

Writer and Candidate for M.S. in Nonprofit Management
JOSHUA TAYLOR PATE

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Professional writing and editing
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Management and leadership of 10+ employees
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Nonprofit marketing and law
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Research and interviewing
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Web software including HTML, Adobe Dreamweaver and InDesign
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Sales, presentation and customer service
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Microsoft Office
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Formatting and citation styles (MLA, Chicago and AP)
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Social media marketing and SEO best practices
School of Arts and Sciences
B.A. English, Concentration: Professional Writing (December 2013)
2009-2013
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Resume
SKILLS
EDUCATION
• Created 4+ websites using website and software development tools such as HTML, XML documentation, CSS and Adobe Dreamweaver
• Created an interactive, online map for a local subject
• Designed a Facebook, Twitter and YouTube page that protested for a reorganization and enhancement of the Professional Writing program at UNCW
Writing and Technology
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Edited 15+ newspaper and journal columns
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Created a full newspaper layout through Adobe InDesign
Theory and Practice of Editing
WRITING, ANALYSIS AND NONPROFIT EXPERIENCE
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Designed a website for a fictional company, as well as a brochure that promoted the company with matching design elements
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Composed 6+ news features, obits, and breaking news stories, as well as a piece that adhered to the principles of “new” journalism
Journalism Workshop
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Employed principles of journalism, media ethics and news article writing to produce 4+ news articles
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Writing For Business
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Created a resume, cover letter, and personal portfolio adhering to professional workplace standards
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Devised, within a group of four members, a full report on how to improve non-motorized transportation in Wilmington, NC
Promoting Nonprofit Organziations
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Examined the branding, marketing strategy and social media presence of an international nonprofit (Homes for Hope in India)
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Proposed modifications to an education-based nonprofit (mathaction.org) website to improve their typography, taglines and logo through strategic branding elements, social media and Google Ads
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Coordinated local food drives for those in need in the Laurinburg area
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Acted as consultant of content for the nonprofit website and Facebook page
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Assisted managing warehouse by operating machinery, moving and sorting of donated goods
2017-Present
Northeastern University
College of Professional Studies
M.S. Nonprofit Management, Concentration: Global Studies