Tone Hoeft

thoeft@gmail.com

530.535.8663

Experience:

Assistant Editor 

     Russian Journal of Communication- 
February 2010 - Current
  • Edited articles for content, style, and APA format by communication scholars from across the world
  • Responsible for making idioms and style understandable to the average American audience.  

Graduate Service Assistant

     Eastern Washington University- August 2009 - Current 

  • Graded papers every week providing critical feedback and analysis for each student
  • Taught CMST 200: Intro to Speech Comm., demanding strict organization and self-discipline to meet constant deadlines 
  • Researched various fields and topics for other professors, refining efficient research skills and concise reporting

Freelance Writer

     Relevant Media Group, Collide Magazine- February 2008 - Current

  • Wrote articles on various topics for online editions demanding knowledge in a wide array of topics
  • Developed professional writing skills while maintaining a unique voice and tone for mass audiences 

Speech Coach

     Rosemount High School- November 2008 - May 2009

  • Coached interpretative speech students to work on traditional three-act structure, characterization, and dynamic delivery
  • Worked with public address students to refine logical arguments, rhetorical structure, and professional delivery

Interim Youth Pastor

     South Suburban Evangelical Free Church- September 2005 - March 2008

  • Managed and motivated a team of 30 adult volunteers by maximizing the strengths of each team member
  • Cut the department budget by 35% over 2 years
  • Planned and executed student programs/services for 100+ students every week

 

Education:

Eastern Washington University- June 2011

     Master of Science in Communications

North Central University- May 2009

     Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry, Minor in Ancient Greek

 

Awards:

NWCA Conference Peresenter

     Northwest Communication Association- March 2010

Regional Outstanding Graduate in Youth Ministry

     Associate of Youth Ministry Educators- June 2009

Youth Ministries Graduate of the Year

     North Central University- May 2009

Greek Graduate of the Year

     North Central University- May 2009

 

Relevant Skills: 

  • HTML 4.1, XHTML 1.0, CSS 2.1/3.0, & XML 1.0
  • Photoshop CS4
  • Illustrator CS4
  • InDesign CS4
  • Dreamweaver CS4
  • Microsoft Office
  • Podcast Producing
  • Social Networking

 

Portfolio:

"Why Christians Should Use Twitter"

"Crazy Liberals and Conservative Jerks"

"The Trap of More"

"5 Things Missing from Christian Podcasting"