1. John Boone
Experience
Contact
• POLIS Political Services
Researcher, Social Media Guru, Graphic Artist
Assisted with the political campaigns of Washington State politicians across the political
spectrum ­— from members of Congress to Island County Commissioner hopefuls.
Everyday tasks included: writing for an array of audiences across varied platforms, copy
editing, researching topical political issues, graphic design, budgeting and creating detailed
audience lists and segments.
June ­— November 2016
• Washington State Senate
Legislative Intern, Constituent Calmer, Sentencing Reformer
Served with Senator James Hargrove, D-Olympic Peninsula, as office staffer and
researcher. Responsibilities included: researching alternatives to Washington’s sentencing
laws, drafting reports, filing letters and assisting with constituent casework. Brought
together diverse groups of stakeholders and assured all voices were heard.
January ­— March 2016
• The Western Front
Editor-in-Chief December 2014 - March, 2015
Online Daily Editor August - December, 2014
Managing Editor June - July, 2014
News Editor March - June, 2014
Reporter August 2013 - March, 2014
Reporter and editor for Western Washington University’s bi-weekly student newspaper.
Reported on a variety of issues including student lobby days in Olympia, Bellingham city
and county c ouncil elections, and President Obama’s visit to the Oso mudslide. Served as
editor for four quarters.
• Port Townsend Leader
Newspaper Reporter and Photographer
Interned at Port Townsend’s weekly newspaper. Wrote clear and accurate articles informing
community members of local events and politics. Photographed high school football,
volleyball, soccer and tennis.
August — September 2015
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2. Experience
AwardsEducation
Skills
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• Western Washington University Academic Advising Center
Peer Adviser, SummerStart Academic Student Adviser
Advised students about class schedules and explained available services such as the ethnic
student center and tutoring center. Answered phone calls and scheduled appointments for the
team of professional advisers. Worked with groups of incoming freshman and transfer students,
helping to design class schedules and discussing how to find resources and succeed on campus.
August 2013 ­— June 2015
• Christ the King Church
Small Group Leader and Mentor
Mentored a group of five to ten Bellingham first graders, many of whom were from foster
families; the program provided a space for them to express their emotions in constructive and
healthy ways.
March 2015 — January 2016
• Campaign of Judge Dave Grant
Campaign Staffer
Assisted District Judge Dave Grant as he ran for Whatcom County Superior Court. Went door to
door speaking with constituents, ran the campaign phone line and attended strategy meetings.
August 2012 — November 2012
Western Washington University
2012 ­— 2016
Graduated Cum Laude with two Bachelors:
Journalism: News Editorial
Political Science: Comparative Politics
Walla Walla Community College
2010 ­— 2012
Associates in Arts
1st Place, Watchdog and Investigative Reporting
Washington Press Association award for an article
written about a Western professor who engaged in
improper relations with a student.
News Reporter of the Quarter, Fall 2013
Award given for the quality of reporting and writing
on the Western Front.
Veteran Reporter of the Quarter, Winter 2014
Award recognized advances in reporting, specifically
long form writing, digital journalism and social media
reporting.
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Callfire IVR Broadcast, Photography,
Mailchimp, Outlook, Wordpress, Facebook Business, Audience Targeting and Segmenting.
Windows and Apple Proficient.