Resume

Alex Irwin

Philadelphia, PA

a.irwin@temple.edu

Education

Fall 2004- Present, Temple University student majoring in Communications

∙ Expected Graduation: May 2008

∙ GPA: 3.80

∙ University Honors student

∙ Law Scholars program

Internships

Spring 2008, The Philadelphia Daily News, City Desk (Circulation: 114,000)

∙ Only Communications major to intern with PDN

∙ Research and write articles on Philadelphia issues

∙ Collaborate with editors and other reporters

Summer 2007, Philadelphia Magazine Circulation Dept. (Circulation: 160,000)

∙ Prepared report analyzing issue covers and their effect on sales

∙ Worked at several promotional events including Manayunk Arts Fest

∙ Distributed archive issues and researched past articles

Spring 2004, PA State Representative Thomas Creighton, 37^th District

∙ Worked with constituents and other aides in legislative tasks

∙ Drafted a resolution focusing on the 10^th Amendment that was unanimously passed

Work Experience

Fall 2007, Philadelphia Magazine Design Home

∙ Hired after summer internship with Philadelphia Magazine

∙ Registered visitors and assisted with information about the project

Fall 2007- Present, News Editor for The Temple News (Circulation: 10,000)

∙ Find and assign stories

∙ Serve on editorial board and write op-ed pieces

∙ Copy-edit stories, write headlines and assist designer with page layout

∙ Manage writers and work with other members of staff

Spring 2006- Fall 2007, Staff Writer for The Temple News

Summer 2002- Fall 2006, Pharmacy Technician at CVS/Pharmacy

Other Skills

∙ Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

∙ Practical knowledge of Quark Express, InDesign and Adobe Photoshop

∙ Play in multiple bands and play shows throughout Philadelphia