As a graduate from Marquette University with a degree in Journalism and a master’s degree in Media Studies from the University of Wisconsin: Milwaukee, I’m a passionate individual trying to break into media production. I recently finished my master’s thesis about creativity and commercialization in entertainment media production while working as a teaching assistant.
-Print and Web journalism; Academic Research
-Editing, writing (AP Style)
-Layout, graphic design of magazines and newspapers
-Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork and multitasking skills
-Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, iWeb/iPhoto/iMovie, Microsoft Office
-Proficient in both Windows and Mac operating systems
-Comfortable adapting to new software programs and hardware
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
-Masters of Arts Degree in Media Studies, Spring 2012
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
-Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism, December 2008
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Teaching Assistant, University of Wisconsin, Milwauke, WI, Fall 2010-Spring 2012
Freelance Journalist, Milwaukee, WI, Present
Games Radar
Playstation: The Official Magazine
MKE – Milwaukee Weekly Entertainment Paper
Marquette Tribune
Strive Media Institute, Milwaukee, WI – Gumbo Teen Magazine Editorial Intern, Summer 2007
Marquette Tribune, Milwaukee, WI – Marquee (Arts & Entertainment) Reporter, Fall 2007-Summer 2008
Waukesha Electric Systems, Waukesha, WI
Contract Work, Summer 2007
Accounting Intern, June, 2006 – January, 2007
Gamestop, Brookfield, WI - Game Advisor, May, 2005 – May, 2007
Best Buy, Brookfield, WI – Customer Assistant, Summer 2008-December 2008
Games Radar video game review, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; Games Radar feature, 2
Playstation: The Official Magazine video game review
Video Games Live Interview with Tommy Tallarico
“Indiependent Gaming” – Magazine design for senior magazine design course
Of Montreal (Pabst Theater) Concert Review
Photography
Music Photography
New Pornographers at Pabst Theater
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careyapeck@gmail.com
262-352-7120
