Cassandra Mielke
Gunnison, CO 81230
Objective As a graduate of English and Journalism, I hope to find a job
that incorporates my writing and organization skills as well as
allows me to interact with people using my communication skills.
Education Thompson Valley High School Graduated 2006 General Studies
Western State College of Colorado Graduated 2010
English Major/Journalism Minor
Professional 2006-2007: Escalante Fitness Center General Labor;
Gunnison, CO
. As a member of the staff, I did front desk work, cleaning, and moving
equipment.
2007-2010: Teaching Assistant; Western State College of Colorado
. As a teaching assistant for the beginning English class, I helped
teach class, gave lectures, graded assignments and papers, and met
with students outside of class.
2008-2009: Writing Center Tutor; Western State College of
Colorado
. Tutors were required to sit in the room for their assigned time and
assist any student who needed help with a paper for any class. I
helped with grammar and proof reading as well as some content.
2007-2008: Loveland Garden Center General Labor; Loveland, CO
. I watered all the back greenhouses as well as the main house and
outdoor flowers. I also helped maintain the grounds as well as helped
customers.
2008: Kmart Cashier; Loveland, CO
. Customer Service
2008-2009: Top O' the World College Newspaper Staff Writer/Copy
Editor; Western State College of Colorado
. As a staff writer, I covered every type of story both on campus and in
the Gunnison community.
. As a copy editor, I was responsible for correcting any grammar,
spelling, or other error as well as copy editing page layouts and
watching for AP style.
2009-2010: Top O' the World College Newspaper Editor; Western
State College of Colorado
. The top position at the college paper. I was responsible for assigning
stories, hiring a staff, keeping a budget, writing stories, laying out
the paper for print, keeping in touch with our printer, and doing
final edits along with other numerous responsibilities.
2009-2010: Gunnison Parks and Recreation Mow Crew; Gunnison, CO
. The crew mowed park lawns, cleaned bathrooms, prepped ball fields, and
did other park maintenance.
2009-Current: Gunnison Country Times Newspaper Reporter;
Gunnison, CO
. I do everything from small news briefs to features to in-depth
research pieces.
Languages Five years education in Spanish.
References Chris Dickey (Professional): 970-***-****
Jerad Besecker (Professional): 970-***-****
John Keller (Professional): 970-***-****