CALE AHEARN
Professional Writer
Professional information & writing experience
Quill & Scroll Society Inductee 2011
High School Paper Staff Writer 2009
High School Paper Editor/President 2009 - 2011
Slate Staff Writer 2013 - present
Slate Assistant Sports Editor 2014 - present
Writer for The Front Office News 2014-present
Work experience
Shippensburg News-Chronicle
240 W. King St., Shippensburg, PA 17527
March 2015- present
Part-time correspondent
I wrote both feature stories and game recaps while covering the Shippensburg High School baseball season.
Ezra Lehman Memorial Library
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg, PA 17527
August 2014 - present
SPP/Student Supervisor
I am responsible for making sure that all of the student circulation workers complete their duties, and I am responsible for opening and closing the library when need be.
August 2011 – present
Student Assistant/Circulation Desk Worker
I am responsible for checking out books and materials and providing quality customer service to patrons, as well as maintaining the organization of the library.
Skills
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Ability to write concisely and thoroughly
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Ability to edit and proofread copy
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Deep knowledge of sports
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Proficient with Microsoft Word, Publisher, Powerpoint, Audacity
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In the process of learning Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
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Amateur photographer and videographer skills
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Knowledge of Social Media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn
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Ability to blog
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Great communication skills, ability to work in a team
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Knowledge of AP Style
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Ability to interview
2010 - present
2010 - present
Education
Fleetwood Area High School
Graduation – June 2011
Shippensburg University
Communications/Journalism Major
Estimated Graduation – 2015