My resumé
(coming soon — this document in PDF and DOC format)
Mitchell Surprenant
(434) 515-1551 [Please dial the area code, even if you're in the 434 area.)
mitch[AT]mitchsurp[DOT]com
Objective
I try to remain a permanent student. I don’t believe I’m ever actually done learning, and use opportunities presented to solve problems that are bound to cross me.
Experience
May 2007–Aug. 2007
WFLD Fox Chicago
Chicago, IL
Intern
- Wrote stories ready to be read by on-air talent
- Went out on breaking news stories with reporters.
- Largely associated with politics, wrote for Fox Chicago Sunday
Sept. 2006 – Present
Walgreens
Evergreen Park, IL, Charleston, IL, Lynchburg, VA
Certified Photo Specialist
-Managed increase photo sales by 4% after 1 month of employment
-Trained several new employees in complex computer systems
Software Proficiency
Avid Xpress Pro, Avid iNews, Adobe Photoshop CS3, Audacity, Microsoft Office 2007 Suite, Adobe DreamWeaver CS3
Education
Jan. 2007– May 2009
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
B.A in Journalism, Broadcast focus
Aug. 2004—Jan. 2007
Moraine Valley Comm. College
Palos Hills, IL
General Education Studies
References, Personal
David Johnson – Friend
(708) 499-5186
superdaveman[AT]comcast[DOT]net
Dr. James Tidwell – Chair of Journalism, EIU
(217) 581-6003
jtidwell[AT]eiu[DOT]edu
Theresa Dafgard - Mother
(708) 790-3141
tsowles-dafgard[AT]abelson-taylor[DOT]com
References, Professional
Patrick Elwood
WFLD Fox Chicago
(312) 565-5533
John Davis
Walgreens (Charleston, IL)
(217) 345-2155
Mark Burdzinski
Walgreens (Evergreen Park, IL)
(708) 857-7358