1. Aaron M. FitzPatrick
22 Brook Lane, Palos Park, IL 60464 ♦ Mobile: (870) 824-0402 ♦ Email: odieaaron@yahoo.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a stable position that will allow me to utilize my written and verbal communication skills through continual growth with the ability of
implementing the knowledge and the skills I have possessed through my working experiences.
CAREER SUMMARY
Self-motivated accomplished and award winning journalist, columnist and photographer. Experienced manager with excellent people skills, a positive
attitude, goal oriented, always open to new ideas and continual improvements. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Ability to relate well
with all levels of customers, associates and management.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
♦ Won several awards through Associated Press and Arkansas Press Association for investigative journalism, feature writing, column writing
and photography
♦ Created and designed the first-ever sports magazine for football and basketball in Mississippi County
♦ Created “Athlete of the Week” teaming with local businesses and high schools as a promotional
♦ Have written PSA’s (public service announcements) and commercials for company advertisements
♦ Have developed and presented comprehensive training programs
♦ Have created work procedures and other forms as needed
♦ Have successfully recruited and managed multiple staffs
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
♦ Developed magazines and various publications as a marketing strategy supporting and increasing sales efforts
♦ Sold advertisements through cold-calling, door to door and presentations for various promotions
♦ Maintain Facebook and Twitter social media accounts to promote business initiatives
♦ Maintain Company website
♦ Excellent time management and organizational skills
♦ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
♦ Handle presentations to communicate initiatives
♦ Several years of training and development experience
♦ Work well independently as well as with others
♦ Continually looking for new opportunities to make improvements
♦ High competency level in Microsoft Windows products, Quark, Photoshop, TextEdit
♦ AP Style writing
EMPLOYMENT
2006 – Present Blytheville Courier News
Sports Editor
2005 – 2006 DENSO Manufacturing Arkansas (DMAR)
Quality Lab Team Leader
EXPERIENCE
♦ Editor, reporter and photographer
♦ Handle advertisement and sales
♦ Responsible for creating, writing, editing and updating various journalistic entries, newsletters, press releases, opinion pieces and
investigative journalism
♦ Responsible for page design
♦ Cover public meetings and interview students, coaches, public and political figures
♦ Responsible for advertising and sales as well as meeting various seasonal projects and goals as scheduled throughout the year
♦ Analyze incoming information to determine its value and level of importance for publication
♦ Provide daily advice, feedback and editing before stories go to print meeting strict deadlines
♦ Conduct presentations to all levels
♦ Experience in a manufacturing environment
♦ Experience with managing a staff
♦ Assisted with set up of various fundraising functions

2. ♦ Created work instructions and standards
♦ Responsible for weekly and monthly reports
♦ Direct communications with customers and suppliers and various levels of management
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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