Freelance Children's Book Writers : Columbus, Ohio

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Name: Christopher David McCready Address:7 Woodbreda Drive Belfast BT8 7HZ Telephone: 07746616884 Email: chrismccreadymedia@hotmail.co.uk Education GCSE - English Language-C, English Literature-C, French- B , History-A , Information Technology-C, Mathematics-C,Science Double Award-C, Spanish- C. A Level - Film Studies- C. Spanish-B, French-C NTCJ Diploma –HND in Broadcast Journalism Anti Bullying and Harassment Course- Intense training on how to deal with bullying in the workplace and what can be justified as bullying. Off Limits Training Programme- Intense training on how to deal with under age drinkers and what identification is acceptable in off license premises. My Personal Attributes I have a qualification in Broadcast Journalism, in which I gained a lot of experience on Quark Express and have learned to adjust my writing skills depending on the topic I am writing about. My main strengths would be that I am resourceful and committed. I have a thick skin which will help under pressure. I am able to judge the news for what is newsworthy and what the importance of the story is and make snap decisions on my own and find the proper focus for a story. As I have mentioned, I have plenty of experience in Quark, Page Design and also Final Cut Pro when I created documentaries on a regular basis. I am also very computer literate and I am able to pick up new systems very easily. I have gained the skill of 100 wpm shorthand that enables myself to increase speed and brevity of writing. Interests On a regular basis I am creating blogs for Irish News Review, in which I gather information that I believe is relevant to Belfast and how people can enjoy where they live. From tourism hot spots, to creating guides for local music nights and restaurant reviews. I gather this information in my spare time by doing certain interviews with local musicians and even calling into restaurants and reviewing their menus. Employment History June 2012- January 2013: Belfast Biz Newspaper- Belfast Title: Freelance Journalist Duties: • Create and Develop content on a freelance basis • Build contacts to maintain a flow of news, for example, police and emergency services, local council, community groups, health trusts, press officers from a variety of organisations, the general public, etc • Work closely with the news team, photographers and editors • Attend a variety of events, such as council meetings, football matches, etc • Answer the phones on the news desk and reacting to breaking news stories • Seek out and investigate stories via your contacts, press releases and other media • Produce concise and accurate copy according to the newspaper's house style, and to strict deadlines • Create and upload news content for the newspaper website September 2007 – Present: Winemark off sales- Stranmillis Title: Assistant manager Duties: • Administration duties- books,ordering,stock takes,delivery dockets/achieve targets • To give a high level of customer service at all times • Till Operation/cash handling/banking procedures • Staff training and development • Maximise sales and profits • Stock management and control- stocktaking and stock loss • Reduce costs February 2006-August 2007- Neil McCready Joinery - Donaghadee Title: Apprentice Joiner Duties: • Fit floorboards, kitchen and bathroom units • Daily book work including payments and price listings • Follow drawings and plans of houses • Work as part of team and with other tradesmen • Deal with customers and give a high level of customer service January 2005- February2006 FS Wheels,Greenbank,Newry Title: Administrative Assistant Duties: • Relieve management of administrative detail, all projects • Coordinate work flow • Update and chase delegated tasks to ensure progress to deadlines • Take initiative in manager's absence • Keep projects on schedule • Maintain procedures manual to ensure consistent performance of routines • Compose correspondence/reports for own or manager's signature • Arrange essential mail in priority action order for boss • Check deadlines on incoming requests and put preliminary work in play VOLUNTARY SECTOR AND JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE • Press Officer for Alabama 3 -During the Féile an Phobail festival 2012 in West Belfast, I acted as Press Officer for Alabama 3. I liaised with local press and media to organise meetings and interviews with the band. I had very little time but had to stick to a tight schedule. I managed to get the band on and off stage on time, allow time for interviews, photographs and autographs without aggravating the band or organisers of the festival. Duration -1 Day • North Belfast News Work Experience Day- Worked along with other Journalists to research and create articles in reference to North Belfast via Internet and personal visits to clients for information. Duration -1 Day • Belfast’s Blast FM- Creating a radio show for the Belfast Public and working with a team within a 3 hour time slot each week. Using own initiative to create a radio proposal, writing scripts for certain shows and to come up with new and exciting ideas each week. Duration- 2 Years. • Belfast’s Feile FM- Created a two hour trance based show in West Belfast set Radio station in which I had to create a show, organize interviews, find research relating to the show and work with a large team to make sure that the show ran smoothly. Duration-1Year • Castlereagh FM- Created a radio show for the Belfast Public and worked with a team within a 3 hour time slot Using own initiative to create a radio proposal, write scripts for show and to come up with new and exciting ideas for a weekly show. Duration-6 Months • Belfast Met Online- Created a radio show for the Belfast Public and worked with a team within a 3 hour time slot. Using own initiative to create a radio proposal, writing scripts for show and to come up with new and exciting ideas for a weekly show. Duration- 1 Year • Irish Football Association –I worked with the IFA for over two years as a freelance Journalist/Press Officer, in which I travelled and meet up with local sports stars, staff and referee’s from different sports. I arranged interviews, used video technology, sound technology and lighting equipment. I helped design the IFA’s new website, interview new sponsors and organisations and created online sporting features. Duration – 2 Years REFERENCES Name: Dr John Coulter Name: Mrs Joanne Herron Position: HND Broadcast Journalism Position: Manager Co-Ordinator Company: Winemark Company: Belfast Metropolitan College Address: 64 Stranmillis Road Belfast Address: Millfield Campus Telephone No: 07540241280 Telephone Number: 028 9026 5000 Ext 3408

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Hollynn A. Crow E-mail: hollynncrow@gmail.com Objectives To obtain a career in which I am able to use and apply the experience I have acquired. Experience Office Tech · January 2010 – Present Petrohawk Energy · 5891 Hwy 157, Haughton, LA 71108 • Receptionist • Provide support functions in all departments • Complete daily Drilling/Completion Reports • Data Entry Program Assistant/Customer Relations Coordinator · October 2008 – December 2009 Big Brothers Big Sisters · 1855 East Dublin-Granville Rd., 43229 • Receptionist • Provide support functions in the program department • Process volunteer/child applications • Copy/Restock department • Update internal database • Set up volunteer trainings • Complete mailings • Data Entry Guest Services Assistant · November 2005 – August 2008 WD Partners · 7007 Discovery Blvd, 43017 • Receptionist • Set up company meetings and met with vendors • Arranged travel accommodations for company • Organized client meetings (up to 75 people) - Ordered food - Picked up food - Set up food - Picked up amenities for guest restrooms - Prepared agendas - Gift baskets to hotel rooms • Expense reports for team leads • MasterCard reconciliation for team leads • Miscellaneous HR work • Miscellaneous Accounting work • Administrative Assistant to VP of Design • Inventory of Marketing Department Administrative Assistant · 2004 – 2005 Central Valley Recycling/Greg Warren Enterprises · Groveport, OH • Receptionist • Ran scale house for gravel quarry • Prepared invoices • Contacted customers for accounts payable • Picked up and dropped off checks and invoices Education General Studies · 2003 – 2004 Gateway College · St. Louis, MO General Studies, High School Diploma · 1999 – 2003 Liberty Christian Academy · Columbus, OH Programs/Skills • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Quickbooks • Typing: 75 wpm References available upon request.

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I'M A CREATIVE MAN LOOKING TO WORK WITH A COMPANY WHERE DEDICATION AND HARD WORK CAN BE TRANSLATED INTO GROWTH AND REVENUE. I'M A BFA AND VISUAL ARTS GRADUATE WITH A KEEN EYE FOR STYLE. I'VE WORKED WITH JC PENNEY AND LOOKING FORWARD TO WORK WITH ANY REPUTABLE FASHION COMPANY.

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I have expirience with editing videos, photography, and editing photography and more. I have high end software to complete the jobs, including photoshop and sony vegas and video/image converters. I am very advanced with these programs and you are ensured to have the best delivered for your project!