First/Last Name
1234 Street Dr., Hometown, IN 436383
1234 Street Ln., #8, Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 555 5555
First.Last@valpo.edu
EDUCATION_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indiana
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
May 2012
Major: New Media Journalism
Minors: Art and Professional Writing
Overall GPA: 3.64/4.0
Major GPA: 3.9/4.0
Honors: VU Presidential Scholarship (August 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE________________________________________________________________________________________________
Meijer Grand Rapids, Michigan
Corporate Communications Intern—May 2011-August 2011
 Researched, wrote and defined content to populate Meijer retiree web site
 Created communication plan for site: rollout, annual and ongoing
 Coordinated with multiple departments to develop web site
 Wrote and edited articles for company newsletter
 Created weekly online poll for intranet and wrote 52 sets of questions and articles
Integrated Marketing and Communications Undergraduate Division Valparaiso, Indiana
Promotions Team Networker—September 2010-Present
 Promoted VU campus organizations and events through modern communication channels
 Assisted in organizing campus and community events
 Created promotions through the use of all campus media outlets
The Torch Valparaiso, Indiana
Copy Editor—January 2010-Present
 Read through and edited each article before printing
 Communicated with editors and offered suggestions for changes in articles
OTHER EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
GFS Marketplace Holland, Michigan
Sales Associate—May 2007-December 2010
 Cashiered and stocked in the store
 Collaborated with other Sales Associates to complete daily tasks
 Worked closely with customers in a customer service environment
ACTIVITIES________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Wrote copy for The Beacon (2008-2009 academic year)
 Copy Editor for The Torch (Spring 2010- Present)
SKILLS________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and InDesign, general Internet skills, basic skills with
Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Photoshop
 Strong, adaptable writer
 Organized and detail oriented
* References available upon request