About me
I graduated from Kent State University in December 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a writing minor. My work has appeared in several Northeast Ohio newspapers. I currently serve as commentary adviser at Be Respectful, Be Respected (BRsq), a young peoples’ media projec.
My journalistic work was first published in the Alliance Review in 2003. After I graduated high school in 2004, I worked for the Canton Repository. And at Kent State University the following year, I started as a columnist at the Daily Kent Stater.
Looking past moralistic or cultural explanations for social problems has been an important consequence of my political science training. While morals and culture explain certain facets of problems, simplistic arguments, such as “They hate our freedom,” do not account, for instance, for economic or historical factors.
In addition to my experience and knowledge, I have strong writing skills. In my position at BRsq, I work with young writers (18-24) throughout the writing process. I have experience in idea development, story coaching and drafting stories.
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Allen Hines
333 NW 4th Ave. Apt. 319
Portland, OR 97209
E-mail address ahines@kent.edu
Cell Phone (330) 554-4220
OBJECTIVE:
I want to guide writers from idea development to drafting and polishing a finished product.
QUALIFICATIONS
Having worked in the media as a writer and editor since I graduated high school, I developed a strong grasp of English grammar and composition. I stress evocative writing, varied sentence structure, and strong arguments as an editor. Throughout the writing process, I strive to maintain good morale by praising the writers I work with, as I suggest changes.
EDUCATION
2004-2009 Kent State University, Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Writing minor
EMPLOYMENT
June 2009 – Present (9 months) Commentary adviser at Be Respectful, Be Respected
My job is to help young people (aged 15 to 25) form logical, well-researched arguments and present them in a way that appeals to Stark County, Ohio, government officials and the broader community. I also contribute articles.
March 2009 – September 2009 (6 months) Author at J.B. Solomon Editions
J.B. Solomon Editions published my first book-length collection of poetry, Screaming Freedom. The Northeast Ohio poetry community has received it warmly.
September 2007 – December 2007 (4 months) Education reporter at the Daily Kent Stater
While covering the education beat, I maintained contact with 10 to 15 sources and wrote two news stories a week.
August 2005 – May 2007 (1 year 10 months) Columnist at the Daily Kent Stater
At the Daily Kent Stater, I wrote a weekly column, met with editors regularly and taught myself to use Newsedit Pro.
June 2004 – November 2005 (1 year 6 months) Guest columnist at the Canton Repository
Fresh out of high school, I wrote for the Repository as part of its board of guest columnists. I was added to give a youth perspective to the op-ed page
Honors and Awards
2006 Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Scholarship
REFERENCES
Rick Senften, former Special Topics Editor, Canton Repository, (330) 232-4551, ricksenften@aol.com
Tim Bugansky, Publisher, J.B. Solomon Editions, (419) 830-4774, timbugansky@yahoo.com
Gayle Beck, Editorial Page Editor, Canton Repository, (330) 580-8308, gayle.beck@cantonrep.com
