Andrew Poulton

Poulton.andy@yahoo.com
Objective: To obtain a position within the world of news media to better enhance my reporting and
writing skills for future employment.
Education:
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts
Major: Communication Arts-Journalism/Public Relations Track
Minors: Marketing and History Major GPA: 3.5/4.0, GPA: 3.4/4.0
Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD

May 2015

Professional Experience:
Intern for News Editor: The Daily Times - Salisbury, MD
01/15 05/15
Shadowed profession journalists to learn skills and techniques.
Researched and published news stories. Video production.
Staff writer for sports section: The Flyer - Salisbury University
08/14 - present
Compiling information from interviews and statistics to publish online and print
articles.
Covering collegiate mens soccer events on a week by week basis.
Intern for Sports Editor: The Daily Times Salisbury, MD
08/13-12/13
Managed 1-2 sports related articles per week while adhering to a strict deadline.
Recorded statistics on a play-by-play basis for numerous sporting events.
Maintained professional image while seeking interviews from collegiate and high
school sources.
Relevant Coursework:
Mobile Journalism
Fall 2014
Maintained a running blog for the Salisbury University mens soccer team including
game coverage, player features, photos, videos and podcasts.
Theory and practice of the production of print, broadcast and online journalism using
mobile communication devices.
Sports Communication
Fall 2013
Places sports in a social perspective and teaches students to study and apply skills
required of sportswriters, sportscasters, and sports information specialists.
Writing for the Professions
Spring 2013
Comprehensive writing course that prepares students for print journalism and public
relations careers.
Memberships/Affiliations/Achievements/Volunteer Experience
Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity, Roskens Scholar (Brother with GPA above 3.25).
Volunteer for Relay for Life, I Love Salisbury and Big Event (Community service for
Salisbury), Special Olympics and National Multiple Sclerosis Society.