Ryan Nix
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
North Dakota State University graduate with broad experience in print journalism and publishing. The skills acquired diversified throughout the four years. Obtained skills pertaining to research, public speaking, interpersonal communications, and much more.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Red Wagon Pizza
Minneapolis, Minnesota
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
Variety Editor
the Spectrum / North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Contributed weekly articles on music, food and happenings in the community
- Consulted incoming Editor in Chief on policies, operations and layout of the weekly paper
- Performed thorough research to help build compelling, insightful and fun content.
Editor
Northern Eclecta / North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted in editing short stories and poems
- Conceptualized marketing content, blurbs and stories
- Participated in hands-on learning experiences.
Editor in Chief
the Spectrum / North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed and directed news operations for a print and online organization
- Made editorial decisions with concise and firm ethical grounding
- Built relationships with advertisers, university officials, and sources that produced compelling and meaningful stories
- Set a standard while motivating editors to reach their reporting and journalistic potential
- Placed 4th in the best in show category at the Association for Collegiate Press Best of the Midwest.
Co News Editor
the Spectrum / North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted the head news editor in copy editing and reporting
- Wrote stories for twice a week publication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND01.2021
Skills
- Research
- Interviewing
- Publishing
- Management of social media platforms: Twitter, Google, Facebook, Linked-In, Instagram
- Adept with Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite focused on InDesign and Photoshop
- Blog post editing: Word-press, Blog-spot, Wix
Statement
North Dakota State University graduate with broad experience in print journalism, and publishing. The skills acquired diversified throughout the four years. Obtained skills pertaining to research, public speaking, interpersonal communications, and much more.
Volunteer Experience
- 15 hours plus at the YWCA in Fargo, sorted incoming donations for the women and children of greater Cass and Clay County
- Feed My Starving Children, packed hundreds of meals for children in need in various countries
- Lead large scale school project visiting surrounding high schools to educate, encourage and assist kids register to vote
Timeline
Cook
Red Wagon Pizza
04.2024 - 09.2024
Variety Editor
the Spectrum / North Dakota State University
09.2020 - 08.2022
Editor
Northern Eclecta / North Dakota State University
09.2020 - 08.2021
Editor in Chief
the Spectrum / North Dakota State University
09.2019 - 06.2020
Co News Editor
the Spectrum / North Dakota State University
02.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
North Dakota State University
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