Isaac Peterson III has over 20 years of experience in communications, writing, and journalism. He holds a B.A. in Organizational Communication and Psychology from the University of Wyoming. His career includes freelance writing and editing, communications director roles, PR and reporting. He has received numerous awards for his investigative reporting and increasing awareness of social issues.

1. ISAAC PETERSON III
1683 Edgerton St.
Maplewood, MN 55117
323-490-2257
isaac3rd@gmail.com
Education
B.A., University of Wyoming - Organizational Communication & Psychology (Minor)
Organizational Communication is the study of communication behavior in business organizations.
Curriculum included public speaking, debate, interpersonal communication, nonverbal
communication, communication theory, effective oral and written communication, business courses,
and psychology
Professional Experience
Freelance Writer and Editor 2001-Present
 Edited science fiction and fantasy books for Swimming Kangaroo Publications
 Wrote freelance articles for the Minnesota Spokesman
 Authored essays appearing on numerous web-sites and discussion groups examining a wide
variety of social and political issues
Communications Director, HairDiamond, Inc. Los Angeles,CA - 2007-2014
 Created and managed the company's social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and
YouTube, uploading and updating new content as needed
 Designed, developed, and composed agency marketing materials
 Administered and coordinated day-to-day office operations including correspondence,
supervision of office staff, and product assembly
 Accomplished the creation, duplication, and distribution of informational product DVDs
 Promoted and represented the company and sold merchandise at trade shows
AssistantPR/CommunicationsDirector, NorthPointHealth and WellnessInc. Minneapolis,MN 2006-2007
 Wrote press releases for agency events, initiatives and programs, human interest stories, and
newsletters
 Handled internal printed communications as assigned by the Communication Director
 Acted as the administrative assistant for the communications department
Senior Writer/Reporter, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Minneapolis,MN - 2002-2005
 Worked on broad range of in-depth issue-oriented investigative reporting, including coverage
of the Federal and Minnesota State Legislatures
 Covered Twin Cities mayoral and city politics such as election coverage, civil rights issues,
budget debates and public policies
 Investigated and published articles involving environment issues, mental and physical health,
child protection, chemical dependency and substance abuse policies, social justice related
areas of concern, corrections and penal policies, causes of youth crime and education and
literacy disparities in the state of Minnesota

2. Analyst/Adjustor, Norwest Mortgage/Wells Fargo Corporation Minneapolis,MN 1992-2002
 Worked in several departments as a contract worker performing research for mortgages
 Consulted with existing and prospective mortgage holders to help find the best refinancing
package for their needs
 Reviewed property appraisals and analyzed closed mortgages for compliance
 Audited and reconciled discrepancies in transactions with other financial institutions
Extracurricular
Worked with high school age African American youth through a program in Ramsey County with an
eye toward providing training, guidance, and role model for the next generation of African Americans
Participated in a youth mentoring program with KFAI FM radio in Minneapolis
Awards & Recognition
 2005-2006 Hubert Humphrey Policy Institute Fellow
 2003 Winner of National Association of Black Journalists “Best Emerging Journalist” Award
 2004 Winner of Minnesota Newspaper Association Award for Best Investigative Reporting
 2003 Finalist for National Newspaper Association’s William Randolph Messenger Award for
Outstanding Civil Rights Journalism
 2004 National Alliance on Mental Illness Media Award for increasing awareness of mental
health issues
 2003 Casey Journalism Center Fellowship - University of Maryland
 2004 Poynter Journalism Center Fellowship - St. Petersburg, Florida
 2004 People to People Ambassador for Diplomatic Mission to South Africa. Selected to be one
of 15-member group of journalists chosen to visit South Africa to study the relationship
between post-apartheid South African society and the media; contributed to a published
scholarly study of our findings