Résumé

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OBJECTIVE:  To become an advertising copywriter.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

  • Various writing skills: prose, technical, research-based, and creative.
  • Computer skills: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, WordPress, and MS Office.
  • Capable researcher, interviewer, public speaker, and office employee.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • DePaul Honor Society Newsletter Co-editor, 2011.
  • DePaul Honor Society Newsletter Art Director, Fall Issue, 2010.
  • Presidential Scholarship recipient, DePaul University, 2010-2014.
  • Published copy appearing on MealBaby.com, TwobyFour, 2010.
  • Created material for advertising portfolio, TwobyFour, 2010.
  • English Department Student of the Year recipient, Andrew High School, 2010.
  • Consistently remained in top 10% of class rank, Andrew High School, 2006-2010.

EMPLOYMENT

Honorable Mentions Honors Society Newsletter, DePaul University, 2010-Present: Chicago, IL
Co-Editor, Art Director

  • Collects, writes, and edits articles.
  • Created various layouts and arranged photos and articles.

TwobyFour Advertising Agency, Summer 2010, Fall 2011: Chicago, IL
Intern

  • Created headlines, taglines, and advertising copy.
  • Designed logo.

Steak ‘n Shake, 2009 – Present: Tinley Park, IL
Server

  • Performs customer service while interacting with a diverse clientele and staff.

 The Mash, Chicago Tribune, 2010: Chicago, IL
 Staff Writer

  • Interviewed sources, conducted research, and wrote news articles.
  • Appeared monthly as a single writer and/or collaborating with other staff writers.

ACTIVITIES

Adventors Advertising Club, DePaul University, 2011-Present
Vice President of Communications

  • Engages in social media to keep members informed about upcoming events and meetings.
  • Active group that creates campaigns, visits agencies, and learns from professionals in advertising industry.

National Honor Society, Andrew High School, 2008-2010
President

  • Coordinated social and fundraising events.

 Speech, Andrew High School, 2006-2010
 Event: Radio Speaking

  • 2010 State Qualifier; 3-time Sectional Finalist.
  • Created headers and various layouts for newspaper each month.

 The Circuit Newspaper, Andrew High School, 2006-2010
Front Page Editor, Entertainment Page Editor, Staff Writer

  • Wrote editorials and articles each month.
  • Created headers for newspaper each month and various layouts.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

  • American Cancer Society, 150+ volunteer hours, Summer 2008
  • Cook County Sheriff’s Youth Service Medal of Honor recipient, 2008