Donald Jobs

Objective: Editor/Assistant Editor

No.67, Lane123, Job Road, Job District, Shanghai, China

(+86) 138-0013-8000

service@qiaobutang.com

EDUCATION 

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies

Anticipated June 2014

Cumulative GPA: 3.5 / 4.0

Relevant Coursework: Reading & Writing Poetry, Reading & Writing Creative Non-Fiction, Theories of Mediated Communication, Theories of Persuasion, Editing & Writing the News, Reading & Writing Fiction

WRITING EXPERIENCE

Staff Writer

The Mustardseed

Evanston, IL

January 2013 - June 2013

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Composed story on evolution of race relations in religious circles based on interviews conducted with clergy and student leaders

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Researched present day connections and controversies between art and spirituality by conducting in-depth phone interviews with modern artists and researching the history of religious art

Editor-in-Chief

The Highlander

Berkeley Heights, NJ

September 2011 - June 2012

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Designed original templates and coordinated new methods of production and distribution, increasing distribution of student newspaper from 400 to 1,000 copies per month

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Restructured staff assignments resulting in increased collaboration and more productive work time

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Advocated for increased student press rights by developing editorial agenda and effective working relationships with administration

ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE

Clerical Aide

Weinberg Writing Program

Evanston, IL

January 2011 - Present

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Handle administrative duties and assist the faculty and staff of the English Department

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Develop and organize frequently requested documents for easy distribution

Community Service Aide

Kohl McCormick

StoryBus, Highland Park, IL

September 2010 - December 2010

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Distributed press releases and publicity materials to educational institutions in the Chicago area

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Conducted research to identify potential clients, increasing contact list by approximately 30 organizations

Administrative Assistant

Zohn & Zohn, LLP

Watchung, NJ

July 2010 - August 2010

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Assembled exhibit packets and composed letters to court and clients

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Updated backlog of real estate files by conducting status checks with title companies and clients

ACTIVITIES

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Sisterhood Chair, Chi Omega Sorority

January 2013 - June 2013

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Member, Northwestern University Boxing Club

September 2012 - June 2013

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Member, Pan-Hellenic Public Relations Committee

January 2012 - Present

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Member, Northwestern Community Ensemble

September 2012 - December 2012

COMPUTER SKILLS

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Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel

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Experience with Adobe PageMaker, Quark, SPSS

AWARDS

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Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholar

2011, 2012, 2013

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American Association of University Women Scholarship

September 2012

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RE/MAX Excellence in Leadership Scholarship

December 2011