Joshua Phillips

405 SW Gentry Lane Lees Summit, MO 64081

(816) 820-6816 | joshuaphillips285@gmail.com
Objective

To utilize developed writing, marketing and communication skills while fulfilling a summer internship
position in Kansas City, Missouri.

Education
Bachelor of Science Mass Media: Journalism
May 2015
Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri
Coordinated a social media plan in Social Media Strategies class to drive increased social media traffic to a
Maryville business.
Designed a comprehensive media business plan for an entrepreneurial media startup in Media Business &
Entrepreneurship class and received a 95% as a grade.
Contributed to the 2015 AdInk Off Broadway Ad Agency Tour by communicating with Trozzolo
advertising agency so students can explore potential advertising, marketing and media employers.

Professional Experience
News Editor, Online Editor, Chief Reporter
August 2012 to September 2014
Northwest Missourian, Maryville, Missouri
Assisted staff reporters with writing and interviewing skills while producing stories for print and online.
Interviewed a variety of people including city officials, local business owners, state representatives,
University officials, the University President and a mobile application founder.
Established a weekly budget that would update social media and online content as Online Editor to inform
the readership base on trends and news-worthy topics.
Editorial Intern
May 2013 to January 2014
Northeast News, Kansas City, Missouri
Conducted interviews with city officials and business owners for print and online publications.
Strengthened the social media presence by routinely posting new content and linking readership to online
content.
Developed a back to school guide publication that featured Cristo Rey High Schools work release
internship program and the school having a 100 percent graduation rate.
Waiter
August 2011 to August 2012
Claridge Court, Prairie Village, Kansas
Served elderly in the dining room of an upscale assisted living center.
Demonstrated the ability to work well with the elderly residents, supervisors and co-workers.
Maintained high standards of excellent customer service.
News Reporter
June 2011 to August 2011
Wyandotte Daily News, Kansas City, Kansas
Developed a food critique for the menu for the 2012 All-Star game that was played at Kauffman Stadium in
Kansas City, Missouri.
Contributed to content of the paper with a story about a town hall meeting informing residents about
Muslim sharia law.

Community Service and Extracurricular

President
September 2012 to Present
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, Maryville, Missouri
Organized the first Pasta Dinner to raise money and awareness for ALS Association as Treasurer.
Mentored members in ways to plan events, such as recruitment and philanthropy events.
Recruited 10 members to the fraternity as Recruitment Chairman.
Environmental Service Co-Chair
June 2011 to May 2012
Engage KC Leadership Board, Kansas City, Missouri
Assisted in the citywide Back to School Rally in August 2011 by preparing backpacks and school supplies.