PERRY JAMESON

1515 Stanley Drive #62

Hometown, KS 66202
perry.jameson@dbplanet.com
(913) 555-1938

RESUME PROFILE
Outstanding student with experience in print and online journalism seeks a position working with a communications,
public relations, or publishing firm where I can use my writing, editing, and organizational skills.

EDUCATION
The University of Missouri at Kansas City
B.A. Communication Studies with a concentration in Corporate Communications with a minor in Sociology

EXPERIENCE
Newspaper Staff Member, The Daily

 Aug 2012 - present. Features editor of campus newspaper, responsible for award-winning design.
 Aug 2009 - Aug 2011. Researched information for news articles using library and Web sources. Composed
and edited informational articles, columns, editorials, and advertising copy.

Staff Member, 91.7 KVRX, UMKC's College Radio Station

 Aug 2011 - Aug 2012. Assistant Program Manager. Developed radio playlists and implemented special
radio promotions.
 Aug 2010 - Aug 2011. DJ. Hosted a weekly radio show and assisted with radio station promotions.

RELEVANT COLLEGE STUDIES AND SKILLS

Technical writing; advanced composition; debate; video production; public relations; marketing; computer classes
providing knowledge of word processing, desktop publishing, and Web software.

HONORS, AWARDS, AND MEMBERSHIPS

 U.S. Media Association Scholarship recipient

Scholarship based on academic achievement, community service, and campus participation and leadership
in college projects and studies.
 2012 Best College Newspaper Design winner
Missouri Journalism Education Association Contest
 President of college chapter of Future Communicators of America (FCA), 2011 - 2012
Member, 2011 - present.
 Treasurer of Student Debate Team, 2011 - 2012