Adam LaFon's Resume

Adam LaFon
(540) 726-3950, allafon@radford.edu
Address
305 Walnut Grove Road
Narrows, VA 24124

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time position in the New River Valley, as a staff writer for a newspaper or magazine

EDUCATION
B.S., Media Studies, May 2009
Concentration: Journalism, Minor: Political Science
Radford University, Radford, VA
Overall GPA: 3.55
Self-financing 100% of educational expenses with monies from Stafford loans and grants

EXPERIENCE

Whim Internet Magazine August 2007- Present
Executive Director Radford, VA

Developed new marketing/promotional positions to make Radford University more aware of Whim Internet Magazine
Demonstrated media leadership skills by supervising between 15 and 25 employees
Demonstrated editing and writing skills by supervising editorial content for internet magazine

Food City June 2005- Present
Front End Manager Pulaski, VA

Increased sales $1000 per week
Demonstrated exceptional customer service satisfaction, using exemplary interpersonal communication, persuasive speaking, and conflict resolution skill, in a time-sensitive, stress filled food service setting
Supervised four to eight employees

Food City July 2003- June 2005
Assistant Head Cashier Pulaski, VA

Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills while supervising forty more employees on front-end
Demonstrated deadline and paperwork skills while completing sales and deposit reports

Ritz Camera August 2002- June 2003
Sales Associate

Demonstrated exceptional customer service in quick and effective manor

UNIVERSITY/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The Tartan, News Editor/Scene Editor
Whim Online Magazine, Life Section Manager
Omicron Delta Kappa
Phi Kappa Phi