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Wayne Bryan
Tel.: 917-667-4203
Email: waynebn@resumesbot.com
1305 Hanover Street, Columbus, OH 43210
Dear Mr. Clarke,
When I discovered that your Company was hiring, I knew I had to apply.
I’m an engaging storyteller with a track record of writing appealing sports and news stories, which have been featured in numerous publications across the country and the Midwest.
I graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and social and cultural analysis from New York University.
Currently, I’m a freelance writer. My writing for a subscription-based digital news company (and mid-size daily newspaper) generates an average minimum of 3.5 million page views per year. 2,870+ stories published. I’m experienced in feature writing, blogging, daily story writing. Also, I have strong experience in research, finding sources, interviewing, SEO, writing on diverse topics, changing the tone to reflect the subject matter, facing daily deadlines, email handling. I can explain complex subjects in simple words.
I have received a significant number of honors and awards, including the Pulitzer Prize nomination.
I’m a Member of the largest proactive organization that educates, informs and supports the efforts of Human Resources professionals worldwide. I am also a member of local groups, SHRMA (Licking County) and HRACO (Franklin County).
I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications make me ideally suited to the position. Thank you for your time.
Respectfully yours,
Wayne Bryan
