John C. Baker

975 Sandra Ct., No. 1
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 866-3683· e-mail: jcb10@humboldt.edu

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Objective: A position in which I can help people understand the world -- or at least their part of it.

Experience:

Self-employed, South San Francisco, Calif., 2001-Present

Freelance clients included: Redwood City School District; San Mateo County Times; San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury; DK Publishing. Performed writing, editing, publishing and photography services on an as-needed basis.

 

San Mateo County Times, San Mateo Calif., 2000-2001, Freelance work thereafter

Staff Writer. Wrote sports news, features and analysis for daily newspaper in major metropolitan area. Continued as freelance contributor after resignation. Work also appeared in sister publications, such as the Oakland Tribune.

 

Independent Newsgroup, Burlingame and Redwood City, Calif., 1998-2001

Staff Writer. Wrote news and features for pair of local newspapers -- Peninsula Independent (1998-2000) and Redwood City Almanac (2000-2001). Also provided graphic arts and layout for the Almanac.

 

Diabetes Interview, San Francisco, 1995

Associate Editor. Extensively wrote, composed page layout, proofread and helped coordinate editorial direction for monthly medical/lifestyle magazine.

 

Glendale News-Press, Glendale, Calif., 1992-1995

Editorial Assistant/Staff Writer. Wrote news and sports articles, filled in for vacationing staff members, performed research and spot news coverage for daily newspaper in major metropolitan area. Work also appeared in sister publications -- Foothill Leader and Burbank Leader -- as well as weekly Glendale/Foothills section of the Los Angeles Times.

Education:

Humboldt State University, Arcata, Calif., B.A. degree 1998

Majored in Journalism (News/Editorial emphasis), minored in International Relations

 

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, M.A. degree (in progress)

Major in United States History (B.A. requirements met).

 

Glendale Community College, Glendale, Calif., A.S. degree 1992

Majored in Administration of Justice, also received general Humanities A.A. in 1994.

 

College/University activities included: Section editor of student newspaper (Humboldt and Glendale); Staff writer, student magazine (Humboldt); Track and field team (Glendale); "Journalist of the Year" (Glendale 1993); and Sophomore Class President (Glendale1992).

Community Service:

Glendale Police Department, Explorer Scout, 1989-1992

San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury, Member, 2001-2002

South San Francisco Public Library Board, Trustee, 2001-Present

Special Skills or expertise:

Newswriting, local and regional government, transportation, desktop publishing and related software (PageMaker, Quark XPress, Photoshop), Associated Press style.

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