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P.O. Box 15140
Seattle, Washington 98115
(206) 524-1303
david@davidvolk.com
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong
background in providing creative services
in many settings.
- Quality-oriented
professional with a reputation for accuracy,
integrity, and
consistently meeting deadlines.
- Proven
ability to work both independently and as
part of a multi- disciplinary
team.
- Track
record of success in long and short term
positions, projects.
- Creative
troubleshooter with ability to identify problems
and implement practical solutions.
- Effective
coordinator with the ability to manage multiple
projects simultaneously.
- Proven
ability to learn and utilize new methods,
systems, and procedures.
- Creative
work has been featured in national/regional
publications as well
as international wire services and media
outlets.
- Experience
with databases, MS Word, Quark Express on
Mac and PC. Also have
experience with FrontPage, MS Publisher and
Photoshop.
EDUCATION
B.J. - University of Missouri
School of Journalism (1985)
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
David
G. Volk, Creative Services, Seattle,
Washington/Fort Myers, Florida
1987
to present.
HUMOR COLUMNIST, Seattle
Magazine (May 2006
to present). Write first person experience humor
pieces about events and institutions that are
uniquely Seattle.
AUTHOR, “The Tribe Has
Spoken,” (Andrews
McMeel, Sept. 2004). The humor book takes quotes
from the shows themselves to show the wisdom
we can learn from watching reality TV.
WRITER/EDITOR, Expedia.com, (March 2002 to June
2002). Short Term Contract. Updated and edited
descriptions of hotels for Web site using custom-built
software. Also rewrote top selling points to
make hotels more attractive to visitors.
TRAVEL WRITER, Seattle’s
Best Places, Weissmann
Travel Reports and other organizations.
Wrote “Day Trips” chapter for Seattle’s
Best Places, completed Seattle profile
on Web site for travel agents, just wrote Spokane
story for Seattle Homes & Lifestyles.
AUTHOR, Fresh American Bananas. Recently
completed manuscript for a humorous travel book
based on a year spent traveling through Southeast
Asia, Eastern Europe and Israel. Am currently
rewriting book proposal.
CONTENT WRITER, Alki.com, (June 2001 to mid-January).
Wrote biographical sketches of famous people
for web application. Short term project.
WEB CONTENT
WRITER, Group
Health, (April to
December 2000). Helped on relaunch of MyGroupHealth
Web site. Wrote content and error messages, tested
links, checked code, and reviewed pages for grammar,
style and spelling. Also addressed issues raised
in daily testlog reports.
PUBLICATIONS
MANAGER, Stroum
Jewish Community Center (March 1999 to April 2000). Helped build
center's first agency-wide Web site. Wrote agency
collateral material including newsletter, press
releases, site content. Edited class schedules,
camp brochures. Was first to publish schedules
on deadline. Instituted systems, formats to help
department heads market their events and turn
copy in on time. Primary media spokesman.
ASSOCIATE
EDITOR, Coffee & Cuisine
Magazine (January 1998 to February 1999), Served
as voice for monthly trade magazine covering
specialty coffee and gourmet restaurants by
writing lead feature and chef profile plus
additional features. Copy edited material for
publication, polished columnist contributions
and answered reader questions.
FREELANCE
WRITER/EDITOR--Perform range of writing,
editing and creative services for national, regional
and local magazines, wire services and media
outlets. Accept short and long-term assignments.
Credits include:
• Reuters
Wire Service • Alaska
Airlines Magazine • Chicago
Tribune
• Seattle
Magazine • Puget
Sound Business Journal • Seattle’s
Best Places
SPECIAL
ASSIGNMENTS
WEST COAST
EDITOR, Building Supply
Home Center Magazine (1993-96): Developed, wrote stories
on retail hardware super stores in eight state
region including industry trends, strategies,
practices, products and legislation. Interviewed
industry leaders. Consistently assigned expanded
coverage area in recognition of talent.
STRINGER, Reuters
Wire Service (1993-95): Prepared
daily financial tables, price charts and analyses
of the spot oil market for international subscribers.
Covered breaking news.
GUEST
COMMENTATOR, KUOW-Radio (1994): Wrote humorous broadcast
commentary features for this regional public
radio station. Contributions
were well-received by both staff and listeners.
EDITOR, Mercer
Islander and Madison Park Times (1991-92): Performed all editorial duties
and activities for two monthly community newspapers.
Developed stories, recruited writers and columnists,
proofed copy, designed layout. Wrote features,
news. Implemented more reader-friendly and entertaining
editorial style.
PRIOR ASSIGNMENTS
AND PROJECTS
DATABASE
EDITOR/RESEARCHER, General
Information (1990)
SPORTS
RESEARCHER, Turner Broadcasting/Goodwill
Games (Summer 1990)
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independence Examiner, Independence,
Missouri 1986 to 1987
REPORTER - Specialized in local government and environmental
issues. Regularly
selected for special and particularly complex
assignments.
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