Jon Sayer
705 N. State St. #402 | Bellingham, WA 98225 | jsayer622@gmail.com
Objective
  • To obtain a career as an Online multimedia journalist and Web developer.
Qualifications
  • Fluent in HTML, CSS, Javascript and PHP.
  • Proficient in Final Cut and numerous other programs.
  • Completing a journalism major and certified in Internet content development.
  • Strong, competent writer.
  • Received the Veteran Reporter Award while working for The Western Front in the Summer of 2006.
Professional Experience

Online Multimedia Intern The Bellingham Herald, Bellingham, WA. July 2007 to December 2007

  • Work in Final Cut, Flash, Photoshop, Audacity and other programs to make multimedia content for the Herald's Web site.
  • Developed a new template for the Herald's blog system as well as administering the system itself.
  • Extensive work in Web site and content development.

Online Editor The Western Front, Bellingham, WA. April 2007 to June 2007, September 2007 to December 2007

  • Worked to establish strong multimedia content at a paper that had never used multimedia before.
  • Worked with others to build a new Web site for the paper.
  • Worked two quarters in Spring and Fall 2007.

Student Reporter The Western Front and Klipsun Magazine, Bellingham, WA. April 2006 to August 2006, January 2008 to March 2008

  • Worked two quarters as a reporter for The Western Front in 2006 and one quarter for Klipsun Magazine in 2008.
  • Received the Veteran Reporter Award, Best Accent Writing Award, and Outstanding Reporter Award in the Summer of 2006.
Education
  • Ongoing Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with minors in Political Science and Theatre Arts, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA. To be completed in June, 2008
  • Certification in Web Content Development, Internet Studies Center, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA. Completed August 2007.