Merced Sun-Star

Industry: Newspaper

Description

The Merced Sun-Star is a daily broadsheet newspaper printed in Merced, California, in the United States. The newspaper is published every day except for Sundays. Editor: Joe Kieta Founded: 1869 (as San Joaquin Valley Argus) OCLC number: 20681689 Publisher: Tim Ritchey People also search for: The Modesto Bee, The Sacramento Bee,

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Merced Sun-Star Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Tracy Lee Silveria Tracy Lee Silveria Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Tracy Lee Silveria's Merced Sun-Star Experience August 1985 - September 1987
Job Communications Specialist at SEIU 721
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
SEIU 721  November 2010 - Present
Los Angeles Times  November 1998 - March 2009
Riverside Press-Enterprise  September 1994 - October 1998
Modesto Junior College  January 1994 - June 1994
San Bernardino Sun  September 1989 - September 1990
The Orange County Register  August 1987 - September 1989
Merced Sun-Star   August 1985 - September 1987

Skills
Journalism, Photography, Editorial, Editing, Newspapers, Adobe Creative Suite, Storytelling, Dreamweaver, Final Cut Pro, Illustrator, Strategic Communications, Photojournalism, New Media, Copy Editing, Multimedia, Social Media, Photoshop, AP Style, Social Media..., InDesign, Blogging, Media Relations, Digital Photography, News Writing, Breaking News, Video, Videography, Online Journalism, Image Editing, Newsletters, Mac OS, Mac Apps, Video Production, Web Content, Public Relations

Education
University of California, Riverside   2009 — 2009
Certificate, Digital Arts

California State University Stanislaus   1991 — 1993
MA, Cultural Geography/Cultural Anthropology

San Jose State University   1982 — 1984
BA, Photojournalism, Cultural Geography

Modesto Junior College   1980 — 1982
AA, Photography

Todd E. Swenson Todd E. Swenson Greater Seattle Area Details
Todd E. Swenson's Merced Sun-Star Experience July 2005 - April 2006
Job Digital Photographer
Industry Photography
Experience
Todd E. Swenson Photography   October 2001 - Present
State of Washington, Employment Security Department  April 2011 - Present
State of Washington, Employment Security Department  December 2008 - March 2011
Herald and News  July 2006 - August 2008
Palo Alto Daily News  May 2006 - June 2006
The Modesto Bee  August 2005 - April 2006
Merced Sun-Star   July 2005 - April 2006
The Bakersfield Californian  September 2001 - May 2005

Skills
Newspaper, Photography, Storytelling, Breaking News, Photoshop, Photos, Weddings, Journalism, Editorial, Ap Style, Copy Editing, Editing, Blogging, News Writing, Photojournalism, Newspapers, Sports Photography, Digital Photography, Video, Portrait Photography, Magazines, Multimedia, Image Editing, Event Photography, Publications, Wedding Photography, Commercial Photography, Portraits, Publishing, Web Content, Wedding Photojournalism, Layout, WordPress, Fine Art Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Image Manipulation, Facebook, Proofreading, Web Content Management, Content Management, Social Networking, Newspaper Design, Headshots, Studio Lighting, Digital Media, Studio Photography, Digital Imaging, On Location, Travel Photography, Photo Mechanic

Education
San Francisco State University   2002 — 2004
BA, Journalism

Bakersfield College   2000 — 2002
AA, Journalism

Joshua Emerson Smith Joshua Emerson Smith San Diego, California Details
Joshua Emerson Smith's Merced Sun-Star Experience November 2011 - May 2013
Job Staff Writer at San Diego CityBeat
Industry Newspapers
Experience
San Diego CityBeat  June 2013 - Present
Merced Sun-Star   November 2011 - May 2013
California Watch   October 2010 - November 2011
KCHU Public Radio   September 2008 - August 2009
Crosscurrents KALW News   July 2006 - 2008
KQED Radio News   September 2006 - January 2007

Skills
Journalism, Storytelling, Investigative Reporting, Editing, Feature Articles, News Writing, Photojournalism, Copywriting, Social Media, Digital Media, Newspapers, Online Journalism, Breaking News, Editorial, Copy Editing, AP Style, Web Content, Headline Writing, Magazines, Fact-checking, Blogging, Multimedia, Online News, Publications, Soundslides, Computer-assisted..., Press Releases, Digital Journalism, Publishing, Broadcast Journalism, Newspaper Design, New Media, Proofreading, Freelance Writing, Content Management, Media Relations, Newsletters, Final Cut Pro, Creative Writing, Radio, Facebook, Publicity, Video Production, Video Editing, Radio Producing, Video, QuarkXPress, Dalet, Online Publishing, ENPS

Education
Purchase College, SUNY   2000 — 2004
Philosophy, Ethics, Free Will, Clasical Greek History

Danielle E. Gaines Danielle E. Gaines Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Danielle E. Gaines's Merced Sun-Star Experience August 2008 - August 2010
Job Courts and legal affairs reporter at The Frederick NewsPost
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Frederick News-Post  July 2012 - Present
The Gazette of Politics and Business   January 2012 - July 2012
The Gazette  July 2010 - February 2012
Merced Sun-Star   August 2008 - August 2010
The Daily Illini  2005 - 2007
The Valley Forge   2002 - 2005

Skills
Storytelling, Journalism, Photojournalism, Publishing, Politics, Radio, Ap Style, News Writing, Feature Articles, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Fact-checking, Editorial, Blogging, AP Style, Headline Writing, Breaking News, Newspapers

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2007 — 2008
MS, Journalism

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2005 — 2007
BA, Political science, pyschology

Rock Valley College   2002 — 2005
AA, General studies

Alma Fausto Alma Fausto Orange County, California Area Details
Alma Fausto's Merced Sun-Star Experience November 2011 - May 2012
Job Breaking News and Crime Reporter at Orange County Register
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Orange County Register  June 2013 - Present
Los Angeles Register  March 2014 - September 2014
Globalcitynyc.com   August 2012 - January 2013
Merced Sun-Star   November 2011 - May 2012
The Prodigy   August 2008 - May 2012
Merced County Times   December 2010 - December 2011
Studio 91 Photography   October 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Ap Style, Journalism, Editing, Blogging, Copy Editing, Reporting, Translation, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, AP Style, Newspapers, Storytelling, Social Media, Proofreading, Web Content, News Writing, Online Journalism, Writing

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2012 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Journalism

University of California, Merced   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Nathan Quevedo Nathan Quevedo Merced, California Area Details
Nathan Quevedo's Merced Sun-Star Experience June 2003 - June 2006
Job Media and Communications Manager at Merced County Office of Education
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Merced County Office of Education  April 2015 - Present
Merced County Office of Education  June 2006 - March 2015
Merced Sun-Star   June 2003 - June 2006
2003-2006  June 2003 - June 2006

Skills
Photography, Writing, Marketing Communications, Editing, Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Radio Host, Storytelling, Copy Editing, News Writing, Social Media, Event Planning, Journalism, Feature Articles, Newspapers, Community Outreach, Politics, Speech Writing, InDesign, Copywriting, AP Style, Blogging, Creative Writing, Publicity, Graphic Design, Crisis Communications, Television, Facebook, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Publications, Public Affairs, Social Networking, Breaking News, Web Content, Proofreading, Video Production, Strategic Communications, Investigative Reporting, Editorial, Nonprofits, Newsletters

Education
California State University   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Communications/Journalism

Merced College   1997 — 2000
Transfer Student, Music/Communications

Andrea Abney Andrea Abney San Francisco Bay Area Details
Andrea Abney's Merced Sun-Star Experience August 2002 - September 2004
Job Customer Success Manager
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Vendini  August 2015 - Present
San Francisco Chronicle and SFGate  October 2009 - August 2015
San Francisco Chronicle and SFGate  May 2008 - October 2009
San Francisco Chronicle and SFGate  October 2006 - October 2009
The Press Democrat  September 2004 - September 2006
Merced Sun-Star   August 2002 - September 2004
Montesano Vidette   April 2001 - August 2002
Us Senator Patty Murray  2000 - 2000

Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Newspaper, Storytelling, Facebook, Feature Articles, Ap Style, Proofreading, Press Releases, Social Media, Headline Writing, Fact-checking, Journalism, Newsletters, Social Networking, QuarkXPress, InDesign, News Writing, Web Content, Blogging, Newspaper Design, Sports, Sports Writing, WordPress

Education
Sonoma State University   2014 — 2014
Professional Social Media Certificate

San Francisco State University   2009 — 2010
Certificate, Paralegal Studies

Western Washington University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Ramona Giwargis Ramona Giwargis San Francisco Bay Area Details
Ramona Giwargis's Merced Sun-Star Experience 2012 - April 2015
Job City Hall Reporter at San Jose Mercury News
Industry Newspapers
Experience
San Jose Mercury News  May 2015 - Present
Merced Sun-Star   2012 - April 2015
Patch.com  2011 - 2012
KSBW Hearst Argyle Television   2010 - 2011
KIEM-TV (NBC)   2009 - 2010
Times Media, Inc.   June 2009 - November 2009
NextMedia Group  September 2008 - November 2009
NBC Bay Area  June 2009 - September 2009
KTVU  2008 - 2009
KTVU  2008 - 2009

Skills
Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, Television Production, Newspaper, Broadcast, Video Production, Newspapers, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Blogging, Editing, Video, Breaking News, New Media, Editorial, Facebook, Final Cut Pro

Education
San Jose State University   2003 — 2008
B.A., Communication Studies and Journalism

Joe Cortez Joe Cortez Turlock, California Details
Joe Cortez's Merced Sun-Star Experience September 1986 - August 2000
Job High school sports writer at The Modesto Bee
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Modesto Bee  August 2000 - Present
Merced Sun-Star   September 1986 - August 2000

Skills
Newspapers, AP Style, Newspaper, Headline Writing

Education
Merced High School   1981 — 1985

Merced College
Associate of Arts (AA)

Samuel Cosby Samuel Cosby Fresno, California Details
Samuel Cosby's Merced Sun-Star Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Table Games Dealer at Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino  January 2015 - Present
Fresno State  August 2014 - Present
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino  April 2014 - October 2014
PokerNews  January 2012 - July 2013
Stockton Unified School District  September 2012 - June 2013
The Collegian, Fresno State  August 2011 - June 2012
The Fresno Bee  August 2011 - 2012
Merced Sun-Star   June 2011 - August 2011
Firebaugh Mendota-Journal   August 2010 - May 2011
Vector Marketing  April 2009 - August 2009

Skills
News Writing, Blogging, Journalism, Online Journalism, Ap Style, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Editing, Web Content, Breaking News, Storytelling, Editorial, Press Releases, Media Relations, Cash Management, Customer Service, Entertainment, Gaming Industry, Poker, Indian Gaming, AP Style

Education
California State University, Fresno   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Franklin High School   2004 — 2008

Pao Saechao Pao Saechao Merced, California Details
Pao Saechao's Merced Sun-Star Experience October 2001 - March 2002
Job Marketing and Sales Consultant
Industry Automotive
Experience
Merced Hyundai Kia Volkswagen   September 2012 - August 2014
Bleacher Report  May 2011 - April 2012
Self-employed  June 2008 - April 2012
immien.com   June 2011 - December 2011
ATG, Inc.   September 2008 - June 2010
Razzari Auto Centers   April 2004 - June 2008
Navigant Consulting  April 2002 - October 2003
Merced Sun-Star   October 2001 - March 2002

Skills
Financial Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Writing, Editing, Excel, Promotions, Web Development, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Contract Negotiations, Customer Relations, Customer Retention, Public Relations, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Editorial Project..., Journalism, Business Journalism, Performance Appraisal, Sales Skills Training, Sales Trend Analysis, Operations Management, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Online Sales, Blogging, Sales, Creative Writing, Management, Customer Service

Education
Georgetown University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Golden Valley High School   1994 — 1997

William Dunbar William Dunbar Escalon, California Details
William Dunbar's Merced Sun-Star Experience September 2010 - December 2011
Job Substitute Teacher at Manteca Unified School District
Industry Education Management
Experience
Manteca Unified School District  August 2013 - Present
Mike Lynch Consulting   June 2012 - August 2012
City of Modesto  May 2012 - August 2012
Merced Sun-Star   September 2010 - December 2011
Office of Assemblymember Cathleen Galgiani   June 2011 - August 2011
Office of Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski   June 2011 - August 2011
District Office of Assemblymember Cathleen Galgiani   September 2010 - December 2010
The Modesto Bee  June 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office (Word,..., Google Docs, Stata, Social Networking..., Research (using..., Public Speaking, Physical Labor, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Politics, Research, Editing, Newspapers, Press Releases, Legislative Relations, Editorial

Education
UC Merced   2009 — 2013
BS, Political Science

Escalon High School   2005 — 2009
GED, Generalized Education Degree

jonah lamb jonah lamb San Francisco, California Details
jonah lamb's Merced Sun-Star Experience October 2008 - November 2010
Job at The San Francisco Examiner
Industry Newspapers
Experience
San Francisco Examiner  October 2013 - Present
The San Luis Obispo Tribune   December 2010 - August 2013
Merced Sun-Star   October 2008 - November 2010
Salt Lake City Weekly  2007 - 2007
Point Reyes Light  June 2006 - August 2006
The Commonwealth Club of California  2000 - 2000

Skills
Newspaper, Ap Style, Journalism, News Writing, Storytelling, Breaking News, Headline Writing, Copy Editing, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Editing, Investigative Reporting, Editorial, Blogging, Web Content, Publications, AP Style, Newspapers, Magazines, InCopy, Fact-checking, Online News

Education
NYU   2005 — 2006
Master's degree, Journalism

University of Oregon   2001 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, History

Jessica Solis Jessica Solis Visalia, California Details
Jessica Solis's Merced Sun-Star Experience July 1997 - September 2003
Job Sales Manager, MiniBulk at Univar
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Univar  June 2013 - Present
Univar USA  August 2011 - June 2013
Gannett  2003 - 2011
Merced Sun-Star   July 1997 - September 2003

Skills
Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Sales, Social Media, Social Networking, Public Relations, Online Advertising, Market Development, B2B, Key Account Management, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Account Management, Sales Operations, Cold Calling, Business Development, Product Development, Contract Negotiation, Business Planning, Lead Generation, Negotiation, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Management, Forecasting, Team Building, Pricing, Customer Service, Salesforce.com

Education
College of the Sequoias   2002 — 2005

Merced College   1997 — 2000

Cynthia Blackmore Cynthia Blackmore Merced, California Area Details
Cynthia Blackmore's Merced Sun-Star Experience August 2011 - December 2011
Job Owner at Cynthia Blackmore, VA
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Cynthia R. Blackmore, VA   May 2011 - Present
Merced College  August 2010 - Present
Merced Sun-Star   August 2011 - December 2011
Stiletto Tools (Milwaukee Electric)   September 2008 - October 2009
Quebecor World  September 1999 - August 2008

Skills
Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Feature Writing, Teaching, ASL & SEE Sign..., Editor of College..., Proofreading, Web Design, Photoshop, Photojournalism, Illustrator, Develop Curriculum, Typography, Desktop Publishing, T-shirt Printing, Advertising, Graphics, Logo Design, Marketing

Education
Merced College   2010 — 2011
AA, Administrative Office, Medical Office

Modesto Junior College   1983 — 1986
Associate of Science, Printing

Edward Watland, MBA Edward Watland, MBA Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Edward Watland, MBA's Merced Sun-Star Experience May 1987 - March 1989
Job Disability Insurance Representitive at California Employment Development Department
Industry Accounting
Experience
California Employment Development Department  June 2010 - Present
Aflac  June 2004 - July 2006
Quebecor World  2002 - 2004
Quebecor World  2002 - 2004
Merced Sun-Star   May 1987 - March 1989

Education
California State University Stanislaus   2006 — 2009
MBA, Business, Accounting, Operatons

Vickie Rogers Vickie Rogers Modesto, California Area Details
Vickie Rogers's Merced Sun-Star Experience April 2000 - April 2001
Job Owner, VR Publications
Industry Publishing
Experience
VR Publications   April 2001 - Present
Merced Sun Star  April 2000 - April 2001
Turlock Journal  September 1996 - April 2000

Skills
Writing, QuarkXPress, Pagination, Photoshop, Advertising

Education
Modesto Junior College   1990 — 1994
Journalism, English

Elizabeth Merck-Sikes Elizabeth Merck-Sikes Camden, South Carolina Details
Elizabeth Merck-Sikes's Merced Sun-Star Experience March 1994 - December 1995
Job Seeking employment
Industry Retail
Experience
United States Air Force  January 2005 - October 2006
Natex/Nato Air Base Germany   March 1999 - November 2002
Carolina Periodontics/Dr. Yampolski DDM/MD   January 1996 - December 1997
Merced Sun-Star   March 1994 - December 1995

Skills
Home Care, Medical Terminology, Customer Service, Elder Care, Vital Signs, CPR Certified, Healthcare, Computer Proficiency, Dental Assisting...

Education
Milan Institute-Boise   2005 — 2007
Associate’s Degree, Dental Assisting/Assistant, B plus

Jason Paha Jason Paha Greater Chicago Area Details
Jason Paha's Merced Sun-Star Experience December 2000 - August 2002
Job Editor at The Times of Northwest Indiana
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Herald-News (Joliet), SouthtownStar, Post-Tribune/ Sun-Times Media   2006 - December 2011
Sun-Times Media  August 2002 - December 2011
Daily Southtown/SouthtownStar   2002 - 2006
Star Newspapers  2002 - 2006
Star Community Newspapers  2000 - 2006
Daily Southtown  1997 - 2006
Merced Sun-Star   December 2000 - August 2002
Daily Southtown, The Star   January 1997 - December 2000

Skills
Newspaper, Copy Editing, Breaking News, Ap Style, News Writing, QuarkXPress

Education
Illinois State University   1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communication

Jesse Chenault Jesse Chenault Merced, California Details
Jesse Chenault's Merced Sun-Star Experience April 2004 - November 2010
Job Page Designer at The Sacramento Bee
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Sacramento Bee  August 2013 - Present
The Modesto Bee  November 2010 - August 2013
Merced Sun-Star   April 2004 - November 2010
Stockton Record  April 1992 - April 2004
Merced Sun-Star   August 1999 - April 2002
Merced Sun-Star   December 1994 - August 1999
The Daily Independent  July 1992 - September 1994

Skills
Ap Style, News Writing, Journalism, Headline Writing, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Newspaper, Press Releases

Education
California State University, Fresno   1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Modesto Junior College   1984 — 1986
Journalism

Ana Brenda Ibarra Ana Brenda Ibarra Merced, California Details
Ana Brenda Ibarra's Merced Sun-Star Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Reporter at Merced SunStar
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Merced Sun-Star   March 2014 - Present
Alhambra Source   September 2013 - March 2014
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers  October 2013 - November 2013
NBCUniversal- Access Hollywood   September 2012 - December 2012
Hispanic Youth Symposium   August 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Editing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Ap Style, Blogging, News Writing, Feature Articles, Social Media, Proofreading, Newspaper, Online Journalism, Facebook, Publishing, Video, AP Style

Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism

California Polytechnic State University
Bachelor of Science, Communication

Josh Gohlke Josh Gohlke Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Josh Gohlke's Merced Sun-Star Experience August 1997 - August 1998
Job Deputy Editorial Page Editor at Philadelphia Inquirer
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Philadelphia Inquirer  February 2013 - Present
The Philadelphia Inquirer  September 2008 - January 2013
The (Bergen) Record   July 2007 - September 2008
The (Bergen) Record   July 2000 - July 2007
The Herald News  February 1999 - June 2000
The Daily Record  September 1998 - February 1999
Merced Sun-Star   August 1997 - August 1998
Kern Valley Sun  December 1996 - July 1997

Skills
Editorial, Journalism, Copy Editing, Newspapers, News Writing, Editing, Newspaper, Publications, AP Style, Web Content, Headline Writing, New Media, Storytelling, Online Journalism, Social Media, Writing, Research

Education
Stanford University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Communications

Gregory Alford, MS. Psy. Gregory Alford, MS. Psy. Greater Chicago Area Details
Gregory Alford, MS. Psy.'s Merced Sun-Star Experience March 1993 - March 1995
Job Communications and Strategic Planning Leader & Transition Coach
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Gift of Hope  January 2015 - Present
Accelerated Coaching & Consulting, LLC   April 2013 - Present
Seasons Healthcare Management, LLC   March 2013 - March 2014
Advocate Health Care  December 2010 - January 2013
Advocate Health Care  February 2008 - December 2010
Presence Health  December 2006 - February 2008
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center  April 1999 - November 2006
The Journal-Standard  July 1996 - April 1999
Turlock Journal  July 1995 - June 1996
Merced Sun-Star   March 1993 - March 1995

Skills
Media Relations, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Internal Communications, Newsletters, Social Media, Healthcare, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Advertising, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Community Outreach, Integrated Marketing, Crisis Communications, Nonprofits, Hospitals, Brand Management, Brand Development, Public Speaking, Blogging, Management, Fundraising, Press Releases, Public Relations, Editing, CRM, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Market Research, Business Development, Blogger, Consulting, Business Coaching, Coaching, Facebook, Leadership Development, Team Building, Marketing, Healthcare Management, Social Networking, Start-ups, Writing, Program Development, Executive Management, Email Marketing

Education
International Coach Academy   2013 — 2014
Certified Coach Certificate (almost complete! ), Leadership, career transition and personal coaching

Capella University   2005 — 2010
Master’s Degree, Psychology, 3.7 GPA

Columbia College   2000 — 2002
B.A., Liberal Arts

Merced College   1991 — 1993
A.A., Liberal Arts

Jonni Pettit Jonni Pettit Fresno, California Details
Jonni Pettit's Merced Sun-Star Experience February 1975 - January 1980
Job Public speaking and writing
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Public speaking and writing   June 2000 - Present
Albuquerque Journal  January 1986 - January 1991
Fort Worth Star-Telegram  May 1980 - March 1985
Merced Sun-Star   February 1975 - January 1980
Merced/Atwater Gymnastic Club   February 1973 - January 1975

Skills
Public Speaking, Press Releases, Public Relations, Blogging, Copywriting, Advertising, Online Marketing, Direct Sales, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Board Relations, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Newsletters, Sales, Copy Editing, Digital Marketing

Education
Eastern New Mexico University
moved before completion, English Language and Literature/Letters

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
English Language and Literature/Letters

Amelia McLear Amelia McLear Sacramento, California Details
Amelia McLear's Merced Sun-Star Experience October 2004 - July 2005
Job Walmart Public Affairs Director
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Walmart  August 2013 - Present
Walmart  February 2010 - August 2013
Walmart  September 2008 - February 2010
California Travel & Tourism Commission  January 2008 - July 2008
Office of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger   December 2005 - January 2008
The Modesto Bee  July 2005 - December 2005
Merced Sun-Star   October 2004 - July 2005

Skills
Public Affairs, Governmental Affairs, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Speech Writing, Journalism, Spokesperson, Strategic Communications, Politics, Press Releases, Political Campaigns

Education
University of Southern California   2000 — 2004
Bachelor’s Degree, Dual Major: Print Journalism & French

Darryl Howerton Darryl Howerton Fresno, California Details
Darryl Howerton's Merced Sun-Star Experience January 1991 - September 1991
Job Writer
Industry Publishing
Experience
Darryl Howerton freelance   July 2000 - Present
Sport Magazine  July 1994 - July 2000
Darryl Howerton freelance   September 1991 - July 1994
Whittier Daily News  December 1991 - September 1992
Merced Sun-Star   January 1991 - September 1991
Antelope Valley Press  September 1990 - December 1990
Merced Sun-Star   January 1989 - September 1990
California Bowl   August 1988 - December 1988
Fresno State Media Relations   June 1984 - June 1988

Skills
Blogging, Newspapers, Magazines, Editorial, Social Networking, Television, Sports, New Media, Sports Writing, Journalism, Books, Publicity, Film, Entertainment, Interviews, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, AP Style, News Writing, Storytelling, Web Content, Publishing, Press Releases, Copywriting, Music, Breaking News, Content Development, Fact-checking, Media Relations, Online Journalism

Education
California State University-Fresno   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Clovis West High School   1980 — 1984

Andrew Glasser Andrew Glasser Grants Pass, Oregon Details
Andrew Glasser's Merced Sun-Star Experience January 1999 - May 2000
Job Recruiter, Access Recruiting andrew@accessrecruiting.com
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Access Recruiting   May 2005 - Present
Management Recruiters International  January 2001 - October 2004
Merced Sun-Star   January 1999 - May 2000

Skills
Applicant Tracking..., Pharmaceutical Industry, Executive Search, Cold Calling, Sales, Technical Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Recruiting, Pharmaceutical Sales, Temporary Staffing, Contract Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Temporary Placement, College Recruiting, Healthcare, Building Relationships, Staffing Services, Screening, Onboarding, New Business Development, Sourcing, Resume Writing, Permanent Placement, Sales Operations, Interviews

Education
California State University, Fresno   1995 — 1999
BS, Marketing

Victor Patton Victor Patton Merced, California Area Details
Victor Patton's Merced Sun-Star Experience January 2011 - Present
Job City Editor, Merced SunStar
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Merced Sun-Star   January 2011 - Present
Merced Sun-Star   October 2006 - December 2010
Copley Newspapers  October 2004 - October 2006
The Center on Policy Initiatives   November 2002 - February 2004
The Office of Assemblywoman Carole Migden   January 2001 - January 2002
The Orange County Register  January 1999 - January 2000

Skills
AP Style, Ap Style, Breaking News, Copywriting

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   1994 — 1997
Bachelor of the Arts

Michele Winterfeldt Michele Winterfeldt San Luis Obispo, California Area Details
Michele Winterfeldt's Merced Sun-Star Experience September 1999 - April 2001
Job Buyer at California Polytechnic State University
Industry Financial Services
Experience
California Polytechnic State University  September 2014 - Present
Quad/Graphics  August 2004 - August 2014
Merced Net   December 2001 - May 2004
Merced Sun-Star   September 1999 - April 2001

Skills
Digital Printing, Offset Printing, Customer Service, Bindery, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning

Education
CSU Stanislaus
BS, Business Administration, Marketing

Merced College
AA, Liberal Studies

Rachel Brown Rachel Brown Sacramento, California Area Details
Rachel Brown's Merced Sun-Star Experience 2000 - 2002
Job Freelance Writer
Industry Newspapers
Experience
WWD, San Francisco Chronicle and other publications   July 2014 - Present
Women's Wear Daily  2006 - July 2014
Los Angeles Business Journal  2004 - 2006
Merced Sun-Star   2000 - 2002

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1999 — 2000
MA, Journalism

Carleton College   1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

Sabra Stafford Sabra Stafford Modesto, California Area Details
Sabra Stafford's Merced Sun-Star Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Reporter at Turlock Journal
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Turlock Journal  reporterMorris Multimedia2005 - Present
Merced Sun-Star   2006 - 2007

Skills
Newspaper, Ap Style, Journalism, Copy Editing, News Writing, AP Style, Feature Articles, Editorial, Public Relations, Publishing, Newspapers, Online Journalism

Education
California State University Stanislaus   2003 — 2005
BA, English

Modesto Junior College   2001 — 2003
AA, English

Jamie Oppenheim Jamie Oppenheim San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jamie Oppenheim's Merced Sun-Star Experience 2010 - 2011
Job Web Producer at KGOTV
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
KGO-TV  July 2014 - Present
Viva Strategy + Communications, LLC   July 2013 - July 2014
KTVU  January 2011 - July 2013
Merced Sun-Star   2010 - 2011
News21  June 2009 - August 2009
Novato Advance   September 2005 - July 2008

Skills
Journalism, Social Media, Video Editing, Photojournalism, Videography, New Media, Avid, ENPS, Avid Newscutter, Soundslides, Media Relations, Photography, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Broadcast, Web Content, Content Strategy, Producing

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2008 — 2009
MS, Digital Media

UC Davis   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Comparative Literative

Mike Tharp Mike Tharp Merced, California Area Details
Mike Tharp's Merced Sun-Star Experience October 2008 - Present
Job Executive Editor at Merced SunStar
Industry Publishing
Experience
Merced Sun-Star   October 2008 - Present
Wall Street Journal/US News & World Report/Far Eastern Economic Review   June 1972 - June 2001
The Wall Street Journal  1972 - 1984

Education
California State University-Fullerton   2006 — 2007
MA, Journalism

St. Benedict's College, University of Wales, Notre Dame Law School, University of Kansas   1963 — 1967
B.A., English

Michelle Ku Michelle Ku Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Michelle Ku's Merced Sun-Star Experience November 1999 - July 2000
Job Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Booz Allen Hamilton  March 2010 - Present
Communications professional  June 2009 - February 2010
Lexington Herald-Leader  January 2004 - March 2009
Lexington Herald-Leader  September 2002 - December 2003
Lexington Herald-Leader  September 2000 - September 2002
Merced Sun-Star   November 1999 - July 2000
Cupertino Courier   December 1998 - November 1999

Skills
Editing, Newspaper, Journalism, Press Releases, Copywriting, Newsletters, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Ap Style, Publications, Web Content, Blogging, Feature Articles, Editorial, Social Media, Publishing, Content Development, Proofreading, Media Relations, Research, Newspapers, Multimedia

Education
Santa Clara University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor's of Arts, English, ethnic studies

Sheryl Lichtig Wyan Sheryl Lichtig Wyan Merced, California Area Details
Sheryl Lichtig Wyan's Merced Sun-Star Experience 1988 - 1995
Job International Student and Scholar Coordinator at UC Merced
Industry Higher Education
Experience
UC Merced  2006 - 2012
UC Merced  1997 - 2006
Merced County Arts Council   1995 - 1997
Merced Sun-Star   1988 - 1995

Skills
Program Development, Research, Higher Education, Immigration Law, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Project Management, Editing, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Teaching, Event Planning, Statistics, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Grant Writing, Social Media, Spanish, Qualitative Research, Fundraising, Policy, Analysis, Newspapers

Education
University of California, Berkeley
MJ, Master's in journalism (print emphasis)

University of California, Davis
BA, International Relations, Political Science

Jackie Colburn Jackie Colburn Spokane, Washington Area Details
Jackie Colburn's Merced Sun-Star Experience 1988 - 1995
Job Benefits/HR Specialist at Inland Northwest Health Services
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Inland Northwest Health Services  March 2008 - Present
Western United Life Assurance  July 1999 - March 2008
Merced Sun-Star   1988 - 1995

Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, HRIS, Recruiting, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Organizational..., Applicant Tracking..., HR Policies, Process Improvement, Training, Leadership, Customer Service, Healthcare Information..., Employee Benefits, Payroll

Education
Ashford University   2009 — 2013
BA Organizational Management, Org Management, Human Resources, Project Management

Trevor G Browne High School   1979 — 1983

James Kaplar James Kaplar Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
James Kaplar's Merced Sun-Star Experience July 2003 - October 2007
Job Psychologist ADD / ADHD, Asperger's Disorder, Personal Issues, Learning Disabilities, Special Education
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
James E. Kaplar Ph.D. and Associates   October 1977 - Present
Summit Academy Management  July 2003 - September 2009
Summit Academy Community Schools for Alternative Learners   August 2001 - September 2009
The ADD Center   September 1996 - November 2007
Merced Sun-Star   July 2003 - October 2007
Summit Academy Community Schools for Alternative Learners   August 1999 - July 2001
Woodside Hospital   February 1992 - June 1996
Cuyahoga Community College  January 1988 - March 1992
Marymount Hospital Mental Health Center   January 1972 - August 1978
Wayne and Holmes Counties Mental Health Center   September 1969 - December 1971

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1965 — 1970
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1965 — 1968
M.S., Clinical Psychology

John Carroll University   1961 — 1965
A.B. Classics (with honors), Major in English, Minor in Psychology

Timothy Bragg Timothy Bragg Visalia, California Details
Timothy Bragg's Merced Sun-Star Experience January 1999 - October 2000
Job Attorney at The Law Office of Timothy W. Bragg
Industry Law Practice
Experience
The Law Office of Timothy W. Bragg   March 2013 - Present
Law Offices of Nathan D. McMurry   May 2012 - December 2012
Maroot & Hardcastle   April 2010 - May 2012
Adventist Health  June 2008 - March 2010
The Fresno Bee  November 2003 - June 2008
The Bakersfield Californian  October 2000 - November 2003
Merced Sun-Star   January 1999 - October 2000

Skills
Workers Compensation..., Civil Litigation, Hearings, Courts

Education
San Joaquin College of Law   2007 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

California State University-Fresno   1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo   1995 — 1997
n/a, Journalism

College of the Sequoias   1993 — 1995
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts

Andy Bruns Andy Bruns Hagerstown, Maryland Details
Andy Bruns's Merced Sun-Star Experience 2001 - 2003
Job Publisher at Schurz Communications
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Schurz Communications  July 2011 - Present
Daily American  May 2006 - Present
Mainstreet Media Group  2003 - 2006
Merced Sun-Star   2001 - 2003
Chippewa Herald   1994 - 2001
SJ-R.com - The State Journal-Register  1986 - 1994

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism

University of Colorado Boulder   1982 — 1983
Political Science and Government

Springfield College in Illinois   1982 — 1982

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