Nicole Hagan
*** **** ***** **. - **********, PA 17028
abjnin@r.postjobfree.com
Work-Related Skills & Experience
The Flashlight
Editor-in-Chief (Sept.
. Served as liaison between the newspaper and its readership and the
school administration
. Organized and managed the production of the news, features, sports
and production staff
. Monitored the content of the newspaper to maintain consistent style
. Created and enforced the publication schedule and deadlines
Business Manager
. Maintained all Flashlight funds and regularly updated a ledger for
review
. Saw that bills were paid in a timely fashion
. Saw that all budget material was completed and turned in to the
Committee on Finance (C.O.F.)
Ad Manager
. Coordinated all sales of advertising space
. Saw that all scheduled ads were sized correctly and placed prior to
the start of production
. Sent out advertising bills on a monthly basis
The Flashlight
Sports Editor (Jan.
2008-April 2009)
. Published weekly sports articles
. Edited the sports articles of volunteer Flashlight sports journalism
participants
. Formatted page layout using Adobe InDesign and edited/cropped photos
using Adobe Photoshop
The Flashlight
Sports Writer
(Aug. 2007-Dec. 2007)
. Published weekly sports articles covering baseball, softball,
men's/women's basketball, boxing, cross country, field hockey,
indoor/outdoor track and field, women's soccer, sprint football, and
swimming.
The Flashlight
Freelance Writer
(Jan. 2007 - May 2007)
. Published news articles covering plays and comedy acts.
Other Work Experience
Mountain Home Magazine
Intern (Jan. 2010-
June 2010)
. Wrote up monthly articles for publication, in addition to copy-
editing duties
. Aided in miscellaneous office work such as conducting background
research, coming up with possible story ideas, and updating the
contributors list
Self-employed Child Care (Seasonal)
Babysitter (May 2009-
Aug. 2009)
. Cared for children during the summer. Responsibilities included:
helping with homework, driving the
children to practice, cooking meals, light housework, keeping the
children safe, etc.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott (Seasonal)
Housekeeper (May 2008-Nov.
2008)
. Cleaned 10-20 suites (stay-overs and check-outs) on a daily basis
. Dusted, vacuumed, made beds, defrosted refrigerators, cleaned
bathrooms, scrubbed Jacuzzis etc.
Education
Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA
BS: Mass Communication - Journalism Emphasis & Creative Writing Minor
(Aug. 2006-May 2010)
. Coursework in news, feature, special news and magazine writing in
addition to experience in fiction writing, nonfiction prose, and
poetry. Held a 3.8 overall GPA as a senior (the highest GPA in my
major)
Contact Information:
1. Mountain Home Magazine
Address: 39 Water Street - Wellsboro, Pa 16901
Managing Editor: Kay Barrett
Telephone 570-***-****
E-mail: abjnin@r.postjobfree.com
1. SpringHill Suites by Mariott
Address: 112 Museum Drive - Hershey, Pa 17033
Manager/Executive: Housekeeper: Karen Taleff
Telephone: 717-***-****
E-mail: abjnin@r.postjobfree.com