College Assistant

R obert S. Vornlocker

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Profile

Recent graduate who enjoys the challenge of exploring a subject and expressing findings through different

s tyles of wri ting. Enthusiastic about “reading between the lines” to reach underlying messages in media

and culture and applying them to daily life. Quick learner who has strong wri ting and critical thinking

skills. Hobbies include golf, photography and wri ting.

Education

K ing’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA

G raduated May 2014

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Professional Writing

GPA: 3.6

M inor in Mass Communications

Educational Highlights

I ntern, The Citizens’ Voice, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Spring 2014

• Wrote as a correspondent at the Citizens’ Voice newspaper for a credited internship.

• Honed skills including interviewing, writ ing profiles, “hard news” reporting, and wri ting briefs

f rom affidavits.

• Online portfolio of work

R elated Experience

The Crown K ing’s College Newspaper, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Print Assistant-Editor-in-Chief 2013-

Present

Features Editor

2012-2013

Staff writer 2011-2012

• Brainstormed content for the newspaper; wrote at least one article per weekly issue; worked with

other editors using InDesign software to create the layout of issues.

King’s College Writing Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Tutor 2011-2013

• Worked an average of six hours per week, helping students with the wri ting process for all levels of

u ndergraduate courses. Services include proofreading, brainstorming ideas, developing and

focusing theses, adjusting structure for clarity, and helping with documentation of sources.

Achievements and Honors

• King’s College Dean’s L ist 2010-2014

• Presidential Scholarship recipient

• Sigma Tau Delta In ternational English Honors Society Treasurer

2013-Present

• Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Honors Society member

2014-Present

• Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honors Society member

2014-Present

Other Work Experience

King’s College Annual Alumni Phonathon, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Fall 2013

• Called K ing’s alumni to solicit donations or simply maintain a relationship between the school and

i ts graduates.

F ranklin Township Department of Public Works, Franklin Township, NJ

Summers 2010-2012

• Worked in the Open Space Division and maintained dozens of township properties including

p laygrounds, sports fields, hiking t rails, and grassland preserves.

Computer Skills

M icrosoft Word & PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

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