Experience
Self-employed  2014 - Present
JoeyT Photography   September 2014 - August 2015
Houston Press   June 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop

Education
Stephen F. Austin State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Photography

I.H. Kempner High School   2006 — 2010

Experience
Fort Bend ISD  August 2015 - Present
Houston Press   February 2015 - Present
Playmaker Magazine   January 2014 - Present
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce  July 2014 - August 2015
Mayde Creek High School  August 2012 - June 2014
Blue Lion Salon Studios   February 2012 - August 2012
Texas Christian University  August 2011 - December 2011
Texas State University  2009 - 2011
Texas State University  August 2007 - May 2009
Southwestern University  2004 - 2007

Skills
Editing, Research, Teaching, Public Speaking, Social Media, Higher Education, Academic Writing, Event Planning, Student Development, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Academic Advising, Writing, Tutoring, Student Affairs, Community Outreach, Curriculum Design, Non-profits, Marketing, Online Marketing, Direct Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Social Networking, Press Releases, PowerPoint, Blogging, Music Industry, Music Criticism, Literary Criticism

Education
Texas State University-San Marcos   2010 — 2011
Master of Arts (M.A.), Applied Philosophy & Ethics, 3.8

Texas State University-San Marcos   2007 — 2009
Master of Arts (M.A.), Literature, 3.8

Southwestern University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Southwestern University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

Southwestern University   2003 — 2007
Minor, Dance

Experience
TSS Photography  August 2011 - Present
ZHK Studios   July 2010 - Present
The Daily Cougar  August 2011 - May 2012
Houston Press   January 2011 - January 2012

Skills
Photography, Art, Image Manipulation, Digital Photography, Multimedia, Video, Photos, Portraits, Videography, Adobe Creative Suite, Image Editing, Premiere, Lightroom, Darkroom, Editing, Video Editing, Photoshop, Visual Arts, Photo Shoot Production, Lighting, Studio Lighting, Portrait Photography, Fine Art Photography, Architectural..., Digital Media, After Effects, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Photo Restoration, Food Photography, Commercial Product..., Final Cut Pro, Photojournalism, Short Films, Event Photography, Commercial Photography, InDesign, Cinematography, Directing, Adobe Bridge, Fashion Photography, Nikon, Canon, Headshots, Sports Photography, Studio Photography, Still Photography, Art Direction, Adobe Acrobat, Editorial Photography

Education
University of Houston   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Photography/Digital Media

Lee College   2008 — 2009
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Architecture

Lee College   2005 — 2008
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Visual Arts: Imaging

Experience
Alley Kat Bar & Lounge   August 2012 - Present
Houston Press   April 2011 - April 2012
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant  October 2008 - April 2011

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Event Management, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Editing, Sales, Digital Media, Account Management, Email Marketing, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Project Management, New Business Development, Business Development, Entrepreneurship

Education
University of Houston-Downtown   2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Houston Community College
Associates In Science

Experience
Reach Local (North America)   May 2015 - Present
Senior Study Hall   November 2013 - Present
Houston Press   January 2015 - March 2015
Houston Chronicle  January 2014 - December 2014
Townsquare Media  July 2013 - December 2013
Townsquare Media-Lufkin   May 2013 - July 2013
Stephen F. Austin State University  June 2012 - July 2013
M2W, Inc.   September 2011 - July 2013

Skills
Video, Public Relations, Video Production, Event Planning, Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Social Networking, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Knowledge of Microsoft..., Intermediate knowledge..., Advance knowledge of..., Adobe Audition, Orbit,..., Television, Strategy, Editing, Press Releases, Copywriting, Media Relations, Digital Media, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Digital Marketing, Illustrator, WordPress, AP Style, SEO, Time Management, Videography, Creative Direction, Newsletters, YouTube, Radio, Adobe Audition, Online Advertising, Radio Advertising, News Writing, Broadcast Television, Management, Web Design, Advertising Sales, Media Buying, Blogging, Interviews, Microsoft Office, Publicist

Education
Stephen F. Austin State University   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Radio and Television

Experience
Whitney Hodgin Media   May 2013 - Present
KHOU-TV  May 2012 - Present
Houston Press   November 2011 - Present
The Galveston County Daily News  July 2012 - April 2013
Domy Books   March 2012 - July 2012
The Manhattan Mercury  March 2010 - September 2011
Student Publications Inc.  2008 - 2009
Junction City Daily Union   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Newspaper, Copy Editing, Journalism, Social Media, Editing, Blogging, Copywriting, Creative Writing, InDesign, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Ap Style, Photography, News Producing, Digital Convergence, Videography, Video Editing, Web Content, Investigative Reporting, Court Reporting, News Writing, Columns, AP Style, Newspapers, Advertising, Interviews

Education
Kansas State University   2005 — 2009
dual BS degrees, print and electronic journalism

lutheran south academy

Experience
TalentNet Inc.   June 2015 - Present
Tundra Technical Solutions  May 2014 - May 2015
Houston Press   April 2013 - April 2014
THE OMNI HOUSTON GALLERIA HOTEL   February 2010 - April 2013
MAN DIESEL- NORTH AMERICA, INC   June 2009 - December 2009
WARNER/ELEKTRA/ATLANTIC   September 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Public Relations, Management, Trade Shows, Marketing, Training, Time Management, Sales, Hotels, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Recruiting, Social Media, CRM, Customer Service

Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Communication; Public Relations Concentration

American University of Paris   2007 — 2007
Marketing

L'université Paris- Sorbonne   2007 — 2007
Diploma for, French

Cypress Falls High School   2001 — 2005

Cypress Falls High School   2001 — 2005

Experience
Voice Media Group  September 2014 - Present
Gigya  January 2014 - September 2014
Phoenix New Times  August 2012 - December 2013
AZKicksIt   December 2012 - May 2013
School of Rock Mill Ave   August 2012 - March 2013
Houston Press   May 2012 - August 2012
Phoenix New Times (Up On The Sun music blog)   December 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Blogging, Journalism, Photography, Magazines, WordPress, Storytelling, Tumblr, Facebook, Writing, Feature Articles, Editing, Photoshop, SEO, MovableType, Twitter, Music Review, Concerts, Interviews, Instagram, Q&As, Public Speaking, Windows, Promotional Staffing, Presentations, Globalization, Journal Entries, Press Releases, Salesforce.com, Email Marketing, Email Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Leadership, Team Leadership, Global Studies, Global Strategy, Social Media, Social Networking, Marketing, AP Style, Copy Editing, Publishing, Publications, Advertising, Digital Media, Public Relations, Digital Marketing

Education
Arizona State University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism

Cinco Ranch High School   2006 — 2010
High School

Experience
Icon Information Consultants  February 2013 - Present
Self-employed  2010 - February 2013
Houston Press   May 2006 - January 2011
Law Office of David Phillips   May 2002 - May 2006

Skills
Management, Advertising, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Communications, Negotiation, Digital Media, Sales, Marketing, Cold Calling, Salesforce.com, Selling, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Recruiting, Social Media Marketing, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Advertising Sales, Sales Management, Sales Presentations, Account Management, Sales Process, Business Development, Interviews, Leadership, Online Advertising, Direct Sales, Social Networking, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Event Management, Social Media, Customer Retention

Education
Alvin Community College
Associate's degree, Communication and Media Studies

Experience
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts  June 2015 - Present
BloomBoard, Inc.   April 2014 - February 2015
BloomBoard, Inc.   April 2013 - April 2014
Houston Press   August 2012 - March 2013
Reasoning Mind  July 2012 - March 2013
Reasoning Mind  June 2010 - July 2012
FrenetiCore   September 2010 - August 2011
Harvey Mudd College  September 2007 - May 2010

Skills
Research, Data Analysis, Salesforce.com..., Business Analysis, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Social Media, CRM, Management, Leadership, Salesforce.com, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Strategy, Operations Management

Education
Harvey Mudd College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Engineering

San Marin High School

San Marin High School

Experience
Houston Press   September 2014 - Present
CBC Radio Calgary   September 2011 - July 2014
Applause! Meter   May 2011 - Present
Applause! Communications   May 2010 - Present
Applause! Communications   April 2003 - May 2011
OCAD   2001 - 2003

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Publicity, Broadcast, Performing Arts, Television, Strategic Communications, New Media, Press Releases, Social Media, Journalism, Storytelling, Theatre, Nonprofits

Education
Ryerson University
Master of Journalism, Print and Broadcast

Experience
University of Houston - Clear Lake (Student Services)   February 2013 - Present
World Affairs Council of Houston  July 2014 - January 2015
CPI Corp.  August 2012 - April 2013
University of Houston - Clear Lake (IISS Office)   May 2011 - June 2012
Houston Press   February 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Graphic Design, Photography, Web Design, Video Editing, News Writing, Leadership, Social Networking, Advertising, Recruiting, Microsoft Excel, Video, Video Production, Copy Editing, Social Media, Facebook, Editing, Multimedia, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Newsletters, Premiere, Logo Design, Dreamweaver, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, WordPress, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Digital Photography, Layout

Education
University of Houston-Clear Lake   2011 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Digital Media Studies

University of Houston - Clear Lake   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

San Jacinto College   2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

Experience
Raizner Slania LLP   April 2015 - Present
Doyle Raizner LLP  April 2013 - March 2015
Houston Press   July 2010 - April 2013
State of Maryland - Register of Wills for Montgomery County   May 2008 - June 2010
The Lodge At Blue Ridge Summit   April 2004 - October 2007
Capitol Securities Management  February 2007 - April 2007
Frederick Brewing Company   2001 - 2003

Skills
Research, Social Media, Payroll, Account Management, Marketing, Event Planning, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Analysis, Data Analysis, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Customer Service, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Excel, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Facebook, Human Resources, Financial Planning, Outlook

Education
Hood College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Economics

Seoul Women's University   2007 — 2007
Bahrom International Program

Experience
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan  December 2013 - Present
Houston Chronicle  June 2012 - November 2013
Houston Press   December 2011 - June 2012

Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, Business Development, Organization, Leadership, Creativity, Salesforce.com, Facebook, Online Advertising, Cold Calling, CRM, SEM, New Business Development, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Budgets, Advertising Sales, Marketing Communications, Account Management, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, SEO, Recruiting, Solution Selling, Relationship..., Lead Generation, Multitasking Skills, B2B, Newsletters, Social Networking, Digital Media, Publishing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Newspapers, Media Planning, Sponsorship, Press Releases, Copywriting, Media Relations, Direct Mail, Sales Presentations

Education
New Mexico State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism and Mass Communications

Champions School of Real Estate

Experience
Oasis Petroleum  July 2014 - Present
Envoy Mortgage  December 2011 - July 2014
Houston Press   August 2011 - June 2013
StudyBreaks Magazine   January 2011 - January 2012
Pop Labs, Inc.   October 2011 - December 2011
Locke Bryan Productions  June 2011 - August 2011
Cougar Concepts   January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Project Coordination, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Brand Awareness, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Market Research, Vietnamese, Onboarding, Consumer Insights, Community Relations, InDesign, Photoshop

Education
University of Houston   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising, Global Business

Pearland High School   2004 — 2007

Experience
J.A.C!Entertainment   June 2012 - Present
Houston Press   September 2011 - February 2012
Lopez Negrete Communications  June 2011 - August 2011
Houston Press   May 2011 - June 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Advertising, Facebook, Customer Service, Event Planning, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Research

Education
University of Houston   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising

Santa Monica College   2005 — 2008
Associate of Arts (A.A.)

St. Pius X High School

Experience
Children's Hospital of New Orleans  2011 - Present
Just Charming Designs   January 2004 - Present
Entercom  2009 - 2011
Macy's  2008 - 2009
M.S. Rau Antiques   2007 - 2008
EATEL  2004 - 2007
Renaissance Publishing  2004 - 2006
Dieect Link Media Group   2000 - 2004
Leisure Time Entertainment   1998 - 2000
Houston Press   1993 - 1999

Skills
Photography, Blogging, Graphic Design, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Copywriting, Editing, Photoshop, InDesign, Digital Media, Email Marketing, Logo Design, Public Relations, Web Design, Facebook, Adobe Acrobat, Art Direction, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Mac, Dreamweaver, QuarkXPress, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Brochures, Graphics, Copy Editing, Art, Creative Direction, Publishing, Newsletters

Education
Art Institute of Houston   1992 — 1995
Applied Arts, New Media

Glassell School of Art
Certificate, Fine and Studio Arts

St. Pius X High School, Houston, Texas
High School Diploma, General Studies

Experience
Donato, Minx, Brown & Pool, P.C.   2012 - Present
Tavormina & Young, LLP   March 2006 - May 2012
Burlington Resources  October 2005 - March 2006
Vahldiek Cano & Petroski   January 2002 - May 2005
National Fiduciary Services   September 1999 - June 2001
Houston Press   January 1998 - September 1999
Norton Rose Fulbright in the United States (Fulbright & Jaworski LLP)   June 1996 - August 1997

Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Assistance, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Personal Injury

Education
Houston Community College
Associate's Degree, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Stephen F. Austin High School

Experience
Houston Business Journal  September 2013 - Present
Insperity  August 2011 - September 2013
Insperity  March 2009 - August 2011
Austin Business Journal  March 2007 - March 2009
Austin Business Journal  September 2003 - March 2007
Venture Wire   September 2000 - June 2003
Houston Press   April 2000 - September 2000

Skills
Editing, Web Content Management, Content Strategy, Writing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Ap Style, Content Management, Press Releases, Copywriting, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategy, Content Development, Social Media, Management, SEO, Storytelling, Editorial, Blogging, Creative Direction, Marketing, AP Style, Web Content, Marketing Copy, Leadership, Interviews, Publications

Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor, Journalism

Experience
Yoga Alliance  June 2014 - Present
Big Power Yoga  January 2014 - Present
Self-employed  March 2013 - Present
Houston Press   July 2010 - March 2013
Self-Employed  May 2005 - July 2010
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston  2009 - 2010

Skills
Blogging, Copywriting, Feature Articles, Editorial, Editing, Freelance Writing, Proofreading, Newsletters, Newspapers, Journalism, Online Journalism, Social Media, Web Content, AP Style, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Creative Writing, Headline Writing, Publications, Books, Magazines, News Writing, Storytelling, WordPress, Fitness Instruction, Yoga Instruction, Mindfulness, Lifestyle, Healthy Lifestyle, Fashion Writing, Fashion, Fashion Blogging, Lifestyle Writing

Education
Big SUP Yoga   2014 — 2014
Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga Teacher

Big Yoga Houston   2014 — 2014
200-hour registered yoga teacher

University of Houston   2009 — 2010
continuing education

Oklahoma State University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
Megalomedia  February 2013 - Present
Houston Press   September 2011 - January 2014
LMNO Productions: The Little Couple   December 2011 - July 2012
HeadHunter Productions LLC   September 2011 - November 2011
RTR Media Inc.: Mother of the Bride   March 2011 - August 2011
Texas Virtual Learning Center   January 2011 - May 2011
Gordan Quan Campaign   July 2010 - August 2010
WorldFest International Film Festival   February 2010 - April 2010

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Adobe Audition, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Premiere, Mac OS X, Windows, Video Editing, Video, InDesign, OS X

Education
Sam Houston State University   2007 — 2011
B.A., Mass Communication- Broadcast Production, Graduated Cum Laude: 3.56 out of 4.0

Experience
Self Employed  June 2009 - Present
Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine   September 2004 - June 2009
Security Broadband  September 2000 - March 2004
Todos.com   January 1999 - August 2000
Citysearch  January 1996 - January 1999
Hispanic Magazine  January 1993 - December 1995
Houston Press   January 1991 - December 1993
Houston Metropolitan Magazine   June 1990 - December 1992
Houston Metropolitan Magazine   September 1987 - January 1990

Skills
Editing, Writing, AP Style, Joomla, Web Content Management, Manuscript Editing, Travel Writing, Online Writing, Sustainable Tourism, Magazines, Copy Editing, Journalism, Proofreading, Publishing, Web Content, Publications, Editorial, SEO, Freelance Writing, Storytelling, Manuscript, Ghostwriting, Feature Articles

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1982 — 1986
BA, English

Experience
Houston Press   Editor-in-ChiefChile Pepper Magazine1999 - 2000

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1970 — 1974
B.A., Humanities

Experience
KPFT 90.1 FM  2009 - Present
Groovehouse Photography   2008 - Present
Houston Press   2008 - Present
Soundspike Media   2011 - 2013
Whole Foods Market  1997 - 2013
Joey's Original Pizza Pies   1996 - 1997
Display Graphics   1994 - 1996
Performance Graphics   1992 - 1994
United States Air Force  1988 - 1992

Skills
Photography, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Computers, Computer Maintenance, Food Preparation, Food Service, Forklift Operator, Signage, Digital Photography, Blogging, Multimedia, Photojournalism, Event Photography, Social Media, Portrait Photography, Advertising, Commercial Photography, Social Networking, News Writing, Editorial, Newspapers, Editing, New Media, Facebook, Fine Art Photography, Journalism, Creative Writing, WordPress, Studio Photography, Online Journalism, Publications, Press Releases, Web Content

Education
Houston Community College   1991 — 1993

Experience
NFP  February 2015 - Present
Freelance / Graphic Design Services  January 2011 - Present
Harris Media LLC  June 2013 - August 2014
Artius Innovations   January 2013 - April 2013
Internet LAVA, LLC  April 2012 - January 2013
Houston Press   August 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Social Media Marketing, HTML, HTML 5, CSS, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, jQuery, Responsive Web Design, Wordpress, MODx, SEO, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Logo Design, After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere, SEO copywriting, Google Analytics, Google API, Corporate Design, Web Design, Web Development, Photography, WordPress, HTML5

Education
Art Institute of Houston   2011 — 2012
Associate of Science (A.S.), Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Experience
The Hucksters   August 2009 - Present
Bernard Hodes Group  June 2007 - May 2009
Houston Press   October 2006 - June 2007
Loomis-ISC   September 2005 - December 2005

Skills
Advertising, Media Planning, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Editing, Market Research, New Business Development, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Online Advertising, Public Relations, Photoshop, Facebook, Blogging, Graphic Design, Press Releases, New Media, Marketing Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Networking, Creative Direction, Corporate Communications, Content Strategy, Strategy, Direct Marketing, Customer Service, Copywriting, Integrated Marketing, Proofreading, Media Relations, Brand Awareness, SEM, Strategic Communications, Photography, Google Analytics, Magazines, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Event Planning, SEO, Competitive Analysis, Web Design, Journalism, Event Management, PPC, Corporate Branding, Brand Development, Online Marketing, Email Marketing

Education
Chaminade University of Honolulu   2001 — 2005
BA, Marketing Communication; Historical and Political Studies

Academy of Our Lady of Guam   1997 — 2001

Experience
Executive Committee, Central Oklahoma Mensa   September 2013 - August 2014
Executive Committee, Central Oklahoma Mensa   April 2011 - August 2013
Greater Oklahoma City Chamber  November 2005 - January 2007
Vogon International   August 2004 - November 2005
Oklahoma City Ford Center Special Events   December 2003 - August 2004
Wright Business School   March 2002 - December 2003
Questia Media  November 2000 - May 2001
REALITY Publishing   April 2000 - October 2000
Performance Systems  September 1998 - February 2000
Houston Press   January 1998 - September 1998

Skills
Novels, Fiction, Freelance Writing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Non-fiction, Public Speaking, Short Stories, Fiction Writing, Copy Editing, Editing, Books, Poetry, Advertising, Newspapers, Newsletters, Press Releases, Fundraising, Photography, Research, Event Management, Marketing, Facebook, Media Relations, Magazines, Corporate Communications, Feature Articles, Graphic Design, Publicity, Market Research, Storytelling, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Magazine Articles, Copywriting, Ghostwriting, Leadership, Social Media, Travel Writing, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Fact-checking, Columns, Web Content, Text Editing, Publications, Content Writing, Marketing Copy, Web Editing

Education
Oklahoma City University   1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Marketing, High Honors distinction

University of Central Oklahoma   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Magazine Journalism, Minor in English, Cum Laude

Experience
NANO FICTION  January 2011 - Present
Florida State University  August 2011 - May 2015
Dguides.com   March 2010 - June 2011
Tonic  March 2010 - April 2011
Rice University  August 2008 - June 2009
University of Houston  August 2005 - June 2008
Houston Press   June 2006 - May 2008

Skills
Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Editing, Blogging, Proofreading, Journalism, Copywriting, Social Media, Teaching, Research, Web Content, Teaching Writing, Grant Writing, Editorial, Publications, Poetry, Literature, Feature Articles, Newsletters, Books

Education
Florida State University   2011 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), English Language and Literature/Letters

University of Houston   2005 — 2008
MFA, Creative Writing

Columbia University in the City of New York   2003 — 2003
Certificate of Publishing, Publishing

Bard College   1998 — 2002
BA, Creative Writing

Experience
Nordstrom  June 2011 - Present
Expedia  December 2010 - June 2011
Expedia  October 2003 - May 2007
Amazon.com  January 1999 - August 2002
Amazon.com  March 1998 - January 1999
Starwave  May 1996 - March 1998
Starwave  March 1995 - May 1996
Houston Press   1993 - 1994

Skills
Web Content, Content Development, Content Strategy, Content Management, Copy Editing, Editorial, Editing, Books, Proofreading

Education
Rice University   1989 — 1993
BA, English, French

Experience
Southwest Airlines  July 2014 - Present
PR Brand Consulting Firm   October 2010 - Present
Dew! Magazine   January 2007 - Present
Queens Dynasty   May 2011 - October 2011
2006-currentHouston Press   September 2007 - May 2010
Houston Press   2008 - 2008
Harris County  February 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, Networking, Social Networking, Fundraising, Team Building, Recruiting, Leadership, Event Planning, Customer Service, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Management, Leadership Development, Small Business, Budgets, Human Resources, Event Management, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Contract Negotiation, Training, Coaching, New Business Development, Project Planning, Start-ups, Program Management, Operations Management, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Social Media, Account Management, Business Strategy, Marketing Communications, Organizational..., Time Management

Education
Strayer University   2015 — 2019
Criminal Justice Administration, Pre-Law Studies

Houston Community College   2006 — 2013
Marketing, Associate In Applied Science

Bellevue University   2010 — 2011
Retail and Sales Management, Retail

Houston Community College   2008 — 2010
Master's, Forensics, Criminal Law & marketing

Experience
PushFire   March 2012 - December 2014
Houston Press   December 2010 - February 2013

Skills
SEO, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, SEM, Digital Marketing, PPC, Google Analytics, Online Advertising, Web Analytics, Copywriting, SEO copywriting, Content Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Web Marketing, Social Media, Facebook, Blogging, Content Strategy, Keyword Research, Link Building, SEO Copywriting

Education
Sam Houston State University   2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Experience
LA Weekly  April 2015 - Present
Houston Press   January 2014 - March 2015
495 Productions  January 2011 - December 2013
G4 Media  March 2010 - March 2010

Skills
Producing, Television, Video Production, Reality, Post Production, Field Producing, Camera, Digital Media, Mac, Entertainment, Avid Media Composer, Documentaries, Film Production, HD Video, Avid, Reality TV, Field Production

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Radio-TV-Film

Experience
Ryder System, Inc.   December 2012 - Present
Schlumberger  2012 - 2012
WSP, Houston OCTG Group, Inc.   2010 - 2012
Houston Press   June 2009 - February 2010
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System  June 2009 - December 2009
Atkinson Engineers   2006 - 2008

Skills
Public Relations, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Press Releases, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Spanish, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Employee Relations, Logistics, Marketing, Management

Education
University of Houston   2005 — 2009
BA, Public Relations and Advertising

Experience
Raising the Bar Creative Concepts, LLC   December 2007 - Present
Houston Family Magazine  February 2008 - Present
HISD  October 2000 - May 2013
Houston Press   June 2000 - October 2000

Skills
Marketing, Project Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Event Management, Customer Service, Logistics Management, Personnel Supervision, Project Planning, Operations Management, Coaching

Education
The University of North Dakota   2015 — 2017
Master of Science (M.S.), Instructional Design and Technology with a focus in corporate training and human resource management, 4.0

University of Houston   1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 3.98

Experience
GBH CPAs, PC  January 2014 - Present
Freelancer  2003 - Present
Prather Kalman, PC   May 2009 - December 2013
Coog Radio  July 2011 - August 2012
DGI Beverage, LLC/Black Iguana   October 2010 - May 2011
Houston Press   July 2003 - August 2010
ABCo Brand Builders   2009 - 2009
Alloy Media + Marketing/Insite Advertising   2005 - 2006
Red Bull  March 2002 - October 2003
Nebraska Book Company  July 1996 - October 2001

Skills
Event Management, Marketing, Guerrilla Marketing, Bookkeeping, Street Teams, Event Planning, Advertising, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Brand Awareness, Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverage Industry, Wine Tasting, Craft Beer, Wine & Spirits Industry, Retail Marketing, College Bookstore, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Digital Media, Experiential Events, Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Trade Shows, Online Marketing, Management, Market Research, Brand Development

Education
University of Houston   2009 — 2012
Bachelor Of Arts, Communications-Advertising & Global Business

Escuela Kukulcan   2011 — 2012
Spanish Language and Culture

Sharpstown HS

Experience
M-I SWACO  April 2013 - Present
K-Solv, LP   July 2011 - April 2013
Houston Press   September 2010 - April 2011
Vice Marketing   January 2010 - March 2010
Get Polished Event Planning   June 2009 - August 2009
B.P. Newman Investments Company   June 2008 - August 2008
International Bank of Commerce  May 2006 - July 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Microsoft Office, Advertising, Oracle Applications, Chemical Distribution, Logistics, Procurement, Hazmat Trained, Promotions, Newsletters, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, PowerPoint, Social Media, Leadership

Education
Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business   2006 — 2010
BSM, Consumer Behavior-Marketing

The Hockaday School   2002 — 2006

Experience
Landry's Restaurants  March 2015 - Present
Hewlett-Packard  July 2014 - November 2014
Stage Stores  February 2012 - July 2014
Houston Rockets  December 2011 - June 2012
Houston Press   May 2011 - July 2011
The Procaccianti Group  August 2010 - April 2011
Lubbock Symphony Orchestra  June 2010 - August 2010
Texas Tech University Athletics  August 2009 - June 2010
Texas Tech Admissions Office   January 2010 - May 2010
ExpressJet Airlines  May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, New Media, Public Relations, Event Planning, Media Relations, Sales, Social Media, Writing, Email Marketing, Advertising, Press Releases, Marketing, Newsletters, InDesign, Photoshop, Facebook, Blogging, Social Networking, Time Management, Editing, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Online Marketing, Corporate Communications, Publicity, Digital Strategy, Strategic Communications, Interviews, Integrated Marketing, AP Style, SEO, Google Analytics, Media Planning, Digital Marketing, Market Research, Brand Development, Copy Editing, Direct Marketing, Online Advertising, Brand Management, Social Media Measurement, Marketing Strategy, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, E-commerce, Creative Writing, Google Adwords, Project Management

Education
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations

Experience
Favor  February 2015 - Present
Minerals Oils and Resources   February 2015 - Present
The Meeting Place and It's Particular (Novels)   January 2012 - Present
Shameless Vagabond   April 2010 - Present
The Chris Mitchell Experience   September 2012 - May 2015
International Projects - Offahrte Sprachreisen   May 2013 - August 2014
Collège Richelieu   December 2012 - June 2013
Institut Catholique d'Études Supérieures   September 2012 - June 2013
UST Study Abroad   January 2012 - May 2012
Houston Press   January 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Feature Writing, Writing, Creative Writing, Guitarist, Photoshop, Photojournalism, Photography, Blogging, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Italian, Graphic Design, European Studies, Public Speaking, Public Relations, InDesign, PowerPoint, Songwriting, Copy Editing, European Affairs, Travel Photography, Travel Writing, International Travel, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Feature Articles, Editing, Social Media, AP Style, Online Journalism, WordPress, Marketing, Media Relations, Social Networking, Press Releases, Interviews, Copywriting, Journalism, Newspapers, Newsletters, Facebook, News Writing, Proofreading, Newspaper Design, Editorial, Storytelling, Headline Writing, Layout, Social Media Marketing

Education
Gonzaga University   2012 — 2013
Professional Certification International Media and Communications, Communication Leadership, Graduate

Institut catholique d'études supérieures   2012 — 2013
French Studies

University of St. Thomas (TX)   2010 — 2012
Master, International Studies; Liberal Arts, Graduate

Ecole de Management   2011 — 2011
European Integration and Business in Europe

Sam Houston State University   2005 — 2010
Bachelor’s of Arts, Mass Communications; Public Relations;

STH   2000 — 2005

Experience
www.amandajcain.com   October 2011 - Present
Avanquest  October 2014 - December 2014
The Facts Newspaper - Covering Brazoria County Where Texas Began!  November 2013 - August 2014
Houston Community Newspapers- Northeast Group   January 2013 - November 2013
Houston Press   September 2012 - April 2013
Dow Jones Local Media Group  April 2010 - February 2012
Los Angeles Sparks  November 2009 - February 2010
Pinnacle Marketing Enterprises   October 2009 - February 2010
University Recreation  September 2008 - May 2009
College of Communication and Fine Arts   September 2007 - May 2009

Skills
InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Logo Design, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Portraits, Photography, Graphics, Magazines, Advertising, Lightroom, Portrait Photography, Journalism, Art, Brochures

Education
Central Michigan University   2004 — 2009
Bachelors of Fine Art, Graphic Design

Lutheran High School East   2000 — 2004

Experience
Remote Lands  August 2015 - Present
Small World Travel   January 2015 - May 2015
Stirling Kelso   August 2014 - December 2014
Waters & Kraus LLP  May 2014 - August 2014
Houston Press   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Marketing, InDesign, 5PM Project Management..., CMS

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature, General

UCL   2013 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Anthropology

St. Agnes Academy   2007 — 2011
High School

Experience
Veritas Title Partners   January 2014 - Present
Houston Press   November 2012 - January 2014
Pop Labs, Inc.   September 2012 - October 2012
Pop Labs, Inc.   May 2011 - September 2012
Toyota Center  January 2011 - May 2011

Education
Texas A&M University   2006 — 2011
Communications

Big Spring High School   2003 — 2006

Experience
Chevron  March 2014 - Present
Chevron  January 2012 - March 2014
Chevron  August 2011 - January 2012
Chevron  August 2008 - December 2010
Houston Press   September 2005 - November 2006
Victory Records  May 2004 - June 2005
Clear Channel Communications  February 2003 - May 2004

Skills
Excellent problem..., Ability to plan,..., Exemplary communication..., Lean Sigma White Belt..., Procurement/Supply..., Introduction to Subsea..., Fluent Swedish, Proficient Spanish, SAP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Sales Force, MIIP, SharePoint, Sales, International...

Education
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business   2006 — 2008
MBA, Marketing and Consulting

The University of Texas at Austin   1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Journalism, Print Journalism

Saint Agnes Academy   1995 — 1999
High School

Experience
Houston Press   June 2015 - Present
KidsPlay WNY   May 2011 - July 2014
Buffalo State Record   September 2012 - May 2014
Artvoice  April 2013 - October 2013

Skills
Feature Articles, Journalism, Narrative Journalism, Writing, Sports Writing, Pitching Stories, Investigative Reporting, Online Journalism, Copy Editing, Newspaper Design, Social Media, Teamwork, Leadership, AP Style

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2014 — 2015
Master's degree, Journalism

State University of New York College at Buffalo   2011 — 2014
Journalism

Experience
Lombard Medical Technologies  June 2013 - Present
LeMaitre Vascular  June 2009 - June 2013
KV Pharmaceutical  January 2005 - March 2009
Houston Press   January 2003 - January 2005

Skills
Urology, Sales Operations, Sales, Marketing, Cardiology, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Sales, Salesforce.com, Healthcare, Vascular, Disposables, Pharmaceutical Industry, Surgery

Education
University of St. Thomas (TX)   2007 — 2009
MBA, Marketing

North Carolina Wesleyan College   1998 — 2002
BS, Business Admin and CIS

Experience
University of Houston-Downtown  September 2012 - Present
KRIV/Fox26   December 2011 - Present
Houston Community College  December 2011 - Present
Houston Press   2011 - Present
WGBH  August 2011 - 2013
Bootown   2009 - 2013
HoustonPBS  January 2011 - September 2011
HoustonPBS  June 2008 - December 2010
HoustonPBS  December 2008 - September 2009
Educational Broadcasting Corporation   2006 - 2007

Skills
Copywriting, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Social Media, Broadcast, Fundraising, Management, Public Relations, Direct Mail, Press Releases, Editing, Television, Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Blogging, Public Speaking, Web Content, Media Relations, Research, Film, Photography, Facebook, Publicity, Newsletters, Journalism, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Video Production, Video, Email Marketing, Radio, Content Strategy, New Media, Writing

Education
University of Houston   2008 — 2011
Graduate, Mass Comm

Purchase College, SUNY   1998 — 2002
BFA, Dramatic Writing

Experience
Aon  April 2012 - Present
Houston Press   February 2010 - March 2012
Houston Press   January 2007 - January 2010

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Media, CRM, Event Planning, Account Management, Business Development

Education
University of Houston   2001 — 2005
B.A., Economics

Experience
Julia's Garden   June 2003 - Present
CCOA Montessori   August 2006 - October 2007
Personalwine   January 2003 - June 2003
Houston Press   2001 - 2002

Skills
Editing, Child Development, Graphic Design, Art, Community Outreach, Parent Education, Teaching, Classroom, Copywriting, Customer Service

Education
Loyola University Maryland   2006 — 2008
Master's, Education

The Montessori Institute of Denver   2006 — 2007
A to I, Education

The University of Texas at Austin   1994 — 1998
BA, Studio Art

Experience
Dynamic Analysis Group   June 2010 - Present
Pep Figures, LLC   November 2011 - Present
Spry Trainers, LLC   July 2008 - Present
NorthPoint Production Company   November 2005 - July 2009
Houston Press   September 2004 - October 2005
BizRadio Network   February 2005 - September 2005
CBS Radio/KIKK-AM   August 2003 - April 2004

Skills
Cold Calling, Radio, Advertising, Video, Video Production, Graphic Design, Video Editing, Social Media Marketing, 3D Scanning, AutoCAD, Demonstrative Evidence, 3D Modeling, Photogrammetry, Accident Investigation, Graphics, Videography, Data Acquisition, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, 3D visualization, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Overseas Production, Edius, DPS Velocity, Total Station, Surveying, Instrumentation, Technical Data Analysis, Computer Animation

Education
Sam Houston State University   2001 — 2004
BFA, Mass Communications

Spring High School   1997 — 2001

Experience
Tyler Technologies  October 2010 - Present
RecycleBank  August 2008 - November 2010
Fusion Learning Systems  June 2001 - August 2008
Meritage Technologies  2000 - 2001
Austin Chronicle  1996 - 2000
Houston Press   1993 - 1996

Skills
SaaS, Sales, Account Management, Enterprise Software, Salesforce.com, Solution Selling, Selling, Start-ups, New Business Development, Integrated Marketing, CRM, Lead Generation, Product Management, Strategic Partnerships, Professional Services, Sales Process, Business Intelligence, Management

Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville   1988 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, English, Technical Writing

Southern Methodist University   1987 — 1988

The Mercersburg Academy, Preparatory School

Experience
KHOU-TV  January 2014 - Present
VOICE Daily Deals   September 2010 - January 2014
Houston Press   May 2007 - January 2014
Mustang Truck Sales   May 2003 - December 2008
Tonawanda News, Kenmore Record, Amherst Record - GNN   December 2005 - May 2007
Tonawanda News  2005 - 2007
Houston Press   July 2003 - December 2005

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Digital Media, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Media Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Public Relations, Account Management, Event Planning, Facebook, Online Marketing, Advertising Sales, Sales, Salesforce.com, Leadership

Education
University of Houston   1998 — 2003
BA, Journalism, PR

Experience
Mother Jones  September 2012 - Present
Mother Jones  September 2006 - September 2012
Mother Jones  September 2005 - September 2006
Houston Press   2003 - 2006
Center for Investigative Reporting  January 2003 - August 2003
Harper's Magazine  May 2001 - August 2001

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2000 — 2002
M.J., Journalism

Duke University   1995 — 1999
A.B., Environmental Science and Policy

Experience
Houston ISD  August 2011 - Present
Bihl Haus Arts   2008 - Present
Granite Publishing   January 2007 - December 2009
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP  October 2008 - March 2009
Village Voice Media  January 2005 - January 2007
Houston Press   June 2001 - January 2005
Greensheet  January 1995 - June 2001

Skills
Illustrator, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Advertising, Leadership

Education
Texas A&M University-San Antonio   2010 — 2012
M.Ed., Special Education

Texas A&M University-San Antonio   2009 — 2010
BAAS, Psychology

San Antonio College   2007 — 2008
Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts

Houston Community College   1997 — 2007
Graphic design, Language, Philosophy, Anthropology

Experience
DR Horton  February 2014 - Present
DR Horton  January 2013 - January 2014
Houston Press   2011 - February 2013
Sam Houston Race Park  2007 - 2011
Houston Rockets  2007 - 2007

Skills
Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Outside Sales, Economics, New Business Development, Account Management, Customer Retention, Customer Service, Proposal Generation, Advertising, Marketing, Presentations, Cold Calling, Up-selling, Relationship Management, Digital Media, Budgets

Education
Texas A&M University   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Kinesiology

Lamar Consolidated

Experience
NewTex Records   January 1972 - Present
The Texas Observer  2004 - 2008
Village Voice Media  2004 - 2004
The Miami Herald  2002 - 2003
Village Voice Media  1994 - 2002
Houston Press   1990 - 1992

Skills
Editorial, Journalism, Copy Editing, Entertainment, Publications, Editing, Copywriting, Music, Newspaper, Film, Feature Articles, Blogging, Ap Style, Storytelling, Music Production, Magazines, Creative Writing, Songwriting, Photojournalism, Band, Digital Photography, Social Networking, Facebook, Multimedia, Art, Social Media, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Radio, Advertising, Publishing, Video, New Media, Media Relations, Video Production, Newsletters, News Writing, Photography, AP Style

Education
School of Visual Arts   1969 — 2005
BA, HIST and COMM

UTA

UTA

UTA

Experience
Benchmark Performance  February 2008 - Present
Houston Press,  February 2005 - February 2008
Marriott Intl.  2003 - 2005

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1998 — 2002
Marketing

Experience
Happy Hands Hand Cream   January 2010 - Present
Maggie's Microgreens   September 2012 - Present
kNotes for kNitters   September 2007 - Present
Local Gringos Press   August 2005 - Present
Corozal Archaeological Data Analysis Lab (CADAL)   July 2002 - July 2005
Research Archaeology, Belize, Central America   August 1997 - July 2005
Houston Press   January 1999 - January 2001
Amerada Hess  1995 - 1999
Computer Literacy Workshop   October 1983 - October 1995

Skills
Research, Marketing, Advertising, Public Speaking, Graphic Design, Data Analysis, Photography, Customer Service, Analysis, Training, Editing

Education
University of Houston   1999 — 2002
M.A., Bioarchaeology

Transylvania University   1973 — 1977
B.A., English Literature

Experience
Houston Press   Entertainment writerOutSmart Magazine1990 - 2005
NewSpan Media   April 2000 - June 2003
OutSmart Magazine   1998 - 2000

Skills
Journalism, Online Journalism, Editing, Feature Articles, Entertainment Journalism, Publications, News Writing, Copy Editing, Magazines, Music Journalism, Media Relations, Newsletters, Copywriting, Editorial, Public Relations, Content Strategy, Freelance Writing, Blogging, Online Publishing, Facebook, Proofreading, Event Planning, Social Media, Writing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, New Media, Content Management

Education
Edison Jr. High School

High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Theater

Texas Southern University
Psychology/Spanish

Experience
Self  April 2013 - Present
Houston Press   September 2009 - Present
Examiner.com  August 2009 - Present
Texas Magazine   2007 - 2009
Self  January 1995 - December 2008
Rank and Revue/Reloaded Monthly   March 2003 - February 2006
Daily Texan  September 1989 - August 1990

Skills
Dreamweaver, Copy Editing, Journalism, Copywriting, Content Writing, Photoshop, Creative Writing, Entertainment, InDesign, Ap Style, Newspaper, Editing, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Blogging, Web Content, Editorial, Magazines, Film, AP Style, Interviews, News Writing, Freelance Writing, Publications, Newsletters, Press Releases, Content Strategy, New Media, Publishing, Online Journalism, Proofreading, Music Journalism, Media Relations, Publicity, Web Content Management, Content Development, Content Management, InCopy, Digital Media, Facebook, Multimedia

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1988 — 2008
BA, Journalism

Experience
Reality Technology   August 2013 - Present
self  January 2003 - Present
Broomfield Enterprise/Daily Camera   2009 - 2011
Houston Press   January 2000 - January 2003
several literary magazines   January 1994 - January 2000
University of Chicago Press  January 1995 - January 1998
KUAT-TV   January 1994 - January 1995

Skills
Creative Writing, Editing, Blogging, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Publishing, Editorial, Social Media, Journalism, Photography, Storytelling, Non-fiction, Fiction, Short Stories, Web Content, Feature Articles, News Writing, Science Fiction, Online Journalism, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, InDesign, Freelance Writing, Multimedia, Web Content Management, Digital Photography, Facebook, Newspapers, Film, Video Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Technical Writing, Java, HTML 5, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, Adobe, Unity3D, Magazines, Proofreading, Newsletters, Ghostwriting, Radio, Lisp, Android Development, ARM, SharePoint, Oracle SQL Developer

Education
Metropolitan State College of Denver   2013 — 2015
Computer Science, Major

University of Arizona   1992 — 1995
BFA, Creative writing

University of Arizona   1991 — 1995
BFA, Creative Writing

Experience
Voice Media Group  May 2015 - Present
CBS Radio  March 2014 - May 2015
Houston Press   January 2012 - March 2014
Village Voice Media  January 2009 - January 2012
Houston Press   August 2007 - December 2009

Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Event Management, Event Marketing, Major Events, Facebook, Online Advertising, Advertising Sales, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing

Education
Baylor University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing/ PR

Experience
Direct Energy  August 2013 - Present
Bounce Energy  January 2013 - August 2013
Bounce Energy  March 2011 - January 2013
Dryvetyme Onlyne   2006 - 2011
Houston Press   2009 - 2010

Skills
Blogging, Wordpress, Copywriting, Social Media, Copy Editing, Editing, Press Releases, SEO, Web Content, Journalism, Social Networking, Proofreading, Creative Writing, WordPress, Media Relations, Music, AP Style, New Media, Email Marketing

Education
Sam Houston State University   1999 — 2001
BA, Political Science

Southwestern University   1997 — 1999
Political Science

Experience
River Oaks Baptist School  March 2010 - Present
Level Up Village  August 2014 - Present
Legacy Community Health Services  July 2014 - Present
Houston Press   June 2014 - December 2014
Rona Furniture and Rugs   June 2011 - August 2012

Education
Houston Community College   2008 — 2010

Experience
S.E.A.L Security Solutions   April 2014 - Present
Self Employed  May 2010 - Present
Dateline Downtown   April 2013 - April 2014
Dateline Downtown   January 2013 - April 2013
HCC TV - The Hype   January 2013 - March 2013
Student Government Association - Central College   June 2011 - May 2012
The Egalitarian   March 2010 - May 2012
Houston Community College Communications Department   January 2011 - May 2011
Houston Press   September 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Newsletters, Photography, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Writing, Public Speaking, Beauty, Journalism, Storytelling, Creative Writing, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Technical Writing, Community Outreach, Spanish, WordPress, Leadership, Publications, Web Content, AP Style, Strategic Planning, Proofreading, Copywriting, Interviews, Media Relations, Advertising, Beauty Industry, Microsoft Office, News Writing, Fundraising, Nonprofits

Education
University of Houston-Downtown   2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Professional writing

Houston Community College--Honors College   2010 — 2012
Associate of Science (A.S.), Engineering, 3.4

Houston Community College   2008 — 2010
Associate of Applied Science, Cosmetology License

Cesar E. Chavez High School   2007 — 2010
3.5

Experience
Shipley Donuts  January 2008 - Present
Houston Press   February 2007 - January 2008
Gap Inc.  November 1996 - February 2007

Education
Austin Community College   1999 — 2001
Marketing

Collin County Community College   1998 — 1999

Experience
Houston Press   August 2011 - December 2011
Events and Lagniappe Public Relations (Out of business)   August 2011 - October 2011
Walmart  December 2004 - August 2008
Walmart  October 2004 - December 2004
Walmart  March 2003 - October 2004

Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Blogging, Public Relations, Press Releases, Ap Style, Editing, Journalism, Copy Editing, News Writing, Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Interviews, Storytelling, AP Style, Social Networking

Education
University of Houston   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications- Public Relations, 3.75

Relevant Projects, University of Houston

Lone Star College System   2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Experience
Baylor College of Medicine, Center for Cell and Gene Therapy   June 2014 - Present
Houston Press   February 2014 - Present
Women's Wear Daily  January 2011 - December 2013
Element  April 2009 - December 2013
Fodor's Travel  January 2013 - March 2013

Skills
Russian, Journalism, Editing, Translation, Public Relations, Media Relations, International Relations, Digital Media, Copywriting, Online Journalism, French, English, Publishing, Proofreading, Press Releases, Newspapers, News Writing, Spanish, Research, Social Media

Education
Duke University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General, 3.8

Episcopal High School   2001 — 2004

Experience
WestEd  April 2014 - Present
WestEd  January 2013 - March 2014
WestEd  October 2009 - December 2012
UC Berkeley, Center for Studies in Higher Education   July 2008 - August 2010
SF Weekly  May 2007 - August 2010
East Bay Express  August 2006 - August 2007
Houston Press   October 2005 - August 2006
Erikson Institute  September 2003 - February 2005

Skills
Copy Editing, Research, SPSS, Program Evaluation, Editing, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Blogging, Journalism

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2006 — 2008
Ph.D. coursework, Department of English

University of Chicago   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature