Employment Objectives
To acquire a staff writing position for a newspaper or journal that covers topics such as travel and entertainment.
Educational Background
Bachelor of Arts in English, with honors
California University, Tahoe Campus, 1990
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Experience
Freelance travel and food writer
Traveled extensively throughout the United States and Canada, writing articles (Use links to show samples of your work.) on transportation, accommodations, restaurants, local festivals, and more, which were published in airline and automobile club magazines, or newspaper travel sections. July 1994-Present
Advertising copywriter
Xcess Ad Corp., San Francisco, CA Wrote ad copy for a small agency specializing in direct-mail promotions, tight-budget print campaigns, and late-night cable television spots. (Link to provide actual samples of your work.) July 1992-July 1994
Lift operator
Tahoe Bowl, Truckee, CA Spent a winter working at a ski resort and perfecting my mogul skills, (Link to photos of interest.) while working on personal writing projects. November 1991-June 1992
Advertising and circulation manager
Tiny Town Crier, Rural City, OR Handled all aspects of advertising and circulation for local newspaper, including ad solicitation and placement. July 1990-October 1991
Interests - personal
Travel, skiing, cooking, eating, and running. I am looking for a job that will allow me to pursue my interests as I continue to improve my writing skills.
Contact Information
2424 Priest Street
Simi Valley, CA 90001
(747) 555-4949 (phone)
(747) 555-4950 (fax)
clea@writingright.com
This page last updated on December 31, 2000.