Wes Stout
13381 South 530 Road, Miami, Oklahoma, 74354
Objective
I am a senior Communication major at the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma. I plan to attain my bachelor’s degree by the end of 2016 after completing an associate’s degree in General Studies at the Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. I am seeking the opportunity to further develop my skills in a professional environment so that I will become better-equipped to utilize the tools I’ve acquired during my time at school.
Summary of Qualifications
- Well-versed in various aspects of communication, including public relations, journalism, and graphic design
- Committed to excel in professional and high-responsibility positions
- Demonstrated the ability to work well in group projects and activities
Skills
Journalism Experience
- Dozens of news stories published in The Trend, USAO's online newspaper.
- Fluent in writing hard news, sports, and opinion pieces.
- Acknowledged by the Oklahoma Collegiate Media Association for journalistic excellence in reviews and editorial writing on April 1, 2016.
- Moderate experience in video production and photography.
- Significant experience in Adobe InDesign software
- Experienced in designing posters, brochures, magazines, and other print media.
- Experienced in newspaper layout, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Education (Ongoing):
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma
Associates of Arts in General Studies - Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Associates of Arts in General Studies - Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Pharmacy Technician - Osborn Drugs (Aug. 2011-Jan. 2015)
- I have had plenty of experience in a high-responsibility workplace. When I first started at Osborn Drugs, I was a delivery driver. I then became a cashier, and was promoted to a pharmacy technician, upon receiving my licence from the state of Oklahoma. I worked part time for two years while attending NEO A&M College in Miami, OK. I have also returned to work over the summer and winter breaks of 2014.
Editor of Opinion Writing - The Trend (Fall 2015)
- Wrote and published editorials, columns, and reviews.
Sports Editor - The Trend (Spring 2016)
- Wrote and published sports previews and results stories.
Intern - NEO Foundation (Summer 2016)
- Wrote press releases, designed flyers, logos, document layouts, and more.
*References available upon request