Mark Gilchrist

Objective:

Seeking a full-time position in journalism, specifically in feature writing.
Recent Journalism Experience:
Produced the nationally recognized, 19-month, 50-state journalism project "True America" a rigorous and demanding series patterned after the early works of Ernie Pyle. Output was up to three feature articles per week This entire body of work can be found at: www.TrueAmerica.com.
Duties Included:
Uncovering article leads
Interviewing subjects, and writing feature articles
Photographing subjects
Editing all work
Designing layout of artwork and text
Formatting web pages in html
Maintaining editorial balance and atmosphere of project
Marketing project through local and national media
Maintaining project budget
Responding to reader mail
Uploading all work to server
Work History:

2000 (January) - Orlando Business Journal - Business Reporter (Temporary Position)
Contact: Pat Beall (407) 649-8470

1994 - 1998 Caradonna Caribbean Tours - Marketing Manager
Contact: Ann Caradonna (407) 774-9000

1989 - 1993 Southwest Orlando Bulletin - Reporter and Columnist
Contact Lisa Kearney (407) 351-1573

1986 - 1996 Freelance Writer, published in Orlando Sentinel, Modern Maturity, Waterski Magazine.

Education:
University of Maine, Orono, Maine. B.S. in Economics
Crealde School of Art: Photography I and II, and Sports Photography
Last Known Address:
Orlando, Florida (1017 E Kaley St.)
Contact Information:
Email: TrueAmerica@usa.com
Pager: 800/216-3133 PIN: 558-3509

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