1. EDUCATION:
North Central College, Naperville IL
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Expected April, 2016
3.2 GPA, 2015-2016 Dean’s List Recipient
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
 Efficient at finding solutions and meeting deadlines in spite of obstacles such as lack of
sources and/or cooperation
 Dedicated to putting in honest effort to advance technical skills in order to best represent the
story
 Proficient in Mac, Photoshop & Premiere, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
DuPage County Fair Association, Wheaton, IL Seasonal, July 2012 to Present
Marketing Assistant
 Prepare press releases and newspaper articles to generate publicity
 Create visuals for print ads in local newspapers
 Managed participation of both contestants and judges in this annual event
 Document division applications and prepare rewards including checks and ribbons
 Monitor and record financial statements
The Chronicle
North Central College Newspaper, Naperville, IL December 2014 to Present
Contributing Writer
 Regular contributor to this award winning student publication
 Develop multiple stories that have been published in either NCC Linked or print version
 Display advanced verbal communication style while interviewing a diversity of sources,
including faculty, staff and students
 Collaborate with other contributing writers and editors to capture the angle of the story
 Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism in response to unexpected scheduling needs
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Dogs Love Running!, Wheaton, IL January 2015 to Present
Dog Walker
 Communicate successfully with owners to provide information, respond to scheduling
changes and maintain relationships on a professional level
 Manage a tight schedule in response to customer needs and the demands of a full time
commitment to classes
BD’s Mongolian Grill, Naperville, IL August 2014 to October 2015
Server
 Work effectively as part of a team in a deadline driven atmosphere
 Enhance multi-tasking skills while greeting guests at host stand, taking orders, stocking
stations and processing payments
CO-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
WONC-FM 89.1, NCC Radio Station Fall 2015
DJ – (early A.M. shift)
 Enhance verbal communication style to project a well-modulated and articulated professional
presentation to a targeted listening audience
Hunter Harper
120 E. Third Street PO Box 632
Sheridan IL 60551
(815) 685-0815 | heharper@noctrl.edu