Dillon J Nelson
Dillon James Nelson
1000. Robley Dr.
Lafayette, La.
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OBJECTIVE:
I want to use my skills gained while earning my dual degree in English Literature and
Communications so that I may help the team or staff I join produce a wide range of content in an
organized, timely manner.
SKILLS:
Along with customer service experience and social media experience, I am experienced in writing of
all kinds. This includes news, sports, arts and entertainment articles as well as columns, editorials,
essays, copy, and reviews. I am skilled in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, InDesign, Sony Vegas, and
Excel I am a fast learner when it comes to new software or technology in general. I have also taken
several courses on photography and design and understand the finer points of working with cameras
as well as newspaper and website layout. I can help edit content whenever necessary, both from a
technical and stylistic standpoint.
EDUCATION:
Louisiana Tech University ?August 2012 - May 2017
Bachelor of Arts English Literature
Bachelor of Arts Communication w/Journalism concentration
West Monroe High School ?August 2008 - May 2012
High School Diploma
EXPERIENCE:
Louisiana Tech University
Computer Monitor for Computing Center August 2012 - May 2017
Duties included: ?I helped troubleshoot computer problems as they would arise in the 24/7 lab. I
kept students’ print-jobs organized while opening and closing during late-night and early mornings.
Tech Talk
Staff Reporter January 2015 - May 2017
Duties included: ?I pitched and wrote stories based on the needs of the paper on a weekly basis. I
wrote articles, columns, and reviews and took my own photographs when necessary.
Jennings Daily News
Staff Reporter February 2018 - August 2018
Duties included: ?I was a staff reporter and photographer for the newspaper which covered
Jennings, Lake Arthur, Welsh, Elton, and the rest of Jefferson Davis Parish.
Broussard Cataract and Eye Institute
Social Media and Office Support March 2015 - July 2019
Duties included: ? At this eye-care center in Monroe, I wrote eye-care specific content for posts on
the company Facebook page and helped come up with promotional content on local radio. I also
served as an office assistant and helped with maintenance.
INTERNSHIPS:
Ruston Chamber of Commerce ?Spring 2015 - Summer 2016
Duties included: ?I assisted in editing content for their newsletter, web content, and general
promotions. I also helped to assemble booklets for their various programs, wrote speeches and bios
for events, and wrote a monthly business spotlight. Setting up for events was sometimes required.
Ruston Daily Leader ?Spring 2016
Contributor
Duties included ?: I helped write a business ad and wrote a 2016 Veterans Day article.
EXTRACURRICULAR:
KREB Morning News 2011 - 2012 West Monroe High School
Drama Club 2008 - 2012 West Monroe High School
School Mascot 2010 - 2012 West Monroe High School
The Odyssey Online Spring 2016 Louisiana Tech University
The Quatrain Editing Staff Spring 2015 Louisiana Tech University
REFERENCES:
Earnest Miles III
Google
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Jordan Gribble
Jennings Daily News
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Linda Hodge
State of Louisiana
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Dillon James Nelson
1000. Robley Dr.
Lafayette, La.
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OBJECTIVE:
I want to use my skills gained while earning my dual degree in English Literature and
Communications so that I may help the team or staff I join produce a wide range of content in an
organized, timely manner.
SKILLS:
Along with customer service experience and social media experience, I am experienced in writing of
all kinds. This includes news, sports, arts and entertainment articles as well as columns, editorials,
essays, copy, and reviews. I am skilled in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, InDesign, Sony Vegas, and
Excel I am a fast learner when it comes to new software or technology in general. I have also taken
several courses on photography and design and understand the finer points of working with cameras
as well as newspaper and website layout. I can help edit content whenever necessary, both from a
technical and stylistic standpoint.
EDUCATION:
Louisiana Tech University ?August 2012 - May 2017
Bachelor of Arts English Literature
Bachelor of Arts Communication w/Journalism concentration
West Monroe High School ?August 2008 - May 2012
High School Diploma
EXPERIENCE:
Louisiana Tech University
Computer Monitor for Computing Center August 2012 - May 2017
Duties included: ?I helped troubleshoot computer problems as they would arise in the 24/7 lab. I
kept students’ print-jobs organized while opening and closing during late-night and early mornings.
Tech Talk
Staff Reporter January 2015 - May 2017
Duties included: ?I pitched and wrote stories based on the needs of the paper on a weekly basis. I
wrote articles, columns, and reviews and took my own photographs when necessary.
Jennings Daily News
Staff Reporter February 2018 - August 2018
Duties included: ?I was a staff reporter and photographer for the newspaper which covered
Jennings, Lake Arthur, Welsh, Elton, and the rest of Jefferson Davis Parish.
Broussard Cataract and Eye Institute
Social Media and Office Support March 2015 - July 2019
Duties included: ? At this eye-care center in Monroe, I wrote eye-care specific content for posts on
the company Facebook page and helped come up with promotional content on local radio. I also
served as an office assistant and helped with maintenance.
INTERNSHIPS:
Ruston Chamber of Commerce ?Spring 2015 - Summer 2016
Duties included: ?I assisted in editing content for their newsletter, web content, and general
promotions. I also helped to assemble booklets for their various programs, wrote speeches and bios
for events, and wrote a monthly business spotlight. Setting up for events was sometimes required.
Ruston Daily Leader ?Spring 2016
Contributor
Duties included ?: I helped write a business ad and wrote a 2016 Veterans Day article.
EXTRACURRICULAR:
KREB Morning News 2011 - 2012 West Monroe High School
Drama Club 2008 - 2012 West Monroe High School
School Mascot 2010 - 2012 West Monroe High School
The Odyssey Online Spring 2016 Louisiana Tech University
The Quatrain Editing Staff Spring 2015 Louisiana Tech University
REFERENCES:
Earnest Miles III
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Jordan Gribble
Jennings Daily News
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Linda Hodge
State of Louisiana
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