Collin R. Curry
Summary
Continually seeking opportunities to broaden my experience in Journalism and Photojournalism in pursuit of a career in travel writing and photography.
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism – Candidate
University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa, AL
Bachelor of Arts - Communication & Information Sciences– May 2014
University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa, AL
Majors in Journalism & Geography, Minor in Italian
GPA – 3.4
Published Work
Alpine Living
Two-time contributor to award winning biennial travel magazine 100% produced by University of Alabama students
Honorable Mention – Student Magazine Competition - Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2015 & 2013
Alpine Living Issue V
Alpine Living Issue VI
Issue VI: England & Wales - Spring 2015
Issue V: Spain & Portugal - Spring 2013
Vida Magazine
Alabama Publisher
Tuscaloosa Magazine
Contributor to two articles attributed to Alpine Living Staff published in Summer 2014 issue of Tuscaloosa Magazine regarding:
Weld: Birmingham's Newspaper
Contributed one story in spring 2017:
Photo Journalism
Work Experience
Operations Manager........................................................................................................................................September 2017 - Present
Key Holder...................................................................................................................................................February 2017 - August 2017
Sales Associate............................................................................................................................................August 2016 - January 2017
Alabama Outdoors - Hoover, AL
Sales Associate..........................................................................................................................................................June 2015 - Present
Twice As Nice Consignment Store - Tuscaloosa, AL
(205)-758-6343
Journalism Writing Mentor.......................................................................................................................................Jan 2015 - May 2015
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, AL
Research Assistant.....................................................................................................................................Aug 2014 - May 2016
Wilson Lowrey, Ph.D. – Professor and Department Chair - Journalism
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, AL
http://jn.ua.edu/about/faculty-and-staff/wilson-lowrey/
Sales Associate........................................................................................................................................................Nov 2012 – Aug 2014
Kinnucans Specialty Outfitters - Tuscaloosa, AL
Camp Counselor......................................................................................................................................................Summers 2009 - 2013
Spain Park High School Day Camp – Hoover, AL
Summary
Continually seeking opportunities to broaden my experience in Journalism and Photojournalism in pursuit of a career in travel writing and photography.
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism – Candidate
University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa, AL
Bachelor of Arts - Communication & Information Sciences– May 2014
University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa, AL
Majors in Journalism & Geography, Minor in Italian
GPA – 3.4
Published Work
Alpine Living
Two-time contributor to award winning biennial travel magazine 100% produced by University of Alabama students
Honorable Mention – Student Magazine Competition - Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication 2015 & 2013
Alpine Living Issue V
Alpine Living Issue VI
Issue VI: England & Wales - Spring 2015
- Editor-In-Chief
- Responsible for all facets of production of Issue VI – England & Wales, including written content, photos, layout
- Overseeing redesign of Alpine Living website
- "Birth of a Game" - major feature article for Issue VI - nominated for award in Feature Category - Student Magazine Competition - Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
- "Snow Trek" - nominated for award in First Person Category - Student Magazine Competition - Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
- Also published 12 photographs
Issue V: Spain & Portugal - Spring 2013
- Assistant Outdoor Life Editor
- "Madrid, C.F., F.C. Barcelona share a rivalry with no rivals" - lead article for Issue V - nominated for award in Feature Category – Student Magazine Competition - Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication -
- Other articles published in Issue V:
- "Barcelona shop AR.NO focuses on Mid-Century modern design"
- "Climbing into mystery on Montserrat"
- "Where to find Basque's best pintos"
- "Anchovies Maisor: Keeping local traditions alive"
- "Obidos: A Medieval Town with everlasting charm"
- "Explore Portugal on two wheels"
- Also published two photographs
Vida Magazine
- Writer, photographer, copy editor
- Contributed written, visual and audio content for the first issue of Vida Magazine
- "The Land Captain's Treasures"
- "Getting to Know Colo Colo"
Alabama Publisher
- Contributed four stories to the Winter 2016 Issue of the Alabama Press Association's quarterly publication
- "Revival Coffee Company - Selma", "Alaga Syrup - Montgomery", "G Momma's Cookies - Selma" and "Bamawise - Birmingham"
Tuscaloosa Magazine
Contributor to two articles attributed to Alpine Living Staff published in Summer 2014 issue of Tuscaloosa Magazine regarding:
- International Journalism – spring 2013 trip to Spain and Portugal (Alpine Living – Issue V)
- International Journalism – spring 2014 trip to Seattle (and other parts of Washington) and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Weld: Birmingham's Newspaper
Contributed one story in spring 2017:
- "TEDx All Over Town"
Photo Journalism
- Proficient in Canon EOS Rebel T3i
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign
- Multiple photos published in Alpine Living, the Tuscaloosa News Website,Tuscaloosa Magazine, Vida Magazine, and Weld: Birmingham's Newspaper
Work Experience
Operations Manager........................................................................................................................................September 2017 - Present
Key Holder...................................................................................................................................................February 2017 - August 2017
Sales Associate............................................................................................................................................August 2016 - January 2017
Alabama Outdoors - Hoover, AL
- Responsible for accuracy in daily store operations with a focus on new product and inventory accuracy
- Maintain excellence and efficiency in all store operations
- Process all new product from start to finish
- Process transfers, special orders, charge sends and RTVs in a timely manner
- Ship product to the vendor, store and customer
- Communicate operational procedure to staff
- Make sure all staff on the sales floor knows how to process special orders and charge sends at the point of sale
- Responsible for opening and closing the store in the absence of the Store Manager
- Lead a team of Sales Associates in the absence of the Store Manager
- Assist the Store Manager in the day to day runnings of the store
Sales Associate..........................................................................................................................................................June 2015 - Present
Twice As Nice Consignment Store - Tuscaloosa, AL
(205)-758-6343
- Responsible for pricing all items brought in for consignment
Journalism Writing Mentor.......................................................................................................................................Jan 2015 - May 2015
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, AL
- Joined JN 311 introductory journalism classes during Labs to coach/assist students with their writing
- Assisted JN 311 Lab instructors with answering student questions
Research Assistant.....................................................................................................................................Aug 2014 - May 2016
Wilson Lowrey, Ph.D. – Professor and Department Chair - Journalism
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, AL
http://jn.ua.edu/about/faculty-and-staff/wilson-lowrey/
- Assist with Departmental responsibilities including cataloging internship evaluations
- Research readings to assign to Dr. Lowrey's classes
- Update UA Journalism News website with current information regarding guest speakers and job & internship opportunities
- Conduct research for multiple projects
- Assisted with fact checking for a textbook chapter written by Dr. Lowrey
Sales Associate........................................................................................................................................................Nov 2012 – Aug 2014
Kinnucans Specialty Outfitters - Tuscaloosa, AL
- Responsible for sales in Men's and Sunglasses departments
- Assisted with stocking, store transfers and repricing sale items
Camp Counselor......................................................................................................................................................Summers 2009 - 2013
Spain Park High School Day Camp – Hoover, AL
- Worked with day campers aged 4 – 13 overseeing a range of activities including arts & crafts, sports & offsite field trips
- Two years as High School Counselor
- Three years as College Counselor – responsible for 6-7 Boys, 11-13 Boys, and for High School Counselor assistants