Dustin Nathanial Volz

Relevant Experience

➢ The Arizona Republic (June 2010 - Present)

• Copy-Editing Intern (Auguest 2010 - Present)
  ➢ Copy editing of print and online stories, including fact-checking, story order/structure, source checks, etc.
• Web Intern (June 2010 - August 2010)
  ➢ Online production and content management for azcentral.com, the largest newspaper website in Arizona
  ➢ Pull stories from wire, write/edit headlines and abstracts, create and package slideshows, etc.
➢ Arizona Capitol Times (February 2010 - May 2010)

• Broad coverage of daily action at the state Legislature, including bill movements, rallies and demonstrations, police reports, etc.
• In-depth and investigative features on political issues for award-winning “Focus” section
• Contributed to the Yellow Sheet Report, a daily roundup of insider news and gossip
➢ The State Press (August 2009 - Present)

• Write weekly columns for Arizona State University's independent student daily (circulation 13,500)
• Topical commentary on politics, news, the media and general issues of concern to university students
➢ DowntownDevil.com (February 2009 - Present)

• Freelance contributor to completely student-run website serving the downtown Phoenix area
• Pitch and write own news stories, enterprises, reviews and opinion pieces
➢ Office of Public Affairs at Arizona State University (June 2009 – August 2009)

• Project Associate for Club ASU, a community outreach initiative for Arizona State University
• Wrote press releases and contacted media outlets throughout Arizona (Payson Roundup, East Valley Tribune, etc.) for publication
• Conceptualized and created interactive photo blog project
• Wrote and designed first ever Club ASU newsletter

Education


➢ Arizona State University (Expected graduation: May 2012)

• Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, pursuing concurrent bachelor's and master's degrees in Print Journalism and Mass Communication through Barrett, the Honors College
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, pursuing B.A. in American History
➢ Penncrest High School (2004 – 2008)

• Co-editor of school newspaper The Pride; contributor to Opinion section
• Co-captain of Hi-Q Academic Team, a highly rigorous quiz show competition
• Contributor to award-winning school literary magazine The Gryphon

Awards and Honors


➢ National Merit Finalist Scholarship, Arizona State University (2008 – 2012)
➢ Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction, The College Board (2008)

Other Work Experience


➢ Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University

• Residential College Student Leader for Downtown Phoenix campus (August 2009 - Present)
  ➢ Create, coordinate and implement academic, social and community service events with residential college
  ➢ Serve as academic mentor to all freshman students within the residential college
  ➢ Maintain college's Facebook page, send listserv e-mails, promote events and agenda, etc.
• Resident Advisor for Barrett Summer Scholars program (Summer 2009, Summer 2010)
  ➢ Provided tutorship to 100 gifted freshman and sophomore high school students with class work and interdisciplinary programs; assisted introductory journalism class as Teacher's Assistant
  ➢ Maintained safe and friendly living environment for students of the program
  ➢ Created promotional video for the program while simultaneously fulfilling position's responsibilities and objectives
  
➢ Suns Legacy Partners

• Customer Service Representative for the Phoenix Suns (October 2008 - June 2010)
  ➢ Advertised and distribute special promotional information to customers during Suns' basketball games
  ➢ Registered patroms for partnered rewards cards and bonuses
  ➢ Provided excellent customer service and support

Affiliations and Extracurricular


➢ Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), ASU Chapter

• Vice President (May 2009 - May 2010)
  ➢ Assist in event planning (mock interview sessions, homeless newspaper project) while managing organization's funds and budget
  
• Public Relations Chair (February 2009 - May 2009)
  ➢ Promoted events, managed online presence and coordinated meeting times
  
➢ Barrett Leadership and Service Team, Downtown (BLAST'D)

• President (May 2010 - Present)
  ➢ Responsible for overall direction and purpose of BLAST’D, maintaining integrity of organization, ensuring all officers are fulfilling duties of positions, envisioning opportunities for organization to fulfill mission
  ➢ Overseeing and managing yearly budget of $10,000
• Director of Community Engagement (August 2009 - May 2010)
  ➢ Responsible for organizing BLAST’D community service activities with community partners and the Downtown Phoenix campus
  ➢ Engaged students with opportunities for leadership, service and community involvement while coordinating volunteer efforts
  ➢ Secured additional funding from student government through budget proposals and lobbying
• ➢ Associated Students of Arizona State University
  
  • Senator representing Barrett, the Honors College (May 2010 - Present)
    
    ➢ Attend biweekly senate meetings to vote on funding requests from student organizations and to address concerns of the student body
    ➢ Served as a member of the Budget Allocations Committee and Safety Committee during ASASUD's inaugural year; will additionally join the Elections Committee during the 2010-2011 school year
    ➢ Advocate on behalf of downtown honors students concerning academic and community issues
  ➢ ASU Academic Bowl
  
  • Walter Cronkite School competitor (Fall 2009, Fall 2010)
    ➢Member of Walter Cronkite School's 2008 and 2009 Academic Bowl teams; qualified as one of eight students within the journalism school to represent the college in quiz competitions against University's other independent colleges
    

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