Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Resume

Thomas Andrews
Portland, OR
thomas.c.andrews@gmail.com
Contact information omitted for privacy.
Will be offered to potential employers.


Education
University of Oregon, Eugene OR
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communication. June 2008
Concentrations in Communication Studies, French language, Creative Writing.

University cousework catalogued at http://expandingfile.blogspot.com

-Capstone project: Introduction to Digital IP via Creative Commons, Chronology of Published Sources on IP and Creative Commons (a wiki)
-Visual Communication Project: Sink Magazine, 15 page color magazine layout, including student poetry, artwork, interview with Oregon Book Award winner Dorianne Laux. (2007)
-Information Gathering Project: "Intellectual Property in the Digital Age: The Case of MGM v. Grokster." (2005: 35 annotated sources)

-Member, Society of Professional Journalists

Talents
Impeccable verbal and written communication
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Photography: dancinglenses.blogspot.com
Creative Writing: catwatchingcommercials.blogspot.com

Work Experience

Commission Sales Associate, Macy's NW

Beaverton, Eugene OR 2006 - 2008.

- Recognized by customers 10+ times for customer service

- Top Sales December 2007, over $39,000

-Arranged furniture, displays, shelves, merchandise to increase shoppability


Fencing Instructor/Kitchen Assistant, Canoe Island French Camp

San Juan Islands, WA 2005

http://www.canoeisland.org

- Supervised 9-15 year olds in the outdoors

- Taught fencing

-Assisted to maintain a kitchen feeding almost 50 daily


Political Research Canvasser, Democratic Party of Oregon,

Portland, Oregon, David Wu Congressional Campaign 2004

- Discussed political issues with diverse Portlanders, door to door

- Assessed individual voting plans


Server UO University Housing

Eugene OR 2004 - 2005
-Passed Food Safety Test
-Prepared high quality meals for hungry students
-Stocked shipments


Retail Associate, Turn Around Sound

Beaverton, OR 2001 - 2003

-Assisted customers

-Pricing, buying and selling used music, media

-Maintained Database Accuracy



Self Publication
"Sex,Love,Status,Fear" poetry chapbook. (2008)
"Effort, less" Poetry chapbook with original photography. (2007)
"Staircases, portraits" Poetry Chapbook. (2006)
"A Few Questions About Daydreams (and other poems)." Poetry chapbook. (2005)
"Broadcast." Illustrated Poem, Pen+Ink Drawings. (2005)

Professional references available upon request

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