Bennett D.

Bennett
438 Beach 45th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 (718) 730-0290 bennettbennett54@gmail.com About.me/theACEbrand @TheAcecapade socialspade.tumblr.com linkedin.com/in/bennettdbennett

Next Step Experience Summary

Copywriter or Account Management Intern Aspiring creative with experience in writing feature articles, short stories, biographies, essays, editorial pieces, press releases, and creative print/radio ad copy. Charismatic, collaborative, and creative leader on academic, professional, personal projects. Experienced public speaker and voiceover artist, social media and technology enthusiast and blogger, and audio and video editor.

Education

The City College of New York, BA, Media and Communication Arts
Relevant Coursework: Intro to Advertising, Intro to Public Relations, Social Media Strategies, Corporate Communications, PR Writing

2/12 -- Present 3/12 12/12

Kingsborough Community College, AA, Broadcast Technology and Management

Relevant Coursework: Writing for Electronic Media, Mass Media, Intro to Radio, Intro to Television

Professional Experience

Shift Supervisor CVS/Pharmacy, Rockaway Beach/Ozone Park, NY Effectively delegates and inspires colleagues on a nightly basis. Successfully transitioned to a high-volume location after being displaced by Hurricane Sandy. Fosters an atmosphere of quality customer service. Thoroughly comprehends the operations of a Fortune-20 corporations retail environment. Segment Producer Mayors Office of Media and Entertainment, New York, NY Co-produced, organized, shot footage, conducted interviews, and performed voiceovers for 30-minute televised documentary on Brighton Beach and Coney Island arts and culture (Arts Alive). Advised by members of Editors and Cinematographers Guilds. President American Advertising Federation, The City College Chapter Organizes agency tours, thought leadership events, and workshops for advertising and public relations majors. Collaborates with student government, campus clubs, and industry organizations for events during and in-between semesters. Brother Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, Alpha Gamma Gamma Chapter (Hunter College) Social Contributor Advertising Week and Creative Week Social Club Social Media Blogger Social.Spade Tumblr Blog Chief Collaboration Officer Operation Overcome

8/08 Present

Internships

8/11 - 2/12

Clubs and Organizations

8/12 - Present

5/09 -Present

Personal Projects Skill Set

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Avid ProTools and Media Composer Apple Final Cut Pro Tumblr Pinterest LinkedIn Twitter and Tweetdeck Blogging (Tumblr, WordPress, Blogger) Facebook (Fan Pages and Timeline)

Writing Samples & References Available

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