Resume: David J. Brackney
Resume:
David J. Brackney
Whittier, CA 90601
562-***-**** (cell)
*******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Accomplished and versatile journalist with proven track record as writer, editor and photographer for print and online publications. Fluent in Spanish after seven years living, working in Mexico City. Experienced public speaker. Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite, layout and publication design.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA; Costa Mesa, Calif., 1996-2008
• Member Information Communications Specialist: Write and edit promotional text and stories supporting travel products and services for Auto Club’s website, serving 10 million members in Southern California and eight partner states. Research and write print publications for member and public use, specializing in domestic and Mexican travel; manage projects from development stage to completion. Take digital photographs for web and print publications. Represent the Auto Club to media and at a wide range of public events.
MEXICO CITY TIMES; Mexico City, 1995-1996
• Finance Editor: Produced finance pages for English-language daily newspaper circulated throughout Mexico; reported on major issues in Mexican business and finance; managed staff of three.
MEXICO CITY NEWS; Mexico City, 1989-1995
• Business Writer: Reported on major issues in Mexican business and finance for English-language daily newspaper circulated throughout Mexico, including inflation, employment, monetary policy and multinational corporations.
• Sports Editor: Produced newspaper’s sports sections, including page layout and design, assigning stories, editing staff and wire stories; managed staff of three.
SOUTH COAST COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS; Carpinteria, Calif., 1987-1989
• Sports Editor: Produced sports sections for chain of three weekly newspapers serving cities of Carpinteria, Montecito and Goleta, reported on and photographed local sporting events; managed staff of two.
• Staff Writer: Reported on and photographed local news and human interest stories.
WATERFRONT PROMOTIONS; San Diego, Calif., 1985-1987
• Crewmember/Narrator: Narrated harbor and whale-watching cruises out of San Diego Bay; assisted with operation and maintenance of vessels.
FILLMORE HERALD; Fillmore, Calif., 1983-1985
• Managing Editor: Reported on and photographed local news and human interest stories, edited stories, designed pages, managed circulation for weekly community newspaper.
• Reporter: Reported on and photographed community news stories, managed circulation.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Journalism; California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
REFERENCES AND PORTFOLIO
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