John M. Curtin
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Karen Carr Keefe
John Curtin is a bright young journalist with the motivation, skills and initiative to do well in the profession. He was a very capable intern during his time at the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal in 2011, and as a staff we benefited from his hard work and enthusiasm. He was resourceful in bringing new ideas to the table and helped us greatly in both daily news coverage and in researching special projects, such as the 10th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11. He progressed as a reporter during his months with us, and showed that he is willing to learn and enhance his skills.
Karen Carr Keefe
John Curtin is a bright young journalist with the motivation, skills and initiative to do well in the profession. He was a very capable intern during his time at the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal in 2011, and as a staff we benefited from his hard work and enthusiasm. He was resourceful in bringing new ideas to the table and helped us greatly in both daily news coverage and in researching special projects, such as the 10th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11. He progressed as a reporter during his months with us, and showed that he is willing to learn and enhance his skills.
Karen Carr Keefe
John Curtin is a bright young journalist with the motivation, skills and initiative to do well in the profession. He was a very capable intern during his time at the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal in 2011, and as a staff we benefited from his hard work and enthusiasm. He was resourceful in bringing new ideas to the table and helped us greatly in both daily news coverage and in researching special projects, such as the 10th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11. He progressed as a reporter during his months with us, and showed that he is willing to learn and enhance his skills.
Karen Carr Keefe
John Curtin is a bright young journalist with the motivation, skills and initiative to do well in the profession. He was a very capable intern during his time at the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal in 2011, and as a staff we benefited from his hard work and enthusiasm. He was resourceful in bringing new ideas to the table and helped us greatly in both daily news coverage and in researching special projects, such as the 10th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11. He progressed as a reporter during his months with us, and showed that he is willing to learn and enhance his skills.
Experience
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Niagara Gazette
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Journalist
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Aug 2015 - Present
Reporter/Photographer covering news in the Town of Niagara and throughout western-Niagara County. Reporter/Photographer covering news in the Town of Niagara and throughout western-Niagara County.
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United States Postal Service
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Custodian
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Aug 2015 - Present
Maintain safety and cleanliness, and providing technical, light vehicle and operating maintenance at offices of the USPS. Maintain safety and cleanliness, and providing technical, light vehicle and operating maintenance at offices of the USPS.
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Senior Dealer (Level 4)
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Mar 2014 - Aug 2015
In-home demonstrations and sales of the Kirby Home-Care System, and provided technical support. Acting as Junior Sales Manager and training new recruits. Lead Procurement Specialist, and head of public lead program. In-home demonstrations and sales of the Kirby Home-Care System, and provided technical support. Acting as Junior Sales Manager and training new recruits. Lead Procurement Specialist, and head of public lead program.
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The Home Depot
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Apr 2013 - Jan 2014
Provided excellent customer service in the garden/seasonal department, selling products and offering insight based on experience. Other duties included: answering phones, placing online orders, and completing special projects. Received multiple awards for customer service. Provided excellent customer service in the garden/seasonal department, selling products and offering insight based on experience. Other duties included: answering phones, placing online orders, and completing special projects. Received multiple awards for customer service.
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Niagara University
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Student
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Aug 2009 - May 2013
Accomplishments include: Published in international publication "Project Censored 2012"; Reporter, Photographer & Web Editor for college newspaper. Accomplishments include: Published in international publication "Project Censored 2012"; Reporter, Photographer & Web Editor for college newspaper.
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Target
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Mexico
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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O/N Stock Associate/Team Member
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Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
3 month seasonal position for Target Stores, stocking and counting inventory. 3 month seasonal position for Target Stores, stocking and counting inventory.
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Niagara Frontier Publications
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern/Co-op
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May 2012 - Oct 2012
A 200 hour internship at Niagara Frontier Publications. Work included beat reporting, "This Date in History" column, and several local stories. A 200 hour internship at Niagara Frontier Publications. Work included beat reporting, "This Date in History" column, and several local stories.
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Vector Marketing
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India
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Graphic Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Representative
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Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Commission-based job selling CUTCO cutlery during one-on-one presentations. Reason for leaving: Job didn't provide stable income needed for well fare. Commission-based job selling CUTCO cutlery during one-on-one presentations. Reason for leaving: Job didn't provide stable income needed for well fare.
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Lockport Union Sun & Journal
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern/Student Co-op
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May 2011 - Aug 2011
A 200+ hour internship, where I was able to be fully active in the role of being a journalist/special to the US&J. A 200+ hour internship, where I was able to be fully active in the role of being a journalist/special to the US&J.
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Front Desk/Circulation
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Jan 2010 - May 2011
Customer Service, Student help with computers/technology, check-in & check-out of books. Customer Service, Student help with computers/technology, check-in & check-out of books.
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Technology/Communications Worker
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Sep 2009 - Dec 2009
Scanned textbooks and documents into computer, transferring them into text for special assisting software. Scanned textbooks and documents into computer, transferring them into text for special assisting software.
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Education
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2009 - 2013
Niagara University
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies
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