SPENCER T. ROONEY 428 13th Avenue North www.spencerooney.com Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 wat3r512@gmail.com A progressive and optimistic Writer who proactively engages in leadership roles, team-oriented challenges, and independent assignments. Motivated to establish a career in the field of journalism.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Writing ~ Photography ~ Team Management

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Chosen as a Team Rider for Aqua East Surf Shop as a local surfing competitor. Chosen as a team rider for the 2015 runner-up NSSA National Collegiate Surf Competition EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Communication University of North Florida 2016

Associate of Arts in Journalism Florida State College at Jacksonville 2014 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Mellow Mushroom 2009-2015 Shift leader Selected as shift leader at Mellow Mushroom for outstanding performance, ingenuity, time management, and leadership. FSCJ The Campus Voice 2014 Staff WriterConducted interviews, wrote, and edited articles involving the 2013 Kona Pro Jax Surf Contest Conducted an interview and wrote a review article on the band Switchfoot, who's video premiere was promoted at the Florida Times Theater. TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE- Pentax K1000 Developing 35mm Black and White Film Photoshop AP Style Writing/Editing Nikon D200 Microsoft Office

VOLUNTEER uSurfers For Autism- Helped teach autistic children from ages 6-18 the healing nature of the ocean by riding waves. uSurfrider Foundation- Building ocean friendly gardens with the local elementary and middle schools. Also conducting weekly meetings involving future plans, relevant issues, and quarterly beach cleanups.