David Barer

(408) 688-1518, davbarer@gmail.com OBJECTIVE SKILLS I will use my writing and multimedia skills, creativity and strong work ethic to elevate the publications I work for everyday. Multimedia Skills: InDesign, Adobe Audition, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, SEO. Personal Traits: Creative, accountable, responsible, dedicated, deadline oriented, industrious and smart worker, organized, excellent written communication. Languages: Advanced Spanish oral and written skills. Aug. 2011 Present 2006 Fall 2004

EDUCATIONThe University of Texas, Austin Masters of Art, journalism professional track program

Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA Study Abroad, Buenos Aires, Argentina -- Escuela Lenguas Vivas Bachelors Degree in English, June 2006 Emphasis: Creative Writing INTERNSHIPS

NPR StateImpact Texas, KUT News, Austin, TX Jan. 2012 Present Reporter, blogger Pitch ideas, write and create multimedia packages for NPRs StateImpact website. Create audio news packages for KUT News, a nationally renown radio station with 100,000 listeners weekly. Nabewise.com Content Developer, blogger Write editorial descriptions, reviews and conduct interviews about Austin. Research demographic trends in Austin to assist digital mapping. June Sept. 2011

Daily Source.com Jan. 2011 Aug. 2011 Front Page Layout Editor Aggregate articles for 20 news topics and create websites front-page layout. Manage content editors, photo editors, and proofreaders. Publish breaking news from around the net in a fast paced newsroom environment.

AWARDS PHOTOBOOK!! 2010, Hundson, NY Short story writer Nov. 2010 Book and photograph exhibition in the Davis Orton Gallery. Winner, Best in Show WRITING EXPERIENCE NPR StateImpact Texas, Austin, TX Jan. 2012 Present More than a dozen articles and audio stories published for StateImpacts website and KUT radio. ReportingTexas.com, Austin, TX Enterprise and hard news reporter with several feature-length articles published. Jan. 2012 Present

The Books Story, Houston, TX Short story writer Nov. 2010 Wrote the entire short story for the award-winning photo book, The Books Story Suite101.com, online Contributing writer Dec. 2008 June 2009

 WORK EXPERIENCE

Contributor to both freshwater fishing and mixed martial arts sections. Blogger News Network, online Web reporter, news author Nov. 2008 June 2009 Blogger for BNN with four published articles. Icon Magazine, Houston, TX Contributor to magazine Oct. 2007 Interviewed renowned chef Robert Del Grande, Published 1,000-word article. English Friends Academy, Han Sin Elementary Seoul, S.K. Aug. 2009 Aug. 2010 English teacher for language academy and private elementary school (K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd) Simultaneously teach four grade levels at two different schools in a foreign country. Create curriculums, audio lessons, and storybooks for grades K through 3rd. Communicate and problem solve across cultural barriers with kids and staff. Indymac Federal Bank and Financial Freedom, Austin, TX Oct. 2007 Dec. 2008 Interim Facilities Coordinator, Mail Clerk, File Clerk, Reception Lead team of three, deliver 70,000 pieces of mail per month, create facilities reports. Cuisine Group Catering, Sydney, Australia Oct. 2006 Jan. 2007 Bartender, Waiter, Setup Quickly developed bartending and waiting skills in foreign culture. Communicated across cultural boundaries with bosses and customers. Effectively set up multiple five hundred person catering events throughout Sydney. Hogs Breath Caf and Saloon, Sydney, Australia Oct. 2006 Jan. 2007 Quickly and successfully learned ropes in a foreign restaurant. Mastered restaurant computer system and cash register in two days.

Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA Dec. 2004 Dec.2005 Study Abroad Peer Advisor Helped orient prospective SCU International Students to various study abroad programs and Foreign Exchange Students with acclimation to US culture. Promoted Santa Clara International Studies at various University Fairs to prospective students. Prepared interactive presentation for all Santa Clara students preparing to study abroad in South America.