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ACCOMPLISHMENTS Reporter Wrote a feature story on a federal prison inmate speakers program that was read into the Congressional Record. * Turned around a court beat that had been troubled by errors in the past. Covered major criminal and civil trials, including the first trials in California to allege a conspiracy by a prison gang to control street crime and a hearing that led to a new trial for convicted mass slayer Juan Corona. * Best feature photo from Hagadone Newspapers. Lifestyle editor Award for Best Feature Section from the Californian Newspaper Publishers Association. * Award from The Associated Press for best presentation on the anniversary of the 1906 California earthquake. * Member of staff that won Best of Gannett honors for most improved newspaper in its circulation category. Copy editor/designer Well Done Award from Gannett Co. Inc. for a Little League baseball section. * Well Done Award from Gannett Co. Inc. for a personal column. Instituted a silent auction of promotional items sent to the newspaper and used proceeds to support a local soup kitchen. * Lead editor and designer for special sections, including grand opening of the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, 50th anniversary of World War II and Welcome to Salinas Valley. * Thomasthomas9330@sbcglobal.net/831-917-5459 Page 2
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| COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
|---|---|---|
| (Confidential) | Copy Editor/Page Designer / Writer Photographer | / - Present |
| (Confidential) | Lifestyle Editor And Staff Supervisor Reporter | / - Present |
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