Chicago Tribune
Industry: Newspaper
DescriptionThe Chicago Tribune is a daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, owned by Tribune Publishing. Founded in 1847, and formerly self-styled as the "World's Greatest Newspaper", it remains the most-read daily newspaper of the Chicago metropolitan area and the Great Lakes region. Circulation: 448,930 daily; 331,190 Saturday; 853,324 Sunday Publisher: Bruce Dold Editor: Bruce Dold Headquarters: 160 N Stetson Ave; Chicago, Illinois, U.S. 60601 Founder(s): James Kelly, John E. Wheeler and Joseph K. C. Forrest Owner: Tribune Publishing Did you know: Chicago Tribune is the sixth-most-circulated newspaper in the US (384,962 average circulation). wikipedia.org
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Chicago Tribune Employees
Bloc, Inc. December 2014 - Present
designhawg.com July 2001 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group May 2012 - December 2014
Tribune Media Group December 2010 - May 2012
Shortlist June 2011 - December 2011
Tribune Interactive December 2008 - December 2010
Chicago Tribune December 2008 - December 2010
RedEye Chicago October 2002 - December 2008
Columbia College Chicago August 2005 - May 2008
Chicago Tribune March 2001 - October 2002
Skills
Public Speaking, Web Design, HTML, CSS, Web Development, Python, Django, Product Management, Ruby on Rails, Mobile Devices, Editorial, Publications, Magazines, Creative Direction, Art Direction, New Media, Publishing, Mobile Applications, Storytelling, HTML 5, Content Management, User Experience, Content Strategy, Digital Media, Wireframes
Education
University of Central Arkansas 1993 — 1998
BA, Communications
Starter League 2012 — 2012
Ruby on Rails
FedEx Services June 2011 - Present
FedEx Services September 1997 - May 2011
Southern Heritage Classic® June 2003 - June 2004
The Regional Medical Center February 1996 - February 1999
The Commercial Appeal March 1995 - December 1995
Chicago Tribune August 1993 - February 1995
Landmark Media Enterprises, LLC February 1991 - April 1992
Miami Herald February 1988 - January 1990
Skills
Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Corporate Social..., Event Planning, Marketing, Communication Training, Communications Planning, Project Planning, Feature Articles, Journalism, Strategy, Marketing Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Employee Communications, Executive-level..., Content Strategy, Marketing Communications, Online Communications, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Proposal Writing, Public Speaking, Reputation Management, Integrated Marketing, Social Networking, Content Management, Communication, Human Resources, Project Management, Organizational..., Media Relations, Sales Communications, International..., Feature Writing, Program Management, Management, Newsletters, Fundraising, Messaging, Crisis Management, Human Resources..., Storytelling
Education
The University of Memphis 2012 — 2013
Executive MBA, Executive MBA
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BA, Journalism and Mass Communications
HealthX Ventures February 2015 - Present
Wisconsin Technology Council March 2013 - Present
Epic 2011 - 2013
Chicago Tribune 2009 - 2010
Chicago Tribune Media Group 2006 - 2009
City News Service 2004 - 2006
Skills
Photoshop, Excel, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Production, Social Media, Writing, Editing, SEO, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Web Design, Social Media Marketing, Customer Relations, Financial Analysis, Market Research, Budgeting, Digital Marketing, Problem Solving, Newspapers, Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Budgets, Interviews, Management, Storytelling, Marketing, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Social Networking
Education
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business 2010 — 2011
MBA, Finance and Accounting
University of Iowa 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, English & Journalism
The New York Times 2009 - Present
Chicago Tribune September 2006 - November 2008
The Boston Globe June 2006 - August 2006
Austin American-Statesman September 2005 - December 2005
The Galveston County Daily News June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Ap Style, Newspaper, Journalism, News Writing, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Breaking News, Online Journalism, Web Content, Fact-checking, Newspapers, AP Style, Media Relations, Copy Editing, Headline Writing, Editorial, Investigative Reporting
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Chicago Tribune October 2009 - Present
The Palm Beach Post September 2007 - October 2009
The Palm Beach Post June 2007 - September 2007
The Independent Florida Alligator January 2007 - May 2007
Sun-Sentinel June 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Newspapers, Journalism, Storytelling, Editing, AP Style, Breaking News, Multimedia, Blogging, News Writing, Copy Editing
Education
University of Florida 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism
Chicago Tribune August 2014 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2013 - May 2015
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign January 2013 - November 2014
Chicago Tribune May 2014 - August 2014
The Daily Illini April 2014 - August 2014
The Daily Illini January 2013 - August 2014
CU-Citizen Access January 2014 - April 2014
Daily Herald December 2013 - January 2014
Daily Herald May 2013 - August 2013
The Daily Illini August 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Copy Editing, AP Style, Journalism, Newspapers, News Writing, Feature Articles, Editing, Blogging, InCopy, Facebook, Newsletters, Magazines, Publications, Online Journalism, Storytelling, Breaking News, Press Releases, Headline Writing, New Media, Proofreading, Copywriting, Social Media, The Chicago Manual of..., InDesign, Creative Writing, SEO, Fact-checking, Social Networking, Broadcast Journalism, Grammar, Tumblr, CMS, Editorial, Associated Press style, Microsoft Office, Newspaper Design
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, News-Editorial Journalism, 3.78 / 4.0
Ridgewood High School 2007 — 2011
Josef Glimer Gallery August 2013 - Present
F Newsmagazine September 2012 - August 2013
The Seen — The Official Blog of EXPO Chicago April 2013 - Present
Chicago Tribune November 2011 - Present
Carol Fox & Associates January 2013 - April 2013
Sixty Inches From Center September 2011 - February 2013
Career Transition For Dancers October 2009 - December 2010
Chicago Dance Supply September 2008 - March 2010
Aiken Center for the Arts June 2008 - July 2008
E:vent Gallery September 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Drawing, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Visual Arts, Painting, Sculpture, Blogging, Event Planning, Social Media, Photoshop, Editing, Arts Administration, Art Education, Graphic Design, Research, Art, Social Networking, Public Relations, Editorial, WordPress, Facebook, Newsletters, Illustrator, Email Marketing, Feature Articles, Publications, Video, Press Releases
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), New Arts Journalism
Winthrop University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art History, Criticism and Conservation
North Coast Communications LLC June 2011 - Present
TwinPortsConnex / NORTHFORCE August 2011 - August 2015
Chicago Tribune Media Group February 2010 - June 2011
FOX 21 KQDS-DT January 2007 - January 2010
Duluth News Tribune October 2004 - January 2010
Chicago Tribune 1985 - 2004
Skills
Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Newspaper, Journalism, Magazines, Broadcast, Television, Storytelling, Breaking News, News Writing, Online Journalism, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Ap Style, Web Content, Content Strategy, New Media, Editing, Blogging, Creative Direction, Feature Articles, Press Releases, Newspapers, Copywriting, Freelance Writing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Radio, Publications, Newsletters, Facebook, Editorial, Public Relations, Multimedia, Content Management, Advertising, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Publishing, Social Networking, Headline Writing, Strategic Communications, Web Content Management, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Content Development, Social Media, Broadcast Journalism
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 2000 — 2002
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
University of Kansas 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Freelance April 2008 - Present
Northwestern University September 2008 - August 2014
Columbia College Chicago September 2008 - December 2012
DePaul University March 2011 - June 2011
Chicago Office of Tourism February 2010 - July 2010
Chicago Tribune 1984 - 2008
Chicago Sun-Times 1981 - 1984
Skills
Television, Journalism, Ap Style, Newspaper, Editing, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Editorial, Blogging, News Writing, Magazines, Publications, Travel Writing, Teaching Writing, Newspapers, AP Style, Politics, Publishing, Strategic Communications, Photojournalism, Media Relations, Press Releases, Social Media, Freelance Writing, Non-fiction, New Media, Proofreading, Breaking News, Web Content, Broadcast, Books, Headline Writing, Online Journalism, Fact-checking, Newsletters, Creative Writing, Publicity, Content Development, Multimedia, Speech Writing, Investigative Reporting, Content Strategy, Broadcast Journalism, Entertainment, Public Speaking, Facebook, Web Content Management, Radio, Digital Media
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1963 — 1968
Bachelor's, Political Science, U.S. History, Sociology
Jamberry Nails December 2014 - Present
Tyndale House Publishers October 2009 - Present
Tyndale House Publishers February 2008 - September 2009
Chicago Tribune August 2007 - February 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Press Releases, Public Relations, Blogging, Books, Social Media Marketing, Writing, Publishing, Media Relations, Wordpress, InDesign, Social Media, Facebook, Facebook Fan Page..., Twitter, Corporate Communications, Book Tours, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Marketing, Editing, Social Networking, Fiction, WordPress, Newsletters, Freelance Writing, Published Author, New Media, Radio, Web Content, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Publications, Editorial
Education
Taylor University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/Writing; Mass Communications/Journalism
Office of the Sheriff of Cook County Vice President of Public AffairsOunce of Prevention FundJanuary 2010 - March 2013
John Howard Association of Illinois April 2009 - January 2010
The Illinois Reform Commission January 2009 - June 2009
Chicago Tribune March 2008 - August 2008
Chicago Tribune June 2002 - March 2008
Chicago Tribune 1999 - 2001
Chicago Tribune 1994 - 1999
Chicago Tribune 1986 - 1990
Chicago Sun-Times 1980 - 1984
Chicago Daily News 1975 - 1978
Skills
Editing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Publications, Media Relations, Blogging, Newspaper, Strategic Communications, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Public Policy, Marketing Communications, Newspapers, Non-profits, Press Releases, Marketing, Editorial, Crisis Communications, Web Content, Leadership, Social Media, Publishing, Corporate Communications, Digital Media, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Internal Communications, Nonprofits, Copywriting, Publicity, Creative Writing, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Management, Facebook, Community Development
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1970 — 1973
Liberal Arts and Science
The Indianapolis Star May 2014 - Present
The Frederick News-Post October 2011 - May 2014
The Daily Press 2009 - 2011
Chicago Tribune May 2009 - August 2009
Lexington Herald-Leader May 2008 - August 2008
Belleville News-Democrat May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
AP Style, Newspapers, News Writing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Blogging, Editing, Press Releases, Media Relations, Editorial
Education
Tennessee State University 2005 — 2009
Communications, Print Journalism
Pacific Home Health Care December 2013 - Present
G Handle May 2009 - Present
Filipino American Network (FAN) June 1995 - Present
Adobofest August 2007 - Present
Tammy Duckworth for Congress 2012 September 2012 - November 2012
UNO Charter Schools Network October 2011 - September 2012
CNA Insurance November 2008 - June 2009
McGRAW-HILL April 2007 - September 2008
CHICAGO TRIBUNE November 2005 - September 2006
CHICAGO TRIBUNE July 2005 - November 2005
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Salesforce.com, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Product Development, Contract Negotiation, Market Research, Employee Training, Incentive Programs, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Program Management, Team Building, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 2003 — 2005
MBA, General Management
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1983 — 1987
BA, Economics / Business Minor
Lane Technical High School 1979 — 1983
HS Graduat, Science / Math
The University of Dallas August 2014 - Present
The Dallas Morning News January 2014 - Present
The Dallas Morning News September 2007 - 2014
The Dallas Morning News 2007 - 2014
The Chicago Tribune August 2001 - July 2007
Chicago Tribune August 2001 - July 2007
Skills
News Writing, Newspaper, Breaking News, AP Style, Investigative Reporting, Headline Writing, Public Relations, Newspapers, Online Journalism, Journalism, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Fact-checking, Web Content, Editorial
Education
The University of Dallas 2015 — 2016
Master’s Degree, Humanities
The University of Dallas 1993 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters
The University of Dallas 1993 — 1997
BA English, English Language and Literature/Letters
Marco & Associates February 2015 - March 2015
Busby TEAM Consulting October 2014 - March 2015
The NPD Group 2011 - September 2014
Chicago Tribune 2006 - 2011
Chicago Tribune 2001 - 2006
Chicago Tribune Media Group 1999 - 2001
FedEx 1996 - 1999
Tidy Maids, Inc. 1987 - 1994
Texas Instruments 1985 - 1989
Skills
Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Strategy, Budgets, Management, Finance, Leadership, Business Planning, Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Strategic Financial..., P&L Management, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, Negotiation, Accounting, Variance Analysis, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Executive Management, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cost Control, Key Performance..., Strategic Partnerships, Expense Management, Business Development, Coaching Staff, Team Leadership, Six Sigma, Program Management, Analytics, Financial Planning, Employee Development, Capital Investments, Hyperion Planning, Essbase, Salesforce.com, Adaptive Planning, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Lawson General Ledger
Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 1995 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
BBA, Finance
Go Veggie!® Inc. March 2012 - Present
Chicago Tribune January 2011 - Present
Skills
Journalism, Professional Cook, Librarian, Feature Articles, Newspaper, Editing, Storytelling, Press Releases, Blogging, Copy Editing, Editorial, Web Content, Public Speaking, Publications, Proofreading, Newsletters, Creative Writing, Content Management, Newspapers, Copywriting, Publishing, Publicity, AP Style, Content Development, Books, Magazines, Media Relations, Freelance Writing, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.)
RSVP Publications November 2007 - Present
Centerville Noon Optomist 2010 - Present
Independent Consultant for The Pampered Chef 2010 - Present
Shumsky June 2011 - August 2012
Crossroads Marketing May 2007 - October 2007
DirectBuy of Dayton January 2000 - September 2007
Chicago Tribune January 1996 - January 2000
Skills
Organizational..., Direct Marketing, Sales Management, Advertising, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Budgeting, Marketing Management, Attitude, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Community Service, Community Involvement, Presentation Coaching, Goal Oriented, Self Driven, Inspiration, Attitudes, Budgets, Entrepreneurship, Management, Self-driven, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Selling, Sales, Team Building, Advertising Sales, Online Marketing, Training, Marketing, Sales Presentations, Direct Mail, Marketing Communications, Employee Training, Trade Shows, Time Management, Cold Calling, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Market Planning, New Business Development, B2B, Product Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1998 — 2000
BS, Marketing, Management
Wright State University 1996 — 1998
BS, Marketing, Management
Centerville High School 1993 — 1996
International Business
Chicago Tribune Media Group February 2014 - Present
Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2009 - Present
Association of Health Care Journalists 2004 - Present
Association of Women Journalists-Chicago 2003 - Present
Old Globe Reclaimed Wood Co. January 2008 - September 2013
Wisconsin Woodchuck LLC 2007 - September 2013
Chicago Tribune 1980 - April 2008
The Jerusalem Post 1968 - 1980
Skills
Journalism, Editing, Blogging, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Editorial, Newspaper, Social Media, Media Relations, Publications, Web Content, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Feature Articles, AP Style, Newspapers, Proofreading, News Writing, Books, Breaking News, Publishing, Magazines, New Media, Speech Writing, Online Journalism, Publicity, Content Management, Investigative Reporting, Strategic Communications, Newsletters, Politics, Content Development
Education
Yale Law School 1996 — 1997
MSL, Law Studies
The Hebrew University 1968 — 1972
NA, Graduate studies in clinical psychology
University of Illinois at Chicago 1965 — 1967
B.A., Psychology, English
Von Steuben 1961 — 1964
High School Diploma, NA
WGN-TV September 2010 - Present
Jennifer M. Kohnke, Editorial Illustrator August 2004 - Present
Chicago Tribune April 2007 - January 2009
Chicago Tribune March 2003 - April 2007
Teradyne 1981 - 1987
Skills
Publications, Layout, Blogging, InDesign, Content Development, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Newspaper, Illustrator, Social Media
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1987 — 1998
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Visual Communications
Publicis Touchpoint Solutions March 2014 - Present
Daiichi Sankyo July 2008 - February 2014
Schering Plough May 2006 - July 2008
Chicago Tribune 2004 - 2005
Chicago Sun-Times 2000 - 2004
Skills
Advertising Sales, Advertising, Marketing, Cold Calling
Education
The University of Kansas 1996 — 2000
BS Journalism, Advertising
Chicago Tribune April 2013 - Present
Freelance January 2012 - Present
Austin Chronicle December 2012 - April 2015
Huntington-Surrey School October 2012 - June 2014
Bazaarvoice June 2012 - December 2012
CultureMap Austin January 2012 - December 2012
The University of Chicago April 2008 - March 2010
Roosevelt University January 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Writing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Teaching Writing, University Teaching, College Teaching, Teaching Experience, Teaching/mentoring, Writing Skills, Creative Writing, Grant Writing, Research, Literature, English Literature, American Literature, Literary Criticism, Content Writing, Content Creation, Web Content, Content, Customer Service, Blogging, Database Administration, Editing, Journalism, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Non-profits, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Wordpress, AP Style, Feature Articles, Magazines, Content Strategy, WordPress, Fiction, News Writing, Publications, Books, Storytelling, Public Speaking
Education
The University of Chicago 2004 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), English Language and Literature
The University of Texas at Austin 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Humanities
The Chicago Tribune March 1984 - Present
Chicago Tribune March 1984 - Present
Pie In The Sky Studio 1983 - Present
Skills
Illustration, Illustrator, Publishing, Editorial, Information Graphics, Newspaper, Magazines, Multimedia, InDesign, Newspapers, AP Style, Adobe Creative Suite, Art, Art Direction, Blogging, Brochures, Creative Direction, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Drawing, Graphic Design, Graphics, Image Editing, Image Manipulation, Logo Design, Mac, Newsletters, Newspaper Design, Storytelling, Typography, Digital Illustration
Education
The University of the Arts
BFA
Harvard University 2015 - Present
Skillet Diary (www.SkilletDiary.com) BlackAmericaCooks.com January 2008 - Present
Upscale Magazine August 2004 - 2015
Battle4Success 2013 - 2014
Chicago Tribune June 2002 - September 2008
University of Missouri Journalism School 2001 - 2002
BET 2000 - 2002
Columbia Tribune August 1995 - January 2001
Skills
Editor (Features), Digital and Social..., Broadcast Communications, Broadcast, Food, Online Journalism, Social Media, Cooking, Editing, Editorial, Journalism, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Digital, Restaurants, Blogging, Storytelling
Education
Poynter Institute
Entrepreneurial Media
Stephens College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fashion, Journalism, Communications
Self-employed September 2014 - Present
Chicago Tribune 2005 - 2014
Skills
H.V.A.C., Building Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Management, New Business Development, Sales, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation
Education
Technical Career Institutes 1983 — 1985
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), H.V.A.C.
Liberty Institute (U.S.) October 2014 - Present
Tempus Magazine January 2014 - Present
Turning Point June 2012 - August 2014
Aslan Communications November 2007 - June 2012
Callaway Golf May 2004 - November 2007
Nike August 2001 - March 2002
SportsHabitat.com December 2000 - May 2001
Orlimar July 1999 - January 2000
Cobra Golf 1998 - 1999
Chicago Tribune August 1994 - May 1998
Skills
Newsletters, Collateral, Key Message Development, Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media, Copywriting, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Sales, Publicity
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1986 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Ice Mobility September 2014 - Present
Monarch / US Foodservice / US Foods February 2008 - September 2014
Chicago Tribune February 2004 - February 2008
Chicago Tribune March 2001 - February 2004
Skills
Program Management, Pricing Strategy, Sales Management, Product Development, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Access, Inventory Management, Management, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Account Management, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Pricing, Analysis, Forecasting, Business Development, Sales, Customer Service
Education
Triton-College
University of Colorado Boulder May 2015 - Present
Colorado Department of Higher Education July 2013 - May 2015
Chalkbeat Colorado March 2010 - July 2013
University of Colorado at Boulder August 2005 - May 2013
Rocky Mountain News August 2000 - February 2009
Daily Camera 1997 - 2000
Fort Collins Coloradoan 1995 - 1997
Battle Creek Enquirer 1993 - 1995
Chicago Tribune January 1993 - April 1993
City News Bureau of Chicago August 1991 - January 1993
Skills
Blogging, Teaching, Newspaper, Non-profits, Journalism, Editing, Writing, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media, Stories, Health, Strategic Communications, Creative Writing, Content Development, Press Releases, Proofreading, AP Style, Newsletters, Crisis Communications, Multimedia, Wordpress, Publications, Social Networking, Web Content, Interviewing, Marketing Communications, New Media, Breaking News, News Writing, Publishing, Facebook, Content Management, Magazines, Ap Style, Storytelling, Online Journalism, Newspapers, Books, Feature Articles, Nonprofits, Copywriting
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder 1984 — 1988
English
University of Colorado
Bachelor's degree, English
Université de Bordeaux III
Chicago Tribune November 2011 - Present
Allscripts August 2011 - October 2011
Ownward Neighborhood House June 2011 - August 2011
The Chicago Tribune 2010 - August 2011
Chicago Tribune February 1989 - June 2010
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
BA, Graphic Design
Leasabl March 2013 - Present
Shortlist June 2011 - Present
A Space Apart, Inc. January 2010 - Present
Goodrich Public Relations January 2009 - February 2011
Chicago Tribune July 1998 - August 2008
The Times November 1995 - June 1998
Houston Chronicle 1994 - 1995
The Daily Texan 1994 - 1994
The Embassy News June 1993 - August 1993
Skills
Start-ups, Event Management, Entrepreneur, Social Media, Digital Media, Social Networking, Writing, Public Speaking, Product Development, Fundraising, New Business Development, New Media, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Creative Direction, Copy Editing, Copywriting, E-commerce, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Blogging, Editorial, Storytelling, Editing, Publications, Strategic Communications, Content Strategy, Newspapers, B2B, Online Marketing, Public Relations, Magazines, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Digital Strategy, Content Development, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Content Management, Web Content Management, SEM, Facebook, Brand Development, Web Content, Mobile Marketing, Publishing, User Experience, Publicity
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1991 — 1995
BA, English Literature
American School of Paris 1989 — 1990
Upper school diploma, English, psychology
Clear Lake HS 1986 — 1989
USA TODAY April 2013 - Present
USA TODAY July 2007 - March 2013
USA TODAY March 2005 - May 2007
Chicago Tribune February 2003 - February 2005
The Miami Herald May 1995 - March 1999
Education
University of Florida 1992 — 1995
BA, Journalism
University of Florida 1992 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Infinite Possibilities Success Coaching 1997 - Present
Chicago Tribune 1989 - 1991
Los Angeles Reader 1987 - 1989
Skills
Personal Development, Public Speaking, Coaching, Publishing, Writing, Copywriting, Executive Coaching, Interviewing, Blogging, Inspiration, Journalism, Entrepreneur, Mentoring, Small Business, Stress Management, Organizational..., Meditation, Lifestyle, Creative Writing, Self-esteem, Spiritual Healing, Editing, Wellbeing, Counseling, Non-fiction, Entrepreneurship
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1980 — 1986
BA in Communication Design, Fine Art, Photography, Graphic Design, History, Philosophy, Social Policy
University of London
Art History and Social Policy
UMG/DEL MEDICAL January 2012 - Present
UMG/DEL MEDICAL April 2009 - January 2012
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage September 2005 - April 2011
Merrill Corporation December 2007 - May 2008
Chicago Tribune April 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Negotiation, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Sales, Microsoft Office, Direct Sales, Strategic Planning, CRM, Salesforce.com, PowerPoint, Marketing, System Administration, Communication Skills, Sales Process, Team Building, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Account Management, Project Management, Selling
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1982 — 1986
B.S., Marketing
Northwestern University June 2009 - Present
skwish.com 1985 - Present
Crain's Chicago Business February 2005 - January 2009
CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business 2009 - 2009
San Francisco Examiner January 1997 - March 1999
Chicago Tribune August 1995 - August 1996
St. Petersburg Times January 1994 - June 1995
North Hills News Record May 1992 - December 1993
Democrat and Chronicle February 1988 - December 1992
Niagara Gazette October 1985 - February 1988
Skills
Editing, Illustrator, Art Direction, Illustration, InDesign, Magazines, Layout, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Graphics, Publications, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Art, QuarkXPress, Mac, Proofreading, Multimedia
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo 1980 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
J Meister & Associates, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Illinois Children's Mental Health Partnership 2010 - Present
Fred Parent Support Group October 2007 - Present
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance 2007 - March 2015
Various Publications 1994 - 2004
Chicago Tribune 1990 - 1994
Los Angeles Times 1988 - 1990
Chicago Tribune 1980 - 1988
Skills
Editing, Writing, Newsletters, Newspaper, Research
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Grant writing
University of Chicago Graham School
Writer's Workshop
Northern Illinois University
B.A., Journalism
Chicago Tribune September 2012 - Present
Gannett Design Studio October 2011 - September 2012
Shaw Suburban Media September 2010 - September 2011
The Indianapolis Star June 2010 - August 2010
Chicago Magazine February 2010 - March 2010
The Daily Illini March 2009 - March 2010
Sun-Times News Group December 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Newspaper, Ap Style, Layout, Fact-checking, Headline Writing, Photoshop, Newspaper Design, Social Networking, Content Management, Illustrator, Pagination, New Media, Journalism, Editing, AP Style
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2010
B.S. in Arts, News-editorial journalism
NeoGrid North America June 2014 - Present
NeoGrid North America August 2012 - June 2014
Cengage Learning October 2010 - August 2012
435 Digital July 2010 - October 2010
Tribune Interactive March 2010 - July 2010
Chicago Tribune January 2008 - March 2010
LinkShare Corporation November 2006 - December 2007
Q Interactive November 2003 - November 2006
Skills
Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Web Analytics, Digital Media, Omniture, SEM, Digital Strategy, Google Analytics, SEO, PPC, Interactive Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Social Media, Lead Generation, E-commerce, Social Media Marketing, LinkShare, Commission..., Online Marketing, CRM, Blogging, Google Adwords
Education
The Ohio State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism
American Diabetes Association October 2012 - Present
The Charlotte Observer September 2011 - October 2012
Carolina Weekly Newspaper Group 2007 - 2010
Edelman Public Relations Worldwide January 1999 - January 2001
Marcy Monyek and Associates 1992 - 1999
World Book, Inc. 1988 - 1992
Hill & Knowlton January 1984 - July 1987
Chicago Tribune 1979 - 1981
Skills
Public Relations, Writing, Editing, Press Releases, Promotions, Event Management, Media Relations, Print, Budgeting, Newsletters, Publications, Event Planning, Non-profits, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Corporate Communications, Annual Reports, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Newspaper, New Business Development, Publishing, Brochures, Editorial, Crisis Communications, Message Development, Integrated Marketing, AP Style, Newspapers, Publicity, Web Content, Internal Communications, Nonprofits, Spokesperson, Copy Editing
Education
Syracuse University 1970 — 1973
B.S., S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications (Newspaper)
Deloitte Consulting July 2001 - Present
Abbott Laboratories June 1999 - August 1999
Chicago Tribune January 1999 - June 1999
Intel January 1998 - August 1998
Skills
Requirements Analysis, Team Management, Business Process..., Project Management, PMP, Project Planning, Leadership, Enterprise Architecture, Outsourcing, Process Improvement, IT Strategy, SOA, Management, Contract Management, Management Consulting
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Princess Sumaya University for Technology 2000 — 2000
Engineering Study Abroad
Universidade de Fortaleza 2000 — 2000
Engineering Study Abroad
York High School 1992 — 1996
High School
Chicago White Sox October 2004 - Present
32nd Ward Aldermanic Office, Chicago July 1998 - December 1998
Chicago Tribune January 1998 - June 1998
Skills
Sports, Social Media, Sports Marketing, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Writing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Editing, Online Marketing, Baseball, Event Management, Media Relations, Sponsorship, Sports Management, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Brand Development, Mass Communication, Athletics, Performance Metrics, Web Analytics, Budgets, Project Management, Supervision, Team-oriented, Leadership, Archtics, Ticket Sales
Education
Truman State University 1993 — 1997
BA, Communication > Journalism
St. Ignatius College Prep 1988 — 1992
Gardner Creative Enterprises June 2009 - Present
Chicago Tribune September 2007 - Present
Los Angeles Times 2007 - 2010
ANMT 2002 - 2005
Skills
Media Relations, Content Writing, Writing, Blogging, Fashion, Documentaries, Journalism, Mac, Google Analytics, Editing, Freelance Writing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Photography, Publications, Books, Press Releases, Feature Articles, Copywriting, Web Content, Publicity, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Product Reviews, Travel
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1980 — 1982
MFA, Theater - emphasis in Playwriting
Converse college 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater & English
San Diego Zoo WAP photo class
N/A
Gull Consulting, LLC October 2009 - Present
Group O July 2011 - February 2012
Chicago Tribune July 2006 - October 2009
Chicago Tribune January 2001 - July 2006
United Marketing Services 1989 - 1994
Education
Texas Tech University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising
The Dallas Morning News September 2006 - Present
The Dallas Morning News January 2002 - September 2006
The Dallas Morning News September 1993 - January 2002
The Virginian-Pilot February 1990 - August 1993
The Trentonian May 1989 - February 1990
Chicago Tribune June 1988 - August 1988
The Salina Journal May 1987 - August 1987
Education
The University of Kansas 1985 — 1989
BS, Journalism
NEA Arts Journalism Institute in Theater and Musical Theater
smartdept. inc./CDW September 2014 - Present
Hutchinson Graphic Design March 2008 - September 2014
Rand McNally October 2010 - February 2014
The Chicago Tribune Media Group 1996 - 2008
Chicago Tribune 2006 - 2007
Chicago Tribune 1998 - 2006
Kaulfuss Designers 1994 - 1996
Skills
Flash, User Experience, Information Graphics, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Brand Development, Motion Graphics, User-centered Design, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Mac, Corporate Branding, Concept Development, Catalogs, B2B, Publications, Art, Invitations, Magazines, Social Media, Digital Printing, Information Design, Digital Strategy, Flash Animation, Newsletters, Collateral, Interactive Advertising, Brand Management
Education
University of Kansas 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design and Visual Communications, General
University of Kansas 1986 — 1990
BFA in Graphic Arts and Visual Communications, Design
Chicago Tribune 1988 - Present
Skills
Digital Media, Photoshop, Image Manipulation, Photography, Illustrator, Digital Photography
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1972 — 1975
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Comprehensive Design
Chicago Tribune 2008 - Present
Tribune Company 2008 - Present
Chicago Tribune May 1980 - Present
Chicago Tribune 1980 - 2008
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1975 — 1979
Bristol and University of Illinois
GateHouse Media January 2013 - Present
Cablevision/Newsday Media Group August 2009 - December 2010
Tribune Interactive November 2006 - 2009
Tribune Company 2000 - 2006
Chicago Tribune 1997 - 2000
Chicago Tribune 1986 - 1997
Florida Trend Magazine 1983 - 1986
WKIS 1978 - 1979
Skills
Sales Management, Product Launches, Online Channel Sales, Ad Exchanges, Public Speaking, Online Advertising, Advertising, E-commerce, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, Product Development, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, SEM, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Email Marketing, Web Analytics, Lead Generation, CRM, Mobile Marketing, Marketing Strategy, SEO, Strategy, Sales, Product Management, New Media, Advertising Sales, Product Launch, Online Marketing, Media Planning, Media Buying, Mobile Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Behavioral Targeting, PPC, Display Advertising, Google Analytics, Mobile Geo Fencing, DoubleClick, Mobile Devices, Ad Networks
Education
University of Florida
BS
University of Oregon August 2012 - Present
Popcan Productions 2010 - 2015
Popcan Productions 2010 - 2015
Northern Arizona University August 2011 - June 2012
Rochester Institute of Technology February 2011 - May 2011
Syracuse University June 2009 - December 2010
Rocky Mountain News July 2008 - April 2009
Chicago Tribune August 2005 - July 2008
Santa Fe New Mexican 2003 - August 2005
CITY 2000 1999 - 2001
Skills
Ap Style, Newspaper, Journalism, Storytelling, Photojournalism, Editing, Publications, Editorial, Blogging, Facebook, Multimedia, Web Content, Newspapers, AP Style, Video, Documentaries, Final Cut Pro, Media Relations
Education
Syracuse University 2009 — 2010
M.A., Documentary Film & History
University of Washington 1989 — 1995
B.A., Cultural Anthropology
Daily Press Media Group February 2007 - Present
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association 2007 - 2011
Tribune Company January 2004 - February 2007
Chicago Tribune Interactive 1999 - 2005
Chicago Tribune October 1999 - January 2004
Chicago Tribune Interactive 1999 - 2004
Sun Sentinel 1997 - 1999
Radio Station WJMA 1980 - 1984
Skills
Content Strategy, Publishing, Newspaper, Multimedia, Marketing Strategy, Television, Radio, Digital Media, Advertising Sales, Online Advertising, New Media, Advertising, Journalism, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, News Writing, Magazines, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Change Management, Leadership Development, Newspapers, Engaging Public Speaker, Media Planning
Education
The George Washington University 1971 — 1975
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Journalism
Chicago Tribune 1989 - Present
Education
The University of Georgia
Mintel Group Ltd. November 2007 - Present
Chicago Tribune March 2007 - June 2008
F Newsmagazine October 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Graphic Design, Cartooning, Hand Lettering, Information Design, Vector Illustration, Editorial Illustration, Illustration, Comic Books, Comics, Comic Book Art, Lettering
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Film, Video and New Media
The AES Corporation August 2015 - Present
The World Bank May 2011 - September 2015
Inter American Development Bank April 2009 - April 2011
Femmes Africa Solidarité April 2008 - February 2009
TrialGraphix Consulting January 2005 - May 2006
Reed Business Information July 2003 - December 2004
Chicago Tribune June 2001 - April 2004
Skills
Corporate Social..., Spanish, Latin America, International Relations, International..., Business Strategy, Policy Analysis, Editing, Economics, Research, Politics, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Public Policy, NGOs, Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Capacity Building, Emerging Markets, Africa, Social Entrepreneurship, Microfinance, Public/private..., Intercultural..., Private Sector..., Climate Change, Human Rights
Education
IE Business School 2007 — 2008
MBA
University of Virginia 1997 — 2001
B.A.
University of Buenos Aires 2006 — 2007
Invent Worldwide Consulting March 2008 - Present
The Ad People September 2006 - March 2008
RPM Advertising January 2005 - September 2006
Chicago Tribune February 1998 - January 2005
Boyer Productions June 2004 - November 2004
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Email Marketing, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Web Design
Education
Illinois Institute Of Art 2000 — 2004
Bachlores Of Fine Arts, 3D Animation and Film
Triton College 1995 — 1997
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Fine/Studio Arts, General
TRAXXX INC. January 2012 - Present
Invest in Brazil April 2004 - Present
Bahaus Capital Partners February 2010 - November 2011
Grand Ave Windows February 1999 - August 2001
CHICAGO TRIBUNE February 1992 - August 1999
Skills
Due Diligence, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Private Equity, Emerging Markets, Portfolio Management, Real Estate, Project Finance, Management, Investments, Equities, Business Planning, Investment Properties, Hedge Funds, Management Consulting, Asset Managment, Investors, Start-ups, Real Estate Development, Research, Branding & Identity, Entertainment, Event Producing, Events Organisation, Music Production, Music Industry, Market Research, Real Estate Economics, Economics, International Real..., Business Journalism, Entertainment Journalism, Media & Entertainment, Investment Advisory, Investment Management, Foreign Investment, M&A analysis, International M&A, Cross-border M&A, M&A support, Real Estate Investment..., Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Investment Risk..., International Market..., Sponsorship Programs, Project Sponsorship, Financial Sponsors, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Trends
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Michigan Avenue Magazine August 2015 - Present
Newcity June 2015 - Present
CA Communication Arts magazine June 2014 - Present
LostRecipesFound.com April 2010 - Present
Chicago Tribune 2005 - Present
MKRogers Features & Photography January 1994 - Present
www.lostrecipesfound.com 2010 - Present
Edible Chicago July 2010 - Present
Cheers! magazine 2004 - Present
Cheers! magazine 2004 - Present
Skills
Magazines, Journalism, Freelance Writing, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Books, AP Style, Content Strategy, Photography, Editing, Publications, Public Relations, Web Content, Blogging, Feature Articles, Editorial, Social Media
Education
Texas Woman's University 1978 — 1983
BA, journalism
Art Insitute of Chicago
Photography
The Washington Post January 1997 - Present
Howard University August 2009 - May 2013
Georgetown University 2004 - 2008
The Kansas City Star 1993 - 1996
Chicago Tribune 1992 - 1993
Daily News of Los Angeles 1990 - 1992
Gainesville Sun 1988 - 1990
Skills
AP Style, Ap Style, Blogging, Breaking News, Copy Editing, Editing, Investigative Reporting, Feature Articles, Journalism, News Writing, Newspaper, Newspapers, Public Speaking, Publications, Research, Storytelling, Teaching, Writing, Social Media
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.S., Journalism
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.A., Speech Communication
Edelman May 2015 - Present
Freelance Graphic Designer April 2015 - Present
FCB Global September 2014 - April 2015
Leo Burnett July 2012 - September 2014
Havas Worldwide Chicago February 2011 - July 2012
Freelance October 2008 - February 2011
Chicago Tribune July 2005 - October 2008
Chicago Magazine February 2004 - July 2005
Skills
Typography, Illustration, Photography, Advertising, Marketing, Image Manipulation, Logo Design, Corporate Branding, QuarkXPress, Layout, Creative Direction, InDesign, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Graphics, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Art, Art Direction, Posters, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Creative Strategy, Illustrator, Corporate Identity, Branding
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Chicago Tribune 2015 - Present
Skills
Photography, Photojournalism, Blogging, Photos, Videography, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Video Editing, Video Production, Documentary Photography, InDesign, Mobile Devices, Facebook, WordPress, Storytelling, Editorial, Digital Photography, Twitter, Instagram, Journalism
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Editorial Journalism
University of Colorado Boulder 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Studio Arts Photography
Littoonz Studios March 2009 - Present
Universal UClick for UFS September 1986 - Present
Chicago Tribune September 2009 - Present
Art Reach March 2012 - Present
ESPN.com February 2010 - Present
Rocky Mountain News 1982 - 2009
El Paso Times 1977 - 1982
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Drawing, Adobe Flash animation, Caricature, Animation, Character Animation, Character Designs, Photoshop, Illustrator, Wordpress, Greeting Cards, Graphic Novels, Comic Art, Comic Books, Comic Book Illustration, Comic Strips, Cartoons, Humorist, Blogger, Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Creative Services, Vision Boarding, Visual Journalism, Artistic Journals, Public Speaking, Teaching the Art of..., Illustration, Magazines, Publications, Storyboarding, WordPress, Digital Art, Caricatures, Book Design, Comics, Editorial, Newspapers, Graphics, Multimedia, Advertising, Traditional Animation, Books, Layout, Art, Flash Animation, Digital Illustration, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Drawing
Education
The University of Texas at El Paso 1977 — 1982
art, art political science
El Paso Coronado High School 1973 — 1977
Pensions & Investments June 2015 - Present
Chicago Tribune August 2011 - June 2015
Chicago Tribune January 2011 - August 2011
DeadlineReporter LLC October 2009 - June 2011
E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University 2007 - December 2010
Ohio University October 2008 - September 2009
Chicago Tribune February 2000 - August 2007
Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism 2004 - 2006
The Columbus Dispatch 1997 - 2000
Business First 1993 - 1995
Skills
Editing, News Writing, Ap Style, Newspaper, Media Relations, Social Media, Press Releases, Blogging, Journalism, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Public Speaking, Online Journalism, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Facebook, Newspapers, Content Management, Publications, Multimedia, AP Style, Digital Media, Editorial
Education
The Ohio State University 1992 — 1993
MA, Journalism
Loyola University Chicago February 2012 - Present
RedEye October 2002 - December 2011
Chicago Tribune June 2000 - October 2002
St. Petersburg Times June 1999 - June 2000
The Detroit News June 1997 - June 1999
The Cincinnati Enquirer January 1997 - June 1997
Chicago Tribune September 1995 - September 1996
Daily Herald January 1994 - September 1995
The News-Journal June 1990 - January 1994
Skills
Fluent in InDesign on..., Working knowledge of..., Working knowledge of..., Copywriting, Publishing, Newspaper Design, Journalism, Writing, Copy Editing, Editing, News Writing, Interviews, Editorial
Education
University of Florida 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's degree in journalism, with a minor in history
J&J Motor Service TrusteeVillage of MinookaMay 2009 - Present
J & J Motor Service July 2007 - Present
Keystone Freight February 2011 - February 2015
Minooka lions Club October 2010 - October 2011
Chicago Tribune July 2000 - July 2010
Martin & Sons Siding March 2003 - December 2007
National benefit Brokers October 2003 - October 2007
Zema Foods 710 Belden August 1994 - May 2000
Independent Paving September 1988 - August 1994
Skills
Management, Sales, Public Speaking, Truck Driving, Public Relations, Budgets, Accounting, Team Building, Training, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Government, Leadership, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Program Management, Social Media, Forklift Operator, Event Management, Policy, Leadership Development, Social Networking, Small Business, Volunteer Management
Education
Triton College 1981 — 1983
Accounting and Business Law
Triton-College 1981 — 1983
AccountingCost AccountingSmall Business ManagementBusiness Law
Proviso West 1979 — 1981
Diploma, accounting
terricolby.com February 2009 - Present
www.imsleepingaround.com February 2009 - Present
Fodor's April 2012 - Present
The John Marshall Law School June 2009 - March 2014
Northwestern University October 2009 - March 2010
Chicago Tribune 1995 - 2009
Minneapolis Star-Tribune 1992 - 1994
Associated Press 1980 - 1991
Daily Southtown 1977 - 1979
Skills
Journalism, Editing, Writing, Books, Teaching, Public Relations, Blogging, Higher Education, Newsletters, AP Style, Writing for the Web, Copy Editing, SEO copywriting, Mentoring, Team Building, Project Management, Internal Communications, Photojournalism, Book Reviews, Ap Style, Publishing, Editorial, Publications, Newspapers, Storytelling, Magazines, Feature Articles, News Writing, Press Releases, Media Relations, Publicity, Fact-checking, Proofreading, Online Journalism, Web Content, Content Development, Interviews, Copywriting, Content Management, Photography, Travel Writing, Headline Writing, Speech Writing, New Media, Breaking News, Creative Writing, Freelance Writing, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Social Media
Education
University of Illinois Springfield
Master's, Public Affairs Reporting
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor's, Journalism
Gannet Company Local Ditigal Solutions Network February 2014 - Present
Democrat and Chronicle Media Group 2007 - 2014
Democrat and Chronicle 1996 - 2005
Chicago Tribune 1983 - 1992
Education
University of Dayton
BA, Communications/Journalism
Chicago Tribune September 2014 - Present
Chicago Bears June 2011 - September 2014
Chicago Bears June 2006 - May 2011
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2000 — 2004
Microsoft November 1997 - Present
Fermilab 1995 - 1997
The Washington Post 1993 - 1995
Chicago Tribune 1990 - 1993
Skills
Content Strategy, Content Management, Content Development, Copy Editing, Digital Media, Blogging, Web Content, Editing, Social Media, New Media, Editorial, Journalism, Strategic Partnerships, Online Publishing, Video, Product Management, Online Journalism, Digital Marketing, User Experience, Web Analytics, Multimedia, Social Networking, Digital Strategy, Web Content Management, Storytelling, SEO, Publishing, Online Marketing, Mobile Marketing
Education
Syracuse University 1986 — 1990
B.S., Newspaper Journalism
McManus Consulting 2011 - Present
IL Department of Human Services 1993 - 2011
IL Dept of Children & Family Services 1991 - 1993
Cook County State's Attorney 1989 - 1991
Chicago Tribune 1974 - 1989
WI ACLU 1967 - 1973
Skills
Program Development, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Mental Health, Coaching, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Team Building, Social Services, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Training, Community Organizing, Community Development, Case Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Case Managment, Event Planning, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Adolescents, Social Media, Grants, Organizational..., Budgets
Education
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law 1984 — 1989
JD, Law
University of Colorado at Boulder 1954 — 1958
BA, journalism
IFC - International Finance Corporation December 2012 - Present
International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group January 2011 - December 2012
Chicago Tribune 2007 - 2008
South Florida Sun-Sentinel 1996 - 2007
Knight Wallace Fellowship in Journalism 2005 - 2006
Skills
Public Policy, Politics, Storytelling, Journalism, Latin America, Newspapers, Newspaper, Spanish, Media Relations, Economics, Human Rights, Sustainable Development, Online Journalism, Program Management, International Relations, News Writing, Sustainability, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Civil Society, Copy Editing, Editing, Editorial, New Media, Publications, Internal Communications, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 2008 — 2009
Master of International Public Policy, International Development
University of Michigan 2005 — 2006
Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellow
Yale University 1990 — 1994
BA, History
Hodge Media Strategies October 2010 - Present
Hodge Schindler Integrated Communications 2007 - 2010
Hodge Communications 1988 - 2007
Chicago Sun-Times November 1986 - January 1988
Chicago Tribune 1983 - 1986
Crain's Chicago Business 1980 - 1982
Crain Communications Inc. 1980 - 1982
Pioneer Press 1971 - 1977
Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Thought Leadership, Integrated Marketing, Content Development, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Copywriting, Content Strategy, New Media, Editing, Publications, Editorial, Web Content, Magazines, Newspapers, Marketing, Creative Direction, Writing, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Copy Editing
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1973 — 1974
English, Spanish
R.E. Yates & Associates January 2010 - Present
University of Illiniois June 1997 - September 2010
College of Media, University of Illinois August 2003 - 2009
The Daily Illini 1999 - 2007
University of Illinois June 1997 - August 2003
Chicago Tribune August 1969 - January 1997
Skills
Journalism, Editing, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Media Relations, Storytelling, Copy Editing, News Writing, Proofreading, International Relations, Newsletters, Publishing, Writing, Corporate Communications, Blogging, Press Releases, Newspapers, Speech Writing, Media Planning, Media, Editorial, Military Experience, Intelligence Analysis, Fiction Writing
Education
University of Kansas 1966 — 1969
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism
Chicago Tribune September 2011 - Present
The Houston Chronicle January 2008 - November 2009
Hearst Newspapers January 2008 - October 2009
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 2003 - August 2007
The Gazette 2002 - 2003
Coro Center for Civic Leadership (Pittsburgh, PA) 2000 - 2001
U.S. House of Representatives 1995 - 1999
Skills
Newspaper, Ap Style, News Writing, Journalism, Breaking News, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Blogging, Editorial, Online Journalism, Editing, Media Relations, New Media, Social Media, Press Releases
Education
The London School of Economics 1999 — 2000
Master of Science (MSc), Social Policy and Planning
Tufts University 1990 — 1994
BA, Political Science, History
@properties June 2013 - Present
P & D 1-4, LLC. January 2012 - Present
Howard Brown Health Center December 2011 - Present
PNC Bank September 2008 - February 2013
J & E Properties 5612 LLC. January 2006 - January 2012
Comcast November 2006 - September 2008
Museum of Broadcast Communication October 2001 - December 2007
Chicago Tribune March 2003 - December 2005
Bloomingdales August 1996 - February 2003
CD 94.5 F.M. October 1999 - March 2000
Skills
Advertising, Sales Process, Sales, Leadership, Selling, Fundraising, B2B2C, Media, Training, New Business Development, Customer Service, Business Development, Real Estate, Real Property, B2B, Banking, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Community Outreach, Communication, Sales Prospecting, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Contractors, Military, Military Operations, Military Experience, Military Training, Military Logistics, Rental Management, Rental Real Estate, Rental Services, Loans, Loan Origination, Loan Servicing, VA loans, Vacant Land, Vacant Land Sales, Human Resources, Customer Retention, Budgets, Interviews, Investment Properties, Event Management, Cold Calling, Solution Selling, Leases, Employee Benefits, Customer Satisfaction, Property Management
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1997 — 2002
BA, Communication
Dartmouth Journal Services October 2013 - November 2014
Dartmouth Journal Services February 2011 - October 2013
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh (SUNY Plattsburgh) September 2010 - February 2011
JackPointer.com August 2008 - August 2010
Chicago Tribune May 2001 - August 2008
Dallas Morning News August 1996 - May 2001
Skills
Editing, Web Content, Copywriting, Blogging, Press Releases, Multimedia, Copy Editing, PPC, Advertising, New Media, Technical Writing, XML, Management, FileMaker, Facebook, Newspapers, Social Media, Content Development, Storytelling, Writing
Education
UCSC Extension Silicon Valley
Graduate Certificate, Technical Writing and Communication
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor, Journalism
Chicago Tribune September 1999 - Present
Chicago Tribune Interactive 1999 - Present
Skills
Advertising Sales, Online Advertising, Digital Media, Advertising, Consultative Selling, Direct Mail, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, SEM, Account Management, Mobile Marketing, Selling, Lead Generation, Digital Strategy, Customer Retention, Online Marketing, B2B, Media Planning, Competitive Analysis, Media Buying, Integrated Marketing, E-commerce, Strategic Partnerships, PPC, Web Analytics, Facebook, Cold Calling, Customer Acquisition, Direct Marketing, Search Advertising, Display Advertising, Social Media Marketing, CRM, Sales Operations, B2B Marketing, Sales Process, Social Networking, New Business Development, Interactive Marketing, Mobile Advertising, Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Google Analytics, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Presentations, Web Marketing, Analytics, Marketing Communications
Education
State University of New York College at Oswego 1989 — 1993
Bs Marketing and Communication
Alden High 1985 — 1989
Chicago Tribune January 1992 - Present
Crain's Chicago Business January 1989 - January 1992
Pioneer Press January 1982 - January 1989
Skills
Editorial
Education
University of Illinois
Bachelor of science, journalism
Sierra-Cedar 2010 - Present
The 41st Parameter September 2008 - July 2010
Pearson North America April 2003 - September 2008
Vcommerce June 2002 - April 2003
Arthur Andersen December 2001 - May 2002
The Dial Corporation May 1998 - December 2001
Chicago Tribune March 1998 - April 1998
Allied Signal Corporate Data Center September 1995 - March 1998
Environmental Data Resources April 1994 - August 1995
Sikorsky Aircraft January 1993 - March 1994
Skills
Data Warehousing, Oracle RAC, Database Design, Data Guard, RMAN, Performance Tuning, Database Administration, Oracle, Linux, Oracle Enterprise..., PL/SQL, Databases, Unix, AIX, Solaris, High Availability, SQL, Data Center, Software Development, Testing, SQL*Plus, Data Modeling, Data Migration, Grid Computing, Cluster, Oracle Application..., Red Hat Linux, Unix Shell Scripting, SQL Tuning, Oracle E-Business Suite, Integration, Shell Scripting, Oracle Applications, Weblogic, Disaster Recovery, System Architecture, Perl, Security, SOA, Oracle HR, HP-UX, System Administration, ETL, Enterprise Architecture, Servers, Replication, Distributed Systems, Operating Systems, SDLC, Software Documentation
Education
The University of Connecticut 1982 — 1986
B.S, Software Engineering
Norwich Free Academy 1978 — 1982
Public Citizen Co-founder and presidentSmokefree DCJanuary 2003 - Present
South Florida Sun Sentinel June 1993 - August 1997
Chicago Tribune January 1992 - January 1993
The Palm Beach Post January 1987 - December 1991
Skills
Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Politics, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Leadership, Grassroots Organizing, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Journalism, Public Speaking, Speech Writing, Community Development, Social Media, Grant Writing, Coalitions, Public Affairs, Copy Editing, Web Content, Volunteer Management, Blogging, Editing, Press Releases, Event Planning, Legislative Relations, Community Organizing, Public Relations, Publications, Newsletters
Education
University of Florida 1983 — 1987
Fitness Formula Clubs April 2011 - Present
Fetch Logistics April 2009 - April 2010
Chicago Tribune October 2007 - August 2008
Chicago Tribune October 2007 - August 2008
Chicago Tribune October 2005 - October 2007
Chicago Tribune October 2005 - October 2007
Intersport Inc October 2004 - April 2005
Skills
Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Editing, New Business Development, Customer Service, Newsletters, Project Management, Internal Communications, Negotiation, Business Development, Social Media, Sales, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Broadcast, Public Speaking, Leadership
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Lunchbox November 2014 - Present
Moolagram January 2014 - Present
SVB Financial Group August 2013 - December 2013
Wieden + Kennedy January 2012 - January 2013
Weber Shandwick March 2011 - December 2011
Weber Shandwick June 2010 - March 2011
Weber Shandwick March 2010 - June 2010
Vibes Media LLC November 2008 - December 2009
Chicago Tribune September 2008 - November 2008
UNSCENE Urban Navigator December 2007 - May 2008
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
Waubonsie Valley High
Chicago Tribune 2000 - 2006
Altria 1993 - 2000
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1990 — 1993
The Washington Post September 2013 - Present
Chicago Tribune April 2004 - August 2013
Bloomberg News April 2001 - April 2004
Los Angeles Times 1998 - 2001
Skills
Breaking News, News Writing, Newspaper, Investigative Reporting, Journalism, Online Journalism, Ap Style, Storytelling, Editorial, Copy Editing, Text Editing, Feature Articles, Fact-checking, Editing, Web Content, Newspapers, Business Journalism, Publications, Headline Writing, Magazines, AP Style, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Blogging
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Networked Insights September 2014 - Present
Networked Insights 2014 - 2015
Networked Insights 2014 - 2015
PeopleScout May 2013 - August 2014
Boomm! Marketing & Communications August 2009 - May 2013
Leapfrog Online 2006 - December 2008
TMP Worldwide January 2001 - August 2006
Yahoo! January 2000 - January 2001
Chicago Tribune 1992 - 2001
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, Advertising, New Media, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Spokesperson, Marketing Strategy, Creative Direction, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing, B2B, Media Planning, Lead Generation, Digital Media, Brand Development, Social Media, Creative Writing, SEO, Copywriting, Email Marketing, Strategy, Market Research, CRM, Interactive Marketing, Event Management, PPC
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1984 — 1988
BS
University of Illinois at Chicago 1992 — 1994
MS
Benet Academy
Notre Dame Grade School
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel January 2006 - Present
Chicago Tribune September 2002 - December 2005
The Baltimore Sun September 1976 - August 2002
Skills
Media Relations, Storytelling
Education
Towson University 1975 — 1979
B.S. History
Charlie Trotters To Go September 2003 - February 2004
Chicago Tribune June 1999 - June 2002
The American Dietetic Association August 1995 - August 1999
Edelman May 1994 - June 1995
Grocery Manufacturers Association August 1993 - May 1994
Skills
Food, Cooking, Culinary, Recipes, Recipe Testing, Writing, Teaching, Research, Food Writing, Public Speaking, Nutrition, Culinary Skills, Food Safety, Magazines, Cookbooks, Menu Development, Restaurants, Blogging, Editing, Gourmet, Journalism, Food Industry, Hospitality, Cuisine
Education
The Cooking and Hospitality Institute (Le Cordon Bleu)
Professional Cooking
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Medical Dietetics
Chicago Tribune November 2006 - Present
Chicago Tribune July 2005 - November 2006
Tribune Company November 2002 - July 2005
Ernst & Young/Kenneth Leventhal 1998 - 2002
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Team Building, Financial Modeling, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Variance Analysis, Budgets, Managerial Finance, Internal Controls, Forecasting, Analysis, Auditing
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
finance and accounting
Chicago Tribune/Los Angeles Times DC bureau 2008 - Present
Chicago Tribune 2008 - Present
Education
University of Alabama 1985 — 1989
Yale Law School
MSL, Law
Agilis Systems January 2013 - Present
Tribune Company- Publishing Division May 2010 - January 2013
Chicago Tribune Media Group December 2005 - May 2010
Chicago Tribune October 2004 - December 2005
Audit Bureau of Circulations July 2001 - October 2004
Audit Bureau of Circulations July 2000 - July 2001
Audit Bureau of Circulations January 1999 - July 2000
Skills
Management, Integrated Marketing, Budgets, Digital Media, Leadership, Forecasting, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Auditing, Publishing, Business Development, Newspaper, Public Speaking, Variance Analysis, Marketing, Outlook, Team Management, Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Vendor Management, Newspapers, Change Management, Project Planning, Recruiting, Advertising Sales, New Business Development
Education
Truman State University 1991 — 1996
Business Management & Accounting
Times Publishing Company November 1998 - Present
Erie Times-News 1998 - Present
Chicago Tribune 1996 - 1998
Erie Times-News/CyberInk 1973 - 1974
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1986 — 1990
BA, Journalism
University at Buffalo 1986 — 1990
BA, Journalism
Torry Bruno Photography & Multimedia April 2012 - Present
The Chicago Tribune December 1990 - April 2012
Chicago Tribune 1990 - 2004
Pioneer Press Inc. December 1972 - December 1990
Skills
Photojournalism, Multimedia, Administration, Budgeting, Video, Graphic Design, Editorial, Photos, Copy Editing, Editing, Fine Art Photography, Magazines, Photography, AP Style, Visual Storytelling, Blogging, Newspapers, Social Media, Journalism, Storytelling, Budgets
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1965 — 1966
NBC News June 2013 - Present
NBC October 2011 - Present
Woman's Day May 2010 - October 2011
Johns Hopkins University July 2008 - May 2010
NBC Universal September 2009 - April 2010
NBC Universal February 2009 - December 2009
NBC Universal February 2008 - February 2009
Chicago Magazine August 2007 - January 2008
Chicago Tribune June 2007 - August 2007
The Atlantic Monthly January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Blogging, Editing, Television Production, Writing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Video Editing, Breaking News, Video Production, Digital Media, InDesign
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 2003 — 2007
B.S. / B.A., Political Science and Writing Seminars
Chicago Tribune 1998 - Present
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1989 — 1992
Society of Actuaries January 1991 - Present
Chicago Tribune September 1987 - December 1990
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Tempur Sealy International November 2014 - Present
Swagelok March 2013 - November 2014
The Plain Dealer September 2006 - March 2013
Tribune Direct September 2004 - May 2006
Chicago Tribune October 2002 - May 2004
The San Diego Union-Tribune November 1995 - September 2002
Akron Beacon Journal January 1994 - June 1995
Skills
Direct Marketing, Budgets, Management, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Project Management, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Public Speaking, Packaging, Account Management, Leadership, Direct Mail, Marketing Strategy, Coaching, New Business Development, Team Building, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation
Education
The University of Akron 1987 — 1993
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Accounting
Texas Tech University May 2012 - Present
Toni Salama September 2008 - Present
Fodor's Travel Guidebooks March 2010 - June 2010
Chicago Tribune March 1998 - June 2008
Fort Worth Star-Telegram 1992 - 1998
Skills
Content Strategy, Travel Writing, Copy Editing, Editing, Video, Newspaper, Editorial, Media Relations, Advertising, Storytelling, Journalism, Blogging, Books, News Writing, Press Releases, Copywriting
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington
B.A. Mass Communications, Minor in Art HIstory
Chicago Tribune April 2003 - Present
Skills
InDesign, Graphic Design, Layout, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Advertising, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Magazines, Newspapers, Editorial, Art Direction, Illustration, Typography, Logo Design, Storytelling, Digital Media, Creative Direction, Multimedia, Image Manipulation
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Design and Visual Communications, General
Oracle April 2013 - Present
The Executive Edge, Inc. June 2008 - June 2013
McGhee Productivity Solutions September 2008 - March 2013
KDL & Associates June 2008 - March 2013
Abbott Laboratories February 2006 - May 2008
Hewitt Associates June 1999 - February 2006
Motorola October 1991 - May 1999
Chicago Tribune October 1989 - September 1991
Skills
Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Staff Development, Organizational..., Organizational..., Coaching, Change Management, Personal Development, Executive Development, Human Resources, Instructional Design, Strategy, Performance Management, Program Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Training, Workshop Facilitation, Employee Training, Consulting, Business Strategy, Leadership, Project Management, Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, E-Learning, Management Consulting, Personnel Management, Organizational Design, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, HCM Processes & Forms, Strategic Consulting, Thought Leadership
Education
The Ohio State University 1987 — 1989
MA, Instructional Design and Management of HR
The Ohio State University 1981 — 1986
BS, Secondary Education
Chicago Tribune September 1986 - November 2013
Wieboldts Inc June 1981 - October 1986
Skills
Newspapers, Management, Transportation..., Operations Management, Newspaper, Budgets, Social Media, Sales, Team Building, P&L Management, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Logistics Management, Customer Service, Transportation, Advertising, Leadership, Process Improvement, Marketing Strategy, Customer Retention
Education
Triton College 1981 — 1983
Computer Science
University of Illinois at Chicago 1977 — 1979
Business/Accounting
Transwestern March 2007 - Present
Chicago Tribune May 2003 - March 2007
Encyclopaedia Britannica March 2000 - May 2003
Nystrom July 1998 - March 2000
South Carolina Department of Education January 1997 - January 1998
Skills
ArcGIS, GIS, MapInfo Professional, Google Earth, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Cartography, Geography, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Google Maps, MapPoint, ESRI Business Analyst, Nielsen iXPress, Microsoft Excel, ArcView, ESRI, Marketing Strategy, Databases
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1996 — 1998
MS, Geography
University of Colorado Boulder 1993 — 1995
BA, Geography
The University of New Mexico 1991 — 1993
Architecture
Chicago Tribune August 1992 - Present
Pioneer Prees 1988 - 1990
Des Plaines Publishing August 1986 - August 1988
Skills
Photos, Photography, Sports, Publishing, Photo Mechanic
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1984 — 1986
BA, Photo Film Video
Wilbur Wright College one of the City Colleges of Chicago 1983 — 1984
Associate Degree, Liberal Arts
Liceo Scientifico di Napoli 1979 — 1980
Liceo Scientifico Cristoforo Colombo (Marigliano - Napoli) 1977 — 1978
Scuola Media statale Enrico De Nicola 1974 — 1977
Middle School
Scuola Elementare Statale 1968 — 1973
Grammar School
self-employed June 2007 - Present
Handelan Pedersen January 1981 - December 1987
Chicago Tribune August 1979 - December 1981
Skills
Portrait & Figure..., Drawing, Sculpture,..., Illustration, Oil Painting, Portraits, Drawing, Mixed Media, Studio Art, Fine Art, Sculpture, Fine Art Photography, Illustrator, Figurative Art, Contemporary Art, Watercolor, Visual Arts
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1978 — 1980
MFA
University of Oklahoma 1973 — 1978
BFA, painting
Loyola University Health System August 2010 - Present
Medill School of Journalism September 2005 - August 2009
Chicago Tribune May 2003 - August 2008
Daily Herald 1995 - 2003
Skills
Press Releases, Storytelling, Facebook, Social Media, SEO, QuarkXPress, Video, Books, Headline Writing, Proofreading, Newsletters, Media Relations, AP Style, Ap Style, Blogging, Breaking News, Broadcast, Content Management, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Editing, Email Marketing, Fact-checking, Feature Articles, Internal Communications, Layout, Newspaper, Newspapers, Online Journalism, Public Relations, Publications, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Web Content
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1987
Bachelor's, Liberal Arts
Universitat de Barcelona 1983 — 1984
certificate, Spanish literature and language
Chicago Tribune February 2002 - Present
Chicago Tribune April 1995 - February 2002
Chicago Tribune July 1985 - April 1995
Education
Triton College 1980 — 1982
Oak Park River Forest High School
Edutopia - Geo. Lucas Educational Foundation July 2005 - July 2008
The George Lucas Educational Foundation 2005 - 2008
Business 2.0 1998 - 2001
Chicago Tribune 1986 - 1998
Skills
Copy Editing, Publishing, Digital Media, Magazines, Editorial, New Media, Research
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1986
BS, Political Science, French
Eastman Kodak / formerly Creo Inc. January 1997 - Present
Scitex America January 1994 - December 1997
Chicago Tribune January 1993 - January 1994
Skills
Inkjet, Color Management, Offset Printing, Print, Printers, Pre-press, Adobe Acrobat, Digital Printing, Packaging, Scanners, Windows Server, Mac, Graphic Arts, Wide Format Printing, Troubleshooting, Graphics, Pdf, Prinergy, Print Management, OS X, Preps, Digital Imaging, Proof, Technical Support, Kodak, Hardware, Software Installation, Flexo, Print On Demand, Computer Hardware, Servers, Operating Systems, Ink
Education
Triton-College 1990 — 1993
AA, Photo Offset Printing
Chicago Tribune January 2013 - Present
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2007 — 2009
M.J.
University of California, Santa Cruz
B.A.
The Evergreen State College March 2012 - Present
Chicago Tribune 2009 - 2012
Chicago Photography Center January 2009 - September 2010
Sun-Times News Group November 2007 - April 2009
Gannett September 2006 - October 2007
Nickelodeon 1999 - 2003
Skills
Photojournalism, Multimedia, Digital Photography, Editorial, Photoshop, Journalism, Magazines, Image Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Blogging, Social Media, Photography, Photos, s, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Wedding Photojournalism
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2003 — 2006
Master of Arts (M.A.), Journalism/Photojournalism
The Evergreen State College 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Filmmaking and Literature
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca January 2014 - Present
Balance Studio, LLC April 2002 - Present
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca October 2009 - January 2014
Ithaca Green Building Alliance April 2002 - January 2014
Chicago Tribune 1997 - 2001
J Walter Thompson USA 1985 - 1997
Skills
Renewable Energy, Residential Homes, Sustainability, Urban Planning, Sellers, First Time Home Buyers, Green, Green Building, Energy Efficiency, Real Estate, Advertising, Solar Energy, Space planning, Sustainable Design, Construction
Education
Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business 1983 — 1984
Business Management
Tulane University 1975 — 1981
BA, Architecture, Photography
University of Copenhagen 1977 — 1977
Urban Planning and Architectural Design
Aesthetic Response January 2012 - Present
ActionBooth March 2007 - September 2013
Windy City Rollers 2009 - July 2012
Chicago Tribune October 2008 - January 2012
UR Chicago Magazine August 2006 - September 2008
Newcity August 2003 - November 2003
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXPress, CSS, Final Cut Pro, HTML, Microsoft Office, Typography, InDesign, Layout, Logo Design, Illustrator, Photography, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Brochures, Illustration, Publications, Email Marketing, Creative Direction, Video Editing, User Experience, Advertising, Posters, Graphics, Magazines, Creative Strategy
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1999 — 2003
BFA, Graphic Design
Self-Employed May 2009 - Present
Chicago Tribune 2007 - 2009
Sarasota Herald-Tribune 2005 - 2007
Skills
Journalism, Newspaper
Education
University of Florida
SmartBrief January 2011 - Present
Chicago Tribune January 1991 - April 2009
The Wall Street Journal/Europe January 1984 - July 1990
Skills
Journalism, Ap Style, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Headline Writing, Feature Articles, Online Journalism, Storytelling, News Writing, Fact-checking, Editorial, Web Content, Blogging, Editing, Publications
Education
UCLA
none
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Chicago Tribune January 2015 - Present
Chicago Tribune/Pioneer Press September 2012 - January 2015
United Hebrew Congregation (UHC) December 2010 - July 2012
Consumer Digest May 2006 - July 2008
Pioneer Press May 1996 - June 2005
The Bergen Record 1993 - 1995
North Jersey Herald & News 1990 - 1993
Southtown Economist 1989 - 1990
CNN January 1988 - June 1988
Skills
Budgets, Editing, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Management, Event Planning, Logistics, Microsoft Word, Strategic Planning, Journalism, Copy Editing, Online Journalism, Investigative Reporting, Staff Supervision, Project Management, Youth Development, Youth Mentoring, Youth Work, Communication, Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Government Relations, community org, Marketing Communications, Online Communications, Online Reputation..., News Writing, Speech Writing, Graphics Layout, Social Media..., Social Media Blogging, Social Media Measurement, corporate communications, Internal & External...
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1985 — 1989
BS, Journalism, Journalism
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's of Arts, Journalism
Chicago Tribune Newspaper November 1990 - Present
Chicago Tribune May 2005 - May 2009
Chicago Tribune June 1998 - May 2004
Chicago Tribune November 1994 - May 1998
Chicago Tribune November 1990 - May 1994
Chicago Tribune, People, Time, etc. June 1986 - November 1990
Mexico City News February 1982 - May 1986
Chicago Tribune March 1978 - February 1982
Chicago Daily News May 1973 - March 1978
Skills
Copy Editing, Breaking News, Investigative Reporting, InCopy, Editorial, Soundslides, Editing, Digital Journalism, Web Content, Media Relations, Press Releases, Publications, Computer-assisted...
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1969 — 1973
bs, Home Economics/Journalism
Carmel High School, Mundelein, IL
www.elainemelko.com January 2009 - Present
Chicago Tribune September 2002 - August 2008
Asbury Park Press September 1997 - September 2002
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Public Speaking, Art Direction, Customer Service, Photoshop, InDesign, Graphic Design, Microsoft Office, Advertising
Education
The University of Kansas 1992 — 1996
graphic design and illustration, graphic design and illustration
The University of Kansas 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design and Illustration
Spyglass Realty and Investments June 2014 - Present
Maxavenue December 2013 - June 2014
Goldwasser Real Estate August 2012 - December 2013
Washing Equipment of Texas August 2010 - October 2012
Warm Your Floor July 2009 - August 2010
Nuheat Inc June 2004 - July 2009
Hertz August 2003 - June 2004
Chicago Tribune March 2000 - October 2002
Chubb Insurance Co October 1998 - March 2000
Underwriters Re Group, Inc September 1996 - October 1998
Skills
New Business Development, Sales Management, Sales, Account Management, Team Building, Selling, Key Account Management, Management, Training, Marketing, Cold Calling, B2B, Sales Operations, Purchasing, Negotiation, First Time Home Buyers, Single Family Homes, Investment Properties, Relocation
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Aquatic Biology
Northwestern University 2005 - Present
The Youth Project June 2012 - Present
Various Publications 2002 - Present
Chicago Tribune 1997 - 2002
City News Bureau of Chicago 1994 - 1997
Skills
Journalism, Storytelling, AP Style, Copy Editing, Editing, News Writing, Blogging, Newspapers, Feature Articles, Publications, Editorial, Research, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Breaking News, InDesign, Online Journalism, Politics
Education
University of Kansas 1987 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, History & English with a concentration in political science
Shawnee Mission East High School 1984 — 1987
Chicago Tribune Company, LLC February 2010 - Present
Chicago Tribune November 2004 - February 2010
Chicago Tribune May 1994 - November 2004
Chicago Tribune May 1990 - May 1994
Chicago Tribune April 1988 - May 1990
Chicago Tribune April 1986 - April 1988
Skills
Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Problem Solving, Planning, Microsoft Office, MS Project, Negotiation, Budgeting, Research, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Budgets, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, Vendor Management, New Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Risk Management, Product Development, Operations Management, Change Management, Business Process..., Management, Contract Negotiation, Lean Manufacturing, CRM, Business Analysis, Manufacturing
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1981 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism January 2008 - Present
The New York Times September 1995 - Present
"Blind Man's Bluff: The Untold Story of American Submarine Espionage" January 1992 - November 1998
Chicago Tribune August 1986 - July 1995
Skills
Investigative Reporting, Newspaper, Storytelling, Politics, Translation, National Security, Copy Editing, Dreamweaver, Blogging, Teaching Writing, Journalism, News Writing, Ap Style, Military, Breaking News, Editing, Writing, Adobe Audition, Radio Producing, Newspapers, AP Style, Creative Writing, Facebook, Books, Feature Articles, Online Journalism, Publications, Web Content
Education
Tulane University
B.A., English
Chicago Tribune 2011 - Present
Chicago Sun-Times 1977 - 2011
Skills
Copy Editing, Editorial, Journalism, AP Style, Publications, Newspapers, Graphic Design
Education
University of Florida
Nielsen Company October 2008 - Present
Chicago Tribune August 2005 - October 2008
Accenture August 2000 - August 2005
Education
Syracuse University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics