Resumé
Education
American University, Washington, DC
Master of Arts, Journalism and Public Affairs, Print-International track May 2009
Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC
Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude: May 2007
Major: History, with minors in Music and Physics
GPA: 3.45 (on a 4.0 scale); Dean's List five semesters Academic and Music Scholarships
PC at Oxford Program, Oxford, England and Edinburgh, Scotland; July 2006
Work Experience
National Geographic | Associate Web Producer (September 2009-Present)
- Web site content migration.
- Writing for National Geographic News, NatGeo News Watch, Green Guide, and Breaking Orbit blogs.
- Production of current live site, including writing promo text and captions.
- Web content migration
- Continuation of some duties underlined as Intern below
- Redesign and updates of Profundity.net including:
- Redesign by modification of user-contributed Drupal theme.
- Addition of website features using user-contributed Drupal modules.
- Update from Drupal 5.x to Drupal 6.x
- Other updates and additions needed.
- Posting updates on J-Lab's five Web sites, using the Expression Engine CMS.
- Researching examples of interactive journalism for inclusion on J-Lab's main Web site.
- Other office/administrative work as assigned.
- Assisting with posting of news, event and program updates, including text, images and videos.
- Working with the Newseum's Facebook profile to make timely updates of upcoming events, stories, and video clips.
- Feed Twitter "tweets" to Web editor about happenings in the Newseum.
- Take on Electronic Signage tasks
- Transfer content from the existing content management system to the new CMS.
- Ensure all information is correct and links work properly on newseum.org Web site.
- Other chores and duties as assigned.
- Assisted with implementation of a new content management system for The American Observer, an online publication.
- Used skills learned from work on American Observer to develop Web site for Transition Tracker.
- Gained valuable hands-on experience in web development, online publication, managing online multimedia, social networking and other new media.
- Used critical thinking and problem-solving skills as in-store technician for Staples' EasyTech service, performing computer repairs including: diagnostics, hardware upgrades, virus/spyware removal, system restoration, software installation (including operating systems), data backup, etc.
- Used customer service and sales skills to answer customer questions about products and services offered at Staples.
- Associate of the Month for August, 2008.
- Assisted Director of Media Services with operating a media lab in a college library. Duties included:
- Determining the needs of faculty, students, and staff and how to fulfill those needs, requiring creativity and flexibility.
- Color copying and large-format printing
- Laminating
- Designing and assembling vinyl signs
- Video editing
- Maintenance of campus A/V equipment, including LCD projectors, overhead projectors, and the campus cable TV equipment
- Poster design and image editing, using Adobe Photoshop CS3
- Checked out A/V equipment to students, and assisted students with use of the lab.
Program Director, WPCX 97.1 FM Clinton (August 2006-May 2007)
- Received, reviewed and maintained inventory on promotional albums from independent record companies for airplay.
- Used organizational skills to catalog weekly DJ play lists and compile a weekly radio station play list for submission to the College Music Journal.
- Input and managed electronic audio library for DRS2006 radio automation software.
- Implemented use of automation software for use in 24-hour broadcasting.
- Re-broadcasted live athletic events in partnership with a local AM station.
- Worked closely with faculty advisor to manage daily operations of college radio station.
- Trained volunteer DJs in use of radio station equipment and FCC and school decency policies.
- Organized on-campus concerts, including fund raising, booking, advertising, and set-up.
- Earned “Recognized Student Organization of the Year” Award from the Department of Student Life.
- Improved verbal communication skills by hosting a one-hour, weekly radio show.
Computer Skills
Familiar with Adobe Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver
Some XHTML and CSS
Drupal Content Management System
Windows, Mac and Linux Operating Systems
PC Hardware and Software Upgrades
Experience with programming languages (primarily C++)
Microsoft Office Suite (also OpenOffice)
Basic computer-based video and sound editing
Web Sites Developed Using Drupal
http://www.americanobserver.net
http://transition.americanobserver.net
http://journalofinternationalservice.org
http://www.jamesgrobertson.com
http://katztale.com (still in development)
http://teen.americanobserver.net
http://www.profundity.net
http://marksyp.com
Memberships
Delta Omicron International Music Honor Fraternity
Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Fraternity
Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Fraternity
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