MICHAEL A. DE VOOGD
EDUCATION
University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, December 2010
Bachelor of Arts in English, December 2010
Minor: history
Grade Point Average: 3.89/4.0
EXPERIENCE
University Press of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.
Acquisitions Intern, August 2009-December 2009
- Researched readers for the manuscripts
- Wrote editorial comments
- Communicated with authors about their manuscripts
- Filed proposals, letters and e-mails
Target, Gainesville, Fla.
Cashier/Cart Attendant, May 2009-August 2009
- Interacted with customers
- Scanned items, worked cash register
- Gathered shopping carts
Crispers, Lake Mary, Fla.
Cashier/Waiter, November 2006-August 2008
- Interacted with customers
- Worked on the cash register
- Organized the food, shelves
SKILLS
Computer: Office, PowerPoint, InDesign, Photoshop,
Soundslides, Audacity, Movie Maker, HTML, CSS
Language: Basic Spanish Skills
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Treasurer, Golden Key Honour Society, December 2009-Present
- Oversee the work of the fundraising directors
- Attend weekly executive meetings
- Participate in weekly service and fundraising projects
Fundraising Director, Golden Key Honour Society, January 2009-December 2009
- Organized and presented fundraisers, such as car washes and socials
- Raised more than $3,000 for Relay for Life and March for Babies
- Attended service events and meetings
Team Captain, Intramural Flag Football and Softbal, September 2007- Present
- Organized seven to ten players for weekly games
ACTIVITIES
Member, Florida Alternative Breaks, October 2009-Present
Member, Golden Key Honour Society, January 2008-Present
Member, Society of Professional Journalists, September 2008-Present
Volunteer, Green Team, September 2008-Present
Volunteer, Ronald McDonald House Charities, August 2003-Present
AWARDS
Anderson Scholar, October 2009
Runner-Up Poetry in Mangrove Literary Review, May 2009
President's Honor Roll, May 2009-Present
Dean's List, January 2008-May 2009
Seminole High School Hall of Fame-English, April 2007
Seminole County Library Poetry Contest Winner, November 2006
Poetry Out Loud Recitation Winner, March 2006