John Nelson 2706 2078 Wynford RandolphAvenue Cir Marietta, GA 30064 Kennesaw, GA 30144
matthewjnelsonjr@gmail.com
Cell: 678-756-4172
www.starkest-madness.com
Skills Written Communication - Redrafting a 300-page science fiction novel - Drafting two other novels, a podcast, and two screenplays - Wrote papers and articles about topics of personal interest, both for undergraduate work and for FanBolt.com, as well as currently doing the same for Panel by Panel - 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 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
Media Literacy - Studied mass media as part of undergraduate major and 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 Scholar - 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
Apr 2016–Present
Cohost | Panel by Panel - Prepares and cohosts a weekly entertainment news podcast and radio show
Aug 2015–Present
- Travels around Atlanta to attend events in the entertainment community
Contributing Writer | FanBolt.com - Researched, wrote, and edited news stories about the gaming industry and culture
Jun 2015–June 2017
- Published thirty-four 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