Steven Bartholow

6510 Wandermere Dr., San Diego, CA 92120

Cell: 619-994-7835

toymachines@msn.com

 

Objective

Public relations / marketing internship that takes advantage of my writing and communication skills and media experience.

 

Skills

Experienced with the MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash and Pro Tools (and similar audio editing software); experienced in HTML, web design, and content management systems; knowledgeable in both PCs and Macs; proficient in Internet research.

Experience

Teaching Assistant, JMS 430: Online Writing and Design, 2008

Assisted in teaching an upper-level college class focused on using the Web to publish media content and design, including how to use text, graphics, sound, and video to effectively transmit information.

 

President, SDSU Chapter of The Society of Professional Journalists, 2008

Brought the student club from the ground up using organizational, marketing, and managing skills. The club is based on encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.

 

Associate Producer, The Aztec Update, 2008

Edited copy and produced packages for The Aztec Update, a weekly SDSU student-produced podcast that covers news and events at San Diego State University.

 

Web Designer and Online Editor, The Kaplan Journal, 2008

Creator and manager of the website and content management system for the Kaplan Journal, an online publication of enterprise reporting by students of the School of Journalism and Media Studies at San Diego State University.

 

News Director and Promotions, Grossmont College Radio, 2006-2007

Managed the gathering and production of news at the student-run college radio station. Also acted as a DJ and managed the promotions department for a semester.

 

Public Relations, The George Gastil Campaign for State Assembly, 2006

Wrote press releases for an unsuccessful bid at the State Assembly.

Reporter, The Grossmont Griffin, 2005-2007.

Worked as a staff writer, columnist, and editorial writer for the bi-weekly Grossmont College newspaper publication.

Education

San Diego State University, San Diego, Calif.; B.A., Journalism major, Political Science minor; currently enrolled (anticipated graduation in Fall 2008); GPA: 3.62

Grossmont College, El Cajon, Calif.; A.A. in Communication; graduated in 2006 with honors.

Recognition

Member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society.

San Diego State University DeanŐs List honors.

 Employment:

2008 – present, Marketing, Chelsea Catering and Confectionary, San Diego, Calif.

2005 – 2008, Nurse/Caretaker, Gerry Black, San Diego, Calif.

2004 – present, Manager/Marketing, Shame and Skandal Media Productions, San Diego, Calif.

2001 – present, Secretary/Office management, The Bartholow Psychological Group, San Diego, Calif.

References:

Will be provided upon request.