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RESUME

James Mason

6345 Green Oak Ridge

New York , NY 67854

444-687-987

jamesmason111 gmail .com

Applied For - REPORTER

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

American University - Summer 2006

Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communication

Cambridge University (UK ) - Summer 2004

Bachelor of English Literature

Cumulative GPA Equivalent : 2 .97

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Cambridge University Project on Shakespearean English Literature

Carried out a general review of Shakespearean English literature and its impact on current spoken and written English . - Summer 2004

REPORTING EXPERIENCE

Freelance Reporter

for Cambridge Chronicle - Summer 2003

Freelance trainee intern for New York City Digest - Autumn 2005

EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE

Edited Cambridge English Literature Digest - Summer 2004

PUBLISHED WORKS

Four Articles published in Cambridge Chronicle

Six Articles published in New York City Digest

Eight Articles published in Manhattan Star

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Group Leader Shakespearean Theatre - Cambridge - Summer 2004

Cambridge University (UK . Led a group of 20 students in four sub groups which conducted a series of plays on Shakespeare 's works at Cambridge and surrounding areas

Group Leader Human Rights Experience in Iraq - Summer 2005

American University . Led a group of 7 trainees to explore the human rights experience in Iraq through a survey and interview of combat soldiers returning from Iraq tour of duty

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in MS Office to include Word , Excel , Power Point and Front Page

Proficient in Adobe Photo Shop

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Proficient in French

Can Understand and Speak German

GENERAL INTERESTS

Theatre

Sports - Base Ball and Basket Ball

COVER LETTER

James Mason

6345 Green Oak Ridge

New York , NY 67854

444-687-987

jamesmason111 gmail .com

Date : 17 June 2006

Mr Peter Paes

The Chairman

The New York City Chronicle

76 , Empire State Building

New York

Dear Mr . Paes

refer to your communication to the American University dated 10 June 2006 seeking reporters from the Journalism Class of 2006

I am privileged to apply for this opening which is a wonderful opportunity for me to develop my journalistic skills in one of the most esteemed newss of New York City

I have an instinctive flair for journalism , which has been honed through grounding in English literature and a course in mass communications . My education has been broad based in UK and America providing me a universal perspective which is the hall mark of your news . My excellent leadership skills demonstrated during the college and university days will stand me in good stead to perform the team based tasks of modern journalists and infuse me with drive and initiative

Thanking you once again for this opportunity to be part of a vibrant news organization which I hope I will be able to utilize . I am enclosing my resume for your consideration . May I take the liberty to follow up on this letter by 25 June 2006

Respectfully yours

James Mason

Dialogue

Self : - Good Morning , Mr Daniel

Interviewer :- Good Morning James , do have a seat

Self :- Thank you , Sir

Interviewer :- Well , we are quite impressed with your resume and academic credentials , can you tell...

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