Lamar Salter 170 West Earle, Youngstown, Ohio 44507 Lamarsalter@gmail.com
Objective
Cell: (330) 718-1089 Home (330) 783-0857 Work: (330) 941-1807 Fax: (330) 941-2322
To apply the skills, knowledge and experience I have obtained as a student, reporter, designer and editor to gather and report information in multiple forms including print, audio, video and web development, and to create and edit presentable documents including newsletters, newspages, magazine pages and web presentations.
Education -
Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 2006 Youngstown State University (2006-ongoing) Journalism/Music/Multimedia & Web Development
Experience
The Jambar Student Newspaper at Youngstown State University -General News Reporter, 2008-2009 Gathered and reported on various news topics Worked with audio/video for web presentations Photographic works for both Print and Web publication. -Arts & Entertainment Editor, 2009-2010 Reporting and editing on topics related to student life including art, music, personal profile and events. Worked with Audio/video for web presentations. Photographic works for both Print and Web Presentations. Worked with staff with story ideas and content editing. Designed feature pages and art editing. -Managing Editor, 2010- Ongoing Managed a staff of over 20 employees in a twice-weekly newspaper production Served as head of design for publication in both print and web form Assigned a variety of story and art assignments including news, breaking news, sports, features and arts & entertainment in both print and online form. Edited story, page and photo content for clarity and presentability.
The Yo Magazine - Contributor 2008-2009 Reported and provided photographic work - Co-editor, 2010-ongoing Served as head of design. Edited story and page design for clarity and presentability.
Additional Experience
CUCN/YSU study program, Summer 2010
Served as a 4-week student representative and assistant to 12 chinese communications students from the Communication University Of China in Nanjing. Served as a guide and escort to New York City for lectures at The City Univerity of New York and Columbia University.
Society for Collegiate Journalists President, 2010-ongoing Served as head of a 20 plus member of the Youngstown chapter for the nation’s oldest collegiate journalism honorary society. Organized ceremonies, meetings and events. The Reporter: Editor-in chief, 2010-ongoing Reported and designed for the nationally distributed newsletter for The Society for Collegiate Journalists.
The News Outlet - Lab assistant, 2009 Worked in a mutlimedia office assisting in equipment organization, project completion and maintenance. - Contributor, 2009 Reported and produced two multimedia projects in conjunction with The Vindicator newspaper and WYSU Radio Station.
Skills Extensive Investigative research skills using a combination of analytical, creative and technological abilities. Very competent in a variety of Adobe Suite programs including: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Fireworls, Flash, Premier, Soundbooth and Dreamweaver. Very competent in video and audio editing software including: Pro Tools, FInal Cut Pro, Adobe Audition, iMovie, Reaper and Sony Vegas. Very competent in a variety of Microsoft Office programs including: Word, Excel and Publisher. Competency in web based language including: XML and HTML.