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Vy T Pham resume (updated 2009) includes contact information, work experience, skills, referencesTRANSCRIPT
REFERENCES
Charles Whitaker // [email protected] // 847.491.3014Director, The Academy for Alternative Journalism
Ellen Griley // [email protected] // 562.832.5005Editor-in-Chief, The District Weekly
Lisa Payne // [email protected] // 949.824.3767Student Assistant Supervisor UCI English Dept. Student Assistant Supervisor UCI English Dept.
Christopher Russell // [email protected] // 323.715.5754Artist & writer, UC Irvine/Ohio University Professor
Senior editorKIOSK Literary Journalism Magazine // Fall 2008 Assisted in selecting and compiling student-written works of creative nonfiction for UC Irvine’s online magazine; edited and fact-checked stories; designed promotional materials and assisted in publicizing magazine events; corresponded with writers and subjects
InternLACE (LA Contemporary Exhibitions) // Summer 2008 Assist in searching for grants for the future publication of artist books
OTHER EXPERIENCE
SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS:PC & Apple Systems, Windows, MS DOS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In Design, Adobe Illustrator, Internet
FORMAL TRAINING: StudioStudio art practices: drawing, painting, digital & analog photography
SKILLS
Jan 2009-Present Freelance/ Contributing writer The District Weekly, Long Beach CA Attend & contribute to weekly editorial meetings; report and write stories; cover local arts and culture.
Sep 2007-June 2009 Student Assistant UC Irvine English Department Performed office/ clerical duties, managed front desk, assisted faculty, staff members, graduate and undergraduate students of the English, Composition, and Literary Journalism programs at UCI.
Sep 2006-Mar 2007 Tutor Focus Academy Irvine, CA Tutored students K-12 in a wide-array of subjects, helping students through instruction and encouragement
Published in: The District WeeklyIncite Magazine, UC Irvine magazine publicationNew University, UC Irvine newspaper publication
Art Exhibitions:“Open to the Public”, Catalyst Art Gallery Sept 2007“ Provocations”, University Art Gallery May 2009 Curated by Sarah Bancroft, Orange County Museum of Art
Intern The District Weekly // September 2008 – Jan 2009 Attended weekly staff meetings; assisted with fact-checking; reported and compiled stories; covered local eventsEMPLOYMENT HISTORY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE // 2009 Bachelor of Arts in Literary Journalism; Minor: Studio Art GPA 3.67; Dean’s Honor List 8 quarters
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, ILLINOIS Summer 2009 Fellowship The Academy for Alternative Journalism Among one of eight 2009 fellows for the summer long writing and narrative-form reporting workshop
EDUCATION
A freelance writer, artist, and recent graduate with a strong interest in the promotion of art, culture and social good; seeking work and/or editorial opportunities in publishing with special interest in developing writing, design, and editorial skill through varied contribution and aid in the company.
WRITER. FREELANCE JOURNALIST. ARTIST. ARTS & CULTURE ENTHUSIAST. CONTACT
714.300.8528
2815 W.EDINGER AVE
SANTA ANA CA 92704
VY PHAM