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Resume
Alex Mlynek offers a broad-based skill set in media and communications
SKILLS
Writing, proofreading and editing for business and entertainment publications
Research for magazines and radio programming
Strong organizational abilities
Bilingual in English and French
Bachelor of Applied Art, Magazine Journalism major, Ryerson Polytechnic University
EXPERIENCE
Editorial
Rogers Media (August 1999 – December 2001)
Writing, copy editing and research for several Rogers Media publications:
MoneySense Magazine (May 2001 to December 2001):
In-house fact checker, proofreader and writer. Prior to full-time employment with MoneySense, provided these skills on a freelance basis from March 2000
Canadian Business Magazine (February 2000): Freelance fact checking
Chatelaine (August 1999 to October 1999): Research and data entry
Ontario Aerospace Council / Roebuck & Associates (August 2001 – September 2001)
Assisted in copy editing a textbook on project management in the aerospace industry on a freelance basis
Broken Pencil Magazine (December 2000 – Present)
Freelance writing and copy editing
Outdoor Canada Magazine (October 2000):
Freelance fact checking
iDEA / iDEe (January 2000 – Present)
Copy editor for online version of DigitalEve Canada’s magazine
Ryerson Review of Journalism (September 1998 – April 1999)
Visuals Editor for university features magazine
Commissioned photography and illustration for the magazine
Liaised between the art director and other members of the editorial department
Proofread copy
Researched and wrote a 3,500 word feature on editorial cartooning
EXPERIENCE
Broadcasting and New Media
CKLN, Ryerson Community Radio (August 1996 – Present)
On-air host of 123!, a monthly radio show (March 1997 – Present)
Maintain and update a website and mailing list for the show
Schedule and interview guests
Program musical content
On-air host of Wired for Sound (September 1996 – December 2000)
Scheduled and recorded live broadcasts of concerts
Technician
Researched, wrote and presented musician bios
Organizational abilities
CKLN, Ryerson Community Radio (April 2000 – April 2001)
Served one year term as vice chair of board of directors
Created a code of conduct for the station’s volunteers
Reviewed and approved by-law changes before presenting them to be voted upon by the station’s volunteers
YTV (October 1999 – December 1999)
Interned at the YTV Youth Achievement Awards
Proofread press releases
Entered applicant information into the contest database
aPOPalypse Now (September 19 – 20, 1997)
Co-organized two day music festival
Distributed press releases to local journalists
Worked on publicity and promotions for the concert, including being interviewed by the local press
Organized the booking of the venue, and the equipment for the show
Booked bands from Canada and the United States
Other Concerts (March 1998 – February 1999)
Organized and DJed a concert at the Cameron House, featuring local bands
Co-organized a benefit concert in support of African Liberation Month
Mint Records (September 1996 – December 1997)
Interned in publicity department of Mint Records, a key player in the Canadian music scene
Updated Mint’s publicity database
Worked on publicity and promotions for upcoming concerts
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