Joel Douglas Rodgers is seeking a career in journalism and marketing. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado in journalism and English. His work experience includes writing articles for The Marquee Magazine and Relix Magazine. He has also worked as the marketing director for LM Funding America, where he oversees marketing initiatives and maintains social media. His skills include writing, editing, interviewing, teaching, and marketing. He is knowledgeable about music and has experience playing guitar and singing in his band.

1. JOEL DOUGLAS RODGERS
JoelDRodgers.ipj@gmail.com | (813) 325-9119 | 4005 Gilpin Dr., Boulder, CO 80303
EDUCATION
University of Colorado at Boulder Boulder, CO
B.A. Journalism and English; Concentrations in News/Editorial and Creative Writing May 2015
 GPA: 3.0 |ACT: Composite 29/36 |SAT: 1310/1600 or 2400
 Relevant Coursework: Completed all basic requirements for CU Boulder JMC Students, as well as Reporting 1, Reporting
2; Editing and Presentation; Media Ethics, Media Law, and Introduction to Photojournalism. Also have completed five
creative writing workshops and Introduction to Music Theory.
RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE
LM Funding America, Inc. – Marketing Director Tampa, FL/Boulder, CO
 Oversee all marketing initiatives
 Maintain social media
 Advertise on social media
 Basic maintenance of company website
 Oversee all public relations work and trade shows August 2015 - Present
The Marquee Magazine Boulder, CO
 Conducted interviews Spring 2015
 Wrote multiplearticles and snippets that were published in various issues of the magazine.
Relix Magazine – Summer Intern New York, NY
 Wrote one 150-word album review that was published in October/November issue. Summer 2014
 Fact-checked and edited all written material for September and October/November issues.
 Transcribed recorded interviews with musicians including Joe Russo, Chris Robinson, Joel Cummings and more.
 Sold subscriptions and marketed magazine at concerts and festivals across five different states.
Blue Dolphin Swim School – Instructor/Coach Broomfield, CO
 Taught children roughly ages 5-12 the fundamentals of the four main aquatic strokes. April 2013 – June 2015
 Coached competitive children’s swim team.
Camp Country Lad – Camp Counselor Monterey, TN
 Headed archery range and worked as staff member at canoeing/sailing docks. Summers 2009 - 2012
 Head counselor of multiple cabins of boys, mostly around ages 12-14.
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Skills:
 Skilled writer
 Skilled editor
 Effective interviewer
 Experienced teacher
 Experience in reporting
 Experience in marketing
 Sociable
 Skilled musician
 Knowledge of rock history
 Knowledge of jazz history
 Knowledge of music theory
 Firm grasp of journalistic ethics
 Great with kids

2. Interests:
 Music
 Snow skiing
 Boating
 Writing fictional stories
 Playing guitar and singing for my band, Intergalactic Peace Jelly
 All things Rock n’ Roll