JUSTIN HARMON
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Tacoma, Washington
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over six years’ experience in writing, editing, and reporting. Specialize in sports writing and reporting. Highly motivated and dedicated to craft. Possess attributes of dependability, productivity, problem-solving, and team leadership.Learned the value of a hard day's work during a manufacturing/production job, and willing to apply that same grit and determination elsewhere.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science – Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA – Est. Completion: 2022 Associate of Arts Degree – Pierce College, Lakewood, WA – 2018 WRITING EXPERIENCE
● Composed copy for college campus newspaper
● Researched and developed storylines for monthly reporting
● Developed social and interviewing skills working for college newspaper
● Possess willingness to learn and take on challenges LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
● Lead staff writer for the Pioneer Newspaper
● Authored feature articles for campus newspaper
● Managed production workers in manufacturing company
● Mentored new assembly workers while teaching safety compliance standards BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
● Freelanced as independent contractor, writing for sports publications
● Completed production orders within strict deadlines for manufacturing company
● Transported passengers as independent contractor for rideshare company
● Tracked expenses, including vehicle maintenance logs WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer – Tacoma, WA – 2014 to Present
Slate Operator, Fixed Shift Relief – PABCO ROOFING, Tacoma, WA – 2016 to Present Rideshare Driver LYFT – Tacoma, WA – 2018 to 2019
Lead Staff Writer – Pioneer Newspaper – Pierce College – Lakewood WA – 2014 to 2016