NIC DOWNS

Telephone: (949) 371-1882 - E-mail: nicdowns90@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A combination of specialized education and applied experience has resulted in excellent qualifications as a
WRITER, EDITOR, and TUTOR. Possess superb communications, with demonstrated talents in public speaking,
writing, and interacting with diverse audiences. Utilize strong organizational and time-management skills in the
coordination of multi-task responsibilities.

Key Strengths Include:

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Wrote, narrated, and filmed an award-winning Public Service Announcement on the Constitution.
Adept at using YouTube, website advertisements, and SEO to maximize Internet traffic.
Interface effectively with clients and co-workers from all cultural backgrounds.
Work well independently, as part of a collaborative team effort, or in a leadership position.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

TEFL Certificate / ICEP TEFL - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

140 Hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language with 10 hours of Observed Teaching Practicum

B.A. Degree / Communications / California Baptist University - Riverside, CA

Special Project: Reviewed multiple learning styles and analyzed cultural differences. Created teaching
methods to appeal to the largest possible audience.

Participated in debates and uploaded them to YouTube. Managed outlines, filming, and editing.

Wrote, narrated, and filmed a Public Service Announcement on the US Constitution;

o Won the 2011 Constituting America contest for Best PSA (College Category).

General Education Courses / Saddleback College - Mission Viejo, CA

Member of the Honors Club & Italian Club / Tutored Italian through the Learning Assistance Program (LAP)
Graduate / Saddleback Christian Academy - Mission Viejo
Member of Toastmasters, Speech & Debate Team, Newspaper & Yearbook
Computer Skills: Windows & Apple/Mac OS ( Linux ( Word ( Excel ( PowerPoint ( Outlook ( Scheduler
MS Works ( Photoshop ( SEO ( Internet Research ( Keyboarding to 60 wpm

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TUTOR / INTERPRETER ( Self-Employed
Teach Italian to individuals and groups. Prepare lesson plans. Instruct students in both speaking and
writing the language. Advise missionaries on cultural customs. Served as an Italian interpreter for the
world-famous artist Pietro Piccoli during his 2013 exhibition in Laguna Beach. (2007 to Present)
MEDIA CONSULTANT / WRITER ( Various Organizations & Assignments
Research and write content for the website of Dogs Without Borders, a Los Angeles-based dog rescue
mission.
Write e-books on a variety of topics and market them through social media and
advertisements. Implement SEO strategies to maximize exposure and expand market reach. Wrote
articles on kitchen appliances and their key features for TextBroker.com as part of a 2010 contract
assignment. (2012 to Present)
VOLUNTEER ( Coast Hills Community Church (Aliso Viejo) & Campus Crusade for Christ
Assisted with childrens ministries at Coast Hills Community Church. Participated in mission trips to
Spain and Mexico through Coast Hills, and to Trinidad & Tobago, South Africa, Swaziland, and
Mozambique through Campus Crusade. (2000 to 2008)
Multilingual: English (native), Italian, and Spanish (conversational)
REFERENCES / PORTFOLIO: Available upon Request OPEN TO TRAVEL/RELOCATION