Marshall

Objective:

I will bring extensive experience in journalism, online education, Internet marketing, and technical development to a team that needs an organized and creative thinker. I am an excellent multitasker capable of precise, polished work delivered on time and with minimal supervision.

related work experience:

2001-present
freelance journalist
> wrote news and features for print publications (including Austin Monthly and The Austin Business Journal)
> developed Web-optimized copy within assigned subject areas to enhance organic search engine results (for sites including RetargetingNews.com and iWebContent.com)
> wrote news and features for Internet publications (including CultureMap.com and Austin.com)

2009-2010
traffic reporter, Traffic.com (contract position)
> created and edited a constantly changing database to deliver up-to-the-minute transportation information to local media (including KUT-FM, KLBJ-AM and KEYE-TV)
> conducted phone interviews on an hourly basis with TXDOT and police officials throughout central Texas
> fostered working relationships with local media, business and government officials

2006-2007
research editor, Hoovers.com (contract position)
> used a variety of sources (SEC documents, annual financial reports, phone interviews, etc.) to update online profiles of international and domestic companies
> maintained a strict production output quota on deadline

2003-2005
fundraiser, The Austin Music Network
> oversaw fund-raising activities for local television station
> wrote press releases and worked with the executive director on advertising campaigns and mass mailings

2001-2004
business owner, AuctionKong.com
> directed consignment sales of music, clothing, antiques and electronics
> oversaw purchasing, inventory, marketing, shipping and customer service, dealing with clients to offer a reliable and user-friendly sales model

2000-01
Web content editor, Learnfree.com (a.k.a. Vidbook, Inc.)
> developed educational content for online provider of multimedia instructional materials, developing subject-matter expertise in a wide range of topics
> culled images and video from instructional videocassettes to maximize site interactivity
> implemented search engine optimization strategies to promote the company

1999-2000
editor, The Round Rock Leader (newspaper, Round Rock, Texas)
> wrote hard news and feature stories
> assigned and edited stories for entertainment and community pages
> led a team of photographers, writers and proofreaders toward a common goal

education:

> graduate, journalism program at Indiana State University
> exchange student, Reims, France (10-month baccalauréat program)
> honor graduate, accelerated program at Southaven High School (Southaven, MS)
> member, Mississippi Governor\'s School (residential honors program for a select students who show high intellectual, creative and leadership potential (Columbus, MS)

computer and additional skills:

> Windows and Macintosh platforms (database, word processing, CMS, and design software, including all Microsoft Office programs, Microsoft Outlook, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Joomla and Wordpress)
> HTML authoring
> bilingual (English and French)
> adept at AP Style, The Chicago Manual of Style, and other industry standards