Graydon Gordian | resume
EDUCATION
Medill School Of Journalism, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
Class of 2010 GPA: 3.62
Concentration: Business Reporting
Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York
Class of 2007 GPA: 3.16
Major: Political Science
EMPLOYMENT
Medill News Service, Chicago, Illinois and Washington, D.C.
Reporter, September 2008-Present
A commercial newswire owned and operated by the Medill School of Journalism.
Develop news stories on the topics of finance, the business of sports, and national security.
The Rumble, A Sporting News Blog
Contributing Writer, November 2009-Present
A blog covering the sports of boxing and mixed martial arts.
Write features and news analysis about boxing.
48 Minutes Of Hell, An ESPN Affiliate
Editor and Founder, April 2008-Present
A blog covering the San Antonion Spurs
Write and edit feature articles and breaking news coverage, as well as co-host a weekly podcast.
Michigan Campaign for Change, New Baltimore, Michigan
Field Organizer, October 2008-November 2008
Organized volunteers and ran "get out the vote" operations for an Obama for America campaign office.
Gragert Research, Chicago, Illinois
Project Assistant/Associate Editor, February 2008-October 2008
Coauthored and edited a daily memo on the state of the presidential election.
Wrote and edited reports on political candidates across the country.
RELEVANT ACTIVITIES
The Huffington Post
Contributing Blogger, November 2008
An Internet newspaper covering political and entertainment news.
Wrote editorial pieces on contemporary political issues.
RELEVANT SKILLS
WordPress
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Photoshop
HTML
CSS