James E. Hutter

**** ********* *****/ ********, ** 43220/ Phone: 614-***-****/ e-mail: adm1lc@r.postjobfree.com Experienced Communications Specialist in multi-media. Includes journalism for specialty magazines, corporate communications, media relations, published novelist, and some radio production. Well- acquainted with taking direction and meeting strict deadlines. Considerable editorial and proofreading experience performed on a voluntary basis.

COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE:

Just the Normal Abuse, February 2021: Semi-fictional novel published by Lulu Press. ISBN 978-1-716-06726-6

Shakin’ It on WCBE 90.5 FM, February 2020: Invited by host Jon Peterson to guest produce entire episode on Rock ‘n’ Roll pioneer Buddy Holly. Wrote script for two-hour radio program and picked songs appropriate to the topic. Worked in tandem with Peterson as on-air voice talent. Guest DJ on WWCD 102.5 FM, August 2015: Selected by disc jockey Brian Phillips to host an hour- long program of hand-selected songs, appropriate to the station’s Alternative Rock format. Done in conjunction with crowdfunding campaign to help station purchase ownership of 102.5 FM frequency. Grove City Bowling Lanes, 2011 to 2015: public relations consultant writing press releases for retro bowling venue. Resulted in articles published in Columbus Alive, Columbus Dispatch, Columbus Monthly, Out of the Blue, and This Week Grove City Uniglobe Travel Designers, 2010 to 2011: volunteered to write press releases for family-owned business. Resulted in an article in Columbus Alive and a mention in This Week Bexley. Out of the Blue, 2006 to date: contributing writer reporting to publisher Neil Shumate. Periodic columnist, “Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation,” a lighthearted series on growing up a member of Generation X. Also contributed pieces on The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Fleshtones, Wanda Jackson, and CD 102.5’s crowdfunding campaign.

Columbus Alive, 2006: wrote June 14 “Columbus Musicians Favorite Records” column Moo, 1994-1997: contributing writer reporting to publisher Anthony Barnett. Wrote numerous album and concert reviews.

The Columbus Guardian, 1995-1996: contributing writer reporting to arts editor David Martin. Wrote two articles: one on African American owned independent record labels in Columbus and a second on oldies disc jockey Chuck Taylor.

The Columbus Edge, 1991-1994: staff writer reporting to publisher Anthony Barnett. Contributed numerous album and concert reviews plus two interviews with cult band The Fleshtones. Columbus Musician Monthly and Stage Magazine, 1988-1990: staff writer and associate editor reporting to publisher Samuel Ettaro. Contributed numerous album and concert reviews plus interview articles on Columbus-area bands. Assisted with proofreading and editing final copy. JAMES E. HUTTER PAGE TWO

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2015-2021 Accounting Assistant, Ohio Insurance Guaranty Association, Columbus, Ohio. Managed many financial duties to assist CPA. Includes creating monthly financial reports and maintaining general ledger.

• Wrote, co-wrote, or edited several company manuals.

• Assisted with sale of unused assets via social media listings. 2008-2015 Accounting Assistant, Uniglobe Travel Designers, Columbus, Ohio. Managed agency’s major financial transactions, including balancing daily receipts, posting receivables, disbursing payables, and maintaining general ledger.

• Ghost wrote press releases resulting in article in Columbus Alive.

• Collected over $3,000.00 of agent commissions in a single week, including funds from European vendors.

2006-2008 Finance and Systems Manager, Robert L. McCarty Co., LPA, Columbus, Ohio. Supervisor of bookkeeping and information technology team. Responsible for posting receipts, balancing, them and preparing bank deposits.

• Created paperless filing system with less than $2,000.00 in hardware.

• Discovered overlooked collections portfolio, bringing in over $10,000.00 in additional revenue.

2004-2006 Administrative Associate, Dana & Pariser, LPA, Columbus, Ohio. Junior member of Information Technology department. Responsible for maintenance and administration of computerized document filing system. Assisted with book- keeping.

• Acquired two Microsoft certifications: A-Plus and Network Plus.

• Trained several associates on managing electronic document file system. 2001-2003 Regional Publishing Manager, Reed Construction Data, Columbus, Ohio. Management professional in charge of publishing time-sensitive architectural information to the internet. Supervised six offices in four states. Composed many technical writings, explaining software and processes.

• Saved firm over $20,000.00 per year by centralizing Indiana publication.

• Edited over 1,000 regional issues of Plans Direct CD ROM publication. EDUCATION

TechSkills, Columbus, Ohio

• A-Plus Certification, Windows XP

• Network-Plus Certification, Windows XP

Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio

• AS in Financial Management

American Institute of Banking, Columbus, Ohio

• Supervision coursework

Ohio Dominican College, Columbus, Ohio

• Business Communications coursework

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