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Patrick Hearn

3700 Bridgewater Rd, Columbus, GA 31909

478-235-1181

patrick@voyagersquill.com

Career Focus Writer/Editor responsibilities for newspapers, websites, and magazines with a focus on editing. Experience Summary ·     Experienced in writing feature articles, short stories, essays, editorial pieces,

research reports, and sales copy.

·     Well versed in copyediting, transcription/editing of interviews, and proofreading.

·     Strong technical command of the English language; familiarity with nearly

all writing styles; serious commitment to excellence in the printed and

published word.

·     Competent researcher, interviewer, and reporter.

·     Worked freelance for several years editing textbooks, graduate papers, and copy, as

well as writing on many different topics for a number of clients.

Education English – Creative Writing, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA
Minor – Computer Science

May 2013

Travel Writing – Matador U, Online

Enrolled

Professional
Experience Student Assistant – Columbus State University, Columbus, GA

·     Transcribed recorded lectures through the use of various speech-to-text software and technologies.

·     Maintained Distance Learning Design and Delivery website including an up-to-date schedule of all upcoming webinars and conferences.

·     Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

·     Used of email etiquette and “netiquette” during interpersonal communications with faculty.

10/2010 - 05/2013

Staff Writer – The Saber, Columbus State University, Columbus, GA

·     Wrote articles about student life and the arts.

·     Monitored local events for new stories that concerned students

·     Scheduled and conducted interviews with the persons of interest in the various news stories

09/2012 -   05/2013

Fiction Editor – Columbus State University - Arden, Columbus, GA

·     Raised awareness of the submission date and deadline.

·     Edited and judged various submissions.

11/2012 - 03/2012

Computer Skills Microsoft Word • Adobe InDesign • Microsoft Excel • Wordpress Blogging System • Apple and PC Systems

References Wayne Slabon – Director of Distance Design and Delivery, Columbus State University

slabon_wayne@columbusstate.edu, 706-569-3455

Martin Westrick – LMS Administrator, Distance Design and Delivery, Columbus State University

westrick_martin@columbusstate.edu, 706-568-2254

Wade Bradt – Instructional Designer, Assurant,

 wadebradt@gmail.com,

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