1800 Grove Point Road, Apt. 920
Savannah, GA 31419
843-408-5539 • [email protected]
PROFILE
Experienced multimedia journalist, designer, and university administrator seeking opportunities with top-tier universities
that utilize my strong communications skills while offering advancement potential.
SKILLS
• Advanced writer, editor, and
proofreader; proficient in AP style.
• Social media influencer:
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr.
• Skilled photographer, videographer.
• Experienced Web content manager;
SEO programming expertise.
• Competent graphic designer, skilled
in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop,
Illustrator, and Quark Xpress.
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experienced email marketer with
MailChimp and Emma knowledge.
• On-camera experience.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Journalism
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Ga. • December 2006
Certificate in Digital Publishing
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga. • December 2015
WORK HISTORY
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga. 2013–present
Staff adviser to daily online student-produced newspaper and annual literary arts journal.
Assistant Director of Student Media
• Newspaper named one of “50 Best” online publications in the U.S. by College Media Matters.
• Literary journal named best four-year collegiate arts journal, College Media Association, 2014.
• Led design and implementation of sweeping overhaul for online newspaper.
• Launched a first-of-its-kind student-managed fashion blog.
• Implemented publication’s first social media marketing plan.
Patch.com, Charleston, S.C. Managed three local news sites with multiple daily and breaking news updates.
2011–2013
Local Editor
• Beat ambitious visitation goals for newly launched local news platform.
• Drove regional marketing and social media engagement initiatives.
• Appointed to company-wide video training initiative based on quality of work.
Chattanooga Times Free Press, Chattanooga, Tenn. Held prime general assignment news beat at the 75,000-circulation daily newspaper.
2007–2011
Reporter
• Won regional awards for breaking news and online reporting.
• Appeared on camera regularly for a PBS political round-table.
Savannah Morning News, Savannah, Ga. 2004–2007
General assignment reporter at 50,000-circulation daily newspaper, covering crime, politics, and business.
Reporter, 2006 to 2007
• Led coverage of city’s persistent crime epidemic.
• Implemented the newspaper’s online-first approach to Web news.
Intern/Part-time Reporter, 2004 to 2006
• Hired for one summer; invited to stay on as weekend and evening reporter.
ADAM CRISP
RESUME, P. 2
WORK HISTORY
The George-Anne Daily, Statesboro, Ga.
Led a 20-person staff that produced Georgia’s most awarded college newspaper.
2004–2006
Managing Editor, 2005 to 2006
• Won state and national awards for design and investigative reporting.
• Grew the newspaper’s print schedule from three to four days a week.
Arts and Entertainment Editor, 2004 to 2005
• Re-launched newspaper’s arts and entertainment section with redesign.
The Tattnall Journal, Reidsville, Ga. 2001–2004
Edited community newspaper; assigned and wrote stories while planning and designing news pages on a deadline. Led sales and
project management for newspaper’s commercial printing division.
Associate Editor, Project Manager
• Redesigned newspaper’s layout and won state awards for revamped look.
• Beat sales and production goals for newspaper’s commercial printing division.
• Trained new staff on graphic design and writing best practices.
The Glennville Sentinel, Glennville, Ga.
Planned community newspaper’s sales, production, design, and editing. Trained newspaper staff.
Assistant Editor, 1999 to 2001
• Led revenue generation initiatives that funded newspaper’s capital improvements.
• Reduced costs through streamlined production and staff management practices.
Reporter, 1998 to 1999
• Wrote stories on a range of topics, including crime, business, and agriculture.
• Coordinated newspaper’s advertising sales for special editions.
AWARDS
• First Place Breaking News, East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists, 2011
• Award of Merit, Continuing Online and Print Coverage, East Tennessee SPJ, 2011
• Best Standing Head, Best of Collegiate Design, 2008
• First Place Layout and Design, Georgia College Press Association, 2007, 2008
• First Place Feature Writing, Georgia Press Association, 2007
• First Place Layout and Design, Georgia Press Association, 2007
• First Place Investigative Reporting, Georgia College Press Association, 2005
• Georgia Press Association scholarship recipient, 2001, 2005, 2006
• Atlanta Press Club scholarship recipient, 2005
1998–2001