Managing Editor Resume
Contact information
Brian T. Ellis
10 Street
San Francisco
California
Career objective
Looking for a challenging position of the Managing Editor Resume the reputed University with a view to use my wide experience for the benefit of the organization.
March 2009-2010 Temporary Beverages Editor
Canadean Ltd.
Team for the editing and compilation of global soft drink reports – clients include Coca-Cola and PepsiCo
Duties include the checking and input of data (via Excel and the in-house database), the editing of text and communication with consultants via email and telephone
Skills: Intermediate Excel, editorial and administration
January 2009-July 2009 Researcher for Push (www.push.co.uk)
Responsible for visiting universities, interviewing personnel and students and collecting and compiling research for the main website and writers
Research enables the construction of university profiles for prospective students to view and learn more about their potential university
November 2008-February 2009 Administrative Assistant
Children’s Services, Family Support Team,
Cliddesden Road,
Responsible for the handling of confidential and highly sensitive family information
Responsible for the preparation of documents, managing outgoing and incoming communications and a number of vital administrative duties
Key skills in administration
February 2008-May 2008 Alfie Online (For the University of Winchester)
Contributing writer/reviewer
Aided the early development of the University of Winchester’s online student newspaper, assisting in gaining regular online readers
Came up with concepts and wrote original articles, as a part of the film & television team
November 2007-October 2008 Observer, Contributing writer/reviewer
April 2008-October 2008 Observer, Sub-editor
Successfully and regularly reviewed/interviewed musicians for a readership of 20,000+
Granted a role as sub-editor in April 2008, and assembled a reliable team of aspiring writers and photographers
Responsible for coming up with new ideas & for selecting stories, as well as compiling, organising and editing/proof-reading reviews submitted on a weekly basis
Key skills in communication and networking, observation, writing and editing
September 2001-June 2002 Gazette school section
Writer on behalf of Brighton Hill
Part of the yearly editorial team, responsible for submitting short articles fortnightly - regarding the school, its local activities and recent achievements
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SKILLS PROFILE
Fast and proficient typist, able and greatly experienced with computers
Advanced knowledge and experience of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Was a member of the Brighton Hill Community School Editorial Team
Attended Summer School in 2000
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¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬EDUCATION
English BA Hons., University of Winchester
Graduated in 2008
Covered a wide area of disciplines within English - including creative and technical writing, literature and essay writing
2003-2005 Attended Queen Mary’s College
3 A-levels, including English Literature, History and Media
1 AS-level Politics
1998-2005 GCSE Qualifications
11 GCSE qualifications (with 10 above ‘C’ level), including 3 ‘A’ grades in English Language, English Literature and History and 1 ‘A*’ grade in GCSE General Studies
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OTHER EXPERIENCE
October 2008-2010 Radio Internet Manager (www.radio .co.uk)
Responsible for managing the successful operation of and adding information to the main website and any related social networking website accounts (MySpace etc.)
September 2003-July 2005 WH Smith , Sales Assistant
Exercising team-working skills in a demanding but rewarding environment
A part of a Saturday team dedicated to excellent customer service
Adept and responsible money handler
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ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
I enjoy creative writing, and am involved in a number of poetry projects. I appreciate and enjoy working in groups, but I am also very determined and am willing to personally develop in order to achieve objectives.
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References
Brian T. Ellis
Manager
Wap Company.
Brian_Ellis @gmail.com
