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John Doe

Contact John Doe by e-mail at: (417) 862-9284 or burtond@missouri.edu.

John has been managing editor of Anytown Times Daily newspaper for five years. He writes four or five editorials per week as well as occasional news stories while also managing the newsroom staff.

EDUCATION

Graduate of Anytown High School (1984). Valedictorian.
Graduate of Anywhere University (1988). Bachelor of Arts degree, political science and communications.

WORK EXPERIENCE & DUTIES

Managing Editor, Summer 1989 to Present, Anywhere Times (Newspaper) P.O. Box 216, Anywhere, Mo. 65781. DUTIES: responsible for all of the news and sports writing, editing, newspaper photography, promotions and layout as well as office responsibilities while managing a staff of two.

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, Summer 1982 and 1985, Anywhere City Pool. DUTIES: served as lifeguard and gave swimming instructions to children.

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS

Anystate Press Association: 3rd place, weekly newspapers, "Best Feature Story" (1990).
Anystate Press Association: Honorable Mention, weekly newspapers, "Best Humorist Column" (1991).
Anystate Press Association: 3rd place, weekly newspapers, "Best News Content" (1991).
Anywhere Chamber of Commerce "Businessman of the Year" (1991).

ORGANIZATIONS

National Newspaper Association (1989 to present)
Anystate Press Association (1989-to present)
Anycity Press Association, member 1989 to present
Society of Professional Journalists, member 1989 to present

COMMUNITY/INTERESTS/POLITICS

I am active in several community organizations that have missions relevant to my profession. However, my community involvement revolves around my Christian faith and my membership at Anywhere Baptist Church.

My community involvement includes:

Anywhere County Historical Sites Board (1997 to present)
Chairman, Anywhere County Historical Sites Board (1999 and 2000)
Member, Anywhere Baptist Church, Anywhere, Mo.

Registered voter: Republican

Campaigns contributed to: none

Politicians worked for: none

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		David L. Burton, BurtonD@missouri.edu Civic Communication Specialist, University of Missouri Extension Last Modified: 04/17/08