Journalist/Writer

Eric Wharton

Denison University-- Slayter Box ***5-- Granville, OH 43023

740-***-**** -- *********@*******.***

Education:

Denison University, Granville Ohio

Bachelor of Arts: Journalism, Minor in Creative Writing

Expected Graduation: May 2023

Current GPA: 2.8

Work Experience:

Intern Reporter for the Newark Advocate, June-July 2022

-Learned how to operate in a newsroom environment

-Sharpened my reporting skills

-Furthered my skills as a writer

Archivist, Denison Archives, May 2021-

-Continued the skills I learned at my position with the Newark Public Library

-Acquired more skills with technology, particularly scanners

-Improved my ability to manage multiple tasks at once

Mini-Course Teacher, Lisska Center, Denison University, January 2021

-Advanced abilities in presenting information in a timely, structured manner

-Enhanced capabilities regarding research and incorporating it in an interesting light for students

Volunteer Archivist, Newark Public Library Genealogical Society, February-March 2020

-Learned proper procedure for handling antique paper documents

-Improved upon ability to read out of date handwriting, i.e longform cursive

Chair of Publications and Editor in Chief, (Confidential), 2020

-Improved abilities to coordinate assignments among multiple writers

-Honed abilities as an editor

-Learned how to collaborate within the editor-writer dynamic

-Sharpened skills as a writer by incorporating different genres and styles into traditional journalism

Self-employed Artist, 2019, Centerburg, OH- Manistee, Michigan:

-Designed personal methods of self-advertising including social media and networking through text, email, and phone calls

-Coordinated prices for commissioned pieces with numerous customers

-Successfully established myself as a local, commissioned artist

Farmhand, Local Hay Farm, Summers 2017-2020, Lock, OH

-Validated me as a hard, dedicated worker under challenging, often difficult circumstances

-Further developed problem solving skills and teamwork as a member of a hay crew

Deli Worker, Hometown Market, 2018, Centerburg, OH:

-Developed abilities to manage multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining an air of comfort for customers

-Entrusted with properly preserving and producing a substantial amount of foodstuffs for a small business

United Parcel Service, Driver Helper, Winters 2018 & 2020, Newark, OH:

-Acquired further skills in organizing being tasked with arranging the mail truck in an orderly and timely fashion

-Revised my people skills in ensuring numerous customer’s satisfaction on a daily basis

-Learned how to handle adversity and be flexible with frequent changes of schedule

General Worker, Trillium Egg Farms, 2016-17 Croton, OH:

-Learned how to solve problems in a fast-paced environment with the challenge of language barriers

-Developed skills in organizing large shipments for major customers

-Strategized with coworkers on how best to efficiently accomplish FDA administered cleaning regulations on a massive processing floor

Campus Involvement:

“The Bullsheet”, Contributing Writer, 2020-Present:

-Wrote several satirical articles for The Bullsheet, the student-run satirical newspaper, with the intention of trying to introduce more formal satire to the publication

“The Denisonian”, Guest Writer, 2021-Present:

-Contribute articles on a semi regular basis to keep my skills as a writer and reporter sharp

Skills:

-Proficient with Google Docs and Word

-Editing transcripts for publication

-Acquired and honed numerous different people and problem-solving skills in my experiences on the road back and forth across the country (most of summer’s 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022)

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