Amy Thorne is seeking a part-time entry-level position in journalism. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Journalism from Georgia Regents University expected in May 2015. Her experience includes working as a cashier at Dollar Tree Stores, an administrative assistant at National Scouting Report, and a crew member at Cold Stone Creamery. Currently, she is the Section Editor for Arts & Life at The Bell Ringer, where she manages staff writers, edits copy, and writes stories. She is proficient in various software programs and fluent in English and conversant in Spanish.

1. Amy Thorne
2710 Boars Head Rd. Augusta, GA 30907 706-993-8601 amy.thorne2710@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a part-time entry-level position in the field of Journalism that will utilize and enhance my creative skills
and strong work ethic
Education
Georgia Regents University Augusta, GA
 Bachelor of Arts; Communications, Journalism Expected Graduation: May 2015
Employment Experience
Dollar Tree Stores Martinez, GA
Cashier December 2011 – January 2013 (2 years)
 Bag checked out products
 Greet customers upon entering store
 Perform exchanges of products
 Set up and count down register and till
 Answer questions asked by customers
 Stock shelves with merchandise
 Maintained clean work area
 Filled balloons upon request
National Scouting Report Evans, GA
Administrative Assistant April 2012 – September 2012 (6 months)
 Scouted high school athletes capable of playing on a collegiate skill level
 Administered advice to students and parents regarding program concerns.
 Talked with clients about possible college opportunities
 Made home visits to prospective clients to discuss contracts.
 Filled requests for high school athletes as made by college couches.
 Pitched ideas to boss regarding ways to improve the business.
 Sold contracts to prospective athletes
 Networked with college couches
 Answered questions regarding services
 Sent emails.
 Attended practices and games of potential athletes
 Procured material to furnish athletes web profiles
 Built directory of clients’ information and list of schools in territory.
 Maintained documents
 Photographed and filmed athletes
Cold Stone Creamery Evans, GA
Crew Member April 2011 – August 2011 (5 months)
 Worked in high stress environment under time constraints
 Filled specific orders

2.  Prepared ice cream as specified by customers
 Made change for customers
 Took inventory of freezer items
 Greeted and engaged with customers
 Sanitized work area.
The Bell Ringer Augusta, GA
Section Editor, Arts & Life April 2014 - Present
 Manage and assist staff writers with their stories
 Generate story ideas for sections
 Create a section budget for each issue and place the budget on the white board in the office before staff
meetings
 Edit all copy going to the copy editors and provide suggested headlines for each story
 Enforce deadlines with writers
 Meet deadlines of sections
 Assign photographs for stories and ensure cutlines are appropriate to the pictures
 Write a minimum of two stories per issue.
 Attend and participate in all weekly staff meetings
 Set and maintain office hours each week
 Assist in other areas of the newspaper as needed or directed by the editor-in-chief
Skills
 Proficient in the use of Internet, Microsoft, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Apple OSX Operating System,
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro
 Language
o English
 Primary Language
o Spanish
 Verbal - Proficient
 Reading - Intermediate
 Written - Strong
 Scouting Athletic Talent
 Experience with Canon EOS Rebel t2i (550D)