Sc ot t T urner

turnersa@muohio.edu 212 N Main, Apt. 21

513-504-4493 Oxford, Ohio 45056
Objective
Use my communication and computer skills to advance the fields of politics, technology, and entertainment

Education
Miami University; Oxford, Ohio Expected Graduation: 12/09
Majors: Journalism and Interactive Media Studies Major GPA: 3.24/3.54
Miamisburg High School; Miamisburg, Ohio 2005
Activities: College Prep/AP courses, Football, Track and Field, Graduated with honors. GPA: 3.85
Junior Statesman of America, Marching, Jazz, and Concert Bands

Skills
Communication
• Written: Online, feature, editorial and critical writing, editing, design, interviewing, AP style
• Verbal: Leadership, teamwork, customer service, writing consulting, publicity and public speaking; Spanish, German
Computer Expertise
• Adobe CS 3 Design Suite, MS Office ‘07, XP/Vista, OS X, HTML, CSS, iMovie HD, Final Cut Pro
• Hardware Assembly, Videoconferencing, Pro Tools, Audacity, Ableton Live, Garageband, Toast

Employment History
Howe Center for Writing Excellence 1/08—Present
Writing Consultant
• Counseled undergraduate and graduate students on content, structure, grammar and design
• Wrote and designed learning materials for use by students in and outside of the center
• Created invitational and informative flyers and posters for Writing Center marketing events
• Attended writing- and consulting-related workshops, including one on dissertations
• Represented the Writing Center at promotional events
• Served as primary print production liason between Writing Center and Print Center
King Library 10/05—12/06; 6/07—8/07
Student Employee; Third Shift
• Served library patrons by circulating books, electronics, and reserve materials
• Oversaw usage of study rooms and sorted Ohio-link/Regional Depository materials.
Miami University HDGS 1/07—5/07
Concession Stand Attendant
• Prepared and sold concessions at Miami’s hockey, baseball, and softball events
• Developed teamwork and customer service skills

Honors and Activities

Society of Professional Journalists 09/08—Present
Treasurer
• Worked with members to plan journalism-related events across campus
• Responsible for all transactions and reporting to board
• Represented SPJ at hosted events and those of the journalism school
• Attended weekly board meetings to oversee fundraising efforts
Delta Upsilon Social Fraternity 9/06—Present
Alumni Chair; Elected Office
• Communications liason between alumni and undergraduate chapters
• Published two editions of the Open Visor, an alumni newsletter
• Planned social and organizational events for visiting alumni
Ohio Achievement Scholarship 8/05—Present
Recipient
• Awarded merit scholarship for outstanding high school achievement
Buckeye Boys State 6/04
Delegate
• Selected to participate in a state government convention
• Passed a mock bar exam and established a law partnership