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Marcus Thomas

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Dynamic professional writer with a background in journalism at the Chicago Sun-Times, excelling in writing and editing engaging news articles. Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver exceptional customer service as a Catering Delivery Driver at Boston Market. Accomplished freelance writer with a self-published novel and award-winning screenplays, aspiring for a career in screenwriting.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Delivery Driver

Pizza Hut
02.2022 - Current
  • Deliver food to customers. Assist with prep and closing duties as needed.

Freelance Writer

Self
01.2017 - Current
  • Began pursuing a career in fiction writing and completed and self-published a novel "Given A World" in 2019.
  • Began studying the craft of screenwriting and writing both Feature and TV screenplays in 2020.
  • Have entered and placed highly in numerous screenwriting competitions

Catering Delivery Driver

Boston Market
06.2017 - 01.2022
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to confirm order details, then delivered and set up catering orders for various companies, organizations, parties etc...

Reporter, Editor

Chicago Sun-Times
08.2007 - 01.2017
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked news articles. Edited news stories from other reporters as well.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Columbia College, Chicago
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Fiction Writing
  • Journalism
  • Editing
  • Meeting Deadlines
  • Customer service
  • Working with a team

Timeline

Delivery Driver

Pizza Hut
02.2022 - Current

Catering Delivery Driver

Boston Market
06.2017 - 01.2022

Freelance Writer

Self
01.2017 - Current

Reporter, Editor

Chicago Sun-Times
08.2007 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Columbia College, Chicago