MAKENZIE 5191 Wheatland Drive

Zionsville Pa. 18092

610-972-3267

CHRISTMAN makenziexchristman@gmail.com
makenziechristman.wordpress.com

OBJECTIVE
To acquire a position as a using my strong work ethic and detail-oriented skills to perform to the
best of my abilities with your publication. Through my attention to detail I can bring my skills to
edit stories by following AP Style. Additionally, my experience of designing pages in high school
with a variety of stories allows me to bring fresh creativity to your publication.

EDUCATION
Diploma | Emmaus High School
AUGUST 2015 – JUNE 2019

Associates Degree | Lehigh Carbon Community College

AUGUST 2019 – PRESENT

EXPERIENCE
Freelancer | East Penn Press
AUGUST 2019 – PRESENT
o Write and thoroughly edit articles
o Communicate with editor
o Shoot photos for stories and/or events
o Edit photos
o Take on last minute stories/photo opportunities

Editor-in-chief | The Stinger

MAY 2018 – 2019
o Review budget
o Communicate with managing editors, staff writers, and photographers
o Write and edit articles
o Enter stories and story packages for competition
o Compete in regional and national competition
o Attend regional and national workshops

Associate Editor| The Stinger

SEPTEMBER 2017 – MAY 2018
o Review budget
o Communicate with managing editors, writers and Editor-in-Chief
o Write and edit stories
o Attend regional and national workshops
STAFF WRITER/COLUMNIST| The Stinger
AUGUST 2015 – SEPTEMBER 2018
o Write stories for print publication or online
o Provide story ideas for monthly newspaper budget

SKILLS
Interviewing Strong attention to detail
Editing and design Creativity
Verbal and written communication Deadline-driven
Well-versed in AP Style Multitasker
Knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and Collaborative
spelling Ability to work under pressure

AWARDS
o Second Place, 2018 Pennsylvania School Press Association regional competition
o Honorable Mention, Public Service/Enterprise Package: “Prejudice in the East Penn area”