This is a continuation of a previous blog post about resume writing. This is what I came up with after some toil. If you have any suggestions for improvement, please let me know.
Writer/Journalist
Summary
Creative journalist with over 2 years experience writing and editing
for online magazines. Seasoned social critic with a penchant for
cynical, and sometimes ribald, humor. Adherent of AP Style Guide.
Self-starter, quick learner, and creative problem-solver; excellent
communication and organizational skills. Strong technical ability
allows me to communicate with different departments within an
organization.
Professional Experience
Editor-in-Chief/Contributor, Jan. 2008 to present, New Brunswick Life
Developed New Brunswick Life, www.newbrunswicklife.com,
an online magazine focused on community news and events. I have
personally contributed 7 articles with several more in production. The
articles range in subject matter from reviewing local musicians to
covering sporting events and promoting local businesses. In addition to
editing and contributing my own stories, I edit a small stable of
contributors. Two articles are highlighted below.
Downtown Comic Book Store Threatens Yuppie Way of Life
Hub City Hellrazors - 81, Pioneer Valley Western Mass Destruction - 51
Senior Web Developer, 2005 to present
Edited web site content for grammar, spelling and search engine keyword optimization.
Owner/Developer, June 2008 to present, New Brunswick Writers Group
Developed the New Brunswick Writers Group, www.nbwritersgroup.com, as a social networking site for local writers to share ideas and critique each other.
Contributor, 2007 to present, Score! Music Magazine
Contributed several in-depth CD reviews that combined informed music
analysis with dry, cynical wit. Throughout the reviews, I discussed my
personal reactions to the music, the industry, and the audience, while
providing insightful criticism from a musician's perspective. Two
reviews are included below.
Alien Guitar Abduction - Big Foot Lives!
Technical Ability
Certified Webmaster with 3 years of professional web development
experience including full-scale application development, PHP, MySQL,
XHTML, Javascript, AJAX, CSS, Adobe Creative Suite 2, SEO theory and
techniques, Drupal, Wordpress, CakePHP
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, Rutgers University, 1999
Certificate, Internet & Graphic Design Specialist, Amtech, 2002
Certificate, Webmaster, Rutgers University, 2004
References available upon request.
New Brunswick NJ News & Events http://www.newbrunswicklife.com

