Sc ot t T urner
212 N Main, Apt. 21 Oxford, Ohio 45056
[email protected] 513-504-4493
Objective
Use my communication and computer skills to advance the fields of politics, technology, and entertainment
Education
Expected Graduation: 12/09
Miami University; Oxford, Ohio
Majors: Journalism and Interactive Media Studies
Major GPA: 3.24/3.54
Miamisburg High School; Miamisburg, Ohio
Activities: College Prep/AP courses, Football, Track and Field, Junior Statesman of America, Marching, Jazz, and Concert Bands
2005
Graduated with honors. GPA: 3.85
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
• 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
Computer Expertise
Employment History
1/08—Present
Howe Center for Writing Excellence
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
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
10/05—12/06; 6/07—8/07
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
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
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
Recipient • Awarded merit scholarship for outstanding high school achievement
Buckeye Boys State
Delegate • Selected to participate in a state government convention • Passed a mock bar exam and established a law partnership
09/08—Present
9/06—Present
8/05—Present 6/04