Attached you will find my resume which outlines my education and practical experience as a professional writer and communicator. My training includes courses which have taught me the correct ways to edit, proofread, and create official company documents intended for both public and private distribution. Additionally, I provide strong project leadership skills which are necessary for accurate delivery of products and services on a timely basis. My experience encompasses various technical and soft skills relevant to professional media and ethical communications while a contributing writer and a broadcast media intern.

Throughout my various employment opportunities I have consistently demonstrated a highly flexible, highly motivated professional work ethic. I work equally well independently or as part of a team requiring minimum supervision and guidance, performing all assignments and tasks with personal pride and quality. I also believe my abilities have been proven to present no limitations, only challenges to grow and enhance my skills. It is with this attitude that I approach all new opportunities allowing myself to embrace any new projects as if they were my own.

I feel my personal and organizational skills provide the ideal combination necessary to succeed in a rapid growth environment. These abilities along with my self starting, independent work style can be key to your organization's continued success. I am confident the information I have provided will indicate that I am the perfect candidate for your team. I encourage you to evaluate my resume and I hope you will agree that my abilities fit your needs.

I want to thank you for taking time to look over my resume and writing samples. Please feel free to contact me for further details. I am certain you will be quite satisfied with my performance as a member of your team.

Sincerely, 

William Hickman

William Hickman

8285 Sheppard Road

Pennsauken, NJ 08110

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

I desire to secure an opportunity with a progressive organization where I can demonstrate a positive, self-starting work ethic in a team environment. I would strive to acquire further responsibilities by demonstrating excellent communication skills along with a professional work ethic in performing my role. My goal is to continue enhancing my skills while becoming a key contributor within the firm through our mutual successes

 

EDUCATION

York College of Pennsylvania, York, PA

Bachelors of the Arts in Professional Writing

Criminal Justice Minor

 

EXPERIENCE

David’s Bridal Corporate Office – Ecommerce Support    

May 2008 – Present

Respond to customer inquires regarding issues pertaining to David’s Bridal online store, and resolve each issue by researching the topic and communicating with the customer using both verbal and written responses. Communicate with stores, and assist them with merchandise transfers. Train new employees

 

Giant Supermarkets – Deli Clerk                                                       June 2006 – May 2008

Train new employees, and maintain safety codes while working in customer service

 

WPMT Fox 43 – Intern         

June 2006 – August 2006

Worked with reporters and photographers to develop news stories, edit news footage to arrange a segment that would be aired for the nightly news. Written news stories for the anchors to read during newscasts, using IPUMP and ENPS

 

Marlton Post Office – Temporary Postal Worker 

 July 2005 – August 2005            

Maintained driver’s safety codes

 

Additional experience includes being a Reporter/Writer for the student run paper, The Spartan. Met strict deadlines to write articles for publication that required attending events, interviewing persons, researching the event, and taking detailed notes

 

SKILLS

Computer Programs: Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and Front Page, Dream Weaver, ENPS, IPUMP, SPSS, Lotus Notes

 

Writing/Editing Techniques: journalism and reporting, interviewing, writing for specific fields, analysis and researching, report writing, copyediting, proofreading, know markup symbols, website creating and writing, meeting strict deadlines

 

People Skills: empathetic, patient, objective, excellent communicator, problem solver

 

REFERENCES Available upon request