Contact Information: jessica.odom88@gmail.com
Includer Restorative Belief Consistency Input
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Education:
Texas Tech University | Lubbock, Texas | Aug. 2007-Dec. 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Bachelor of Arts Minor in English
Graduated: December 2010
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, Proficient with both Mac & PC
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Reporting, Creative Writing: Fiction, Editing, Magazine Writing, Media Law, Media Theories and Society, Multiplatform News Delivery, News Presentation I, News Writing, Principles of Advertising, Principles of Photography, Professional Report Writing, Reporting
Language Skills: Three semesters of intensive Spanish – Comprehensive Spanish, Spanish I, Spanish II
Western Texas College | Snyder, Texas | Aug. 2005-May 2007
General degree requirements taken as dual credit courses during junior and senior year of high school. Twenty-one (21) credit hours upon graduation in May 2007.
Ira High School | Ira, Texas | Aug. 2003-May 2007
DAP Diploma
Salutatorian of class of seventeen (17) people.
General college prep courses and involved in many extra-curricular activities.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Work Experience:
CEV Multimedia
Technical Writer | Lubbock, Texas | Jan. 2011-Present
Proofed high school level curriculum in DVD and other multimedia format, including PowerPoint presentations, scripts and narrations, assessment tests and quizzes and, various projects and activities.
NRRTS Directions
Contributing Copy Editor | Lubbock, Texas | May 2010-Present
Proofed articles in AP style while gaining knowledge of the Complex Rehab and journalism industry.
National Oil & Lube News and Vehicle MD
Contributing Freelance Writer | Lubbock, Texas | Aug. 2010-Dec. 2010
Writing Intern | Lubbock, Texas | Jan. 2010-May 2010
Wrote and proofed articles in Associated Press style while gaining knowledge of the oil, magazine and journalism industry.
Assisted with monthly production of publication during internship.
Wrote articles independently as a freelance writer.
Facilities Planning & Construction
Student Assistant | Lubbock, Texas | July 2007-Dec. 2010
Created and utilized different organizational methods of facilities documents.
Worked on projects for Vice Chancellor of Facilities of Texas Tech University System.
Gained knowledge of current and future facilities projects on Texas Tech campus.
Forever21
Sales Associate | Lubbock, Texas | Feb. 2009-Sept. 2009
Organized sales floor while gaining further knowledge of current trends in the fashion industry.
Gained extensive customer service capabilities by dealing first hand with customers.
West Texas State Bank
Customer Service Representative | Snyder, Texas | Summer 2005, 2006, Christmas 2006
Held position during high school to gain work experience.
Worked closely with customers, organizing and opening new accounts while gaining knowledge of the banking and business industry.
