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1. Benjamin Neal
3908 NW Oregon St, Camas WA 98607• 360.608.0409 • bennealhi@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, expected June 2017
 Concentration: Advertising
 Minor in business administration
 3.60 Cumulative GPA
 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
EXPERIENCE
Copy Editor, Daily Emerald, Eugene, OR (January 2015-present)
 Proofread and edit articles before they get published
 Post articles on social media including Facebook and Twitter
Rental Department, Parkrose Hardware, Vancouver, WA (July-September 2014)
 Provided customer service to customers renting equipment
 Cleaned and locked up facilities
 Made deliveries and pickups of rental equipment
 Assisted customers over phone
Chief Summer Maintenance Worker, City of Camas, Camas, WA (June 2013- August 2013)
 Responsible for independently maintaining the appearance of over 15 wells, boosters, and
reservoirs throughout the city.
 Learned how to work in an efficient and self-reliant manner to accomplish various manual
labor tasks.
 Tasks included mowing lawns, weed whacking, transporting materials, shoveling bark dust,
traffic flagging, sweeping, mopping, assisting road crews, pressure washing, etc.
Mission Worker, Columbia Presbyterian Church, Vancouver, WA (2009-2013)
 Traveled as a volunteer to New Orleans, LA; Naches, WA; Yakima, WA, and Wapato, WA
during one week each summer to assist various groups with construction projects.
 Conversed, and developed personal relationships with diverse types of people including
families affected by Hurricane Katrina, juvenile delinquents, and Native American couples.
 Developed strong passion for helping people in need.
 Worked on manual labor tasks including painting, lifting and transporting materials, and
landscaping. Also took part in construction including roofs, siding, sheds, and houses.
Boy Scout, Troop 565, Camas, WA (2007-2013)
 Accomplished Eagle Scout rank.
 Led a community service project to build a sign with a map of a local campsite.
 Worked on various other community service projects around the community including things
such as canned food drives, planting trees, renovating playgrounds, and building a staircase.