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July 18, 2010

Benjamin Bock

Dearborn, MI ****8

********@*****.***

CAREER SUMMARY

Very familiar with various forms of broadcast media. Have produced a

morning FM news radio show, brought on as a writer for a nationally

broadcast television show to help it appeal to its new national audience,

have written numerous short scripts and have had some independently made.

Proficient in most areas of video and audio production.

EDUCATION

Eastern Michigan University

Graduated April 2010

B.A. in Communications Technology and Film Studies

Minor in Creative Writing

AREAS OF PROFICIENCY

Strong creative writing skills. Experience in producing for radio, audio

editing (Audition, ProTools, Acid, Soundforge), video editing (Avid, Final

Cut Pro), Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Powerpoint, various microphones and

soundboards, various video cameras and equipment. Good with public

relations. Pick up new skills quickly.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Writer, Dec 2009-Present

Wolfman Mac's Chiller Drive-In, Pontiac, MI- Helped "Wolfman Mac's Chiller

Drive-In" transition its writing to appeal to a national audience exploring

current television trends and bringing the writing up to a professional

level. (Retro Television Network, My TV8).

Producer, May 2009-August 2009

WEMU 89.1 FM, Ypsilanti, MI- Took over as producer to run the production of

the show, creating a smooth, professional sounding radio show with

widespread appeal. "The Morning Edition" news show 5:00 am-9:00 am.

Intern Cumulus Media, Jan-April 2009

Sportstalk WTKA 1050 AM, Cumulus Media, Ann Arbor, MI. Recorded and podcast

each show, organized and scheduled guests to be interviewed throughout the

3 hour show..

Eastern Echo Comic Writer/ Artist Nov 2008-April 2010

The Eastern Echo Newspaper, Ypsilanti, MI- Created funny, yet politically

and socially conscious comic illustrations for The Eastern Echo. Was

significant in keeping the edgy, yet creative tone of the publication.