ResumeJohnBoone
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John Boone Experience Contact • POLIS Political Services Researcher, Social Media Guru, Graphic Artist Assisted with the political campaigns of Washington State politicians across the political spectrum — from members of Congress to Island County Commissioner hopefuls. Everyday tasks included: writing for an array of audiences across varied platforms, copy editing, researching topical political issues, graphic design, budgeting and creating detailed audience lists and segments. June — November 2016 • Washington State Senate Legislative Intern, Constituent Calmer, Sentencing Reformer Served with Senator James Hargrove, D-Olympic Peninsula, as office staffer and researcher. Responsibilities included: researching alternatives to Washington’s sentencing laws, drafting reports, filing letters and assisting with constituent casework. Brought together diverse groups of stakeholders and assured all voices were heard. January — March 2016 • The Western Front Editor-in-Chief December 2014 - March, 2015 Online Daily Editor August - December, 2014 Managing Editor June - July, 2014 News Editor March - June, 2014 Reporter August 2013 - March, 2014 Reporter and editor for Western Washington University’s bi-weekly student newspaper. Reported on a variety of issues including student lobby days in Olympia, Bellingham city and county c ouncil elections, and President Obama’s visit to the Oso mudslide. Served as editor for four quarters. • Port Townsend Leader Newspaper Reporter and Photographer Interned at Port Townsend’s weekly newspaper. Wrote clear and accurate articles informing community members of local events and politics. Photographed high school football, volleyball, soccer and tennis. August — September 2015 [email protected] @jdbooneiii 509-200-1821
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John BooneExperience
Contact
• POLIS Political ServicesResearcher, Social Media Guru, Graphic Artist
Assisted with the political campaigns of Washington State politicians across the political spectrum — from members of Congress to Island County Commissioner hopefuls. Everyday tasks included: writing for an array of audiences across varied platforms, copy editing, researching topical political issues, graphic design, budgeting and creating detailed audience lists and segments.
June — November 2016
• Washington State SenateLegislative Intern, Constituent Calmer, Sentencing Reformer
Served with Senator James Hargrove, D-Olympic Peninsula, as office staffer and researcher. Responsibilities included: researching alternatives to Washington’s sentencing laws, drafting reports, filing letters and assisting with constituent casework. Brought together diverse groups of stakeholders and assured all voices were heard.
January — March 2016
• The Western FrontEditor-in-Chief December 2014 - March, 2015 Online Daily Editor August - December, 2014 Managing Editor June - July, 2014News Editor March - June, 2014Reporter August 2013 - March, 2014
Reporter and editor for Western Washington University’s bi-weekly student newspaper. Reported on a variety of issues including student lobby days in Olympia, Bellingham city and county c ouncil elections, and President Obama’s visit to the Oso mudslide. Served as editor for four quarters.
• Port Townsend LeaderNewspaper Reporter and Photographer
Interned at Port Townsend’s weekly newspaper. Wrote clear and accurate articles informing community members of local events and politics. Photographed high school football, volleyball, soccer and tennis.
August — September 2015
[email protected] @jdbooneiii 509-200-1821
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[email protected] @jdbooneiii 509-200-1821
• Western Washington University Academic Advising CenterPeer Adviser, SummerStart Academic Student Adviser
Advised students about class schedules and explained available services such as the ethnic student center and tutoring center. Answered phone calls and scheduled appointments for the team of professional advisers. Worked with groups of incoming freshman and transfer students, helping to design class schedules and discussing how to find resources and succeed on campus.
August 2013 — June 2015• Christ the King Church
Small Group Leader and MentorMentored a group of five to ten Bellingham first graders, many of whom were from foster families; the program provided a space for them to express their emotions in constructive and healthy ways.
March 2015 — January 2016• Campaign of Judge Dave Grant
Campaign StafferAssisted District Judge Dave Grant as he ran for Whatcom County Superior Court. Went door to door speaking with constituents, ran the campaign phone line and attended strategy meetings.
August 2012 — November 2012
Western Washington University2012 — 2016
Graduated Cum Laude with two Bachelors:Journalism: News EditorialPolitical Science: Comparative Politics
Walla Walla Community College2010 — 2012
Associates in Arts
1st Place, Watchdog and Investigative ReportingWashington Press Association award for an article written about a Western professor who engaged in improper relations with a student.News Reporter of the Quarter, Fall 2013Award given for the quality of reporting and writing on the Western Front.Veteran Reporter of the Quarter, Winter 2014Award recognized advances in reporting, specifically long form writing, digital journalism and social media reporting.
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Callfire IVR Broadcast, Photography, Mailchimp, Outlook, Wordpress, Facebook Business, Audience Targeting and Segmenting. Windows and Apple Proficient.
