Kierstin Shields

123 North Main Street

Ballston Spas, NY 02336

Phone: (207) 555-5555

e-mail: [email protected]

Objective:

To gain a better knowledge of the art of editing with a job at this publishing house.

Education:

Years

Institution

Certificate/Degree

Courses

1998-2002

Lyndon State College

BA English/ Journalism & Writing

Multiple English courses including journalism, creative writing, and literature courses, also hold knowledge of computer skills and basic math and science skills.

1994-1998

Woodsville High School

High school diploma

Basic skill courses in all areas of study.

Work Experience:

Years

Company/Organization

Location

Position/Title

Responsibilities

1994-1997

Glencliff Home for the Elderly

Glencliff, NH

Student

1994-1996: Worked for the activities department: worked to assist recreation aides.

1996-1997: Worked for the Nursing depatrment: assisted CNA’s with restocking duties and entertaining residents.

1997-2001

Aldrich’s General Store

North Haverhill, NH

Cashier/Deli help

Operating a cash register and deli area in a mid-sized convenience store, required to open and close the store, also did some work as a stock person.

1999-2000

Beth Mallory

Bradford, VT

Nanny

Worked weekends as a nanny caring for two children ages 2 and 3 from 2pm until 12 am.

2001-2002

Journal Opinion

Bradford, VT

Reporter

Worked for my internship at this local paper. This included attending nightly meetings, reporting on and following up on stories, and some editing work.

2002-2004

Manchester Union

Manchester, NH

Reporter

Same as above, but for a larger paper which receives more circulation.

2004-2007

Manchester Union

Manchester, NH

Editor

New job included the assignment of stories, proofreading the work of others, assigning deadlines and making sure they were met.

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Volunteer Work/Hobbies/Interests:

Volunteer Experience:

Extensive volunteer work done during my years in 4-H. Also joined the PTA after my children reached school age and involved in many of their school activities.

Awards:

Sportsmanship and improvement awards from my experience as a cheerleader, involvement awards from PTA and sports experience. Dedication awards in my position at the Union, most improved editor year 1.

Hobbies/Interests:

Spending time with my family, reading and writing on the side, seeing and visiting with old friends.

References:

Available on request.