Web Resume
Note: This is a web version and does not include my full contact information. For a more complete resume, contact me. You can also view this as a pdf.
{Objective}
A writing or media position at an organization seeking independent, creative thinkers, a high standard of writing quality and extensive computer and web skills.
{Skills}
Strong writing ability and versatility of voice, knowledge of AP Style, InCopy, Adobe Creative Suite, CSS, XHTML, Dreamweaver, Mac and Windows OS, JavaScript, Microsoft Office, Spanish fluency, efficient multi-tasking capacity, wide-ranging knowledge of current events and culture industries.
{Education}
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Media Studies, January 2008
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
- Graduated with distinction; 3.7 GPA.
- Relevant Coursework: Media Writing (journalism, public relations, advertising copy), Web Design, History of Media courses (radio, print, advertising, digital media).
- Web design projects located at http://www.allisonwrote.com/web.html.
{Professional Experience}
Australian Landscaping and Construction, Web Designer and Photographer, February 2008 to present
- Independently completed the company's new website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code.
- Went on-site to photograph past and current client work.
- Organized photographs and client files on company computers.
- Website located at http://www.australianlandscaping.com.
C-VILLE Weekly, News Intern, August through December 2007
Publication: "C-Ville Weekly is the premiere free weekly news and arts paper of Charlottesville", with a distribution of 24,000 copies around the Charlottesville area.
- Interned under the news editor and covered stories regarding courts and crime, University of Virginia news, and development issues.
- Given full responsibility to follow story leads, interview subjects, and write stories.
- The only intern of several to have articles published; 13 articles published in less than five months.
- Assisted feature staff members with researching stories, transcribing interviews, and contacting subjects.
- Covered local elections and regularly checked on the courts for possible story leads or updates.
- All stories located at http://www.allisonwrote.com/print.html.
University of Virginia Aquatic and Fitness Center, Web Editor, January through May 2007
- Maintained the 100-plus Intramural and Recreational Sports pages using code and Dreamweaver.
- Assisted in the development of an overall website re-design with the webmaster and head of Marketing and Publications.