Tyler Frank Talley is seeking a position in writing, editing, or communications. He has experience as managing editor for the University of Central Oklahoma student newspaper where he oversaw staff and coordinated story assignments. Additionally, he has worked as a legal assistant and student worker providing administrative support. Talley obtained a Bachelor's of Arts in English with a minor in journalism from the University of Central Oklahoma where he received honors including the Professional Media Award.

1. Tyler Frank Talley
1015 Chowning Ave., Apt. #A203, Edmond, Oklahoma, 73034
Phone: (580) 656-7611, Primary e-mail: tytalley579@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
The Vista, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
Managing Editor
· Served as managing editor for university's independent bi-weekly student newspaper.
· Oversaw a staff of 20 reporters and photographers and coordinated assignment of stories.
· Assisted in laying out each issue through inDesign
· Fulfilled multifaceted duties that included reporting, news/feature writing, researching, fact-checking,
proofreading and headline/cutline writing.
· Managed web postings through WordPress and maintained social media outlets.
· Previous position: Staff Writer.
Disability Support Services, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
Student Worker
· Proctored and scribed exams for students, enforced university policies and regulations, and worked
cooperatively with faculty, staff, and students.
· Performed administrative assistant duties for Director.
Mitzner & Associates, Edmond, OK
Legal Assistant
· Greeted clients in professional manner, responded to inquiries, and performed administrative assistant duties.
· Prepared legal documents and maintained detailed records of interactions with clients and outside agencies.
SIGNIFICANT SKILLS:
· Scholarly, news, entertainment, web, critical, and editorial writing experience
· Public speaking experience
· Interviewing experience for news and feature stories
· Experience with InDesign and Photoshop
· Proficiency in Modern Language Association (MLA) and American Psychological Association (APA) style
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
· Writer, The Vista: http://ucentralmedia.com/author/ttalley/
· Blogger, Sharks with Laserbeams: http://sharkswithlaserbeams.wordpress.com/
· Presenter, “The Fear in Fiction: Paranoia in H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds and Beyond,” UCO Language
and Linguistics Conference, Fall 2013
EDUCATION:
University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
Bachelor of Arts in English with a Minor in Journalism, GPA 3.6/4.00
Short-Term Study Abroad (Study Tour): England 2014 and France 2013
HONORS & AWARDS:

2. University of Central Oklahoma Professional Media Award, Spring 2014
President’s Honor Roll, Spring 2013
Dean’s Honor Roll, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2014
Claudia K. Straw Outstanding Sophomore Scholarship - Spring 2012
REFERENCES:
Teddy Burch Phone Number: 405-974-5123
Patty Hogg Phone Number: 405-974-2516
Miles Mitzner Phone Number: 405-844-7600