Tou Vue

10 Manning Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101 thetouvue@gmail.com 0422 556 920 SUMMARY Senior editor of the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) Journal and Conference Proceedings. Journalism research student with award-winning journalism skills and academic excellence. Strong journalism practice and experience from employment, volunteering activities, academic studies, and community interactions. EXPERIENCE Journalist (volunteer)Queensland Sport and Recreation Services, Brisbane AUG13Present Write and edit media alerts, media releases, news stories, and feature articles about Queensland cue sports; collaborate with journalists and editors at local news publications and stations; use social media to report tournaments live; interview players, audiences, and organisers; collaborate with committee members to promote cue sports. Senior production editorMedia Dynamics, Brisbane OCT10Present Edited publications and volumes: APPEA. (201113). APPEA Journal and Conference Proceedings (5153). Brisbane: Media Dynamics. Jackson, J. (2012). Art of the Underworld: the paintings of John Jackson. Brisbane: Media Dynamics. Scott, S. (2013). The Vans that Rocked. Brisbane: Media Dynamics. Xstrata Coal Queensland. (2011). The Wandoan power project: a carbon capture and storage (CCS) flagship program proposal. Brisbane: Media Dynamics. Online writerThe Inspire Foundation, Sydney NOV09MAY10 Researched ideas and facts, and interviewed sources for stories; wrote feature stories and opinion pieces; demonstrated high-quality editing skills; worked autonomously to meet deadlines; developed the ability to work from concept through to delivery. EDUCATION Master of Arts (Journalism) (Research)GPA: 6.0 Charles Sturt University (distance education, part time) Grammar essentials and University writing certificates Charles Sturt University Master of Arts (Honours) (Journalism) (transferred)GPA: 6.5 Griffith University Bachelor of Business Management (Marketing)GPA 5.25 The University of Queensland SKILLS News writing, editing, and publishing; research and interview; digital photography; Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media; interpersonal communication; critical and creative thinking. ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS Dean's award for academic excellenceMaster of Arts, Charles Sturt University Golden mouse awardGriffith University's premier online journalism award Fighting Fair Certificate (leadership training)Griffith University EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Volunteer TutorSpiritus, Gold Coast FEB10APR10 Provided one-to-one and group tutoring about Queensland road rules; managed and coordinated effective learning activities for students; demonstrated a high level of commitment to helping others learn; helped 75% of students obtain their learner licences. Media OfficerYouth Advisory Group, Cairns FEB09DEC09 Informed the community of the issues confronting young people; encouraged stakeholders to work cooperatively on youth issues; wrote effective media releases and marketing documents; obtained event and campaign management skills from fund-raising and media events. APR13 JUN10 JUN10 FEB12JUL14 MAR12 FEB10JUN10 FEB05NOV08