Aaron Creces is a journalist seeking new opportunities with experience writing for newspapers and magazines. He has a diploma in print journalism from Conestoga College where he received an award for his feature writing. His experience includes conducting interviews, writing articles, taking photographs, and meeting deadlines at various publications in Ontario. He is skilled in writing, photography, multimedia, and using programs like Adobe and Microsoft Office.

1. Aaron Creces
295 Sheldon Avenue, North, Kitchener, ON, N2H 3M9.
(905) 745-5474, acreces@gmail.com, Twitter: @aaroncreces
Qualifications
 Years of experience writing and taking photographs for news organizations.
 Dedicated to detail, accuracy and meeting deadlines while delivering an interesting and easy to digest story.
 Able to concentrate and perform duties in a high volume environment .
 Excellent self direction skills taken from working in a solo setting.
 Two years experience conducting interviews and writing online.
 Great interpersonal skills built from work with team members and coworkers in a fast paced setting.
 Eager to get involved with the community to make for more personable stories.
Work Experience
Writer/Photographer/Videographer
Spoke, Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ontario September 2013 – April 2014
 Conduct interviews over the phone, in person and via email
 Take video of events around the city and around Conestoga College
 Utilize Adobe Audition as well as Adobe Premiere Pro to record and edit voiceovers and produce video
 Use and have a working knowledge of sound boards and microphones
 Cover a wide variety of news stories and provide photographs
 Utilize Photoshop to adjust and finalize photographs
Writer/Photographer
Goderich Signal-Star, Goderich, Ontario Summer 2010 - 2012
 Photograph events and persons of interest in Goderich and surrounding area
 Conduct phone and in person interviews
 Transcribe interviews into working copy before publishing deadline
 Utilize Adobe Photoshop to finalize photographs before publishing deadline
Writer
Velvet Rope Magazine, Kitchener, Ontario September 2012 - March 2014
 Conduct interviews over the phone and in person and transcribe them
 Write engaging and original pieces for publishing deadline
 Report on the scene as events happen
 Be relatable and engaging to a wide audience
 Utilize knowledge of the music scene in Kitchener-Waterloo and other major cities to craft factually
accurate reviews and informed opinion pieces.
Writer
Aggression Magazine, Kitchener, Ontario October 2013 - March 2014
 Write original pieces from public relations releases
 Be relatable and engaging to a particular audience
 Meet tight deadlines and complete pieces on short notice

2. Writer/Photographer
The Scene Magazine, Kitchener, Ontario September 2013
 Write reviews of performers and attend their shows
 Photograph performers on the scene
 Utilize Photoshop to adjust photographs
Education
Print Journalism 2012-2014
Conestoga College, Kitchener, Ontario
Diploma in Journalism
 Completed two-year program
 Received Edward J. Hayes Award for best feature story in April 2014
Skills
 Writing for print copy or an audiovisual medium
 Editing print copy or audiovisual pieces
 Research and fact checking
 Storytelling
 Photography with manual DSLR camera
 News, sports, entertainment, profile, feature and opinion writing
 Multimedia journalism
 Utilizing social media to collect facts, promote and reach out to a wider audience
 Videography
Technology Experience
 DSLR Camera and video camera
 Microsoft Word and Office programs
 Windows and Mac computer experience
 Adobe Premier Pro, Photoshop, InDesign and other Adobe programs
Can be reached by email or over the phone, references available upon request