Sylva Florence
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Education: Southern Oregon University – Ashland, Ore., 2001 – 2002
Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Indiana, Pa., 2002 – 2003
James Madison University – Harrisonburg, Va., 2003 – 2005
Bachelor: Media Art and Design (print journalism)
Relevant classes: Mass Communication Law Photojournalism
News Editing Feature Writing
Interpersonal Communication Media and Ethics
Relevant Experience:
Most applicable experience
• Staff writer for student newspaper (The Siskiyou), Ashland, Ore., 2001
• Variety Editor, photographer and staff writer for student newspaper (The Penn), Indiana, Pa., 2003
• Variety Editor, senior photographer and writer for student newspaper (The Breeze), Harrisonburg, Va., 2004-2005
• Contributing writer and copy editor, ExperiencePlus! newsletter, The Rambler, 2009
• Contributing writer, Brass Magazine, 2010-present
• Write and administer weekly blog, www.thesylvalining.wordpress.com
Skills and accomplishments
• Publish James Madison University College Prowler guidebook, 2004
• First place: Virginia Press Association Feature Writing category, 2005
• Proficient MAC and PC systems, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Quark Express, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Macwrite Pro
Other professional experience
• US Forest Service wilderness ranger, Silverthorne, Co.
May 2008 – November, 2008
• ExperiencePlus! Office Assistant March – November 2009; Call-when-needed bicycle Tour Leader April 2011 – present
Employer contact information available upon request.