Christopher Galford

Email: galfordc@msu.edu ▪ Arts Blog: http://cianphelan.wordpress.com/ ▪ Reviews:

http://indoorreviews.wordpress.com/ ▪ Twitter: @aurinth

Summary of  Experienced in writing articles, blogs, editorials, essays, press releases, profiles, short
Skills stories, reviews and research reports. A skilled writer both creatively and
professionally.
 A background in communication, including social and media interaction in a deadline-

oriented atmosphere.
 Practiced in digital photography, as well as the creation of photo essays and galleries.

 Dedicated worker at ease on independent assignments or in group environments.

 Strong technical command of the English language; committed to excellence in the
printed and published word.

Education Bachelor of arts in journalism, Michigan State University Dec. 2010

Professional Photography Manager – One Stop Poetry, International 9/10–

Experience  Transformed weekly photography prompts into full-fledged and highly Present
successful photography and writing hybrid-features, showcasing
interviews with photographers from all over the world.
 Network daily with photographers, poets and writers through the
blogosphere and social media outlets.
 Edit, read and rewrite feature, as well as forum content, for the online,
non-profit winner of the 3rd Annual Shorty Award in art.
New and Arts Intern – The City Pulse, East Lansing, MI 8/10–12/10
 Created print and online articles and features covering local news and
the arts in the Greater Lansing area.
 Daily interacted with and engaged community members of varying age,
ethnic demographic and social class.
Photography Editor – Spartanedge, East Lansing, MI 12/09–8/10
 Produced weekly audio photo essays for online publication.
 Made contacts with local figures to give photographers and reporters
access to otherwise restrictive events.
 Constructed schedules, deadlines and organization for a crew of
journalists. Promoted teamwork between photographers and reporters.
 Created and organized online stock photo gallery.
Reporter – Spartanedge, East Lansing, MI 1/09–11/09
 Authored articles for numerous sections and aspects of publication,
including editorials, features, local and national issues, and reviews.
 Transcribed recorded interviews for utilization in articles.
 Developed professional contacts within MSU and Greater Lansing area.

Multimedia Audacity Audio Editing • Adobe In-Design • Adobe Photoshop • Blogging • Filezilla •
Skills File Archiving • Google (Documents, Calendars, etc.) • I-Movie Video Editing •
Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and Word) • Sound Slides • Social
Networking and Marketing