CIARA WALKER

**To contact me regarding a career opportunity, email me at clwalker.writer@yahoo.com**

 

HIGHLIGHTS OF

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Professional in mannerism and appearance

·         Extensive writing and communication skills

·         Well organized and detail-oriented with good follow-up skills

·         Works well alone and with others; knows how to build effective relationships

·         Reliable and experienced with working on deadlines

 

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE                 

Atlanta magazine   Atlanta, GA

                Editorial Assistant   10/07-3/09

·         Assisted editors with proofreading, fact checking, and administrative tasks

·         Contributed content for Atlanta magazine and the Georgia College Guide

·         Assisted with online initiatives and contributed content for the shopping and the pop culture blogs

·         Represented Atlanta magazine on CBS Better Mornings segments

 

Edelman Public Relations   Atlanta, GA

Intern   3/07–6/07

·         Assisted Senior level executives with new business research

·         Compiled monthly media coverage using PowerPoint

·         Created and maintained media lists and research findings with Excel

·         Conducted blog research and blog monitoring for client service

·         Maintained media clips using clipping service and online resources

             

Media and Public Relations Department   University, MS

Writer  8/06–12/06

·                                     Researched and wrote event press releases for university news desk

·                                     Researched and wrote feature articles for university publications

 

The Mississippi Link   Jackson, MS

Intern   6/06-8/06

·        Researched and wrote Education and Entertainment articles for print and online publication

·        Assisted in copy editing

·        Utilized computer skills while uploading articles online with software

 

Daily Mississippian   University, MS   

                Contributing Staff Reporter  8/05-8/06

·         Researched and wrote articles on a tight (1-2 day) deadline for college newspaper

·         Wrote seven front page articles; three were above the fold

 

The Oxford Eagle   Oxford, MS

                Intern   12/05-1/06

·         Researched and wrote articles for print publication

·        Assisted in copy editing

·        Utilized computer skills while updating apartment guide

 

UM Housing Department   University, MS

Resident Assistant        8/04-5/06

·         Offered leadership, support and information to more than 60 residents on assigned floor

·                                 Maintained and updated paperwork

·                                 Provided educational and informational programs for residents

 

SKILLS              

·         Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

·         Quark Express

·         EbscoHost

·         Lexis-Nexis

·         Copy Editing

·         Fact checking

·         Proofreading

 

AWARDS                              

·         MS Rotary Club Scholar

·         Lucky Day Scholar

·         Dean’s Honor Roll

 

VOLUNTEERING

·         Boys and Girls Club      

·         UM Fusion Volunteer               

·         Big Brother/Big Sister     

·         Campus Cleanup

 

EXTRACURRICULAR        

ACTIVITIES                        

·         Staff Writer for ‘Our Voice’ newspaper

·         Residence Hall Association

·         Crosby Hall Council (Advisor)

·         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