Resume

Brandon Bosworth

e-mail: bbosworth@bbosworth.com

OBJECTIVE: To find new challenges that allow me to utilize my abilities as a writer and editor.

KNOWLEDGE:

Experienced editor and published writer. Exceptional research, investigative, and analytical skills. Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines under stress.

EXPERIENCE:

09/2006- Present

Self-Employed,
Freelance Writer & Editor

Serving as Director of Publications for the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, a regional think tank. Compile and edit weekly institutional newsletter. Writing press releases. Ghostwriting columns for institute staff. Editing brochures, letters, and other written materials. Writing original material for internal newsletter, as well as local news outlets such as Hawaii Reporter.

06/2001- 09/2006

'The American Enterprise' Magazine,
Associate Editor

Compiled and wrote the popular "Sidelights" and "Digest" columns. Wrote essays on books for "Literant" column. Researched and wrote feature articles on such diverse topics as terrorism, film, and Big Box retailing. Edited books and speeches to feature article length. Commissioned and edited book reviews. Sought out new authors to contribute to the magazine.

10/2002- 09/2005

United States Investigation Services,
Investigator

Conducted extensive background investigations of military and federal personnel. Recognized and investigated possible security issues. Developed leads and interview the best available personal sources to gain additional information on the subjects of investigation. Obtained, reviewed, and documented military and civilian personnel records, as well as military and civilian law enforcement records. Obtained, reviewed, and documented divorce, medical, rental, and financial records. Wrote detailed reports of investigation.

09/1999- 06/2001

'The American Enterprise' Magazine,
Production Assistant

Organized production schedules. Commissioned and edited book reviews. Researched and wrote articles. Prepared and distributed press releases. Trained new employees. Wrote and formatted the table of contents. Created and maintained archives of past issues. Interviewed, hired, and trained interns. Assured authors received galleys of their articles. Oversaw the payment of authors. Assured each issue reached important media outlets. Covered numerous Washington, DC, panels and discussions.

05/1997- 06/1999

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
Clerk

Wrote, reviewed and edited correspondence, memoranda, instructions, and reports for typographical accuracy, proper format, and correct grammar, while ensuring that necessary attachments are included. Received and responded to written and telephone inquiries regarding status of pending investigations. Coordinated Alternate Dispute Resolution/Mediation Program. Interviewed potential claimants. Assessed the validity of potential cases. Gathered and analyzed evidence relating to ongoing investigations.

EDUCATION:

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Chaminade University , Honolulu, HI
BA Political and Historical Studies