Peter Swanson
Peter Swanson
I have come to discover in myself a passion for social justice, birthed out of extensive time spent in the developing world (including Africa and Central America). I'm an avid drummer of nearly 16 years, blogger, cinephile and pseudo-chef.
WORK HISTORY
Copywriter Biola University, La Mirada, CA Fall 2012-Present
• Sole copywriter for “Biolan” Yearbook
• Write stories, gather information, synthesize and capture campus life
• Interview respective members of the campus community
• Cover major school events
Production Assistant (Freelance) Los Angeles, CA Ongoing
• PA for Academy Award Skit with Seth Macfarlane (Feb 2013)
• PA for Adobe Products Commercial (March 2013)
Broadcast News Intern NBCUniversal, New York, NY Summer 2012
• Broadcast Journalism Intern for MSNBC's Jansing & Co.
• Wrote banners and reports, pitched and extensively researched current stories
• Participated in daily meetings with staff, host; present in control room
Dock Hand Downunder, Rowayton, CT Summer 2012
• Assisted customers on dock
• Guided Kayak/SUP tours / Taught group SUP lesson
Orientation Leader Student Orientation Services, La Mirada, CA Spring-Fall 2011
• Personal orientation leader to 19 new freshmen at Biola University.
• Served as a resource for transition, information, activities, and assimilation.
Counselor Summer Adventure, Fairfield, CT Summer 2011
• One of two counselors responsible for 25+ students.
• Organized games, music, and supervised trips
Grounds Worker Weir Farm National Historic Site, Wilton, CT Summer 2010
• Landscaped historic property of artist J. Alden Weir
• Built stone walls, facilitated property maintenance