June Coan's Resume

June Coan
34 Sunset Avenue Riverside, RI (401) 263-6026 junecoan@yahoo.com

Career Objective
Writer/Editor

Education:
Springfield College, Springfield MA
Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor: Philosophy, May 2009
Select Coursework: Video Editing, Advanced Journalism, Journalism Ethics, Desktop Publishing, Newspaper Design

Community College of Rhode Island, Providence, RI 2003-2004

Media and Publishing Experience
Providence Women's Issues Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14242-Providence-Womens-Issues-Examiner June 2009-Present
• Write articles on women's issues both locally and nationally.
“Race and Diversity at Springfield College” March-April 2009
• Filmed and edited a video interviewing eight students on ten questions about race and diversity on campus
• Held a panel discussion based off the video
Guest Writer, Springfield Student, Springfield College 2008-Present
• “Truth behind the V-Word” Springfield Student Feb. 5, 2009. Volume 123 No. 15
• Contributing author of several editorials focusing on students concerns
Published in The Alden St. Review. “Quit” and “Red Sweatshirt”. Spring 2007
Blog: Irate Worker http://irateworker.wordpress.com 2008 - Present
Designed to enlighten readers on issues related to working with the public through humor and serious personal reflection. Inspired by “Nickel and Dimed” by Barbara Ehrenreich.
Blog: Can’t Call My Life Normal http://cantcallmenormal.blogspot.com 2007- Present
Personal reflections incorporating writings, videos and photos of different interests. Inspired by another blogger friend who works for “Okay Player”.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, Powerpoint. Adobe Premier Pro and Indesign

Advertising Experience
Campus Activities Board. Springfield College, Springfield MA, 2007-2008
● Chaired advertising committee that marketed campus events
● Promoted events through Facebook, personal relationships and creative and innovative mediums.

The Women’s Fitness Club. Seekonk, MA. August 2008
● Created Facebook and Myspace pages for the company
● Developed initiatives to increase memberships
● Allocated and matriculated an advertising budget
● Designed a marketing plan for a new fitness business
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Volunteer Experience
America Reads. Springfield College. 2006 -Present
● Tutor and mentor elementary school children in an urban setting
Americorps. Springfield College. November 2007 – 2008
● Volunteered 300 hours of community service participating a variety of community based activities.
2004 Presidential Elections, Riverside, RI
● Signed in people as they came in to vote
● Informed Parties of voter participation
● Helped set up/ breakdown poll stations
Awards and Achievements:
Unsung Hero Award
Dean’s List Fall 2008

Customer Service Experience
Stop and Shop-Seekonk, MA and East Longmeadow, MA. 2003- present
D’Angelo-East Providence, RI Summers of 2005-2007.
CVS Pharmacy-East Providence, RI. 2001- 2005.

Performance Experience
Vagina Monologues- Springfield College, Springfield MA 2008-2009.
● Performed the Vagina Monologues to help both women and men understand the affects of gender issues, particularly about women.
● Initiated and supported various fundraising efforts for YWCA of Western MA.