Adam Gregory Sylvain
A: PMB# 5280, 4450 Rivanna Ln. Fairfax, VA 22030 P: (603)475-4124 E: asylvain@gmu.edu
Education
George Mason University [Fairfax, VA] – B.A. English – Nonfiction Writing, and a
Minor degree in Russian language to be completed, May 2012
Spaulding High School [Rochester, NH] – Honors distinction, June 2008
Technical Skills
Computer: Proficiency in MS Word, WordPerfect, Powerpoint, Excel, WordPress, basic
HTML
Recognition
Dean’s List student [cumulative 3.6 gpa] at George Mason University
Honors distinction upon graduating from Spaulding High School in 2008.
Named Treasurer of the Society of Professional Journalists [GMU chapter] during my
freshman year at George Mason.
I was hired during the fall 2010 semester to be the Senior Editor of Admin & Academia
for Connect2Mason.com, George Mason University’s student media website.
I have held two separate internships with D.C. based news organizations: The Daily
Caller (9/09 - 12/09) and Townhall.com (5/10 – 8/10).
Personal and Professional Highlights
I spent my first semester at GMU working with the Broadside student newspaper, writing
feature articles for the weekly publication.
As an active community participant, I volunteered at a local campaign office leading up
to the presidential primaries during my senior year of High School.
I have experience with extended research studies having spent the entire fall, 2009,
semester working on a, forty-five page, ethnography for my English 311: Writing
Ethnography course.
Member of Volunteer Fairfax non-profit organization serving the greater Fairfax and DC
metro community in a variety of ways including food donations, habitat for humanity
projects, and activities with seniors and children.
Career Objectives
I am working towards a Bachelor’s degree in English (Non-fiction Writing) with an
accompanying degree in Russian language. My career goal is to become an ethical and
accomplished nonfiction writer with a reputable organization.
I am interested in several forms of Non-fiction writing. In addition to writing for student
media with Connect2Mason and the Broadside student newspaper, I have written for
United Press International, and Townhall.com. My senior year of high school I was also
published in the Letter to the Editor section of Newsweek magazine on two occasions.
I enjoy a number of different disciplines and have experimented with different forms of
media and language studies. I am currently taking Russian language and hope to study in
the spring of 2011 at St. Petersburg State University in Russia.
Occupational Experience
Connect2Mason: 4400 University Dr. Fairfax, VA 22030
[Sept. 2010 – Present]
Contact: Kevin Loker, Executive Editor [605] 630-3309
Title: Senior Editor for Admin & Academia – I managed content
for all news related to academic departments and administration
with the university. Examples of coverage has included faculty arrests,
infrastructure announcements, Alumni Weekend and Fall Convocation.
Townhall.com: 1901 N. Moore Street, Suite 701 22209
[May 2010 – August 2010]
Contact: Jonathan Garthwaite (703) 247-1230
Title: Editorial Intern - I assisted with maintaining content on the
Townhall website and Townhall magazine.
University Information: 4400 University Dive, Fairfax VA 22030
[March 2010 – Sept. 2010]
Contact: Sarah Walz (703) 993-9004
Title: Information Desk Assistant - I worked primarily in a customer service
position, providing patrons with relevant university information.
Broadside Newspaper: 4400 University Dr. Fairfax, VA 22030
[October 2008 – January 2009]
Contact: Emily Scharrer (540) 383-1757
Title: Freelance writer – Each week I would pick up an article assignment from
the News Budget, interview informants and write an article [typically 500-700
words] before submission to the Broadside Office
The Daily Caller: Eye Street, Washington, DC
[September 2009 – December 2009]
Contact: Tucker Carlson (202) 215-4241
Title: Intern –Responsibilities included researching possible contributors,
aggregating news articles and posting them to the site, aggregating videos for
the video archive, and writing Op-ed articles for the intern website.
