Resume

Sean Hackbarth

920.212.0318
sean.hackbarth–at–gmail–dot–com

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position that takes advantage of my online knowledge, writing, and analytical skills to help clients and employers to better communicate with weblogs and social media.

EXPERIENCE:

Co-eCampaign Director, Friends of Fred Thompson, Inc.
August 2007-January 2008

  1. Liaison between other campaign departments and web development vendors.
  2. Monitored that projects were completed according to specifications and on deadline.
  3. Monitored Fred08.com to ensure it was working properly.
  4. Wrote, designed, tested, and sent campaign e-mails (including fundraising) to a 200,000+ list along with specific segments.
    Primary campaign weblogger. Wrote copy and interacted with the online community.

Publisher, The American Mind weblog (http://www.theamericanmind.com)
Dec. 1999-Present

  1. Publishes and writes a daily news and politics weblog garnering media attention nationwide.
  2. Fluent with internet technologies to set up, design, and publish weblogs. I possess HTML, CSS, and FTP skills.
  3. Traveled the state and reported first-hand on the final days of Rep. Mark Green’s Wisconsin governor campaign in Nov. 2006.
  4. Have contacts in conservative media, campaigns, and government to help clients and employers reach out to readers and viewers and effectively spread their message. Have attended many weblogging conferences to network and learn about weblogging and online communications.
  5. Have been a guest on local talk radio.

Manpower
Dec. 2006-July 2007

Data Entry Clerk
April 2007-July 2007
Entered dealer warranty claims for compact construction equipment into IFS database.

Customer Service Representative
Dec. 2006-April 2007

  1. Wrote Gehl Company construction equipment parts orders from dealers via fax and phone.
  2. Monitored the progress of orders (100-200 daily) through the company’s computer system.
  3. Answered dealer questions about price and availability of parts.

Lead Bookseller, Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Dec. 1998-Oct. 2006

  1. Assisted customers in person and by phone in locating and/or ordering books and related merchandise.
  2. Organized and maintained a section of the bookstore. Duties included inventory management, merchandising, and being aware of industry trends.
  3. Solved customer service issues such as item exchanges, shipping, order problems.
  4. Handled cash.

Field Representative, Minnesota Family Council
1997-1998

  1. Lobbied state legislators on conservative issues.
  2. Encouraged politically active citizens to contact legislators.
  3. Wrote news articles for Pro-Family News.

EDUCATION:
University of Minnesota Duluth
1993-1997

  1. Studied economics and mathematics.
  2. Member of Student Service Fee Committee and student government.
  3. Vice-Chairman of College Republicans.