Journalist, Editor, Writer

Carmen McCrackin

*** **** ******** ***** *** * Auburn, AL 36832

850-***-**** *******@******.***

EDUCATION

Auburn University Auburn, AL

Bachelor’s in Journalism Fall 2020

MAJOR GPA: 4.0

GPA: 3.7/4.0

● Dean’s List Fall 2018

● Scholarship from Auburn University’s journalism program TECHNICAL SKILLS

Premiere Pro Intermediate proficiency

InDesign Intermediate proficiency

Photoshop Intermediate proficiency

Microsoft Word Advanced proficiency

WRITING EXPERIENCE

The Plainsman Newspaper Auburn, AL

Lifestyle Writer December 2018- March 2019

● Published at least three articles a week in the newspaper pertaining to art, music, culture, or food.

● Attended weekly budget meetings to pitch concepts for the following newspaper release Odyssey Auburn, AL

Weekly Writer August 2017-November 2017

● Published an article a week pertaining to life as a college student WORK EXPERIENCE

Ma Fia’s Italian Restaurant Opelika, AL

Assistant Manager and server February 2018- Present

● Manage daily income reports

● Delegate tasks to employees to ensure efficient service to customers

● Provide a positive customer experience for guests David’s Bridal Pensacola, FL

Customer Service Representative May 2017-October 2017

● Scheduled bridal and wedding party appointments

● Cataloged all new shipments to the store

● Verified appointments and anticipated delivery dates with clients over the phone Carmen McCrackin

802 West Longleaf Drive Apt 3 Auburn, AL 36832

850-***-**** *******@******.***

VOLUNTEER WORK

Lee County Youth Development Center Auburn, AL

Tutor and Kingian nonviolence instructor January 2019-May 2019

● Developed innovative strategies to encourage learning and nonviolent behaviors

● Utilized classroom control strategies to resolve classroom disputes

● Taught a small group workshop to students ages 15-19 about nonviolence and conflict management

Our House Auburn, AL

Tutor and mentor to students from low-income housing (4th-5th grade) January 2020- May 2020

● Distributed daily meals to students who experience food insecurity

● Encouraged students on homework assignments, study guides, and enrichment projects

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