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apr il_ol oru nfe mi@ms n . co m (404)- 78 4 - 3 8 2 3 746 Bridge G rove Douglas vil le, G A 3 0 1 3 4 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Douglas County Board Of Education, Turner Middle School
Springs, GA Lithia

Language Arts Teacher, Grades 6-8, August 2006Present Cultivate students to mastery of oral and written communication. Demonstrate media arts and awareness using self-designed, real world curriculum in English Language Arts, Drama, Print Media/Journalism and Writing. Launched first successful writing course to produce and distribute print media, including the yearbook publication and school newsletter, exceeding established expectations of a writing course at the middle school level. Department of Student Media, Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Editorial Assistant/Newspaper Reporter/Radio Personality, 20012003 Responsible for collecting and managing submissions, design, editing and marketing of campus literary arts magazine as outlined by the Editor-in-Chief. Wrote press releases, pitched story ideas, conducted interviews and photographed campus and community news under strict deadlines. On-air radio personality for campus FM broadcast station. Wrote and recorded public service announcements and advertisement scripts for targeted audiences. Coordinated and hosted promotional events including giveaways and showcases. Secured sponsorships of local business to increase revenue and exposure for stakeholders. Performing Arts Center, Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

Front House Coordinator, 20012003 Recruited and trained network of volunteer ushers for facility shows and events. Produced and edited correspondence and public relations materials for campus and community outreach. EDUCATION Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
MEDI A SPEC I AL I ST C ERTIF I C ATIO N ,

Instructional Technology, 2012

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA
T EAC HER C ERTI FI C ATI O N ,

Middle Grades Language Arts, 2010

Atlanta,

American Intercontinental University

GA
MASTE R OF B USI N ESS ADMI N I STRATI O N ,

Marketing, 2006

GPA 3.75/4.0, Honor Graduate Sigma Beta Delta International Business Honor Society

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA
B AC HEL O R O F SC I EN C E ,

Journalism, 2003

Outstanding Campus Leader Award, 2003 Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity Slam Poetry Griot Award Winner @ University of Arkansas, 2003 Society of Professional Journalist, 2002-2004, Treasurer, 2003