MacKenzie "Mac" Slavin

Current Address:

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Student Box 1483

Waverly, IA 50677

abpntp@r.postjobfree.com

507-***-****

Home Address:

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St. Charles, MN 55972

Education:

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Arts: Print Media and Public Relations

May 2010

Wartburg College: Waverly, IA Minor: Business and Leadership

Related Coursework:

Introduction to Communication Arts Oral Communications Principles of Management

Media Marketing and Management Journalism and News Reporting Television Production

Computer Graphic Design Online Journalism Public Relations Techniques

Media Related Experience:

Sports Promotion, Tower Agency, Wartburg College, Waverly, IA

- Promote and advertise athletic events on campus

- Create game-day entertainment for sporting events during regular season play

2007 - Present

Assistant Sports Editor & Writer, The Trumpet, Wartburg College, Waverly, IA

- Write and edit weekly sports articles and columns

- Layout and place articles and pictures for weekly newspaper

2006 - Present

Officer, Wartburg College Forensics, Waverly, IA

- Develop public speaking skills at various competitions throughout the year

- Wrote speeches to perform at the National level

2006 - Present

SportsKnight Member, WTV 8, Wartburg College, Waverly, IA

- Write and research information for scripts for weekly broadcast

- Help with taping and video production for the show

2007 - Present

Staff Writer, St. Charles Press, St. Charles, MN

- Wrote weekly articles for the local newspaper

- Helped take and place pictures throughout various pages

2005 - 2007

Co-Founder/Writer/Editor, Orange and Black Paperback, St. Charles High School, St. Charles, MN

- Co-founded the St. Charles High School Newspaper as a junior in high school

- Writer and editor for the "Culture," Sports and "Editor's" Pages

2003 - 2006

Work Experience

Pathways Peer, Pathways Center, Wartburg College, Waverly, IA

- Helped students with career counseling and resumes

- Handled paperwork and completed various tasks around the office

2007 - Present

Oasis Drive Inn Track and Field Coach, St. Charles Park and Recreation, St. Charles, MN

- Supervised children between the ages 9-11 in various activities

- Organized the first competitive track and field meet hosted in St. Charles

2003 - Present

Lifeguard and Cashier, Mel Brownell Family Aquatic Center, St. Charles, MN

- Watched over patrons to ensure a safe swimming experience

- Handled cash and tickets for entry into the Aquatic Center

2004 - Present

Campus & Community Activities

College Ambassador, Wartburg College Admissions Office, Waverly, IA

- Promote the campus by giving tours to prospective students and their parents

- Host prospective students overnight to get a feel for the college environment

2007 - Present

Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Waverly, IA

- Meet with a child weekly to provide social and educational growth opportunities

- Help the child with various academic and social problems

2007 - Present

Peer Helper, St. Charles High School, St. Charles, MN

- Helped children participate in a safe and fun learning environment with trips to the elementary school

- Welcomed new students to the high school with tours and inquiry sessions

2003 - 2006

Computer Knowlege :

Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Office

References:

Rick Schaber Park and Recreation Supervisor 507-***-****

Amanda Ellson Mel Brownell Family Aquatic Center Manager 507-***-****

Cliff Brockman Academic Advisor and Communication Arts Professor 319-***-****

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