Cassidy D. Shaw
826 Mohigan St. Charlotte, NC 28205 Phone (904) 322-1142, Email: cassidydshaw@gmail.com
Objective: Motivated recent University of North Florida Journalism degree graduate seeking a career opportunity where writing and editing skills can be showcased with a goal-oriented company.
Work Experience
Eight Flags Antique Market
Retail Manager
May 2006-December 2010
· Assisted customers with sales
· Keep track of annual and daily sales reports
· Designed spread sheets, sales reports and balance sheets
· Managed annual advertising budget
· Spearheaded social media development
Folio Weekly
Calendar Coordinator and Contributing Writer
September 2009-September 2010
· Wrote feature articles for weekly publication
· Organized and filed press releases for local music and art events
· Composed concert, arts and happenings listings for publication
· Photographed promotional events and complied article material
· Completed a 200-hour internship under the guidance of the managing editor
Shorelines Newspaper
Independent Study Intern and Contributing Writer
January 2010-May 2010
· Wrote news stories for weekly publication covering community events
· Became well-versed at fact checking and correct AP style
· Communicated and worked closely with senior editor of the newspaper
The Florida Times-Union
Contributing Writer
November 2009-December 2009
· Wrote a front page profile story for The Hope Fund, a charitable fundraiser
· Conducted extensive interviews with clients
· Worked along side Florida Times-Union photographer
· Wrote blogs for Osprey Nest on Jacksonville.com
· Shadowed a feature writer to learn the day-to-day operations of a profitable newspaper
Education
· University of North Florida, Bachelor’s of Science in Communication-Journalism
August 2008-May 2010
· Florida State College at Jacksonville, Associate of Arts
August 2006-June 2008
· Newtown High School, Diploma 2003
Skills
*Microsoft Office Suite
*Social media
*70 wpm
*References and letters of recommendation available upon request