Earnest Hale
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) 773-684-1529, (C) 773-877-0740,
Objective
My goal is to obtain a position at a company where I can maximize my communication skills. I have ongoing experience that will continue to grow and strengthen my oppurtunites. I am very strong minded and dedicated about my career path. I hope these are qualities that you find beneficial.
Work Experience
Freelance Writer (01/01/2010 – Present)
Freelance writer for "How They Livin' Magazine." Volunteer in the Greater Grandcrossing Neighborhood. Volunteer for the Gary Comer Youth Center. Voulnteer for South Shore Drill Team. Voulnteer for Free Spirit Media.
Last Employer: Self-employed
Responsibilities: Conduct research on assigned topics, which is gathered through personal observation, library and Internet research, and interviews. Select the material I want to use, organize it, and use the written word to express story lines, ideas, or to convey information. Use desktop, electronic publishing software, scanners, and other electronic communications equipment in the production of my material. Be knowledgeable about graphic design, page layout, and multimedia software.Be familiar with interactive technologies of the Web to blend text, graphics, and sound together. Maintain blogs as a way of keeping in touch with readers or providing information to them.
Accomplishments: "Award of Excellence" from the Gary Comer Youth Center. Louder Than a Bomb Poet. Highschool Poetry Expo Winner. Most Improved Recognition Certificate at Paul Robeson Highschool. Third Place Documentary Winner for the Ho. Certificate of Completion from Free Spirit Media.
Advanced Apprentice (08/01/2004 – 05/07/2009)
Volunteer for the South Shore Drill Team. Volunteer for the Special Olympics in Chicago. Volunteer in the Greater Grand Crossing Neighborhood.
Last Employer: Tracee Brock
Contact Person: Tracee Brock/ 773- 677-0812
Responsibilities: Work with other Apprentice. Teach the learned software. Learn the skill of news writing, camera operation, Final Cut Pro editing, broadcasting, live event production and team building.
Accomplishments: "Award of Excellence" from the Gary Comer Youth Center. Louder Than a Bomb Poet. High School Poetry Expo Winner. Most Improved Recognition Certificate at Paul Robeson High School. Third Place Documentary Winner for the Ho. Certificate of Completion from Free Spirit Media.
Education
Establishment: Columbia College Chicago, Illinois 60619
Degree: Journalism/ Broadcast Journalism Radio/ Bachelor of Arts
Establishment: Youth Connection Charter School Chicago, Illinois 60616-3717
Degree: High School Diploma
Education Period: 09/08/2008 - 07/08/2009
Average Grade: 2.8
Details: Graduated with Honors
Skills
Listening Analyzing data Budgeting expenses Calculating numerical data Finding information Handling complaints Handling detail work Meeting people Speaking to the public Questioning others Selling products Managing people Maintaining a high level of activity
Computer Skills: Log on to workgroups Communicate by email Compose documents Provide budget input Enter database information Create presentations Plan projects Download company forms Make benefit choices Preserve (back up) important data
Additional Information
Honors: Graduated with Honors in high school
Publications: 2010, 'Peyton's Place',How They Livin'
Professional Membership: Gary Comer Youth Center Member Upward Bound Alumni Revere Alumni South Shore Drill Team Alumni
Interests
At the age of 17 went to college. At 18 years old I recived a internship which rare for an Undergrad freshmen to do.Volunteer in the Greater Grandcrossing Neighborhood.I am a great writer, poet, lyricist and journalist. I am always active in the communty. I help organize mutiple events in Chicago. I am a constant volunteer for the Gary Comer Youth Center, Free Spirit Media, and South Shore Drill Team, all of which play a big part in the Greater Grandcrossing community.