Tom Robb

Reporter, Photographer & Political Editor At Journal & Topics Newspapers

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Position:

Reporter, Political Editor & Photographer at Journal and Topics Newspapers

Location:

Greater Chicago Area

Industry:

Newspapers

Work:

Journal and Topics Newspapers - Des Plaines, IL since Aug 2007
Reporter, Political Editor & Photographer
The NEIU Independent - Chicago 2006 - 2007
Editor-in-Chief
Embassy Suites Chicago - Chicago State Street Aug 2001 - Aug 2007
Guest Services Supervisor
the Independent Sep 2003 - Jun 2007
News Editor
Pacifica Network Free Speech Radio News - Chicago 2003 - 2006
Freelance Reporter

Education:

Northeastern Illinois University 2002 - 2006
Columbia College Chicago

Skills:

Photojournalism
Digital Photography
Political Reporting
Photo Editing
Writing
Audio Engineering
Investigative Reporting
Event Management
Event Planning
Event Photography
Live Sound
Live Events
Travel Management
Community Journalism
Digital Journalism
Opinion Writing
Freedom of Information Act
Public Records
News Writing
Newspaper
Journalism
Publishing
Press Releases
Research
Social Media
Radio
Copy Editing
Broadcast
Online Journalism
Media Relations
Headline Writing
Image Editing
Breaking News
Storytelling
New Media
Photography
Feature Articles
Editorial
Interviews
Editing
Blogging

Interests:

Politics, photography, writing, motorcycles

Honor & Awards:

Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) Headline Writing, ICPA In Depth Reporting, ICPA News story, ICPA Photography, ICPA Column Writing, ACP 1st Place Best in Show, Northeastern Illinois University Michael Wilson Award for Journalistic Excellence, Illinois Press Association Excellence in News Contest First Place Division B News Reporting Series 2010

Awards:

First Place News Reporting Series Division B
Illinois Press Association
Awarded for a series of news stories that exposed the felony record of a candidate for village trustee. That candidate won but was later told to step down by the Cook County State's Attorney
Finalist Peter Lisagor award for In-Depth Reporting
Chicago Headline Club (Chicago chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists)
One of two finalists for non-daily community newspaper in-depth reporting award for series done with Journal Editor & Publisher Todd Wessell on alleged misconduct within the Des Plaines Police Dept. including allegations of beating prisoners http://www.headlineclub.org/component/content/article/371-congratulations-to-our-lisagor-finalists.html

Executive Director At Care For Real

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Location:

Greater Chicago Area

Industry:

Nonprofit Organization Management

Tom Robb

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Location:

United States

Ex. Director At Care For Real

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Position:

Ex. Director at Care For Real

Location:

Greater Chicago Area

Industry:

Nonprofit Organization Management

Work:

Associate District Manager At Farmers Insurance

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Position:

Associate District Manager at Farmers Insurance

Location:

Greater Chicago Area

Industry:

Insurance

Work:

Education:

Arizona State University
Columbia College of Missouri
BS, Business

Skills:

Life Insurance
Term Life Insurance
Property & Casualty Insurance
Fixed Annuities
Commercial Insurance
Underwriting
Long-term Care
Umbrella Insurance
Liability
Marketing
Small Business
New Business Development
Sales
Team Building