This document contains Nick Grever's resume, including his contact information, work experience, education, and references. Grever has worked as a freelance writer for CityBeat since 2011, where he covers local music trends and events. He also has experience working in banking, optical sales, and as an editor for university newspapers. Grever obtained a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Cincinnati in 2011.

1. 5782 Ashby Court, Milford Ohio, 45150 | (513) 470-7667 | nick.grever@gmail.com
Nick Grever
Work Experience:
Freelance writer for CityBeat | Cincinnati, OH | June 2011 – present
 Personally connected to the local music scene to stay on top of trends, new bands, and
happenings within the city
 Put high emphasis on meeting new contacts consistently and maintaining relationships, in order
to create mutually beneficial partnerships
 Assisted in projects outside of normal freelancing duties, such as helping with ticket sales for
special events and writing mini-reviews for a special music and “Best Of” issue
 Crafted stories for both print and online publication, including several multi-installment pieces that
followed a subject for an extended period of time
Personal banker for Fifth Third Bank | Cincinnati, OH | December 2014 – present
 Utilized interviewing techniques to discuss each customer’s individual financial situation and
provide them with solutions that would best fit their needs
Apprentice Optician for Lenscrafters | Cincinnati, OH | September 2014 – present
 Ascertained customers’ individual needs to help them see at their very best while maintaining
their preferred budgets through one-on-one discussions and investigative questioning
 Solved problems customers were experiencing with their eyewear through troubleshooting and
detail-oriented problem solving behaviors
Customer service assistant for PNC Bank | Cincinnati, OH | January 2013 – December 2014
 Spearheaded an initiative to introduce customers to new, technology based products like mobile
deposit, online banking and improved ATM functionality
 Maintained accurate counts of currency and coin while interacting with customers through
dedicated, detail oriented, behaviors
Entertainment and Opinion editor / Weekly columnist for The News Record [University of
Cincinnati student newspaper] | December 2006 – June 2011
 Created and managed a weekly budget, to present articles in a timely and efficient fashion while
maintaining fluidity to allow for timely stories to be placed easily
 Provided guidance to writers in order to cultivate a stable of dependable writers
 Collaborated with a greater staff to craft a publication that engaged our readers’ myriad interests
 Edited my section’s stories for correct AP style usage and proper grammar
Key holder / Sales associate for Hot Topic | Cincinnati, OH | July 2005 – December 2012

2. 5782 Ashby Court, Milford Ohio, 45150 | (513) 470-7667 | nick.grever@gmail.com
 Responsible for running the store with no other associates present, utilizing multi tasking skills to
emphasize customer service while also performing auxiliary duties
 Trained new associates in theft management, customer relations, and store procedure
 Assisted fellow management in crafting merchandise presentations, following specific guidelines
while also utilizing creativity to showcase merchandise in unique ways
Education:
 Bachelor of Journalism, Minor in Sociology | Graduated June 2011 | The University of Cincinnati
References:
 Taylor Dungjen | former reporter for The Toledo Blade | (419) 490-0108 | tdungjen@theblade.com
 Mike Breen | music editor for Citybeat | (513) 550-6106 | mbreen@citybeat.com
 Gin Ando | former reporter for The Cincinnati Enquirer | (513) 254-3502 | ando.gin.a@gmail.com