Christopher Galford is an experienced writer with a background in journalism. He has worked in photography management, reporting, and editing for various online publications. Galford is skilled in writing articles, blogs, reviews and conducting interviews. He is proficient with multimedia tools such as audio and video editing software.

1. Christopher GalfordEmail: galfordc@msu.edu ▪ Arts Blog: http://cianphelan.wordpress.com/ ▪ Reviews: http://indoorreviews.wordpress.com/ ▪ Twitter: @aurinthSummary of SkillsExperienced in writing articles, blogs, editorials, essays, press releases, profiles, short stories, reviews and research reports. A skilled writer both creatively and professionally.A background in communication, including social and media interaction in a deadline-oriented atmosphere.Practiced in digital photography, as well as the creation of photo essays and galleries.Dedicated worker at ease on independent assignments or in group environments.Strong technical command of the English language; committed to excellence in the printed and published word.EducationBachelor of arts in journalism, Michigan State UniversityDec. 2010ProfessionalExperiencePhotography Manager – One Stop Poetry, InternationalTransformed weekly photography prompts into full-fledged and highly successful photography and writing hybrid-features, showcasing interviews with photographers from all over the world.Network daily with photographers, poets and writers through the blogosphere and social media outlets.Edit, read and rewrite feature, as well as forum content, for the online, non-profit winner of the 3rd Annual Shorty Award in art.9/10–PresentNew and Arts Intern – The City Pulse, East Lansing, MICreated print and online articles and features covering local news and the arts in the Greater Lansing area.Daily interacted with and engaged community members of varying age, ethnic demographic and social class.8/10–12/10Photography Editor – Spartanedge, East Lansing, MIProduced weekly audio photo essays for online publication.Made contacts with local figures to give photographers and reporters access to otherwise restrictive events.Constructed schedules, deadlines and organization for a crew of journalists. Promoted teamwork between photographers and reporters.Created and organized online stock photo gallery.12/09–8/10Reporter – Spartanedge, East Lansing, MIAuthored articles for numerous sections and aspects of publication, including editorials, features, local and national issues, and reviews.Transcribed recorded interviews for utilization in articles.Developed professional contacts within MSU and Greater Lansing area.1/09–11/09Multimedia SkillsAudacity Audio Editing • Adobe In-Design • Adobe Photoshop • Blogging • Filezilla • File Archiving • Google (Documents, Calendars, etc.) • I-Movie Video Editing • Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and Word) • Sound Slides • Social Networking and Marketing<br /> <br />