Office Supervisor

Trenikia Shelton

Writer/Office of Communications

Memphis, TN

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To obtain a job in a positive work environment while showcasing my skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Writer/Office of Communications

TUSCULUM COLLEGE - Greeneville, TN - August 2013 to May 2014

Wrote speeches, press releases, and other promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes,

missions, or goals of organizations seeking funds

• Prepared reports for supervisor to communicate fundraising program data

• Designed and produced materials; such as, posters, web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, and

advertise fundraising events

• Created and updated donor databases in the RAZOR electronic customer management system

• Developed and maintained media contact lists for supervisor

• Coordinated delivery of materials and supplies for fundraising events and confirmed donor participation

• Attended community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals and solicit donations

and sponsorships

Reporter

Frontier Magazine Online - August 2012 to May 2013

Wrote and edited articles prepared by other student writers and faculty advisors

• Maintained records and files of all work revisions

• Selected photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate content

• Assisted with design layout for articles included for publication

Reporter

The Frontier Newspaper - August 2010 to May 2011

Reviewed news from local, national and international sources to find new writing assignments

• Gathered information about news subjects through research, interviews and observation

• Wrote, edited and published stories

• Selected news stories for The Frontier Newspaper blog site

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Professional Writing

TUSCULUM COLLEGE - Greeneville, TN

May 2014

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Published multiple articles in the college newsletter and online magazine

• Sold subscriptions to The Tusculum Review, an international literary journal

• Utilized Microsoft Windows Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint

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