Writer - Copywriting/SEO/Blogging
Resume:
RENALDO T. SMITH
North Miami Beach FL, 33181
OBJECTIVE
To land a position as a writer for a company that encourages creativity and presents me with real opportunities to work as a small part of a unified team.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Communications, Cum Laude, April 2009
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
Associates of Arts in Mass Communications, August 2005
The College of the Bahamas, Nassau, Bahamas
EXPERIENCE
Nationwide Relocation
Website Content Writer (January 2010- Present)
• Wrote content for the top 50 cities in U.S
• Blogged daily for 8 different social media sites
• Devised SEO keywords for over 30 moving websites
• Researched moving strategies related to all U.S states
Institute Public Opinion and Research (August- December 2009)
Researcher/Interviewer/Writer
• Did research daily on a wide range of topics
• Conducted interviews on a variety of subjects
• Collaborated with colleagues to create survey questions
The Miami Herald, Miami, Florida
Intern Reporter (August 2007 - September 2008)
• Conducted interviews on a daily basis
• Wrote feature articles on everyday people doing outstanding things
• Reviewed past articles and investigated to produce follow-up articles
• Covered business association meetings, town hall briefings, and community events
The Beacon Newspaper, Miami, Florida
Sports Writer (January - December 2007)
• Wrote editorial pieces for the weekly newspaper
• Attended Golden Panther women’s volleyball games and wrote articles
• Attended all F.I.U. men’s basketball team home games and produced articles
The Nassau Guardian, Nassau, Bahamas
Sports Reporter (January 2004 - July 2006)
• Wrote feature articles on sports team owners and officials
• Tracked native stars abroad and conducted phone interviews
• Conducted interviews and produced a minimum of three articles daily
• Covered local basketball, baseball, softball, golf, volleyball, track and field and tennis
The Exuma Sentinel, George Town, Exuma
Junior News Reporter (January - September 2003)
• Proofread and edited articles
• Attended events and took photographs
• Conducted interviews and wrote stories weekly
ACTIVITIES
Bahamas Young Poets Club, Member
Bahamian Student Organization at F.I.U, Member
F.I.U Intervarsity Association
F.I.U Alumni Association, Member
Caribbean Students Association, Member
SKILLS
• Competent with all Microsoft applications
• Excellent interpersonal and interviewing skills
• Polished writing, communication and research skills
• Innovative thinker that can make any company better
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