Andrew Williamson
Contact Information: 512-***-**** / ******.************@*****.***
Address: **** ****** ****, ****** **, 78749
Objective: Print Production Associate
Highlights:
. B.A. degree in Communication
. 5 years customer service experience
. Very strong attention to detail, very organized; experience managing
multiple projects at a time with strict deadlines
. 3 years experience working for publishing companies
Writing/Editing Experience:
Victory Publishing Co., Night Editor/Reporter (June 2009-April 2010)
. Edited print and online content for style, grammar, accuracy and
clarity; reviewed online newscast
. Planned, researched and wrote hard-news, features and travel
articles; kept regular contact with key officials and sources
. Sent reporters on hard-news assignments as needed
The Shorthorn, Copy Desk Chief (Jan.-May 2009)
. Hired, trained and supervised eight-person team of copy editors;
developed editing standards and processes
. Selected content for and layed out inside printed publication pages;
taught staff how to lay out pages
. Had final authority on all material moved from copy desk
The Shorthorn, Copy Editor (May-Aug. 2007, Jan.-Dec. 2008), Reporter
(Aug.-Dec. 2007)
Education:
The University of Texas at Arlington
. B.A., Communication (May 2009)
. Minor in Business Administration
Awards:
. Murray C. and Nona Poston Journalism Scholarship (UTA Communication
Department)
Other Experience:
. Research (LPS National Flood 2007)
. Sales (Club Demonstration Services 2005-2006)
. Customer Service (Valero 2006, Domino's 2005-2006, Speedy Stop 2004,
Yaghi's New York Pizzeria 2002-2004, Jason's Deli 2002, Mr. Gatti's
2001-2002)
References Available Upon Request