JEREMY W. MARTIN 269-910-9614 /1982jeremy@gmail.com /jeremymartinwriting.com

SUMMARY

Seven years of professional writing experience in both freelance and staff positions. Work has appeared in internationally published print magazines, trade journals, regional news papers,

B2B publications and online. Has interviewed Wyclef Jean, Andrew Bird, The B-52's, Yonder Mountain String Band, The Digital

Underground, Hinder, Rascal Flats, Dropkick Murphys and more. Seeking more experience in marketing and content writing.

EXPERIENCEReporter/Blogger June 2014 to Present Barista Magazine, Portland, Oregon

Lead coverage at Specialty Coffee Association of America Event 2014, 2015. Personally quoted in the 2015 SCAA Event brochure. Reports on industry news and covers on site events.

Beer, Wine and Spirits Writer June 2012-Present Second Wave Media, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Broke news on Major Hops industry merger between Hop Head farms and Ceres Farms. Wrote comprehensive three decade history of Bell's Brewing Company for 30th anniversary. Responsible for covering all of South West Michigan's craft brewing industry. Develops weekly feature stories as well as covering breaking news and community affairs

Sports Writer August 2013-Present West Seattle Herald, Seattle, Washington

Wrote story on Hafid Yassan's dunk that went 'viral' across the internet. Lead reporting at 2014 WSAA swimming and diving championships. Covers Prep and Collegiate sporting events.

Freelance Writer/Photographer 2010-Present (highlights) Distilling Magazine 2015: Feature story covering Michigan's craft distilling laws. Midwest Living Magazine 2013: Michigan travel entry, reviewing Kalamazoo's Black Owl Cafe. Fresh Cup Magazine 2013: Feature story covering the Kalamazoo Coffee Company. Battle Creek Enquirer 2011-2013: Covered sports, business, music and community affairs. Kalamazoo Gazette 2010-2013: Wrote weekly album review column, covered sports, music, business,

A&E, community events and environmental news.

Other Relevant Experience

Social Media and Marketing Manager July 2014-Present Tap Station, Seattle Washington

Created and oversees Beer and Wine club, including member parties, off site brewery tours, monthly newsletters and more.

Supervise all aspects of traditional and social media marketing for West Seattle based craft beer and

wine bottle shop. Creates and manages on site promotional events with craft brewers, wine and cider makers.

Music Director/DJ August 2009-July 2013WIDR 89.1 FM, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Booked, promoted and organized three day music festival featuring 10 bands at three venues. Oversaw creation of live compilation CD used for studio fund-raising. Oversaw maintenance of library containing 100,000+ cds, records and cassettes. Created weekly new music rotation for DJ's, reported on air statistics to College Music Journal and

curated collection of new release albums. Podcast ongoing in-studio concert series Hosted a popular weekly old-timey, bluegrass, folk and roots show called 'The Heritage Hour.'

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, December 2009Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Associates, Liberal Arts, May 2007 Lansing Community College, Lansing, Michigan