JOHN C. WINCHELL
email: jcw_mtb@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE

- To find a position matching my journalism/graphic design training and web/computer background where I can apply such skills to their fullest extent within the structure of a rewarding work environment.

RELATED SKILLS

• 12 years experience on Macintosh using OS 7 - 10, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop/PageMaker, Macromedia Dreamweaver & other applications
• 9 years experience on PC using Windows 95/98/2000/XP & applications like Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, QuarkXPress, WS_FTP, etc.
• 1.5 years experience using Microsoft FrontPage
• 2 months experience using Macromedia Cold Fusion 4.5
• 6 months experience using proprietary spreadsheet & database integration software to update/maintain a PC format CD-ROM database of the bicycle industry
  

EXPERIENCE

Freelance Editor
Summer - Fall 2003
- Edited a 100-plus page book for a client from the Cape Cod area. Corrections included both copyediting (grammar/spelling) and style-based editing for proper voice, content and flow. First draft revision presented for approval on 11.13.03.

Computer Help Desk Support
Jan. - May 2003
Cape Cod Community College
W. Barnstable, MA
- Provided technical support services for college's IT dept. Diagnosed PC software/hardware issues, installed new equipment (scanners. printers and related peripherals), repaired and/or replaced machine components, etc.

Web Production
March 2000 - November 2001
Maxm Consulting
W. Barnstable, MA
- Built/maintained customer websites using Macromedia ColdFusion, FrontPage 2000 and Dreamweaver. Developed AllCapeCod.com town directory section. Was responsible for creating/manipulating web graphics and digital photo retouching. Uploaded files using WS_FTP and ColdFusion web server application. Also authored company's marketing editorial content/voice.

Graphic Design Student
Sept. 2000 - May 2001
New England Art Institute
Brookline, MA
- Completed a year in college's graphic design program. Learned many field-related aspects, from production to design concepts to advanced Adobe Photoshop techniques. Courses taken include Fundamentals in Design, Drawing & Perspective, Digital Imaging, Typography, etc.

Web Production
Feb. - November 1999
Webfodder, Inc.
Hyannis, MA
- Built/updated client websites using Microsoft FrontPage 98/2000. Scanned, retouched and optimized print media to web resolution standards using Photoshop. Also edited/created web graphics. Converted customer text to site-specific marketing content. Uploaded sites via FrontPage web publishing process and WS_FTP. Performed multiple site database maintenance with Microsoft Access. Created custom ASP text fields for client pages.

Website Editorial Assistant
Dec. 1998 - March 1999
Cape Cod Times
Hyannis, MA
- Updated and maintained paper's website on a part-time daily basis. Converted/formatted online documents to site standards. Made editorial decisions determining relevant story content for individual site sections (news, business, etc.). Linked stories within pre-formatted index and section pages. Selected/optimized daily photo within Photoshop to proper web resolution. Downloaded daily site updates to LAN archive directory.

Bicycle Industry Data Analyst
April - Oct. 1998
Bike'alog
Goleta, CA
- Researched product material from distributors, vendors and manufacturers. Analyzed/inputted this data into company's proprietary database synthesis software (SRP & ITEM) for inclusion in a CD-ROM media 130,000-item database of bicycle and related products distributed monthly to 1800 bike dealers as an industry resource. Addressed daily customer service and technical calls relating to CD-ROM installation, support, etc. Also participated in company's annual attendance at a major industry trade show, Interbike, in Las Vegas, NV.

Freelance Writer (contract position)
Winter 1994 - Spring 1995
Eastern Acoustic Works professional audio manufacturer
Whitinsville, MA
- Commissioned by professional audio speaker manufacturer to write in-depth reviews of house sound system installations for both the Fleet Center in Boston and Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut. Composed them with little previous subject knowledge. EAW regarded articles as bona fide technical analyses, slating them for future publication in two industry trade journals.

Feature Writer (internship)
January 1994
The Cape Codder
Orleans, MA
- Researched, organized and wrote articles of local area interest. Gained valuable hands-on experience in interviewing technique, proper story structure/flow, editorial leeway/responsibility, appropriate subject content/analysis, etc. Also contributed a longer feature piece for paper's annual automotive advertising supplement.

Copy Editor (co-op)
Fall 1993
The Massachusetts Daily Collegian
University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA
- Responsible for reviewing, critiquing and editing sports, feature and news copy for next day publication. Proofread text checking for spelling, grammar, style and accuracy. Utilized paper's PC-based word processing network equipped with a SuperMac uplink for graphics/layout.

EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts at Amherst
BA, JOURNALISM, history concentration
- graduated cum laude 5.22.94
- cumulative GPA: 3.41
- Dean's List two semesters

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