Ben Neal is a writer and recent graduate of the University of Oregon with a B.A. in Advertising. He has experience as a copy editor for The Daily Emerald where he edited articles for accuracy, grammar, and content. Neal also has work experience in customer service, equipment maintenance, and city maintenance. He is skilled in writing, public speaking, presentations, and post-production with additional experience in HTML/CSS and JavaScript.

1. Ben Neal
Writer
bennealhi@gmail.com - benjaminneal.com
Skills
Writing *****
Being funny *****
Public speaking *****
Presentations *****
Post-production ****
HTML/CSS ***
JavaScript ***
Education
University of Oregon 2013-2017
B.A. in Advertising
Achievements: School of Journalism and Communication Honors Program, Dean’s List 2x
Work Experience
Copy Editor at The Daily Emerald Jan. 2015-Present
Proofread and edit articles before they get published by checking for accuracy, grammar,
spelling, and content. Collaborate with reporters and desk editors to improve stories.
Rental Assistant at Parkrose Hardware July 2014-Sept. 2014
Provided customer service to people renting equipment. Cleaned and maintained equipment
and facilities.
Summer Maintenance Worker at City of Camas June 2013-Aug. 2013
Worked primarily with water department to maintain external appearance of boosters,
reservoirs, and wells by mowing and weed whacking. Other tasks included traffic flagging,
transporting materials, and assisting with road work.
Activities + Leadership Positions
 Boy Scouts of America – Eagle Scout
 Zeta Psi chapter of Alpha Phi Omega – Media Chair
 Oregon Marching Band