CIARA WALKER
**To contact
me regarding a career opportunity, email me at clwalker.writer@yahoo.com**
HIGHLIGHTS OF
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Professional in
mannerism and appearance
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Extensive writing and
communication skills
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Well organized and
detail-oriented with good follow-up skills
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Works well alone and
with others; knows how to build effective relationships
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Reliable and
experienced with working on deadlines
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Atlanta magazine Atlanta, GA
Editorial
Assistant 10/07-3/09
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Assisted editors with proofreading, fact
checking, and administrative tasks
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Contributed content for Atlanta magazine and
the Georgia College Guide
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Assisted with online initiatives and contributed
content for the shopping and the pop culture blogs
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Represented Atlanta magazine on CBS Better
Mornings segments
Edelman Public
Relations Atlanta,
GA
Intern 3/07–6/07
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Assisted Senior level executives with new
business research
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Compiled monthly media coverage using
PowerPoint
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Created and maintained media lists and research
findings with Excel
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Conducted blog research and blog monitoring for
client service
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Maintained media clips using clipping service
and online resources
Writer 8/06–12/06
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Researched and wrote event press releases for
university news desk
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Researched and wrote feature articles for
university publications
The Mississippi Link Jackson, MS
Intern 6/06-8/06
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Researched and wrote Education and
Entertainment articles for print and online publication
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Assisted in copy editing
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Utilized computer skills while uploading
articles online with software
The Oxford Eagle Oxford, MS
Intern 12/05-1/06
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Researched and wrote articles for print
publication
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Assisted in copy editing
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Utilized computer skills while updating
apartment guide
UM Housing Department University, MS
Resident Assistant 8/04-5/06
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Offered leadership, support and information to
more than 60 residents on assigned floor
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Maintained and updated paperwork
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Provided educational and informational programs
for residents
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Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook)
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Quark Express
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EbscoHost
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Lexis-Nexis
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Copy Editing
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Fact checking
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Proofreading
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Lucky Day Scholar
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Dean’s Honor Roll
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Big Brother/Big Sister
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Campus Cleanup
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Staff Writer for ‘Our Voice’ newspaper
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Residence Hall Association
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Crosby Hall Council (Advisor)
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Steps to Success (Program that encourages
academic and personal success among students)
EDUCATION The University
of Mississippi University,
MS
Bachelor of Liberal
Arts
December 2006
Majors:
Journalism and Psychology
References Upon Request