Amber E. Foster

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Objective To obtain an entry level position within Mass Media Communications Industry offering optimal growth

capabilities

Experience Account Executive/News Reporter

2012-2013 City News Group Grand Terrace, CA

Collaborated with clients from concept to production and publication of print advertising

that routinely exceeded client expectations

Played a lead role on pitches to current and prospective accounts, delivering

presentations that won new and increased existing business to drive revenue

Build executive-level relationships and managed current projects to ensure they are

completed on time, on budget and on strategy

Successfully contracting sales through telemarketing, cold calls, networking and

prospecting

Developed relationships with clients and the community through attendance in various

community business networking meetings

Doubled delivery locations to generate new client base and readership helping expand

the company’s circulation region

Fulfilled multifaceted duties that included reporting, news/feature writing, researching,

fact-checking, proofreading and headline writing

Provided complete, accurate and compelling coverage of both anticipated and

spontaneous news for print and online media

Earned repeated commendations for excellence in writing, reporting and photojournalism

Assisted in layout of six weekly newspapers using InDesign, Photoshop and Serif Draw

Writing Tutor

2011-2012 Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA

Provide assistance to college students with writing and reading assignments

Assist in proper understanding of grammar mechanics, organization and critical thinking

Owner-Operator

2004 -2008 Best For Less Custom Painting Albany, NY

Responsible for all aspects of professional painting services, including residential and

commercial properties

Managed a four-man team consisting of general laborers

Managed all clerical operations including bookkeeping, employee payroll and taxation

payments

Created successful advertisement and business contracts through understanding and

knowledge of all job details

Sales Associate

2002-2003 Marshalls Franklin, TN

Responsible for all aspects of sales and support for local retail clothing store

Operated cash register with perfect end of day balance reports

California State University San Bernardino

Education 2012-present

B.A., Communications with concentration in Mass Media expected graduation June 2014

Major GPA 4.0

Moreno Valley College, Moreno Valley

2009-2011 Associates of Arts Degree with Great Distinction

Presidents Honor List

Editor of Moreno Valley College Newsletter using Drupal CMS and AP style editing

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