My current resume

Wesley Ryan Grace

2032 La Grange Rd.                                                                                                            937-266-8073

Beavercreek, OH 45431                                                                                                      grace.723@osu.edu

Objective:                     To acquire a challenging and satisfying position with an organization that shares my values.

Education:                   The Ohio State University – Columbus, Ohio 43210

                                    September 2009

                                    Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Minor in Creative Writing

Computer Skills:         Efficient in – Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Wordpress

                                               

Relevant                        Ohio Statehouse – Ohio Senate, Senate Page – Columbus, Ohio 

Experience:                 September 2011 – March 2012

·         Assisted in general coordination and organization of correspondence and time sensitive material to increase office efficiencies

UWeekly Newspaper, Contributing Writer – Columbus, Ohio

                                    November 2010 – March 2012

·         40 published clips

·         Freelance writer – sports and general news features, coverage, commentary

·         Engaged in weekly discussions on stories

·         Finished story assignments by strict deadline

·         Interviewed necessary sources, necessary research

Times Community Newspapers, Contributing Writer – Dayton, Ohio

September 2011 – December 2011

Freelance beat writer for Huber Heights Courier, a weekly publication for city of Huber Heights events, developments, and local sports

·         Reported boys football and basketball and conduct necessary interviews, and pregame and postgame research

·         Developed regular, trusted sources and relationships

The Media Group at Michael’s, Production and Public Relations Specialist – Dayton, Ohio

June 2011 – September 2011

·         Initiated and organized promotional blog project – “The Face of Dayton”

·         Met with important figures around Dayton region

·         Wrote and created weekly blog features and press releases 

·         Trained other interns on basic strategy

·         Worked in team environment

·         Worked with social media, blogs, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, 88 ABW Commander’s Action Group –        Fairborn, Ohio

                                    June 2010-September 2010 (STEP)

                                     Write speeches / event cards

·         Researched for mission briefings

·         Performed short suspense tasks

·         Created official documents for reference

·         Coordinated group events and congressional visits

·         Executive support to entire command section

Additional Experience:

                       

                                    CF Endeavors, Inc., Sales Consultant – Columbus, Ohio

October 2010 – January 2011

·         Campaigned for AT&T Uverse cable & internet

·         Analyzed and provided customer needs

·         Performed in a team environment, collaborated strategies for successful sales approach

·         Managed coworkers in one-on-one meetings

Staples, Sales Associate – Huber Heights / Columbus, Ohio

                                    September 2005 – June 2010

·         Maintained store appearance while ensuring safety for customers

·         Assisted customers through entire selling process

·         Replenished stock daily

·         Motivated fellow employees to achieve daily goals