Chris Quagliata's Resume

 

Townsville, Queensland 4817 Australia
Home Number:07 4723 3196
Mobile Number:0419 728 085

Overview

I am a  journalist currently working as an online producer at the Townsville Bulletin in North Queensland, Australia. I have experience in news reporting, predominantly in print and online but I also have experience reporting in both television and radio news rooms. I am keen to further my knowledge and expereience in online news, particularly in finding new ways to reach an audience and exploring ways for local/regional news on the web to be relevant and important to users.

Career History

Aug 2009 - Present

Company name:Townsville Bulletin/North Queensland Newspapers
Location:Townsville
Company web site:http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au
    
Job Title:Online Producer
Job Type:Full-Time
Detailed Description:Responsible for content management and development for the website of the Townsville Bulletin newspaper. Extensive experience in online content management and news delivery, with basic skills in HTML coding and graphic arts.

Mar 2007 - Aug 2009

Company name:Townsville Bulletin/North Queensland Newspapers
Location:Townsville
    
Job Title:Reporter
Job Type:Full-Time
Detailed Description:General news reporter, producing news and feature stories daily. Responsible for the education and general motoring rounds and regulary reported on stories in the police, business and health rounds.

Sep 2006 - Mar 2007

Company name:4TO News/Macquarie Regional Radio
Location:Townsville
    
Job Title:Reporter
Job Type:Casual/Temporary
Detailed Description:Produce half-hourly news bulletins for broadcast between 5am and 9am weekdays.

Jan 1998 - Dec 2002

Company name:Tully Sugar Limited
Location:Tully, Queensland, Australia
Industry:Manufacturing & Industrial
    
Job Title:Draftsman
Job Type:Full-Time
Detailed Description:Completed a drafting cadetship, responsible for the production of engineering plans for mechanical installations required in the factory.

Education & Training

Feb 2003 - Nov 2006

Institution:James Cook University
Institution Type:University
Location:Cairns/Townsville
Course Name:Bacherlor of Journalism - Sub-Major in Political Science

Jan 1993 - Nov 1997

Institution:Tully State High School
Institution Type:High School
Location:Tully, Queensland
Course Name:Queensland Certificate of Education
Grade:OP 9

Skills

Product Skills

  • HTML (Novice - 6-12 months experience)
  • Photoshop 4.0 (Novice - 6-12 months experience)

Industry Company Experience

  • ARK CMS (Advanced - 6-12 months experience)

Interests

Sports, Online news delivery, Social media.

Personal Information

Job Seeking Status:Open to Opportunities
I am on a notice period (days):  0
Would you relocate for a job?Open to Offers
Date of Birth:13th November 1980
Do I have a drivers license?Yes

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