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Therran Dennis posted an update in the group
Squishy the Seal 12 years, 1 month ago Therran M. Dennis
1068 Lois Lane, Apt. C
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
410-629-9709
[email protected]OBJECTIVE
To become a versatile and dependable employee for your company — seeking to earn 27 to 37k annually.EDUCATION
August 2006 — December 2010, English (Creative Writing), Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland.
*With additional expertise in Communication Arts (Journalism/Public Relations)WORK EXPERIENCE
August 2013 — January 2014, Features Writer, Daily News- Record, Harrisonburg, Virginia.
*Wrote centerpieces (all catering to the readership in the Shenandoah Valley) featuring people, food and special events; penned profiles for the Shenandoah Valley Business Journal’s Top 10 Under 40; occasionally wrote obituaries; interviewed story subjects/contacts ranging from CEOs to everyday citizens; occasionally shot own photography
May 2013 — August 2013, Server, The Globe, Berlin, Maryland.
*Opened/closed restaurant; handled personal money bank; greeted customers while making them feel at home, serving them high-quality meals; ran food; worked all shifts (a.m., lunch, p.m.), served as shift leader.
August 2012 — June 2013, Educational Assistant, Snow Hill Middle School (Worcester County Board of Education), Snow Hill, Maryland.
*Further conveyed lecture material from certified instruction primarily to eighth grade students in subject matter concerning Algebra and Integrated Language Arts (ILA); monitored success of select students on 504 and Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) academic programs; served as substitute lecturer in several classrooms on numerous occasions; served as director of the Young Men United (YMU) after-school program.
January 2010 — August 2012, Staff Intern/Freelance Writer, The Daily Times, Salisbury, Maryland.
*Was assigned stories and expected deadlines; interviewed high school/collegiate/community
athletes and coaches in person and via phone; tailored stories to reflect positive impact on reader(s); conveyed dynamics of individuals and their stories; extended comprehension of how regional newspaper functioned.References: Ben Penserga (302-542-2259), Matt Gonzales (540-574-6200), Jen Dawicki (410-641-0784), Dr. Aaron Dale (410-632-5240).
I’ve also experience acting.