jim fuller

sports writer

About

* Experienced in writing feature articles, game stories, and columns. * Well versed in interviewing, copy editing, and proofreading, most recently as a sports writer and sport editor. * Strong technical command of the English language; familiarity with appropriate writing styles for particular situations; familiar with the demands of journalistic responsibility and integrity; serious commitment to excellence in journalism. * Advanced researcher, interviewer, and reporter; able to look at subjects from different points of view.

Country

united states

City

greensboro

Industry

writing and editing

Skill

photoshop, quark, various news, microsoft word, blogging, sports photography, feature articles, newsedit pro, photography, interviews, proofreading, copy editing, sports writing, ap style, journalism, interviewing skills, storytelling, photo

Experience

sports writer

caledonian-record & the littleton record

2010-11 - 2013-8 · 2 yrs 10 mos

* Columnist * Game story writer * Feature story writer * Photographer

crew leader; enumerator; recruiting assistant

us census bureau

2009-4 - 2010-8 · 1 yr 5 mos

* Supervising 14-person crew * verifying addresses * ascertaining and verifying types of residences * recruiting and examining Census Bureau job applicants.

sports editor; interim managing editor

newport daily express a daily newspaper

2007-6 - 2010-6 · 3 yrs 1 mo

* Writing * interviewing * photography * editing * and paginating. I worked mostly independently and was required to manage my time efficiently – often working under time constraints.

park ranger, seasonal

vermont parks and recreation

2005-8 - 2007-10 · 2 yrs 3 mos

* Administrative * managing infrastructure, including maintenance projects * accounting * handling money * supervising staff of eight * providing training for staff * planning * preparing reports * customer service * planning and carrying out activities for campers * handling disturbances and problems that arose. Accomplishments: Restoring recreational areas, including playgrounds * and the planning, implementation, and the completion of new landscaping * began “movie nights” with money raised by recycling, buying a projector and the materials to build a screen.

director of public safety, campus safety officer

castleton state college

2002-6 - 2005-6 · 3 yrs 1 mo

* Supervising campus security and switchboard (staff of 30) * scheduling and training * researching and implementing technology * chairing Health and Safety Committee * participating in search committees * overseeing budget * investigations * preparation and review of reports * act as liaison with local law enforcement * planning of special event security * conducting hearings concerning infractions of school policies, particularly parking citations. Accomplishments: Development of Public Safety website * streamlined operational procedures * development of campus emergency action and preparation plans * enhancement of department’s image, including the design and purchase of new uniforms * implementation of procedures designed to collect parking fine monies, resulting in an almost 500 per cent increase revenue from parking fines.

lieutenant

jacksonville sheriff’s office

1985-1 - 2001-4 · 16 yrs 4 mos

corrections officer

nassau county sheriff’s office

1983-7 - 1985-1 · 1 yr 7 mos

* Worked in a 46-bed jail * supervised inmate activities * processed incoming and outgoing inmates * security checks * maintained 1-acre-plus vegetable garden. * Skills: Self-defense * revolver “master” * fingerprinting.