John Nelson 2706 Wynford Avenue Marietta, GA 30064
matthewjnelsonjr@gmail.com
Skills Written Communication - Currently working on a 315-page science fiction novel as an undergraduate capstone and personal project - Writes papers and articles about topics of personal interest, both for undergraduate work and for FanBolt.com - Took applicable coursework, including Fiction Writing, Professional Editing, Advanced Writing for Film and Television Writing for Public Communication, Careers in Writing
Oral Communication - Frequently spoke to crowds as Events Director and Promotions Manager for KSU OWL Radio - Responsible for transferring ideas, plans, and goals to station staff and to potential sponsors and partners - Co-hosts “Panel by Panel” on ksuradio.com, specializing in film, television, and gaming culture - Possesses three years of experience in customer service through KSU OWL Radio and St. George Village Media Literacy - Studies mass media as part of undergraduate major as Promotions Manager of OWL Radio - Took applicable coursework, including: Media Literacy, Uses and Effects of Mass Media, Communication Theory
Software Fluency - Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides - Possesses a working knowledge of Adobe Audition and Adobe Premiere through work for OWL Radio
Education Kennesaw State University
Graduation: December 2016 - Honors Student - Major: Communication, Focus in Media Studies, Minor: Professional Writing - GPA: 3.57
Experience Editorial Assistant | Reporter of Decisions, Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals - Conducts light punctuation and usage edits of Court of Appeals judge opinions - Searches LexisNexus’ database of Georgia cases to check citations and quotes
April 2016–Present
Contributing Writer | FanBolt.com - Researches, writes, and edits news stories about the gaming industry and culture
June 2015–Present
- Published thirty-two articles
Promotions Manager | Kennesaw State OWL Radio
June 2015–May 2016 - Promoted from Events Director - Supervised Events Director, Television Director, and Social Media Lead - Adapted Google Docs and Sheets for planning, brainstorming, and organization of station files
Care Partner | St. George Village
July 2014–March 2016 - Cared for the needs of residents, both as a server and as a caretaker, including in basic first aid