1515 Sutter St. #302
San Francisco, CA  94109
(415) 931-9672
DavidLeeCummings@hotmail.com
 

OBJECTIVE: A position as a writer or editor.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Six years diverse experience writing for newspapers, organizations, and national and international journals.
• Expert knowledge of Windows95, Office97, MS Word, MS Excel, QuarkXPress, PhotoShop, the Internet, HTML, and web site management.
• Fluent in both PC and Macintosh systems.
• Extensive experience managing and punctually completing several major projects simultaneously.
• Highly effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

EDUCATION

Intercultural Institute of California, San Francisco, CA
Currently enrolled in Master’s level extension classes in Korean Studies.

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
BA, Professional Writing, 1994
Minors in Communication and Psychology; graduated with honors.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

11/97–Present The Korean Center, Inc./Intercultural Institute of California, San Francisco, CA
Development Specialist / Employment Counselor / Youth Counselor
Simultaneously and successfully function in three different professional roles:

Development Specialist:

• Wrote and edited 1997 Annual Report within one month of hire.
• Created a participation agreement document for a collaborative between Moscow State University and the Intercultural Institute of California
• Edited Spring/Summer 1998 Newsletter, contributing majority of articles.
• Renovating center’s image by editing web site content and appearance.
• Implement advertising campaigns for various programs to recruit students and visitors through diverse media: newspaper, radio and e-mail PSAs, press releases, web site networking, magazine feature articles, newspaper advertisements, and flyers.

• Wrote and am currently negotiating a Request for Qualifications for the start up of a new CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work job-training program.
• Attend meetings of and develop relationships with the Private Industry Council of San Francisco.
• Counsel students in JTPA job-training program and assist with job placement.
• Coordinate job-readiness workshops by conducting them myself or bringing in volunteers.

• Wrote Youth Program 98/99 Annual Work Plan in a multi-agency report to the Mayor’s Office.
• Create lesson plans and conduct workshops on writing, ethnic and cultural heritage, web site design, and academic coaching.

3/96 – 10/97  St. Joseph Orphanage, Cincinnati, OH
In-Home Worker
Acted as a mentor to three youths involved in mental health care; provided consistent and structured recreational, educational, family, and counseling services.
Also:

• Contributed articles to children's newsletter.
• Organized citywide Christmas donation drive.
• Provided direct care and supervision of youths in a residential treatment facility, including on a crisis stabilization unit.

5/97 – 8/97  Imaging Entrepreneur Magazine, Greensboro, NC
Freelance Writer
Interviewed successful business owners in the imaging industry and wrote articles based on their unique experiences, providing readers with ideas and strategies to help their own businesses grow and remain healthy.

• Two articles featured on the front cover of October/November 1997 issue.

11/95 – 1/96  Fund For Investigative Reporting, Asheville, NC
Freelance Investigative Researcher / Reporter
Contributed to a report on the critical issue facing Western North Carolina of substandard rental housing and landlord neglect and abuse: interviewed residents and housing authorities, submitting findings to the report.
 

12/94 – 5/95  Lafayette Journal & Courier, Lafayette, IN
Sports Writer
Composed features, previews and event articles on Purdue University and local prep sports.

• Member of a Top Ten award-winning sports department (Associated Press Sports Editors annual contest, 1994).
• Extensive coverage of Purdue baseball and softball teams.
• Edited content and layout of scoreboard page.
• Received a letter of commendation from Purdue baseball coach for outstanding coverage.

6/94 – 5/95  Purdue Athletic Public Relations Office, West Lafayette, IN
Intern
Participated in various media-relations duties, including contributing to the development and distribution of publications.

• Elected Student-Intern-of-the-Month.
• Wrote athlete profiles featured in women's basketball game programs.
• Recorded player statistics during football and men's and women's basketball competitions.
• Assisted in the immediate publishing of post-game media statistics packets.

9/92 – 5/94  Purdue Exponent, West Lafayette, IN
Staff Writer
Wrote numerous profiles, features and event articles for the Sports Desk of the Purdue University student newspaper.
 

REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST