My Resume
Samantha Strong
151 Dawes Street Apartment 209•Oshkosh, WI 54901•[email protected]•(608) 516-6125• samanthastrong.weebly.com
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh –Oshkosh, WI Graduation Date: May 2012
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Major: Journalism/ Emphasis: Writing and Editing; Minor: Social Justice Emphasis: Human Rights
GPA: 3.48/4.0
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
•Extensive knowledge of multiple computer platforms including Macintosh and PC, as well as Microsoft Office
•Experienced in social media: Facebook, Twitter, blogging and uploading video and photos to the web
•Proficient knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver, In-Design Photoshop, SPSS Statistics Software, Prestige and Quark•Self-motivated, thrives in a fast-paced environment and adheres to deadlines
•Proficient knowledge of AP Style and French •Experienced in event planning and promotion
RELATED COURSEWORK
•Website Development •Advertising Copy and Layout •Travel and Documentary Photography
•Editing •Media Photography I •Reporting
•Principles of Advertising •Principles of Pubic Relations •Laws of Mass Communication
WRITING EXPERIENCE
The Oshkosh Northwestern
News/Sports Clerk
Oct. 2011– present
• Write, edit stories for the Lifestyle and Community sections using proper AP Style, grammar
• Take photos and upload to online galleries
• Shoot videos and upload multi-media content to Internet
• Find and interview sources, conduct interviews in person and over the telephone
Women Magazine Appleton ,WI
June 2011 - August 2011
Magazine Intern
• Write feature stories for each month’s issue
• Research and conduct interviews via telephone and in person
• Assist with photo shoots
Journalism Department Oshkosh, WI
Student Assistant September 2010 – present
• Upload content to web using Dreamweaver
• Write feature stories for the website and newsletters
Advance Titan Newspaper Oshkosh, WI
Reporter February 2010 – present
• Interview sources in person and via telephone
• Conduct research on stories
• Write news articles for the student newspaper on deadline using proper grammar and AP Style
Assistant News Editor
September 2010 – March 2011
• Create A2: “Busted” section and the weekly crossword and sudoku
• Create side rail on A1: weird web story, calendar of weekly campus events, quote of the week and game of the week
• Edit stories follow- ing AP Style and grammar content
FREELANCE WORK Northside Farmers Market June 2010 – July 2010
Newsletter Contributor
• (http://www.northsidefarmersmarket.org.newsletter/vine42.html)
Examiner Website
Art Gallery Reporter
June 2010 – August 2010
• (http://www.examiner.com/art-gallery-in-madison/samantha-strong)
EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL MEDIA/EVENT PLANNING EXPERIENCE
Steinhilber Art Gallery Oshkosh, WI
Lead Art Gallery Attendant February 2009 – present
• Market gallery events via social media networks as well as creation of marketing materials
• Maintain working relationships with previous featured artists
• Take down and put up exhibitions, supervise and manage employees and maintain gallery’s permanent collection
ACTIVITIES & HONORS
French Club - Secretary University of Wisconsin Oshkosh September 2009 – present
Honor Roll, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh September 2008 – present
Oshkosh Student Alliance, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh September 2009 – May 2010
151 Dawes Street Apartment 209•Oshkosh, WI 54901•[email protected]•(608) 516-6125• samanthastrong.weebly.com
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh –Oshkosh, WI Graduation Date: May 2012
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Major: Journalism/ Emphasis: Writing and Editing; Minor: Social Justice Emphasis: Human Rights
GPA: 3.48/4.0
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
•Extensive knowledge of multiple computer platforms including Macintosh and PC, as well as Microsoft Office
•Experienced in social media: Facebook, Twitter, blogging and uploading video and photos to the web
•Proficient knowledge of Adobe Dreamweaver, In-Design Photoshop, SPSS Statistics Software, Prestige and Quark•Self-motivated, thrives in a fast-paced environment and adheres to deadlines
•Proficient knowledge of AP Style and French •Experienced in event planning and promotion
RELATED COURSEWORK
•Website Development •Advertising Copy and Layout •Travel and Documentary Photography
•Editing •Media Photography I •Reporting
•Principles of Advertising •Principles of Pubic Relations •Laws of Mass Communication
WRITING EXPERIENCE
The Oshkosh Northwestern
News/Sports Clerk
Oct. 2011– present
• Write, edit stories for the Lifestyle and Community sections using proper AP Style, grammar
• Take photos and upload to online galleries
• Shoot videos and upload multi-media content to Internet
• Find and interview sources, conduct interviews in person and over the telephone
Women Magazine Appleton ,WI
June 2011 - August 2011
Magazine Intern
• Write feature stories for each month’s issue
• Research and conduct interviews via telephone and in person
• Assist with photo shoots
Journalism Department Oshkosh, WI
Student Assistant September 2010 – present
• Upload content to web using Dreamweaver
• Write feature stories for the website and newsletters
Advance Titan Newspaper Oshkosh, WI
Reporter February 2010 – present
• Interview sources in person and via telephone
• Conduct research on stories
• Write news articles for the student newspaper on deadline using proper grammar and AP Style
Assistant News Editor
September 2010 – March 2011
• Create A2: “Busted” section and the weekly crossword and sudoku
• Create side rail on A1: weird web story, calendar of weekly campus events, quote of the week and game of the week
• Edit stories follow- ing AP Style and grammar content
FREELANCE WORK Northside Farmers Market June 2010 – July 2010
Newsletter Contributor
• (http://www.northsidefarmersmarket.org.newsletter/vine42.html)
Examiner Website
Art Gallery Reporter
June 2010 – August 2010
• (http://www.examiner.com/art-gallery-in-madison/samantha-strong)
EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL MEDIA/EVENT PLANNING EXPERIENCE
Steinhilber Art Gallery Oshkosh, WI
Lead Art Gallery Attendant February 2009 – present
• Market gallery events via social media networks as well as creation of marketing materials
• Maintain working relationships with previous featured artists
• Take down and put up exhibitions, supervise and manage employees and maintain gallery’s permanent collection
ACTIVITIES & HONORS
French Club - Secretary University of Wisconsin Oshkosh September 2009 – present
Honor Roll, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh September 2008 – present
Oshkosh Student Alliance, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh September 2009 – May 2010