Samford University
PO Box 292565
Birmingham, AL 35229-2565
(205)868-7634
J_______ J. D_______
Professional Objective:
A position as a layout editor for CCM magazine with additional responsibilities including feature writing and photography.
Education:
May 2002: Bachelor of Arts, Journalism/Mass Communication
Print Journalism specialization
Theatre Minor
Samford University, Birmingham, AL
GPA: 4.0
Skills:
Coordinating:
-Directed all aspects of school yearbook production and deadlines
-Founded and coordinated peer leadership program: SLICE
-Organized new student orientation teams
-Gathered size and need information for 100 children for an inner city
Adopt-a-Child program
-Organized food drive for 40 families
-Coordinated delivery of food and gifts to needy for Christmas
-Planned and organized Jr./Sr. Prom for LCS
-Designed food display, service and clean-up plan for weddings and
banquets
-Coordinated use and exchange of wireless mics in dramatic
performances
Communicating:
-Proofreader, editor for all Development Office publications
-Speaker for Parent-Teacher Fellowship meetings
-Public relations representative for new students: tours and question/
answer forums
-Feature writer for school yearbook; layout and design
-Highest sales in yearbook advertising
-Design/layout of Drama production programs/tickets
Training:
-Trained Drama students in care and handling of wireless mics
-Trained HS students in all areas of load-in for a professional
dramatic performance
-Trained receptionists in office duties, including proper handling of
clients
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Training continued:
-Tutored learning-disabled students in English, Math, Science and
History
Managing:
-Stage-Right Wireless Mic Coordinator for city-wide dramatic
performances
-Stage Manager for dramatic productions
-Student/Faculty scheduling: data entry and printing of schedules
-Office Manager responsibilities: daily computer tape back-up;
working order of fax machines, copiers and printers; preparation
of conference room; mailroom, petty cash, postal machine;
collection and distribution of loan rates and time sheets
Work Experience:
1998 Samford Fund Phonathon
1998 Entrust Mortgage Company Receptionist
1994-1998 Guidance Counselor Summer Intern
1994-1998 Peer Tutor
1996,1997 LCS Summer Receptionist/Secretary
1997-1998 Miss Eileen’s Catering
1994-1997 Johnson Catering
1994-1997 Cashier, LCS Cafeteria
Extracurricular Activities/Community Service:
1994-present Atlanta Passion Play: section leader, dancer, assistant to
production coordinator; audio crew, stage right wireless mic coordinator
1994-present Summer/Winter Dinner Theater: actor; audio crew, wireless
mic coordinator
1994-1998 Symphonic Band: first chair flute/piccolo
1994-1998 Spirit Wings and Chamber Singers
1997-1998 Yearbook: Editor; Business Manager
1994-1998 Benteen Elementary Partnership: inner-city, multicultural
school Adopt-a-child program; Easter egg hunt, Olympic day
1994-1997 Billy Graham Crusade Volunteer: Atlanta, Charlotte, San
Antonio: Book table, News Office volunteer
References:
Furnished upon request