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.