fall 2003 - 2005

* Expressed opinions and entertainment news through written communication

Teaching Assistant, Hiram College, Hiram, OH Fall, 2006

Assistant

*Co-taught Cross-Cultural Encounters colloquium freshman course

*Aided freshman students in course work and overlooked essay rough drafts

Northeast Shores Development Corporation, Cleveland, OH Summer, 2006

Communications Intern

*Updated Design Review Guidelines manual and drafted publicity flyers for community events

*Managed, publicized and solicited membership for E.185th Street Discount Card program

WCPN 90.3 NPR Radio Station, Cleveland, OH Summer, 2005

Radio Intern

* Conducted interviews, wrote news updates for live broadcasts and edited sound files

* Assisted with long-term coverage of high-profile trial of Cleveland businessman Nate Gray

Cleveland Film Commission, Cleveland, OH Summer, 2003

Intern

* Assisted in promoting Cleveland as a film destination and reviewed screenplays

The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, OH Summer, 2002

Arts and Entertainment Intern

* Shadowed and discussed movie reviews for publication in The Plain Dealer with arts and

entertainment journalist Joanna Connors

Awards

Hiram College President’s Achievement Award 2006

Hiram College Russell Caldwell Memorial Award 2006

Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities 2006 & 2007

Sigma Alpha Pi Leadership Society 2006

Alpha Society Academic Honor 2005, 2006 & 2007

Hiram College Dix Scholarship 2005

Dean’s List 8 semesters

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