FIRST & LAST NAME
Email address
City, State Zip ● Phone Number
Objective
A Staff Writer or related position at the Dahlonega Nugget utilizing my writing and
organizational skills.
Education
University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, Georgia, May 2012
Bachelor of Arts, English Major, Media Design & Communication Minor
GPA: 3.3/4.0
Study Abroad: Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain, Summer 2011
All coursework taught in Spanish; gained language & culture understanding through
host family and peers.
Special Skills
Computer Experience: Aldus PageMaker, Aldus Freehand, Microsoft Word, and
Microsoft Access
Foreign Language: Intermediate level written and spoken Spanish
Related
Experience
Hetzler Industries, Inc., Gainesville, Georgia
Communication Intern, January 2011- Present
 Meet weekly deadlines in producing employee newsletter
 Develop marketing materials to support sales effort
 Contribute to quarterly corporate-wide newsletter
 Write and distribute press releases concerning new products
University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, Georgia
Student Life Editor, The Cyclops Yearbook, August 2010-Present
 Design and edited award-winning section layout
Staff Writer, The Cyclops Yearbook, August 2008-April 2010
 Wrote assigned news and feature articles
The Holly Theatre, Dahlonega, Georgia
Publicity Volunteer, August 2006- May 2008
 Used a variety of mediums to organized theatre's publicity efforts for two seasons
 Coordinated program advertisement sales for local and regional clients
Other
Experience
Applebee's, Cumming, Georgia
Waitress, In-store Trainer, May 2004 - September 2006
 Selected by in-store management team to train new staff members
 Provided excellent customer care in a fast-paced environment
 Assisted manager with closing of store, including reconciling cash drawer
Activities/
Awards
Dean’s List
Collegiate 4-H Club, Treasurer
Make-A- Difference Day Volunteer
Saturday Soup Kitchen Volunteer
Intramural Sports Participant
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