Joe Van Clock Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Area

I assist with quantitative and qualitative research projects to evaluate the impact of energy conservation programs in terms of behavior change.

-Facilitated the function of a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the prevalence of accurate health information on TV, by carrying out duties including updating databases, contact lists, and news story archives. -Used the internet and academic databases to conduct research related to the organization's work, finding information ranging from health topics to TV ratings data. -Wrote synopses of health-related story lines appearing on TV for publication on the internet.

-Worked undercover to conduct research for an in-depth feature story.-Provided weekly reports on story progress to editors and responded to their feedback and suggestions.-Took initiative to gather the greatest possible amount of information and to find innovative sources of information.

-Wrote campaign materials including targeted endorsement letters for mass mailing and letters to the editor for publication in local newspapers.-Worked with campaign coalition partners to develop a coordinated communication plan.

-Researched and wrote weekly news and feature stories, working independently to meet deadlines.-Covered a range of issues with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail. -Developed relationships with community leaders that facilitated in identifying and researching stories.

-Oversaw all aspects of the publication's production and distribution and supervised a staff of 20. -Used desktop publishing software including InDesign, PageMaker, and Photoshop to lay out text and graphics and create advertisements.-Represented the organization to the campus community, responding to complaints and criticism.

Ma, Global Communications

-3.88 GPA on a scale of 4.0 -Thesis: "Television on the Tundra: Inuit Efforts to Preserve Culture Through Media"

Msc, Global Media

-Overall grade of Merit -Dissertation: "An Ethnic Minority and a Journalist: Application of Journalism's Professional Norms in Ethnic Media"

Ba, International Affairs, Hispanic Studies

Activities and Societies: -Pioneer Log Student Newspaper: News Section Editor 2000-2003; Editor-in-Chief, 2003-2004. -GPA 3.65 on a scale.