PAUL M. VOLPE
411 Brandon Avenue, #8N, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (434) 296-4085
E-mail: pmv2c@virginia.edu
OBJECTIVE
A position in an institution of higher education that will utilize my background in English and
American Studies and allow me to apply my knowledge of and interest in new technologies.
EDUCATION
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Master of Arts in English, with a concentration in American Studies, anticipated August 2002
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Communication, May 1998
EXPERIENCE
Editorial Aide/Assistant to Deputy Editor of the Editorial Page, The Washington Post
Washington, DC (September 1999 – August 2001)
 Wrote a daily editorial roundup column for the Washington Post/Newsweek Interactive website.
 Moderated live online discussions between readers and op-ed writers.
 Provided news research for and administrative support to editors and editorial writers.
 Performed “first reads” of opinion pieces submitted by potential guest columnists.
 Acted as liaison between editorial page editor and freelance writers and artists.
 Managed departmental archives of unsigned editorials, opinion pages and letters to the editor.
 Administered freelancer payments.
 Created databases to archive electronically unsigned editorials and op-ed pieces.
Substitute Teacher, Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax County, VA (May 1999 – September
1999)
 Taught English and History to students in high school and middle school.
Associate Account Executive, Susan Davis International, Washington, DC (July 1998 – May
1999)
 Wrote and edited op-ed pieces, press releases, media advisories and new business proposals.
 Provided research, statistics and support for various communications projects.
 Authored articles, essays and promotional materials for publication in various outlets.
 Developed and implemented communication strategies for a range of clients including
corporations, advocacy groups and non-profit organizations.
 Conducted community, government and media outreach to further initiatives.
 Supported event-planning team in organization and execution of client functions.
Intern, WUNC FM Newsroom, Chapel Hill, NC (May 1997 – September 1997)
 Served as a reporter for the National Public Radio affiliate in Chapel Hill.
 Wrote, edited and produced feature stories aired during NPR’s "All Things Considered."
 Provided research and support for news features.
CONCURRENT
WITH STUDIES
Researcher, American Studies Database Project sponsored by the Mellon Foundation, February
2002-present
 Performed extensive, self-directed web searches to create an educational database of resources in
American Studies
Content Editor, American Studies Xroads, January 2002-present
 Developed and edited content for the website.
 Created interactive web databases for student projects.
COMPUTER
HTML, Flash, PhotoShop, Homesite, Lotus Notes, Illustrator, PageMaker, WordPerfect, Microsoft
SKILLS
Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher.