Charles Jurries | a media guy

Website: charlesjurries.wordpress.com
E-mail: charlesjurries@outlook.com
Phone: 616.551.9809

Education

Bachelors of Science, Communication Studies and Journalism, Grand Valley State University, 2010.
Associate of Arts, Grand Rapids Community College, 2008.

Internships

Radio News Intern, WGVU News, Grand Rapids, Mich. (Feb. Sept. 2010.)
News / Web Intern, WOOD-TV8, Grand Rapids, Mich. (Fall 2008.)

Positions Held

2010-2012, Social Media Manager | Save Indias Youth

Post stories and manage Facebook and Twitter accounts for up-and-coming future non-profit
organization. Duties include scheduling posts using HootSuite.

2007-2008, Web Design Editor / Staff Writer | Grand Rapids Community College, The Collegiate
Developed web site, created content, created/placed ads, maintained online division. Staff writing job
included covering faculty and staff issues, including six front page stories.

Currently employed in a service-based industry.

Awards

Michigan Press Association, Deadline Story, Faculty Contract Finally Reached, Third Place, Division
III, 2008.
Michigan Community College Press Association, Online Publication, First Place, 2008.
Michigan Press Association, Best Online Newspaper, First Place, Division III, 2008.

Certifications

Certified Tourism Ambassador, Grand Rapids Tourism Ambassador Program (2016-2017).

Community Involvement

Volunteer, Gildas LaughFest, Grand Rapids, MIch. Venue Captain, 2012-present.

Volunteer, Gildas LaughFest, Grand Rapids, Mich. Film/Go-Do teams, 2011.

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References

Lindsey Smith
Reporter/Michigan Radio
Former internship supervisor at WGVU
810.923.5839

Tim Steele
Digital Managing Editor/KOIN
Former internship supervisor at WOODTV.com
616.771.9655

Cal Racey
General Manager/Russ Restaurants Grandville
Supervisor at current job
616.531.1146

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