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Philip Runia
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philipr97@gmail.com
515-890-3468
Education
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. May Class of 2020
B.A. Journalism & Mass Communications
Minor in Cinema
B.A. English and Creative Writing
GPA: 3.44
On Dean’s List
Achievements/Awards
- Marvyl Friesth Award
- Matthew Shepard Scholarship
- First Friday Breakfast Club Scholarship
- Advantage Iowa Award
- Hawkeye Achievement Award
- Jerry Parker Feature Writing Scholarship
- Phil Currie Scholarship
Skills
- Audio, video, social media storytelling, editing and promotion
- Maintaining a content management system
- Writing and editing for print and web (SEO, AP, Chicago, MLA)
- Skilled in using:
- Microsoft Suite
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Final Cut Pro
- WordPress
- Audacity
- Social Media (Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest)
Work Experience
Author
Philip Runia, Portland, OR
June 2023 – Present
• Penned, edited, designed, and published the title Curses & Prayers
• Solicited a cover design and illustrations from a local artist
• Promotes poetry book regularly on socials
• Partners with local bookstores such as Portland’s Bishop & Wilde, and Bloomsbury Books of Ashland, OR.
Associate Fiction Editor
Brink Literary Journal, Iowa City, IA
March 2022-Present
• Vets and edits hundreds of submissions across genres, using Submittable and Google Workspace
• Coordinates and manages readers for submissions
• Communicates with authors concerning offers and edits
• Provides developmental, copy, and final edits and proofreading
Fiction Editor
earthwords: the undergraduate literary review, Iowa City, IA
August 2019-August 2020
- Edited over 60 fiction submissions and pushed forward superior copy
- Advocated for or against pieces of fiction, poetry, nonfiction, drama, and art in team meetings with other genre editors
- Line-edited the magazine using the Iowa Review’s method
- Organized events partnering with community businesses and organizations
- Reviewed over 50 applications for the 2020-2021 fiction editorial team
- Attended weekly planning and pitch meetings
Editorial Intern
Little Village Magazine, Iowa City, IA
January 2019-August 2019
- Maintained event schedule and website using SceneThink
- Wrote copy for web content and individual projects
- Copy edited “Letters to the Editor” and transcribed interviews
- Traveled to news events as “press”, and to city offices to conduct research
- Participated in semi-monthly pitch and planning meetings
- Served as cover model for Issue 269
Box Office and Concessions Clerk
FilmScene, Iowa City, IA
December 2018-August 2019
- Sold tickets, memberships, and concessions
- Presented introductions for audience members before showtimes
Arts Reporter
The Daily Iowan, Iowa City, IA
August 2018-June 2019
- Reported and wrote weekly stories abiding by the SBJ Code of Ethics and AP Style
- Pitched story ideas at weekly meetings
- Wrote and co-edited fronts and features for print issues and web
Usher
Hancher Auditorium, Iowa City, IA
September 2016-January 2020
- Provided directions and necessary equipment to patrons
- Handled small cash transactions and personal items
- Controlled flow of event access using handheld ticket scanners while troubleshooting
- Assisted hundreds to over a thousand patrons at dozens of events
Hawkeye Guide/Orientation Leader
Orientation Services, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
May 2018-August 2018
- Worked on a team with Hawkeye guides, faculty, and administration
- Completed a five months of team-training before a summer of academic advising assistance
- Worked individually with students to facilitate discussion and construct comprehensive scheduling
- Presented students with information about campus safety, academia, and involvement
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer
Women’s Resource and Action Center, Iowa City, IA
Feb. 2017-Jan. 2019
- Organized events in a team work environment for UI and Iowa City
- Lobbied at the Iowa State Capitol for LGBTQIA+ rights, women’s rights, teacher’s union
- Provided group support with Anti-Violence and Bystander Intervention Training
Volunteer/Teen Advisory Board Member
Humboldt Public Library, Humboldt, IA
May-August 2014, 2015
- Weeded through 100+ books regularly
- Assisted hundreds of patrons at the Circulation Desk
- Provided office assistance to librarians through copying, delivering and retrieving packages
- Creatively organized events and themes for Summer Reading Program from 2010 to 2016
Volunteer
Special Olympics, Ames, IA
May 2013, 2014, 2015
- Greeted more than 100 spectators daily
- Taught cheers to special needs adults
- Learned and performed same-day group routines
INVOLVEMENT
Board Member, Social Media Liaison, Radio Host.
Bijou Film Board, Iowa City, IA
March 2019-May 2020
- Pitched and helped acquire films for screenings
- Contacted esteemed persons to serve as panelists for screenings
- Served as forum moderator for screenings
- Marketed via social media for screenings (class visits, flyers, Instagram)
- Hosted Bijou Banter, Bijou’s radio show on KRUI (FM 89.7)
Member
House of Lorde, Iowa City, IA
February 2018-May 2020
Writer
Fools Magazine, Iowa City, IA
September 2017-January 2020
Produced and co-edited content for web and in print Vol. 3,4,5, 6.5, 7
Member
Black Student Union, Iowa City, IA
November 2017-May 2020
Model
Walk It Out Multicultural Fashion Show, Iowa City, Iowa
September 2017