MGFreelance1

Summary: Young, freelance writer with a fresh perspective and a unique creativity that is complemented with a firm understanding of grammar, AP style, Chicago style and reporting tactics. Worked as an entertainment writer for my college paper both my junior and senior years. Now providing correspondent work for the largest daily paper in Charleston, SC. Strong work ethic, enthusiasm and drive. Skilled in writing, proofreading, and research & analysis procedures for print publication. Have written feature and cover stories on bands of both a local and international scale including, My Morning Jacket, Staind, Guster, Candlebox, Television, Lemonheads, Broken Social Scene, Secret Machines, Kirk Franklin and more. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the College of Charleston, December 2005 Concentration in Media Studies Major GPA 3.3/4.0 Courses taken include: Writing for the Mass Media Electronic Publishing and Design Media Law Opinion and Feature Writing Computer Fluency Ethics in Communication Business Law Various grammar courses Related Experience: Preview Magazine, Charleston, SC Entertainment Correspondent, January 2006 - Present Contribute several weekly articles about upcoming shows featuring bands at local venues. As well as, feature and cover stories on national touring acts. Performer Magazine, Various, US Music Correspondent, August 2007 - Present Contribute several, monthly album and concert reviews for Performer Magazine’s Southeastern edition. Skope Magazine, Various, US Music Correspondent, September 2007 - Present Contribute several, monthly album reviews, Charleston Magazine, Charleston, SC Intern, January 2006 - April 2006 Responsibilities include but not limited to, proofreading articles, writing/researching short news blurbs and monthly, full-length articles George Street Observer, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC Staff Writer, September 2004 - November 2005 Wrote several special interest and entertainment articles for College of Charleston weekly newspaper with a circulation of approximately 8000 readers Skills: Computer proficiency in Microsoft and Macintosh programs including, Word, Access, Power Point, Excel, InDesign, iPhoto, Photoshop, Gimp, iMovie, Quark, AppleWorks and internet applications Excellent research and grammar skills Experienced and equipped (Nikon D70-s) in photography References and portfolio available upon request