Michael Maharrey

Resume:

I recently graduated from the Univeristy of South Florida St. Petersburg with a BA in mass communications and media studies with a news/editorial emphasis and relocated to central Kentucky. Looking for freelance work and a permanent position. Would make an ideal candidate for an entry level editing position.

Explore my online portfolio at http://mmaharre.myweb.usf.edu/main.html

Michael Maharrey
e-mail: Mike_Maharrey@msn.com

Education

8/06-5/08
The University of South Florida Saint Petersburg
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications 3.9 GPA

08/85-12/90
The University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Related Work Experience

8/07-12/07
The Crow’s Nest- USF St. Petersburg student paper
Staff Writer and Photographer
Covered stories involving campus administration, budget cuts, student government, student health, campus security and other hard news.

Internship

2/08-5/08
St. Petersburg Times (paid)
Staff writer for Neighborhood Times and metro sections. Published over 30 stoties on subjects such as city politics, business and transportation, as well as human interest pieces. Part of a team reporting on an underground toxic plume originating from a plant bordering a St. Petersburg neighborhood. Also published several photos.

Related Volunteer Experience

7/06-present
The University of South Florida Hockey Team
Media Relations Officer
Develop media contacts. Write and distribute weekly press releases. Update Web site content. Photograph games. Write content for monthly alumni newsletter. Create promotional material. Facilitate coverage in the Tampa Tribune, Sarasota Herald, Bradenton Herald, WFLA channel 8, WTSP channel 10 and other local media.

Other Experience

5/03-7/06
Delta Airlines/Comair Delta Connection

7/05-7/06
Reservations and Sales, Tampa, FL
Handled between 50 and 100 incoming calls each shift. Booked and changed airline reservations. Resolved customer complaints.

5/03-7/05
Airport Customer Service Agent, Louisville, KY and Orlando, FL
Cross-trained in gate, ticketing and ramp. Served as lead agent in Louisville and supervised 20 employees. FAA certified trainer. Conducted individual and group training. Solved baggage-handling problem in Lexington.

8/99-3/01
North Dunedin Baptist Church, Dunedin, FL
Worship Leader
Developed, implemented and led contemporary worship service.

6/91-7/99
Ohmeomiah Music
Formed and ran 501(c)(3) organization promoting and supporting Christian recording artists.

Computer Skills

Windows and MAC-OS, Word, Adobe Photoshop (intermediate), Photo Mechanic (proficient), PowerPoint (basic), Excel (basic) Adobe Illustrator (basic), Dreamweaver (basic), basic HTML

Academic Awards

• Chancellor’s List, spring and fall 2007 (Top 10 percent of college and 4.0 GPA)
• USF St. Petersburg Department of Journalism and Media Studies outstanding intern
• USF St. Petersburg Department of Journalism and Media Studies outstanding achievement in media ethics

Memberships

• Society of Professional Journalists
• USF St. Petersburg National Ethics Bowl team - Researched ethics cases and developed presentations for debate style national ethics competition. Team placed in top eight.
• USF ice hockey team. Oldest player to ever make the active roster