JOSHUA D. BOLDEN
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EDUCATION Queens College, The City University of New York Flushing, NY
Master of Arts December 2014
Major: Urban Affairs
Old Westbury, The State University of New York Old Westbury, NY
Bachelor of Arts May 2013
Major: English Minor: Media &Communications
Cumulative GPA: 3.38 Major GPA: 3.43
HONORS Dean’s List: Spring 2013
Sigma Tau Delta English International Honors Society: Spring 2013
Certificate of Achievement and Promise Award: Spring 2013
Selected to participate on the Senior Thesis Writing Panel: Spring 2013
COURSEWORK Marketing Principals and Concepts; Entrepreneurship; Statistics; Structure and
Grammar; Urban Politics; Urban Policy; Urban Research Writing
SKILLS MS Word; MS Office; PowerPoint; Social Media; Analysis; Data entry; Marketing;
Blog Writing; Editing;
EXPERIENCE Page31.com Long Island, NY
Associate Editor/Writer January 2009-Present
Assisted with the development of content and launch of new website featuring
celebrities; often re-blogged by popular websites such as vladtv.com
Study, research and compile information to write web content on sports,
entertainment and consumer products
Proofread, organize and edit all website content before posting to site
AHRC Nassau Brookville, NY
Direct Support Professional May 2008-October 2008
Monitored and oversaw activities of adults with mental and developmental
disabilities
Planned, performed, and assisted with individuals’ care or activities according to
preferences or needs
Served as mentor and coach to clients, providing guidance and direction
PetSmart Levittown, NY
Pet Care Specialist May 2006- June 2008
Served as sales floor customer service representative
Ensured opening procedures were properly executed
Assisted with the grand opening of the new Valley Stream store
ACTIVITIES SUNY Old Westbury Catalyst News Paper January 2013- May 2013
Content Contributor
Developed articles for submission to the school newspaper
Upper Room Church of God August 2010- Present
Editor
Editor and writer for the children's programs newsletter on a voluntary basis