James Lee Osborne has experience in journalism, marketing, and food service. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Mississippi College and an Associate's degree from Hinds Community College. Currently he is the manager at Steak Escape in Flowood/Brandon, Mississippi where he has worked since 2011. Previously he held internships at the Northside Sun Newspaper and worked in the office at WHJT Star 93.5 radio station. He was also a contributing writer and cartoonist as well as the news editor for the Mississippi College Collegian student newspaper.
1. JAMES LEE OSBORNE
31 Lance Drive, Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-8392 (home)
(601) 540-6688 (cell)
james.osborne86@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Mississippi College Clinton, MS
Bachelor ofScience in Journalism May 2015
Minor: Marketing
Hinds Community College
AssociatesDegree in Liberal Arts December 2008
EXPERIENCE
Steak Escape Flowood/Brandon, MS
Manager April 27, 2015- Present
Cashier, Cook September 2011- Present
Took customer orders
Prepared and cooked sandwiches and other menu items
Cleaned kitchen and dining room
WHJT Star 93.5 Clinton, MS
Office worker June 2013-December 2014
Checked song lists with that of competing stations
Found local community events and news stories
Checked the mail and run errands on campus
Northside Sun Newspaper Jackson, MS
Internship June- August 2014
Conducted interviews and wrote stories concerning the North Jackson area.
Turned in articles on deadline.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Mississippi College Collegian Clinton, MS
Contributing Writer, Cartoonist February 2013- May 2015
Developed story ideas
Interviewed those involved with a story and conducted research
Researched people and subjects before writing the story
Wrote and worked under deadline
News Editor ofCollegian August 2014- May 2015
Found news story ideas
Assigned stories to contributing writers and give support
Edited news stories and sent to copy editor
Mississippi College Investment Club Clinton, MS
Communications and Public Relations Director August 2013- May 2014
Designed club logo and T-shirts, Communicated with club members on social media
Assisted the Executive Cabinet with club tasks and responsibilities.