Writing and Editing Professional
Barnstable/Yarmouth, Massachusetts Area
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- Freelance Writer at Fight News Unlimited (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Freelance Writer/Substitute Teacher at MA and NH (Self-employed)
- Reporter at The Laconia Citizen
- Stringer at The Patriot Ledger
- Education
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- Norwich University
- United States Air Force Academy
- Virginia Military Institute
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Rich Bergeron’s Summary
Richard E. Bergeron
147 Old County Road
Sandwich, MA 02537
617-209-4325
Objective
To find an opportunity as a writer and photographer in an environment where I can grow and thrive.
Education
1995-1996: US AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colorado Springs, CO, no degree
1996-1999: NORWICH UNIVERSITY*, Northfield, VT, Bachelor of Arts: English
*Virginia Military Institute exchange program (Spring of 1998)
Employment
2000-20001 DISTRICT MANAGER, THE PATRIOT LEDGER
Supervised all newspaper routes in areas across the South Shore of Massachusetts. Worked in major cities and towns to further newspaper sales, deliver routes without carriers, recruit carriers, and handle all carrier and customer issues.
2001-2002 STRINGER, THE PATRIOT LEDGER
Wrote over 50 articles on town meetings, politics, high school sports, and some features I proposed. Reported regularly for both the South and City editions of the newspaper.
2002-2004 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, SHAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Instructed and managed class groups ranging from kindergarten to high school seniors.
2003-2004 SKI INSTRUCTOR, GUNSTOCK
Taught all levels of skiers, from beginning to expert. Evaluated Children’s center and outreach groups with written reports.
2004-2005 STAFF WRITER, THE LACONIA CITIZEN (www.citizen.com)
Wrote about the town of Gilford and was responsible for on-the-spot news, features, and a weekly section of the paper about the town. I covered rock concerts at Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center, town meetings, powerful feature stories about kids dealing with cancer and a family battling with Wal-Mart over their insurance, and even a wild goose chase about Britney Spears buying property on posh Governor’s Island in Gilford, NH.
Rich Bergeron’s Specialties:
Other Experience
I also published three articles in small magazines. Vietnam Magazine, The Antiques Review, and College Bound Magazine printed my earliest work. I have also done freelance photography for The Boston Globe. I recently published a piece in St. Anthony's Messenger.
Website Design
Digital Photography
Videography
Editing
Rich Bergeron’s Experience
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Freelance Writer
Fight News Unlimited (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry)
August 2006 — Present (3 years)
I have my own Web-site at http://www.unlimitedfightnews.com where I write about boxing and MMA. I also try to publish magazine pieces on those subjects and other interesting topics.
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Freelance Writer/Substitute Teacher
MA and NH (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
January 2002 — May 2006 (4 years 5 months)
Qualifications
I am detail oriented and focused on the whole picture. I have a perfectionist mentality when it comes to my work, and the editors I work for always notice that and appreciate me for making their jobs easier. I have also been able to establish great connections with youth as a teacher. I have taught at every grade level and even at an alternative high school. -
Reporter
The Laconia Citizen
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Media Production industry)
April 2004 — May 2005 (1 year 2 months)
I covered the town of Gilford, NH as a reporter for The Citizen. I wrote over 1,000 articles about every conceivable topic.
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Stringer
The Patriot Ledger
(Writing and Editing industry)
2000 — 2001 (1 year)
I covered town meetings, high school football, parades, and graduations among a few other major stories I worked on such as one about a fireman activated in the National Guard to go to Afghanistan after September 11th.
Rich Bergeron’s Education
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Norwich University
1996 — 1999
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United States Air Force Academy
none , english , 1995 — 1999
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Virginia Military Institute
none , english , 1997 — 1998
Additional Information
Rich Bergeron’s Websites:
Rich Bergeron’s Interests:
Editing, Writing, Web-site design, marketing, video and photo editing
Rich Bergeron’s Groups:
Xyience
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Norwich University Alumni Group -
Zoomie Alumni
Rich Bergeron’s Honors:
VMI Book Award, Published in four magazines (The Antiques Review, Vietnam Magazine, St. Anthony's Messenger, College Bound Magazine)
Rich Bergeron’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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