Matthew R. Smith
free-lance journalist and photographer
ms114990@oak.cats.ohiou.edu

11010 Shadywoods Court
Utica, MI 48317-3454
phone: (810) 731-0634; answering machine
127 South Green Dr, Rm #214
Athens, OH 45701-3120
phone: (614) 597-6301; answering machine

Since you were nice enough to click on my resume page, I'll give you some nagivational help:
EDUCATION
January 1996-present
Ohio University
Athens, OH
Grade point average:
currently 3.61 on 4.0 scale
Notes:
  • Enrolled in M.S. program at E.W. Scripps School of Journalism
  • Intended date of completion: March 1997
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    August 1993-December 1995
    Michigan State University
    East Lansing, MI
    Grade point average:
    3.56 on 4.0 scale
    Notes:
  • Graduated magna cum laude
  • B.A. double major in journalism and French
  • Honors College member
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    June-August 1994;
    June 1992-July 1993
    Macomb Community College
    Clinton Twp. and Warren, MI
    Grade point average:
    3.54 on 4.0 scale
    Notes:
  • Took classes while in high school through dual enrollment program
  • Additional coursework in summer semester, 1994
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    August 1990-June 1993
    Utica High School
    Utica, MI
    Grade point average:
    3.70 on 4.0 scale
    Notes:
  • Graduated with honors in June 1993
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    EMPLOYMENT
    June 1996-present;
    May-August 1995
    The Romeo Observer
    Romeo, MI
    Positions held:
    Free-lance writer/photographer for weekly paper with circulation of 14,000
    Responsibilities:
  • Covering community events, local government and sports
  • Writing feature articles and personality profiles
  • Performing sports, news and feature photography
  • Meeting weekly deadlines
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    June-September 1996;
    May-August 1995
    Troy-Somerset Gazette
    Troy, MI
    Positions held:
    Free-lance writer/photographer for weekly paper with circulation of 25,000
    Editorial intern
    Responsibilities:
  • Covering community events, city government and sports
  • Writing feature articles and personality profiles
  • Performing sports, news and feature photography
  • Editing copy and page layouts
  • Performing keylining and other production work
  • Meeting weekly deadlines
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    August-December 1995
    Capital News Service
    East Lansing, MI
    Positions held:
    Wire service correspondent for 23 newspapers with circulation of 600,000
    Graphic artist
    Responsibilities:
  • Writing localized articles on legislation and political issues
  • Covering K-12 education beat for 19 Lower Peninsula newspapers
  • Creating informational graphics to accompany articles
  • Meeting weekly deadlines
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    January-May 1995
    Michigan Global Exchange
    East Lansing, MI
    Position held:
    Contributing writer for global affairs newsletter
    Responsibilities:
  • Writing feature and news analysis articles
  • Designing preliminary graphic layouts
  • Meeting monthly deadlines
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    February-May 1994
    Abbot Press Creative Department
    East Lansing, MI
    Position held:
    Free-lance graphic artist for publishing firm
    Responsibilities:
  • Designing promotional flyers for clients and
    Michigan State Medical Society member organizations
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    January-May 1994
    MSU College of Nursing Alumni Association
    East Lansing, MI
    Position held:
    Intern for alumni information bureau
    Responsibilities:
  • Performing feature and news photography
  • Designing college and alumni newsletters
  • Creating promotional pamphlets, flyers and posters
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    EXPERIENCE
    (with desktop publishing software)

    Proficient on Apple System (up to 7.5) software, as well as Windows-supported IBM compatibles.
    Proficient on each of the followinf software packages:

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    References are available; simply e-mail me at ms114990@oak.cats.ohiou.edu