Better Government Association
Industry: Non-profit organization
DescriptionThe Better Government Association is a Chicago-based investigative journalism non-profit organization. BGA journalistic investigations are guided by the newly adopted BGA guidelines for investigations and oversight protocols. They work under the motto, "Shining a Light on Government". Founded: 1923 Motto: "Shining a Light on Government"
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Better Government Association Employees
Better Government Association June 2012 - Present
Journatic March 2012 - June 2012
Tribune Company December 2010 - March 2012
Peoria Journal Star August 2010 - December 2010
Portland Press Herald June 2010 - August 2010
College Lifestyles December 2009 - August 2010
Leisure Publishing Co., Inc. January 2010 - May 2010
Rockbridge Report September 2008 - May 2010
The Nashville Business Journal June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Social Media, Editing, Content Strategy, AP Style, Storytelling, Facebook, WordPress, Blogging, Journalism, Editorial, Video Editing, Photoshop, Twitter, Writing, Reporting, InDesign, Avid Newscutter, Magazines, Final Cut Pro, Video Camera, Chicago Manual, Soundslides, Dreamweaver, Flash, Digidesign ProTools, Sonic Sound Forge, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office
Education
DePaul University 2011 — 2012
M.A., Journalism, With Distinction
Washington and Lee University 2006 — 2010
B.A., Journalism & Mass Communication, Environmental Studies
Better Government Association July 2015 - Present
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana July 2014 - June 2015
Between Friends December 2013 - November 2014
Tulane University August 2011 - November 2013
Rebuilding Together New Orleans August 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Event Planning, Program Development, Alumni Relations, Social Media, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Non-profits, Community Organizing, Annual Giving, Stewardship, Press Releases, Higher Education, Editing, Data Analysis, Leadership Development, Prospect Research, Fundraisers, Donor Engagement, Donor Solicitation, Writing and editing, Board Relations, Communication, Capital Campaigns, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Web Intelligence, Business Objects, Database management, Web design and..., Non-profit Board..., Planned Gifts, Donor Recognition, SharePoint, Donor Research, Desktop Publishing, Organizational..., Project Management, Project Planning, Constant Contact, Donor Quest, Eventbrite, Google Analytics, Crowdfunding, Drupal
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2006 — 2010
B.A., Women and Gender Studies, Political Science
Dril-Quip July 2014 - Present
ProStudios Image May 2014 - July 2014
Better Government Association February 2014 - May 2014
WLUW 88.7 January 2014 - May 2014
M&B Printing May 2013 - August 2013
Skinny Ms. May 2013 - July 2013
H&M Communications May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, CMS, SEO, Analytics, Web Design, Microsoft Office, Photography, Graphic Design, Spanish-speaking, News Writing, Social Media, Broadcast, Editing, Radio, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Spanish
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Loyola University Chicago
Various September 2010 - Present
Organizing for Action August 2013 - December 2014
Chicagoist April 2011 - August 2013
Chicagoist.com December 2008 - August 2013
Young Chicago Authors June 2011 - August 2011
Center Square Journal, Inc. September 2010 - May 2011
Better Government Association November 2010 - February 2011
Associated Press February 2010 - June 2010
The Pinedale Roundup July 2009 - February 2010
Northwestern University May 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Blogging, Journalism, Editing, Storytelling, Social Media, Writing, Editorial, Copy Editing, Web Content Management, Content Strategy, Newspapers, Content Management, AP Style, News Writing, Copywriting, Press Releases, Publicity, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Breaking News, Facebook, Content Development, Creative Writing, Publications, Books, WordPress, Headline Writing, Web Editing, Proofreading, Freelance Writing, Photography, Video, Publishing, Magazines, New Media, Investigative Reporting, Digital Strategy, Project Management, Grammar, Website Copy, Stories, Line Editing, Email, HTML Emails, Strategic Communications, Digital Media, Political Communication, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing
Education
Northwestern University 2008 — 2009
MSJ, Journalism
Dickinson College 2002 — 2006
BA, Political Science
Randall Anthony Communications February 2015 - Present
InfoNews February 2014 - November 2014
Chicagotalks.org August 2012 - December 2013
Better Government Association June 2013 - September 2013
Columbia College Chicago January 2013 - May 2013
Press +1 November 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Text Editing, Copy Editing, Multimedia, Writing, Research, Interview Skills, Leadership, Wordpress, Final Cut Pro, InDesign, Publications
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Journalism
Simon Fraser University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
University of Alberta 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
Time Out North America May 2013 - Present
Patch.com July 2012 - April 2013
Patch.com June 2011 - July 2012
Patch.com June 2010 - June 2011
Better Government Association March 2010 - June 2010
Medill Innocence Project September 2009 - March 2010
WNUR News September 2009 - March 2010
The Orange County Register June 2009 - August 2009
The Orange County Register January 2009 - March 2009
Skills
Ap Style, Journalism, Copy Editing, News Writing, Blogging, Newspaper, Editing, Storytelling, Online Journalism, Editorial, Feature Articles, Press Releases, AP Style, Newspapers, Interviews, Radio, WordPress
Education
Northwestern University 2006 — 2010
B.S., Journalism
The Daily Whale June 2013 - Present
Better Government Association January 2013 - March 2013
Po Campo November 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Creative Writing, Writing, Public Relations, Marketing, Spreadsheets
Education
DePaul University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism; Public Relations & Advertising
CNN June 2015 - Present
The DePaulia February 2014 - Present
NBC5 News January 2015 - June 2015
ABC Radio October 2014 - December 2014
WXRT-FM May 2014 - September 2014
Better Government Association April 2014 - August 2014
Primetime Post May 2013 - August 2013
prior experience 2011 - 2013
Skills
Social Networking, Online Advertising, Online Journalism, Journalism, Public Relations, Dedicated to work, Multi-tasked, Spanish-speaking, Community & Event..., Tech Savvy; Software..., Relationship Management, Internal & External..., Influential &..., Educational Tools, Promotional Strategies, Multimedia Content..., Social Media, Team-Focused Philosophy, Resource Coordination, Fundraising, Understand Social..., Project Management, Video Production, Marketing Strategy, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Spanish, Facebook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Education
DePaul University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Communication, Journalism and Public Relations & Advertising
Ottawa Hills High School 2008 — 2012
James Drury Partners July 2015 - Present
Hillard Heintze January 2014 - July 2015
Hillard Heintze August 2012 - December 2013
Sitrick & Sitrick June 2011 - July 2012
Daily Herald September 2009 - October 2011
Better Government Association September 2010 - June 2011
Crain's Chicago Business May 2010 - December 2010
Chicago Sun-Times January 2010 - May 2010
Daily Herald May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Ap Style, Editing, Journalism, Facebook, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Editorial, Newspapers, Publications, Writing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Wordpress, Storytelling, Interviews, Westlaw, PACER, TLO, Accurint, IRB, Lexis-Nexis, Research, Fact-checking, AP Style
Education
Loyola University of Chicago
B.A., Journalism, Poltical Science
Imagination July 2015 - Present
Imagination June 2014 - Present
The Phoenix January 2014 - May 2014
The Phoenix September 2013 - December 2013
Better Government Association May 2013 - August 2013
The Global FoodBanking Network April 2013 - August 2013
Compass Magazine January 2013 - May 2013
Skills
Social Media, Journalism, News Writing, AP Style, Social Media Marketing, WordPress, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Editing, English Literature, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Proofreading, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Literary Criticism, Broadcast Journalism, Web-based Reporting, Public Relations, Social Media Outreach, Databases, Global Reporting, Conducting Interviews, Human Rights, Video Editing, Skype, Event Planning, Marketing Event Planning, Media Outreach, Media Pitches, Tumblr, Interviews, Media Relations, Adobe Creative Suite, Content Marketing, Content Strategy
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2010 — 2014
Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism, English Literature, Political Science
John Felice Rome Center 2012 — 2012
Raja for Congress April 2015 - Present
Chicago Votes June 2014 - November 2014
Derek Elliott Bagley November 2012 - 2014
Coolidge for Congress July 2012 - November 2012
Raja for Congress May 2011 - March 2012
Chicago Aldermanic Offices May 2009 - September 2009
Better Government Association May 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Political Campaigns, Nonprofits, Politics, Fundraising, Grassroots Organizing, Microsoft Office, Research, Microsoft Excel, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Event Planning, Social Media, Volunteer Management, International Relations, Government, Public Speaking
Education
DePaul University 2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Skidmore College 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Center for Court Innovation & the Fund for the City of New York July 2014 - Present
American Constitution Society for Law and Policy May 2012 - June 2014
O'Donoghue & O'Donoghue LLP June 2010 - May 2012
Groom Law Group December 2006 - May 2010
Laner Muchin Dombrow Becker Levin & Tominberg September 2005 - November 2006
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission May 2003 - August 2003
Center for Conflict Resolution April 2001 - July 2002
Towers Perrin (now Towers Watson) August 2000 - March 2001
Better Government Association June 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Policy, Labor Relations, LGBT rights, National Security, Environmental Policy, Technology, Constitutional Law, Employment..., Alternative Dispute..., ERISA, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Courts
Education
American University, Washington College of Law 2002 — 2005
J.D., cum laude
Northwestern University 1996 — 2000
B.A., with Honors, Political Science and International Studies
Homewood Flossmoor High School 1992 — 1996
Better Government Association January 2015 - Present
BookedOut™ May 2014 - July 2014
Loyola University Chicago August 2012 - October 2013
Surviving Chicago Blog 2013 - 2013
The Phoenix August 2012 - December 2012
Lane Warrior 2009 - 2011
Skills
Editing, Customer Service, Press Releases, News Writing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Social Media, Blogging, Social Media..., Strategic Communications, Copy Editing, Advertising, Interviews, Public Speaking, InDesign, Writing News Releases, Microsoft Technologies, Youth Mentoring, Photojournalism, CisionPoint, Microsoft Office, Donor Management, Event Planning, Event Management, Nonprofit Technology
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Northwestern University March 2013 - Present
Content That Works June 2009 - Present
OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network October 2011 - February 2013
The Privacy Project June 2011 - September 2011
Better Government Association March 2011 - June 2011
Forbes Travel Guide October 2010 - November 2010
Chicago Parent magazine March 2009 - June 2009
Education
Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University 2011 — 2011
Master of Science (M.S.)
Northwestern University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Rush University Medical Center October 2014 - Present
Reboot Illinois June 2013 - September 2014
Pioneer Press September 2012 - May 2014
Loyola USGA April 2012 - April 2013
Society of Professional Journalists - Loyola Student Chapter April 2012 - April 2013
Loyola Phoenix September 2010 - December 2012
Better Government Association May 2012 - July 2012
The Voice May 2011 - August 2011
Fox Valley Park District June 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Journalism, Copy Editing, Page Layout and Design, Editing, Writing, Layout, Sports, AP Style, Ap Style, News Writing, Blogging, Newspapers, Research, Editorial, Photography, Politics, Event Planning
Education
Northwestern University 2014 — 2015
Masterâs Degree, Higher Education Administration and Policy
Loyola University of Chicago 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's, Journalism, Political Science, History
Better Government Association June 2014 - August 2014
American Girl June 2014 - August 2014
Hackney Chronicle May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Golf, Spanish-speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Volleyball, People Skills, Ballroom Dance, Political Campaigns, Blogging
Education
Georgetown University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, International Political Economy
Woodward Academy 1999 — 2013
Phoenix Media Corp. June 2015 - Present
Stephanie Plus Verb September 2013 - Present
SingleHop November 2013 - May 2015
Blood Lotus Journal April 2013 - June 2014
Cognitive Arts February 2013 - November 2013
Luxury Garage Sale June 2012 - February 2013
Guaranteed Rate August 2011 - June 2012
Time Out Chicago January 2011 - April 2011
Better Government Association July 2009 - November 2010
theMAGAZINE(ok) September 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Blogging, Press Releases, Publishing, Writing, Research, Newsletters, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Proofreading, Publications, Word, PowerPoint, HTML, Excel, Wordpress, Photoshop, AP Style, Journalism, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Non-profits, InDesign, Customer Relations, Adobe Creative Suite, Fact-checking, Investigative Reporting, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Technical Writing, Marketing, Creative Writing, Storytelling, News Writing, Feature Articles
Education
DePaul University 2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Writing & Publishing
University of Iowa 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism & Mass Communication, Japanese
WTTW-11 Chicago Tonight August 2015 - Present
WTTW-11 Chicago Tonight February 2014 - Present
WTTW September 2013 - November 2013
Campbellsport High School June 2009 - October 2013
WTTW June 2013 - August 2013
Better Government Association January 2013 - April 2013
Studio 51 News January 2013 - April 2013
Premier Tourism Marketing September 2012 - January 2013
Skills
News Writing, Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast, AP Style, Facebook, Editorial, Social Networking, Reporting, Research, Copy Editing, Politics, Sports Coaching, Investigative Reporting, Video Editing, Microsoft Excel, Multimedia, Mac OS, iMovie, WordPress, Interviewing, Blogging, Newspapers, Press Releases, Magazines, Creative Writing, Communication, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Audacity, Audio Editing, EZNews, iNews, Twitter, LinkedIn, Aurora Edit/Browse, Storify, Web Content, Arabic, Interviews, Avid
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Political Science, 3.56
Jobs with Justice June 2015 - Present
Faith in Public Life March 2014 - June 2015
Toledo Free Press May 2013 - March 2014
Center for Digital Ethics and Policy January 2011 - May 2013
Chicago Sun-Times September 2012 - December 2012
Better Government Association May 2012 - August 2012
The Loyola Phoenix August 2009 - May 2012
Social & Personal Magazine August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Wordpress, Blogging, Digital Photography, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Lightroom, iPhoto, Twitter, Tumblr, iMovie, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Freedom of Information..., WordPress, Social Media, Editorial, Newspapers, Feature Articles, Storytelling
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism, English
Institute for the International Education of Students-Dublin 2011 — 2011
Irish General Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies
Sierra High School August 2014 - Present
Teach For America August 2014 - Present
DePauw University August 2010 - May 2014
Better Government Association June 2013 - August 2013
ThinkImpact November 2012 - May 2013
Law Office of Jeffery A. Boggess January 2013 - January 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Research, Event Planning, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Social Media, conflict mediation, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Grant Writing
Education
DePauw University 2010 — 2014
Bring Your Own Stuff May 2014 - Present
True Productions June 2015 - Present
Better Government Association March 2013 - March 2015
Cumulus Media February 2012 - March 2013
Skills
Digital Media, Video Editing, Editing, Web Design, New Media, Broadcast, CMS, Storytelling, News Writing, Multimedia, Social Media, Social Networking, SEO, Editorial, Video, Digital Strategy, Content Strategy, Web Development
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
MA, Journalism and Mass Communications
Colgate University
BA, English & Asian Studies
NYC Office of Management & Budget January 2013 - Present
HudsonTG, LLC August 2012 - December 2012
Better Government Association August 2011 - April 2012
World Resource Institute May 2011 - August 2011
Loyola University Chicago January 2011 - May 2011
Chicago Department of Environment Chicago Conservation Corp September 2009 - May 2011
Northwestern University September 2008 - May 2011
Urban Habitat Chicago March 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Analysis, Research, Writing, Government Liaison, Government, Government Relations, Teamwork, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Media Relations, Blogging, Copywriting, Data Analysis, Databases, Editing, English, Fundraising, GIS, Grant Writing, Governance, HTML, Social Media, Non-profits, Newsletters, Social Networking, Organizational..., User Experience, Web Services, Dreamweaver, Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, SEO, Policy Analysis
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2010 — 2012
Master of Arts Degree, Public Policy, 3.6
Marquette University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts Degree, English Writing, 3.5
The Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus May 2013 - Present
Loyola Phoenix August 2012 - May 2013
Better Government Association September 2012 - January 2013
Mosaic Magazine August 2011 - December 2011
Great Scott Times January 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Reporting, Editing, Communication, Investigative Reporting, Political Science
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Pleasant Valley High School
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Madden Communications September 2014 - Present
Essex Communities August 2013 - September 2014
Raimondo, Callahan and Associates June 2009 - August 2013
DePaul University Student Center March 2011 - June 2013
Illinois Recreational Cheerleading Association August 2012 - December 2012
Better Government Association February 2012 - June 2012
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Excel, Writing, Event Planning, Press Releases, Public Relations, Editing, Community Outreach, Research, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Facebook, Social Media, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Photoshop, Event Management, Project Planning, Marketing Strategy, Management
Education
DePaul University 2010 — 2013
BA in Communications: Double Major, Public Relations and Advertising, Communication and Media Studies, Graduated
Northern Illinois University 2009 — 2010
Cision July 2014 - Present
XA, The Experiential Agency, Inc. May 2012 - Present
The Good Egg April 2014 - Present
American Advertising Federation August 2013 - May 2014
Make It Happen Marketing April 2011 - 2014
Columbia College Chicago PRSSA January 2012 - July 2012
Rockit Ranch Productions December 2011 - May 2012
Chicago Innovation Awards November 2011 - November 2011
Carol Fox & Associates October 2011 - October 2011
Better Government Association October 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Facebook, Event Planning, Social Media, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Twitter, Food Photography, Pinterest, Instagram, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Leadership, Television, Video, Social Networking, Digital Strategy, SEO, Content Strategy, Media Relations, Digital Media, YouTube, Brand Awareness, Google Analytics, Copywriting, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Publicity, Marketing, Sponsorship, Strategic Communications, Creative Direction, Social Media Measurement
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2011 — 2013
Marketing Communications with a Concentration on Digital Public Relations, Marketing Communications
Washtenaw Community College (2010-2011) Howell High School (2006-2010)
Better Government Association December 2012 - Present
Niche Chicago News Corp. January 2011 - December 2012
Wednesday Journal, Inc. August 2010 - December 2010
Zhang & Associates, P.C. August 2009 - June 2010
The Loyola Phoenix May 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Ap Style, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Newspaper, News Writing, Social Media, Journalism, Feature Articles, Media Relations, Breaking News, Editing, Blogging, Fact-checking, Publications, Storytelling, Copywriting, Writing, Publicity, Magazines, Proofreading, Online Journalism, Public Relations, Newsletters, Editorial, Facebook, Content Strategy, Headline Writing, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Newspapers, New Media, Digital Media, Newspaper Design, Corporate Communications, Content Management, Sports Writing, Investigative Reporting, Radio, AP Style, Web Content Management, Strategic Communications, Web Content, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Content Development, WordPress, Creative Writing, Internal Communications, Publishing, Politics
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2005 — 2009
Journalism
John Felice Rome Center -- Loyola University Chicago 2008 — 2008
Better Government Association 2009 - Present
ABC 7 Chicago 1983 - 2009
NBC 5 Chicago 1976 - 1983
Chicago Sun-Times 1974 - 1976
City News Bureau of Chicago 1972 - 1974
Skills
Journalism, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Copy Editing, Fraud, Social Media, Editing, Video Production, Non-profit Board..., Community Outreach, Government, Strategic Communications, Non-profits, Public Relations, Blogging, Integrated Marketing, Newspaper, Facebook, Grant Writing, Press Releases, Analysis, Social Networking, Fundraising, Storytelling, Strategic Planning, Sales, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, New Media, Television, Event Planning, Event Management, Broadcast, Final Cut Pro, Speech Writing, Creative Writing, Volunteer Management, Newspapers, Radio, Publications, Crisis Communications, Nonprofits, News Writing, Publicity, Public Affairs, Newsletters, Feature Articles, Digital Media, Editorial, Politics
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
Better Government Association March 2012 - Present
Better Government Association April 2010 - March 2012
Mary Frances O'Connor 2007 - October 2011
Kurtis Productions 2001 - 2007
WKYC-TV 1998 - 2001
KTHV-TV, CBS 1995 - 1998
KSDK-TV NewsChannel 5 1995 - 1995
Coro Leadership Center - St. Louis 1994 - 1995
Skills
Development, Fundraising, Board Relations, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Video Production, Editing, Television, Broadcast, Video, Documentaries, Web Content, Writing, Journalism, Web Video, Breaking News, Copywriting, Final Cut Pro, Blogging, Producing
Education
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business 2015 — 2015
Executive Fund Development Leadership Program
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2012 — 2013
Certificate of Nonprofit Management
DePaul University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Kirkland & Ellis LLP October 2014 - Present
Kirkland & Ellis LLP June 2013 - August 2013
Better Government Association June 2012 - August 2012
Teach for America August 2009 - May 2011
Atlanta Public Schools 2009 - 2011
Teach for America- LA Institute 2010 - 2010
Education
University of Chicago Law School 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Southern Methodist University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Journalism, Political Science, Journalism
Abbott June 2015 - Present
Porter Lee Corporation March 2012 - June 2015
Nordstrom November 2011 - March 2012
Crain's Chicago Business July 2011 - September 2011
Better Government Association August 2010 - July 2011
Loyola University Chicago August 2009 - December 2010
Culinary Software Services February 2008 - March 2009
Chicago's 19th Aldermanic Ward May 2006 - September 2006
Skills
SPSS, STATA, Excel, Statistics, Policy Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Office, Oracle, SQL, Databases, Stata, Research, Policy, Government, Access, Microsoft Excel
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2009 — 2010
MPP, Public Policy, 3.7
Saint Xavier University 2003 — 2007
BA, Political Science; Religious Studies, 3.4
United Way of Washtenaw County March 2015 - Present
Ozone House January 2014 - March 2015
Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County June 2013 - March 2015
IMPACT Management Services June 2012 - July 2013
Better Government Association June 2011 - May 2012
Loyola University Chicago Conference Services December 2009 - May 2011
Loyola University Chicago April 2010 - August 2010
Loyola University Chicago Conference Services April 2009 - August 2009
Loyola University Chicago August 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Fundraising, Facebook, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Microsoft Excel, Newsletters, Editing, Blogging, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Research, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Content Management, Donor Research, Donor Recognition, Office Administration, Payroll, Volunteer Management, Human Resources, Copy Editing, Data Entry, Copywriting, Leadership, PowerPoint, Access, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Outlook, Time Management, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Management, WordPress, Basic HTML, Donor Perfect, Raiser's Edge, QuickBooks, Accounts Receivable, Event Management, Sage, Accounting Applications, Andar
Education
Schoolcraft College 2014 — 2015
Associate of Science (A.S.), Accounting, 4.00
Loyola University of Chicago 2007 — 2011
B.A., History, Classics, Political Science, 3.53
Loyola University Chicago, John Felice Rome Center 2009 — 2009
Detroit Catholic Central High School 2003 — 2007
Diploma
Illinois Attorney General's Office November 2014 - Present
Illinois Attorney General's Office September 2014 - November 2014
University of Illinois College of Law August 2014 - August 2014
Champaign County, Illinois Office of the State's Attorney January 2014 - May 2014
Spiros Law, P.C. January 2013 - October 2013
Illinois 6th Judicial Circuit Court May 2012 - August 2012
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services January 2012 - January 2012
Better Government Association January 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Event Planning, Research, Family Law, Editing, Broadcast
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor
Columbia College Chicago 2007 — 2010
BA, Journalism
ESPN August 2012 - Present
Better Government Association June 2012 - August 2012
NBC Chicago January 2012 - April 2012
DePaul Documentary Project March 2011 - November 2011
Midwest Sports Fans April 2011 - June 2011
Voices For Illinois Children January 2011 - March 2011
Skills
Social Media, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Research, Sports Writing, Sports, WordPress, Video, AP Style, Press Releases, Digital Media, Media Relations, Blogging, Copy Editing, Social Media Marketing, Broadcast Journalism, Copywriting, Documentaries, Feature Articles, Spanish, Proofreading, Social Networking, Interviews, Journalism, News Writing, Avid, Editing, Facebook, Creative Writing, Investigative Reporting, Video Production, Broadcast, ENPS, Television, Storytelling, Public Relations, Video Editing, Broadcast Television
Education
Communications 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Public Relations/Advertising
DePaul University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Public Relations/Advertising Major
Pitney Bowes Software March 2012 - Present
Alterian, Inc. April 2011 - February 2012
BW Doyle & Company November 2009 - March 2011
1-800-GOT-JUNK? September 2008 - October 2009
1-800-GOT-JUNK? September 2006 - October 2008
1-800-GOT-JUNK? February 2006 - September 2006
Aviation Integrity Project, Inc. December 2002 - January 2006
The Apartment Group, LLC July 2000 - November 2002
Charter Bank & Financial Services July 1997 - June 2000
Better Government Association July 1991 - June 1997
Skills
Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, CRM, Leadership, Account Management, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Sales, Management, Business Analysis, Public Relations, Customer Analytics, Marketing Automation, Real Time Interaction..., Real Time Decisioning, Predictive Analytics, Digital Marketing, Strategic Planning, Analytics, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Enterprise Software, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Direct Marketing, Customer Analysis, Marketing
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1994 — 1997
MBA, Marketing and International Business
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1986 — 1990
BA, Psychology with secondary emphasis in Italian literature
All Access Hospitality February 2009 - June 2009
Better Government Association September 2007 - June 2008
Sushi Prep September 2004 - November 2006
Schmick's Sea Food; Sauté Chef June 2006 - September 2006
House of Blues Chicago May 2005 - June 2006
US Navy September 2000 - January 2004
Education
Columbia College Chicago School of Media
Arts, Journalism; Concentration News Writing and Reporting
Columbia College Chicago 2004 — 2008
ba, journalism
Village of Villa Park January 2015 - Present
Suburban Life Media April 2013 - December 2014
Laser Exhibitor Service of Chicago, Inc. July 2012 - April 2013
Boston Hannah April 2012 - April 2013
SouthtownStar July 2011 - April 2013
Better Government Association October 2011 - February 2012
Laser Exhibitor Service of Chicago 2005 - 2012
Kernel Sweetooth May 2008 - September 2011
WFLD FOX News August 2010 - December 2010
Chicago Catholic News & Chicago Wildlife News June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Editing, Interviews, Press Releases, Social Media, Newsletters, Research, News Writing, AP Style, Publishing, Web Content, Journalism, Facebook, Blogging, Copy Editing, Microsoft Office, Newspaper, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, WordPress, Microsoft Word, MS Word, I-News, Stata, Economic Data Analysis, YouTube, Instagram, Broadcast Journalism
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Business and Economic Policy Analysis
Loyola University Chicago 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism major, Sociology and Peace Studies minor
Michael Baker International October 2014 - Present
Sonoma State University February 2012 - October 2014
City of San Joaquin January 2011 - January 2014
ono academic college June 2010 - August 2010
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL PARK DISTRICT August 2009 - March 2010
NATIONAL SEA GRANT LAW CENTER May 2009 - February 2010
Sierra Club September 2007 - February 2010
BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION May 2009 - August 2009
Legal Aid Society January 2009 - April 2009
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Research, Legal Research, Government, Sports, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Sustainability, Grant Writing, Environmental Policy, Policy, Energy Efficiency, Local Government, Renewable Energy, Nonprofits, Project Management, Program Management, Environmental Awareness, Energy Policy, Climate Change, Analysis, Program Development, Project Planning
Education
Marquette University Law School 2007 — 2010
JD, Sports Law and Environmental Law, Admitted Wisconsin Bar May 2010, Active Bar Member
Vermont Law School 2008 — 2010
Masters, Environmental Law & Policy
Emerson College 2003 — 2007
BS, Marketing Communications, Management Communications
SeiferFlatow, PLLC July 2015 - Present
Von Maur June 2014 - February 2015
The Ohio State University August 2012 - April 2014
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity January 2013 - January 2014
614 Media Group September 2013 - December 2013
Better Government Association May 2013 - August 2013
The Ohio State University January 2013 - April 2013
The Ohio State University January 2012 - December 2012
CollegeSportsFeed.com January 2012 - May 2012
NCAA March 2012 - March 2012
Skills
Editing, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Research, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Newsletters, Writing, Microsoft Excel, Retail, AP Style, Sales, Clientele Development, Management, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Customer Service, News Writing
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2015 — 2015
Paralegal Certificate Program
The Ohio State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Lyons Township High School 2006 — 2010
Academy for Urban School Leadership July 2014 - Present
Office of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin June 2012 - June 2014
MacArthur Foundation January 2012 - May 2012
U.S. Department of Education June 2011 - August 2011
Catalyst Chicago March 2011 - June 2011
The Protest October 2010 - March 2011
Better Government Association June 2010 - August 2010
National Student News Service January 2010 - April 2010
Skills
Editing, Writing, Social Media, Graphic Design, Education Policy, Storytelling, Public Relations
Education
Northwestern University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Sciences, Journalism
Barrington High School 2004 — 2008
Union League Club of Chicago September 2004 - Present
Better Government Association May 2013 - Present
Econ Illinois October 2004 - Present
Illinois Issues magazine November 2012 - Present
DePaul University/College of Communication January 2009 - Present
Chicago Area Public Affairs Group (CAPAG) January 2010 - December 2010
Emerald City Theatre Company 2004 - 2009
Holland & Knight LLP February 2002 - January 2004
District 76 Board of Education 1998 - 2003
Office of Illinois Lt. Governor Corinne Wood March 2000 - May 2001
Skills
Media Relations, Public Policy, Crisis Communications, Writing, Public Relations, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Social Media, Editing, Community Outreach, Speech Writing, Government, Politics, Corporate Communications, Event Management, Public Affairs, Newsletters, Budgets, Coalitions, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Grassroots Organizing, Internal Communications, International Relations, Journalism, Leadership, Legislation, Legislative Relations, New Media, Nonprofits, Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Program Management, Spokesperson, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Higher Education, Community Development, Advertising, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Publicity, Interviews, Grants, Social Networking
Education
Northwestern University 1982 — 1983
M.A., Communication Studies
DePaul University 1978 — 1982
B.A., English/Communications
Deerfield High School 1974 — 1978
Meridian International Center July 2015 - Present
Meridian International Center July 2015 - Present
Personal April 2014 - June 2015
BH Development Group May 2013 - March 2014
Mercy Corps November 2010 - March 2013
Catholic Relief Services 2004 - 2010
National Democratic Institute February 2001 - October 2003
AARP 1985 - 2001
Common Cause Magazine 1984 - 1985
Better Government Association 1978 - 1984
Skills
Civil Society, NGOs, Humanitarian Assistance, International..., Capacity Building, Nonprofits, Africa, Humanitarian, Human Rights, Peacebuilding, Capacity Development, Conflict, Technical Assistance, Economic Development, Community Development, Program Evaluation, International..., International Relations, Public/private..., Proposal Writing, Conflict Analysis, Grants, Refugees, Democracy, Rural Development, Microfinance, Food Security, Policy Analysis, Rule Of Law, Public Policy, Diplomacy, Elections, Politics, Corporate Social..., European Union, Social Entrepreneurship, Private Sector..., Global Health, Foreign Policy, International Health, Sustainable Development, Author, national...
Education
St. Olaf College 1963 — 1967
Bachelor's Degree, History
Tuskegee University 1965 — 1965
History
Northwestern University April 2015 - Present
Robin Potter & Associates, P.C. May 2014 - March 2015
American Girl June 2014 - August 2014
The Partnership to Educate & Advance Kids October 2013 - May 2014
Lycee Francais de Chicago September 2013 - May 2014
Civic Education Project March 2014 - March 2014
Better Government Association September 2013 - October 2013
U.S. House of Representatives June 2013 - August 2013
Payless ShoeSource June 2010 - August 2013
Skills
Event Planning, Research, Social Media, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Editing, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Teaching, Community Outreach, Journalism, Spanish, Nonprofits, Leadership, Marketing, Training, Access, Social Networking, Government, Fundraising, Curriculum Design
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Cultural and Educational Policy
Howard University 2009 — 2013
B.A., Sociology Major, Afro-American Studies Minor
Northland High School 2005 — 2009
High School Diploma
Self-employed May 2015 - Present
Moksha Yoga Center Inc May 2015 - Present
William Reed Business Media Ltd. July 2015 - Present
Law Offices of Harold W. Conick and Associates June 2011 - Present
Penton November 2014 - April 2015
Boost Marketing February 2014 - September 2014
Brafton Inc. June 2011 - February 2014
Suburban Life Publications, Gatehouse Media November 2008 - June 2011
The Chicago Reader January 2009 - February 2009
Better Government Association December 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Copy Editing, Storytelling, Editing, Web Content, Newspapers, Journalism, Editorial, Blogging, New Media, Feature Articles, Magazines, Investigative Reporting, SEO, Newspaper, Video Editing, Publishing, Sports, Politics, Breaking News, Video, Interviews, Fact-checking, AP Style, Facebook, Social Media, Press Releases, News Writing, Copywriting, Writing, Twitter, Marketing, SEO Marketing, Digital Copywriting, B2B, B2C, Small Business Marketing, Proofreading, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy
Education
DePaul University 2006 — 2008
BA, Communication/Journalism
College of DuPage 2004 — 2006
Wheaton North High School 2000 — 2004
Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. February 2013 - Present
Locke Lord LLP January 2006 - January 2013
Better Government Association 2008 - 2011
Gardner Carton & Douglas 1990 - 2006
Federal Defender Program 1984 - 1988
Skills
FCPA, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance, Litigation, Arbitration, Internal Investigations, Legal Research, Health Law, Fraud, Privacy Law, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Trials, Class Actions, White Collar Criminal..., Intellectual Property, Securities Regulation, Product Liability, Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution, Trade Secrets, Litigation Support, Securities Litigation, International Law, Trial Practice, Courts, Mediation, Executive Coaching, Executive Management, Torts, Licensing, Bankruptcy, Legal Compliance, Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Issues, Patent Litigation, Competition Law, Litigation Management, Personal Injury, Employment Law, Joint Ventures, Legal Assistance, Trademarks, Business Litigation, Legal Advice, Copyright Law, Insurance Law
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1981 — 1984
JD
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1976 — 1980
BA, Political Science, English
Shorewood
Media Law Resource Center January 2011 - Present
SS Faith Hope & Charity Parish 2011 - Present
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago April 2011 - Present
Better Government Association May 2009 - Present
Northwestern University School of Law September 1992 - Present
Dentons April 1988 - Present
Legacy Charter School August 2006 - May 2011
Winnetka Congregational Church 1997 - 2010
Landmark Education January 2004 - October 2008
Isham Lincoln & Beale July 1986 - April 1988
Skills
Libel, Privacy Law, Data Privacy, Rights Of Publicity, Social Media, Anti-SLAPP, Reporter's Privilege, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Trademarks, Subpoenas, Fair Use, Unfair Competition, Leadership, Defamation, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Patents, Cyberlaw, Training, Litigation, Ethics, Legal Writing, Litigation Support, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Mergers & Acquisitions, Nonprofits, Corporate Governance, Proofreading, Courts, Trials, Class Actions, Licensing, International Law, Legal Assistance, Start-ups, Mediation, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Patent Litigation, Entertainment Law, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Patent Prosecution, Joint Ventures, Legal Issues, Alternative Dispute...
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1971 — 1974
J.D., cum laude, Law
Northwestern University 1967 — 1971
B.S., Communications
Roosevelt High School 1963 — 1967
Communications
The University of Chicago Law School July 2010 - Present
Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) May 2004 - July 2010
Curry Consulting May 2000 - September 2004
Minnesota Justice Foundation December 1997 - May 2001
AIDS Legal Council of Chicago October 1992 - September 1995
Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission April 1992 - October 1992
Better Government Association January 1990 - April 1992
Gardner, Carton & Douglas May 1988 - December 1989
Skills
Non-profits, Public Policy, Policy, Public Interest, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Fundraising, Career Counseling, Professional Counseling, Management, Mediation, Intellectual Property, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Family Law, Research, Courts, Editing, Professional..., Nonprofits, Appeals, Civil Rights, Westlaw, Immigration Law, Human Rights, Administrative Law
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1995 — 1997
M.P.A., Public Policy- NonProfit Management
University of Notre Dame Law School 1986 — 1989
J.D., Law
Canisius College 1982 — 1986
B.A., English
Active Transportation Alliance January 2005 - Present
Lawyers Committee for Better Housing 2003 - 2005
Better Government Association 2001 - 2003
Skills
Non-profits, Sustainability, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Research, Strategic Planning, Editing, Government, Leadership, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Urban Planning, Community Development
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2010 — 2011
Certificate in Non-Profit Management, non-profit organizations
University of Illinois at Chicago 1984 — 1989
B.A., M.A., Communications
Law Office of Carl H. Dreyer, Jr. July 2011 — Present
Donald L. Johnson, P.C. November 2009 — May 2011
Edward W. Moltzen & Associates September 2005 — November 2009
Mulherin, Rehfeldt & Varchetto, P.C. October 2002 — August 2005
Better Government Association June 1999 — May 2000
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1998 — 2001
J.D.
Marquette University 1994 — 1998
B.A., History
Lange, Quill and Powers September 2009 - Present
Department of Public Advocacy August 2010 - May 2011
Better Government Association June 2010 - August 2010
Education
Northern Kentucky University—Salmon P. Chase College of Law 2008 — 2011
Law
University of Kentucky 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, English, Journalism
City of Lafayette March 2015 - Present
City of Fishers October 2013 - March 2015
Illinois Campaign for Political Reform January 2013 - March 2013
Better Government Association September 2012 - November 2012
Cook County Government September 2011 - January 2012
Education
DePaul University 2011 — 2013
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Purdue University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation April 2011 - Present
Procurement Policy Board December 2013 - July 2015
Office of the Governor January 2009 - April 2011
Better Government Association February 2004 - January 2009
Office of the Lieutenant Governor January 2003 - February 2004
Better Government Association June 1999 - January 2003
U.S. Department of Commerce March 1993 - July 1996
Inaugural Committee December 1992 - February 1993
Bill Clinton for President October 1991 - December 1992
Skills
Legal Writing, Research, Legal Issues, Licensing, Hearings, Crisis Management, Analysis, Ethics, Legislative Research, Administrative Law, Management, Legal Compliance, State Government, Government Agencies, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Media Relations, Government, Governmental Affairs, Legislative Affairs, Policy, Politics, Public Administration, Public Speaking, Regulations
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1996 — 1999
J.D.
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh 1986 — 1990
B.A., Political Science
Origin Ventures November 1998 - Present
Victory Gardens Theater June 2012 - Present
Better Government Association November 2014 - Present
Impact Engine February 2015 - Present
OneGoal August 2007 - Present
Stage 773 April 2008 - Present
doggyloot September 2013 - January 2015
Shoutlet 2009 - 2013
GrubHub 2007 - 2011
Quill April 1988 - October 1998
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1983 — 1987
B.S., Business Admin./Marketing
Better Government Association October 2013 - Present
Better Government Association October 2011 - October 2013
The Chicago Reporter 2008 - October 2011
The Chicago Reporter 2002 - 2008
The Chicago Reporter 1999 - 2002
The News-Gazette 1996 - 1999
WDWS-AM 1995 - 1996
Skills
Editing, Journalism, News Writing, Copy Editing, Newspaper, Blogging, Storytelling, Investigative Reporting, Social Networking, Newspapers, AP Style, Media Relations, Editorial, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Web Content, Digital Media, Fact-checking, Feature Articles, New Media, Creative Writing, Magazines, Research
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1987 — 1997
Bachelor's, Broadcast Journalism
Little Flower
Kirkland & Ellis LLP October 2014 - Present
Kirkland & Ellis LLP September 2008 - September 2014
Better Government Association May 2008 - August 2008
Kirkland & Ellis LLP June 2007 - August 2007
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP May 2006 - August 2006
Filene's 2004 - 2004
Skills
Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Litigation, Securitization, Structured Finance
Education
University of Notre Dame 2005 — 2008
JD, Law
University of Notre Dame Law School 2005 — 2008
JD, Law
Boston College 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management with Concentrations in Economics and Finance
PepsiCo August 2015 - Present
PepsiCo September 2014 - August 2015
PepsiCo September 2012 - September 2014
PepsiCo October 2011 - September 2012
Metra July 2009 - September 2011
Metra May 2009 - July 2009
Van Vechten Textiles March 2005 - June 2009
Better Goverment Association April 2007 - November 2007
Better Government Association January 2007 - April 2007
Juanardila.net December 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Data Analysis, Analysis, Tableau, Social Media, Corporate Communications, Editing, Access, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Photoshop, Press Releases, InDesign, Blogging, Crisis Communications, Web Content, Public Speaking, SAP, Social Networking, Dreamweaver, New Media, Journalism, Copywriting, Multimedia, Market Research, SEO, Web Development, Writing, HTML, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Business Objects, SQL, Transportation..., Teradata Data Warehouse, R, Weka, Decision Trees, Bayesian statistics, Artificial Neural..., Predictive Analytics, Microsoft Office
Education
Northwestern University 2013 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Predictive Analytics
Columbia College Chicago 2006 — 2008
BA, Journalism
Oakton Community College
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Gimnasio La Montaña 1994 — 2002
Bachiller, N/A
American Academy of Dermatology February 2013 - Present
American Academy of Dermatology June 2011 - February 2013
Elgin Community College 2005 - June 2011
Sun-Times Media 2002 - 2004
Better Government Association 1999 - 2001
Skills
Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Integrated Marketing, Brand Management, Strategic Communications, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Brand Awareness, Writing, Print and Electronic Ads, Editing, Social Media, Public Relations, Video, Email Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing, Advertising, Crisis Communications, Fundraising, Press Releases, Media Relations, Nonprofits
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1997 — 1999
B.A.
Elgin Community College
A.S.
Better Government Association February 2013 - June 2015
FOX 32 News November 2011 - February 2013
WBBM-AM August 2011 - November 2011
WITI-TV January 2007 - March 2011
WCIA-TV April 2004 - January 2007
WREX-TV December 2002 - April 2004
WCIA-TV April 2002 - December 2002
Skills
ENPS, Final Cut Pro, Broadcast Journalism, News Writing, Broadcast, Breaking News, Video Production, Editing, Video, Video Editing, Media Relations, Storytelling, AP Style, Television, Avid Newscutter, Avid, Field Producing, Journalism, Non-linear Editing, Investigative Reporting, Broadcast Television, Social Media
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1998 — 2002
B.S., Journalism
Better Government Association December 2013 - Present
Fund for Investigative Journalism January 2010 - Present
www.whorunsgov.com December 2008 - December 2009
WJLA-TV investigative team April 2007 - August 2008
Center for Public Integrity 2006 - 2007
LA Times, Washington Monthly, Chicago Tribune 2002 - 2005
WBBM-TV investigative team 1981 - 2001
Education
Northwestern University
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
Proviso West High School
The Chicago Reporter October 2014 - Present
DNAinfo.Com October 2012 - October 2014
The New York Times June 2012 - September 2012
Chicago Sun-Times December 2011 - May 2012
Chicago Sun-Times September 2011 - November 2011
Patch.com October 2010 - October 2011
Better Government Association July 2011 - September 2011
The Loyola Phoenix May 2010 - May 2011
Catholic News Service June 2010 - August 2010
Black Digerati October 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Ap Style, Journalism, Copy Editing, News Writing, Newspaper, Blogging, Storytelling, Editing, Breaking News, Feature Articles, Investigative Reporting, Editorial, Online Journalism, Press Releases, Fact-checking, Writing, Creative Writing, Creative Strategy, Digital Media, Concept Development, Policy, Politics, Community Outreach, Newspapers, AP Style, Interviews
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2009 — 2012
Journalism
Harold Washington College 2007 — 2009
Freelance September 2013 - Present
Daily Herald September 2010 - August 2013
Better Government Association April 2010 - June 2010
The Chicago Reporter January 2010 - June 2010
The Protest magazine September 2007 - June 2010
Kitsap Sun September 2009 - December 2009
Rural and Migrant Ministry June 2008 - September 2008
WNUR News September 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Journalism, Writing, Newspaper, Stories, Magazines, AP Style, Final Cut Pro, Editing, Copy Editing, Video Editing, InDesign, News Writing, Multimedia, Premiere, Storytelling, Ap Style, Breaking News, Editorial, Newspapers, Spanish, Blogging, WordPress, Publishing, Press Releases, Audacity, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Fact-checking
Education
Northwestern University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Journalism, Sociology
Better Government Association October 2008 - Present
Chicago Sun-Times 2006 - 2008
Skills
Investigative Reporting, Certified Fraud Examiner, Investigations, Fraud, Criminal Law, Internal Investigations, Policy Analysis, Investigation, Private Investigations, Enforcement, Background Checks, Surveillance, Police, Ap Style, Legal Research, Corporate Security, Forensic Accounting, Editing, Newspapers, Physical Security, Litigation Support, FCPA, Blogging, Security Management, AP Style, Community Outreach, Policy, Public Speaking, Social Media, Copy Editing, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Relations
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Columbia Law School August 2013 - Present
New Jersey Institute for Social Justice May 2014 - August 2014
Fulbright Commission January 2012 - October 2012
Better Government Association June 2010 - March 2011
Chicago Maroon 2010 - 2011
University of Chicago June 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Research, Social Media, Journalism, Blogging, Proofreading, AP Style, Creative Writing, Teaching, Magazines, Newspapers, Politics
Education
Columbia Law School 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Chicago 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Law, Letters, and Society
Wheeling High School 2003 — 2007
BrownGreer PLC August 2012 - October 2013
Better Government Association January 2012 - April 2012
Illinois Pollution Control Board September 2011 - November 2011
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality May 2011 - August 2011
First Market Bank June 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Research, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Editing, Lexis, Public Policy
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), International Law and Legal Studies
William & Mary 2004 — 2008
BA, Classical Studies
Chicago Tribune Media Group March 2013 - Present
Hoy October 2012 - February 2013
City Pages July 2011 - July 2012
Phoenix New Times January 2011 - July 2011
Better Government Association July 2010 - December 2010
Chicago Flame May 2009 - May 2010
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Political science and History
Better Government Association August 2015 - Present
Community Renewal Society May 2014 - August 2015
Su Casa Catholic Worker January 2014 - September 2014
SEIU Local 1 Chicago February 2011 - January 2014
SEIU Local 1 September 2009 - February 2011
BeiFangJinDe Catholic NGO May 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, New Media Marketing, Editing, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Newsletters, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Labor Organizing, Politics, Writing, Online Advertising, Fundraising, New Media, Marketing, Public Speaking, Strategy, Speech Writing, Political Campaigns, Crisis Communications, Organizational..., Message Development, Blogging, Public Affairs, Facebook, Advertising, Volunteer Management
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Philosophy
Loyola University Chicago 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Beijing University of International Business and Economics 2003 — 2004
International/Global Studies
Suburban Life Publications May 2013 - Present
Reboot Illinois February 2013 - May 2013
Serious Eats December 2012 - May 2013
Better Government Association May 2012 - January 2013
Sun-Times Media - Pioneer Local September 2012 - October 2012
Loyola Phoenix May 2011 - May 2012
WLUW-FM 88.7 August 2009 - August 2011
Loyola Phoenix August 2009 - May 2011
Loyola University Chicago May 2010 - September 2010
Loyola University Chicago May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Journalism, News Writing, Editing, Ap Style, Writing, Investigative Reporting, Layout, Blogging, Proofreading, Online Moderation, Aggregation, Social Media, Online Journalism, AP Style, Social Networking
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History