Experience
Grainger  January 2008 - Present
GE Partnership Marketing Group  2001 - 2007
OAG Worldwide  2000 - 2001
Chicago Tribune Media Group   1998 - 1999
Waste Management  1990 - 1998

Skills
Strategy, Sales, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Account Management, Direct Marketing, Strategic Planning, Analytics, Marketing Management, New Business Development

Education
Benedictine University   1995 — 1997
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

North Central College   1990 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
American Military University/ American Public University System   January 2015 - Present
FBI and DEA - News and Press Studies (Independent Studies)   2011 - 2013
Chicago Tribune Media Group   February 2012 - June 2012
Seven Eleven Stores   October 2010 - February 2011
Organizing for America (Democratic National Committee)   January 2010 - June 2010

Skills
Enforcement, Interrogation, Intelligence, Criminal Investigations, Evidence, Police, Surveillance, Counterterrorism, Crime Prevention, Military, National Security, Criminal Intelligence, Analysis, Leadership, Public Speaking

Education
American Military University   2014 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Intelligence Studies, Operations

Experience
Nestlé  July 2015 - Present
Coca-Cola Enterprises  November 2013 - July 2015
American Red Cross  July 2010 - November 2013
Rasmussen College  June 2009 - December 2009
NBCUniversal, Inc.   January 2009 - June 2009
Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Recruiting, Cold Calling, Human Resources, Interviews, Project Planning, Account Management, Leadership, Training, Social Networking, Customer Service, Sales, Public Speaking, Marketing, College Recruiting, Event Planning, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Admissions, Sales Operations, Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Salesforce.com, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Excel, New Business Development, Sales Management, Time Management, CRM, Microsoft Word, Advertising, Team Leadership

Education
California State University-Northridge   2014 — 2016
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Northern Illinois University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies and Spanish Language/Literature

Experience
Insite Software  August 2014 - Present
Morningstar  October 2013 - August 2014
Groupon  January 2012 - April 2013
Groupon  October 2010 - January 2012
Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 2009 - October 2010
Bloomingdale's  June 2008 - September 2008
CareerBuilder.com  June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Salesforce.com, Project Management, Advertising, Market Research, Market Analysis, Public Relations, Management, Sales, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Marketing

Education
Colorado State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Merchandising

American InterContinental University   2006 — 2006
Fashion Merchandising

Experience
Pet Care  May 2013 - July 2014
Old Dominion University  August 2012 - December 2012
Chicago Tribune Media Group   September 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Westlaw, Lexis, Legal Research, Research, Political Science, PowerPoint, Editing, Community Outreach, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office

Education
Charlotte School of Law   2013 — 2016

Old Dominion University   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History

Experience
Los Angeles Times  June 2015 - Present
The Wall Street Journal  October 2009 - Present
Newsday  October 2008 - October 2009
Tribune Media Net  January 2007 - October 2008
Chicago Tribune Media Group   October 2001 - January 2007
Chicago Sun-Times  January 2000 - October 2001
Chicago Sun-Times  January 1998 - January 2000
Chicago Sun-Times  May 1979 - January 1998

Education
Ball State University - College of Business   1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Management

Notre Dame H.S

Experience
Re:Sources  August 2014 - Present
CGrant Studio   March 2007 - Present
Two by Four  October 2013 - July 2014
Chicago Tribune Media Group   March 2012 - June 2013
Digitas  July 2010 - May 2011
Sears Holdings Corporation  March 2009 - July 2010
Homescape / Classified Ventures   November 2001 - November 2008
Homescape / Classified Ventures   September 1999 - November 2001
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations  June 1997 - September 1999
Albert Whitman & Company  January 1991 - June 1997

Skills
Agile Project Management, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Project Coordination, Project Execution, Project Delivery, Software Project..., Business Analysis, Information Architecture, Content Development, Web Content Management, Editing, User Experience, Requirements Gathering, Creative Problem Solving, Requirements Analysis, Mobile Internet, Business Requirements, Web Project Management, Project Management, Web Development, Agile Methodologies, Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Product Management, Leadership, Analytics, Mobile Devices, CMS, Web Design, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, Blogging, SEO

Education
Nielsen Norman Group   2015 — 2015
UX Certification, User Experience

User Interface Engineering and Vitamin T   2013 — 2013
UX (User Experience) Thursday

ASIS&T, IA Institute   2012 — 2012
IA (Information Architecture) Summit

University of Chicago Graham School   2011 — 2011
Project Management - Advanced

W3C Tech School   2011 — 2011
Certificate, Mobile Web and Applications Best Practices

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2009 — 2009
Certification, Project Management

DePaul University   2007 — 2007
Search Engine Optimization

Duo Consulting   2006 — 2006
Web Content Seminar

Edward Tuft   2004 — 2004
Presenting Data & Information

Calvin College
Bachelors, English

Experience
Indiana University Health  July 2014 - Present
Indiana University Health  December 2011 - July 2014
Indiana University // Herron School of Art & Design   August 2009 - December 2011
The Virginian-Pilot  March 2008 - August 2009
Chicago Tribune Media Group   March 2007 - November 2007
Pilot Media: The Virginian-Pilot, PilotOnline.com, Pilot Targeted Media   August 2006 - March 2007

Skills
Design Thinking, Innovative Design, Innovative Thinking, Qualitative Research, Analysis, Synthesizing, Facilitation, Visualization, Innovation Development, Product Innovation, Product Design, Service Design, Social Design, Organizational..., Process Development, Strategy Development, Coaching, Leadership Development, Strategic Communications, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Journalism, Copywriting, Strategy, 3D visualization, Design Strategy, User-centered Design, Experience Design, Branding & Identity, InDesign, Participatory Design, Workshop Facilitation, User Experience, Visual Communication, Ethnography, Management, Leadership

Education
Indiana University // Herron School of Art and Design   2009 — 2011
Masters, Design Thinking + Design Leadership

Ball State University   2001 — 2006
B.A., Journalism (Graphics)

Experience
TheEighty8   February 2014 - Present
Elite Daily  January 2014 - Present
NBC News  April 2013 - Present
The Huffington Post  June 2012 - Present
We Heart It  July 2014 - August 2015
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2013 - July 2014
Womensforum Media Group (Womensforum.com)   August 2013 - March 2014
Frankie's on the Park  May 2012 - February 2013
The Babysitters of Boston   June 2010 - August 2012
The White House  2009 - 2009

Skills
News Writing, Copy Editing, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Blogging, Public Relations, Editing, SEO, Public Speaking, Final Cut Pro, InDesign, Facebook, Editorial, New Media, Writing, Social Media Marketing, Feature Articles, Twitter

Education
Northwestern University   2011 — 2012
MSJ

Boston University   2006 — 2010
Bachelors

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 2015 - Present
Video One Productions  May 2013 - Present
AnswersMedia  August 2012 - February 2013
Bowling Green State University  July 2011 - July 2012
Public Broadcasting Service  February 2008 - May 2011
Thrive Internet Marketing  January 2010 - June 2010
WBGU, 88.1FM   September 2007 - May 2010

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Engaging Public Speaker, Canon Cameras, Audio Board, Final Cut Pro, Broadcast Television, E-commerce, PeopleSoft, SEO copywriting, Lightroom, Basecamp, Camera, Public Speaking, Radio, Social Media Marketing

Education
Bowling Green State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cinematography and Film/Video Production, 3.8 GPA

Experience
Mare Earley Design   September 2006 - Present
Mare Earley Design   January 2003 - Present
New York Daily News  October 2006 - January 2012
Los Angeles Times  January 1997 - January 1998
Orange County Register  January 1997 - January 1998
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 1985 - January 1996
Tribune Company  1985 - 1996
Fairchild Publications/CAP Cities   January 1978 - January 1985

Skills
Art Direction, Magazines, Editorial, Illustration, InDesign, Graphics, Photoshop, Creative Direction, Newspaper Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Image Manipulation, Web Design, QuarkXPress, Publishing, Publications, Newspapers, Art, Posters, Visual Communication, Fine Art, Book Design, Books, Email Marketing, Layout, Logo Design, Typography, Mac, Image Editing, Fashion, Packaging, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Corporate Identity

Education
Webster University
Fine Arts

Chapman University

Experience
Catalyst Business Results   April 2015 - Present
Home Instead Senior Care: Toledo - Lucas & Wood Counties   January 2015 - Present
Motivosity   January 2015 - Present
The Elite Beat   January 2010 - Present
Toledo Free Press  June 2011 - April 2015
Bluefin Media  April 2012 - January 2015
The Toledo Blade  November 2011 - March 2012
Chicago Tribune Media Group   March 2011 - November 2011
Chicago Foodies   March 2011 - November 2011
Bid Clerk   January 2011 - November 2011

Skills
Blogging, Editing, Storytelling, Social Media, Newspapers, Multimedia, Editorial, Journalism, Web Content, Investigative Reporting, AP Style, Writing, Photography, Report Writing, Website Development, Copywriting, Feature Articles, Stories, Newspaper, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Interviews, SEC reporting, Sports Reporting, Interviewing, Public Relations, Education, Marketing, Social Media Marketing

Education
Bowling Green State University   2014 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Loyola University Chicago   2007 — 2010
BA, Communication, Theatre

Experience
Coffee News  July 2010 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   October 2006 - March 2010
Chicagoland Publishing Company   March 2001 - September 2006

Skills
Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Niche Publishing, Skip Tracing, Publishing, Marketing Strategy, Small Business, Online Marketing, Social Networking, Direct Marketing, Newsletters, SEO, Online Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Email Marketing, Blogging, Copywriting, Advertising Sales, Graphic Design, Public Speaking, Event Management, Market Research, Publications

Education
Carthage College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice and Corrections

Experience
Expedia, Inc.   January 2015 - Present
Mobiata  January 2015 - Present
www.laurenloprete.com   July 2005 - Present
Loglady Records   March 2010 - Present
California College of the Arts  June 2013 - December 2014
West Office Exhibition Design  February 2012 - June 2013
Wells Fargo  June 2010 - February 2012
McSweeney's Publishing  March 2009 - November 2010
Chicago Tribune Media Group   May 2008 - September 2008
amazon advertising  June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Pizza, Adobe Creative Suite, User Interface Design, Interaction Design, Typography, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Concept Development, Web Design, Photoshop, Information Architecture, InDesign, Photography, Graphics, Illustration, Posters, Art, Mac, Brand Development, Drawing, Logo Design, Visual Communication, Packaging, Drupal, Exhibit Design, Email Marketing, WordPress, Wireframes, keynote, html/css, powerpoint, squarespace, wireframing, Email Newsletter Design, User Experience Design, Concept Design, Social Media, Layout, Creative Direction, User Interface

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Design and Visual Communications, General

California College of the Arts
Web Design

Ernest W. Seaholm High School   2001 — 2005

Experience
ALE Solutions, Inc.   January 2014 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   November 2013 - January 2014
ZenithOptimedia  February 2013 - November 2013
Xerox  August 2012 - February 2013
Ignition Marketing Solutions   January 2012 - May 2012
Anderson Media Group  October 2011 - May 2012
MindFrame Corp.   June 2011 - August 2011
Anderson University  October 2009 - May 2011
TRU Event Rentals   May 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, Team Leadership, Marketing Communications, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Personal Branding, Copywriting, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Community Relations, Branding Development, Creative Writing, Leadership, Community Development, Advertising, Marketing, Training, Digital Media, Creative Direction, Account Management, Blogging, Digital Marketing, Strategy, Management, Sales, Time Management, Hair Styling, Public Speaking, Business Ethics

Education
Anderson University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing Communications

Black Forest Academy   2003 — 2008
International Boarding School, Located in Southwest Germany

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2014 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   September 2011 - January 2014
Chicago Tribune Media Group   July 2010 - September 2011
Chicago Tribune Media Group   August 2008 - July 2010
Clear Seas Communications   April 2008 - July 2008
Chicago Sun-Times  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Advertising Sales, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, CRM, Direct Mail, Online Advertising, Sales, Email Marketing, Newspapers, Media Relations, Retail, New Business Development, Event Planning, Lead Generation, Media Planning, Integrated Marketing, PPC, Facebook, Newspaper, Social Media Marketing, SEM, Social Media, Press Releases, Digital Strategy

Education
College of Charleston   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's, Communication

Experience
Shin Photography   October 2009 - Present
Taproot Foundation  April 2009 - Present
Pond Photography   November 2006 - October 2008
Time Out Chicago  January 2006 - September 2006
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2006 - September 2006
Paul Elledge Photography  December 2005 - August 2006
Cornerstone Foundation, Belize   May 2003 - November 2003
Cabrini Green Tutoring Program   October 2002 - May 2003
Chicago Creative Partnership  June 1999 - May 2003

Skills
Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Photography, Photo Editing, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Nonprofits, Image Editing, Photoshop, Portraits, Portrait Photography, Studio Photography, Editorial Photography, Lifestyle Photography, Commercial Photography, Headshots, Executive Headshots, Studio Lighting, Digital Photography, Fine Art, Artistry, Image Manipulation, Fine Art Photography, Photojournalism, Lightroom, Travel Photography, Creative Direction, Mac, Event Photography, Photos

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2004 — 2006
2nd BA, Photography

Beloit College   1995 — 1999
BA, Studio Art and Economics

University College London, U. of London   1997 — 1998
Exchange, Economics and Studio Art

St. George's High School, Malaysia   1990 — 1996
High School Diploma

Experience
Herald-Palladium  August 2012 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   2005 - 2011
Bethel College  May 2004 - May 2005

Skills
Copy Editing, InDesign, InCopy, Photoshop, Layout, Sports Writing, Sports Statistics, Research, Designs, Statistics, Twitter, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Firefox, CCI NewsDesk, Team Building, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Team-oriented, Illustrator

Education
Bethel College   2001 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Theatre/Theater

Bethel College   2003 — 2005
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Deaf Studies

Experience
Chamberlain College of Nursing  June 2015 - Present
Kaplan International English  July 2013 - May 2015
Living Hope Community Church  June 2012 - January 2015
LifeTime Fitness  February 2012 - July 2013
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 1998 - October 2008
BP  May 2005 - June 2006
Lucent Technologies  May 2005 - August 2005
Chicago State University  July 2001 - May 2005
Argonne National Laboratory  May 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Fax, Copying, Typing, Scanners, Clerical Skills, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Eye for Details, Dependable Team Player, Superior Work Ethic, Enthusiasm to learn, Cash Handling Experience, Filing, Community Outreach, Training, Event Planning, Nonprofits

Education
Walden University   2013 — 2015
Master's Degree, Management, 4.0

Chicago State University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Mathematics and Computer Science, 3.6

Experience
Root3 Growth Marketing   April 2014 - Present
CCO Healthcare Partners, LLC  January 2009 - March 2014
Knox & Cook   May 2008 - January 2009
mediaSPECTACLE   May 2001 - November 2008
First Business Morning News   June 2003 - May 2008
Weigel Broadcasting  January 2003 - May 2008
WebFN   June 2001 - June 2003
CLTV News  January 2000 - June 2003
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 1998 - June 2003
E*TRADE Financial  2000 - 2003

Skills
Digital Strategy, SEO, CRM, Healthcare, Analytics, Marketing, Social Media, Advertising, Radio, Direct Marketing, Management Consulting, Public Relations, Management, Final Cut Pro, Storytelling, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, News Writing, Video Production, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, PPC, Digital Marketing, New Media, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Creative Direction

Education
Augustana College   1988 — 1992
BA, Communications, Sociology

Experience
Law Dept. of the City of Chicago - Drug & Gang House Enforcement Section   June 2015 - Present
Chicago-Kent Law Review   May 2015 - Present
Chapman Spingola, LLP  December 2014 - April 2015
Natural Resources Defense Council  August 2014 - December 2014
Illinois Pollution Control Board  May 2014 - August 2014
Rooney Rippie & Ratnaswamy LLP  April 2010 - August 2013
Foley & Lardner LLP  June 2008 - March 2010
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  August 2007 - May 2008
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  August 2005 - May 2008
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2007 - June 2007

Skills
Word, Excel, Politics, Legal Research, Research, Writing, Editing, Outlook, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Copy Editing, Typing, Administration, Proofreading, Adobe Acrobat, Writing Skills, Training, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Public Policy, Legal Writing, Litigation

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Environmental and Energy Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2007 — 2008
Master of Arts, Political Science

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, English

Experience
THOMAS P HEINZ DESIGN   2011 - Present
Loyola University Chicago  September 2008 - November 2008
Chicago Tribune Media Group   July 1974 - August 2008

Skills
Publishing, Photoshop, InDesign, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Photography, Illustration, iWeb, Logo Design, Creative Direction, Editorial, Brochures, Advertising, Layout, Typography, Art, Graphics, Corporate Identity, Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Communication, Posters, Illustrator, Magazines, Book Design, Image Manipulation, Branding & Identity, Image Editing, Information Graphics, Mac, Publications, QuarkXPress, Direct Mail, Web Design, Interaction Design, Concept Development

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2009 — 2011
MFA, Graphic Design

The Basel School of Design (Hochschule für Gestaltung und Kunst Basel)   2010 — 2010
Summer Workshops, Poster design and typography

American Academy of Art, Chicago   1973 — 1974
A.A., Illustration and Graphic Design

Blackburn College   1967 — 1970
BA, Art/Education

Experience
LexCentral Steel Corporation   April 2014 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   May 2013 - Present
The Regional Publishing Corp.   February 2012 - Present
Elite Player Placement   August 2012 - May 2013
Moraine Valley Community College  August 2012 - May 2013
Gannett Government Media Corporation  June 2012 - August 2012
The Key Program, Inc  September 2011 - June 2012
Special Olympics Massachusetts  October 2010 - June 2012
Becker College - Becker Journal & Becker Journal Online   August 2009 - June 2012
Becker College  2011 - 2012

Skills
Event Planning, Fundraising, Journalism, Marketing, Business Writing, Management, Non-profits, Social Media, Leadership, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Event Management, Storytelling, Editing, Feature Articles

Education
Becker College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration Concentration of Sport Management, Minor Degree in Creative Writing, 3.25 GPA

Georgetown University   2012 — 2012
The Fund for American Studies - Institute on Political Journalism, Journalism

Experience
Accenture  October 2000 - Present
Burrell Communications  September 1997 - October 2000
Chicago Tribune Media Group   September 1988 - September 1997

Education
Robert Morris College   1988 — 1988
Associates, Business

Chicago State University   1986 — 1987

Experience
Phoenix Media Corp.  August 2013 - Present
Business Communications   May 2000 - Present
IMV  April 2012 - June 2013
Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 2006 - February 2012
Inside Publications  January 2008 - June 2011
Desplaines Valley News   June 2004 - December 2006

Skills
Market Research, Journalism, Direct Marketing, Newspapers, Newspaper, Storytelling, Publications, AP Style, Blogging, Copy Editing, Magazines, Editing, Advertising, SEO, Editorial, Marketing, Press Releases, Copywriting, Web Content, Newsletters, Media Relations, Feature Articles, Content Strategy

Education
Illinois State University
2002 Bachelor of Arts, English/ Business Communications

Canterbury Christ Church University   1999 — 2000
Canterbury, Kent, U.K.

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   September 1978 - January 2002

Education
American Academy of Art   1966 — 1968
Advertising Art

Indiana University Bloomington   1957 — 1963
B.S. Bus., Management & Administration

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   July 2014 - Present
The Onion  April 2014 - June 2014
The Onion  January 2014 - March 2014
Conde Nast  May 2013 - August 2013
Adobe  January 2013 - June 2013
LG Hausys  December 2011 - January 2012
MBC  June 2011 - July 2011

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Editing, Blogging, Journalism, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Creative Writing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, HTML, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Newsletters, Final Cut Pro, CSS

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Postgraduate Certificate, Illustration

Northwestern University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism

Daewon Foreign Language High School   2007 — 2010
High School, English and Chinese

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   May 2015 - Present
Digital First Media  January 2012 - May 2015
Central Michigan University  August 2013 - May 2014
MLive Media Group  August 2011 - December 2011
Central Michigan Life  September 2008 - August 2011
Heritage Newspapers  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Newspaper, Ap Style, Journalism, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Sports Writing, Editing, News Writing, Blogging, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Photojournalism, New Media, Headline Writing, Newsletters, Blogger, Social Media, Audacity, Copywriting, Investigative Reporting, Facebook, Newspapers, Breaking News, Video, Press Releases, AP Style

Education
Central Michigan University   2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Public Administration

Central Michigan University   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Experience
Publications International  April 2014 - Present
FGMK, LLC  December 2012 - April 2014
Chicago Tribune Media Group   March 2012 - June 2012
Way To Blue  May 2009 - July 2009
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago  June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Digital Media, Public Relations, Advertising, Facebook, Event Planning, Blogging, Social Networking, Publicity, Integrated Marketing

Education
Bradley University   2007 — 2010

Richmond, The American International University in London

Experience
Vanessa Kayser Rechtsanwältin   April 2015 - Present
Guess?  June 2013 - February 2015
BostInno  September 2014 - December 2014
butv10 The Wire   January 2014 - December 2014
Inside Publications  June 2014 - September 2014
New England Center for Investigative Reporting at WGBH Boston   September 2012 - February 2014
The Daily Free Press  September 2013 - January 2014
The Daily Free Press  October 2012 - May 2013
Chicago Tribune Media Group   July 2010 - April 2012

Skills
AP Style, Journalism, Blogging, Copy Editing, Facebook, Feature Articles, Editorial, Social Media, Editing, News Writing, Research, PowerPoint, Press Releases, Interviews, Newspapers

Education
Boston University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Major: Journalism, Minor(s): International Relations, German

Northside College Preparatory High School   2008 — 2012

Technische Universität Dresden
Politikwissenschaft

Experience
Sears Holdings Corporation  2014 - Present
Meijer  2013 - 2014
Chicago Tribune Media Group   2006 - 2013
Rite Aid  2005 - 2006
Rite Aid  2003 - 2005
Arizona Republic  2002 - 2003
Chicago Tribune  1998 - 2002
Follett Higher Education Group  1997 - 1998
American Drug Stores (Sav-on and Osco Drug)   1995 - 1997
American Drug Stores (Sav-on and Osco Drug)   1994 - 1995

Skills
Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Advertising, CRM, Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Marketing, Product Development, Leadership, Negotiation, Customer Retention, Digital Marketing, Sales, Partnerships, Sales Management, Retail, Start-ups, Integrated Marketing, Process Engineering, Financial Modeling, Budgets, Business Planning, Merchandising, Project Management, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing Research, Market Penetration &..., Pricing, Strategic Partnerships, Direct Mail, Email Marketing, P&L Management, Market Analysis, Cross-Functional..., Staff Training &..., Client Acquisition &..., Strategic Planning &..., Category Management, Partnership Development, Media Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Product Development &..., DSD Strategy &..., Negotiation & Deal..., SEO, Social Media Marketing, Product Marketing

Education
California State University-Fullerton
BA, Communications

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
MBA, Marketing

Wheaton North HS

Experience
Njvdeignz Inc.   June 1995 - Present
Njvdesignz, Inc   June 1995 - Present
Mc Goldrick landscaping co.   March 1995 - November 1997
Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 1995 - June 1996

Skills
Typography, Logo Design, Illustrator, InDesign, Graphic Design, Layout

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design

Columbia College Chicago   1991 — 1995
BA, Graphic Deign

Ms Roberts Academy of Beauty Culture-Villa Park   1988 — 1990
Licentiate degree, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Experience
Tribune Content Solutions  May 2015 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   September 2013 - May 2015
Team Marketing, LLC   May 2010 - May 2013
Ferguson Advertising  May 2012 - August 2012
Public Broadcasting Service  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Photoshop, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Advertising, HTML, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Communication, Strategic Communications, Direct Sales, Public Speaking, Time Management, Sales

Education
Ball State University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Organizational Communication - Minor in Marketing

Experience
STV  July 2015 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   April 2013 - June 2015
Chicago Tribune  August 2008 - June 2015
Johnson Publishing Company  2004 - 2008
Ball State Daily News  September 2003 - May 2004

Skills
QuarkXPress, Creative Direction, Layout, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Illustration, Graphic Design, Corporate Branding, photo manipulation, Photoshop, Flash, Wordpress, Logo Design, Drawing, Team Leadership, Wire Framing, Creativity, Creative Services, Project Management, Editorial design

Education
Ball State University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design

Experience
Cintas  March 2014 - Present
Cherry Creek Athletic Club  June 2014 - Present
Wellbridge  March 2014 - Present
Talagy  April 2013 - March 2014
Fitness Formula Clubs  June 2012 - February 2014
Aerotek  January 2012 - March 2013
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2011 - January 2012
Tribune Interactive  February 2010 - January 2011
AIU Online  December 2009 - February 2010

Skills
Account Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Network Architecture, Social Networking, Passive Candidate..., Interviews, Resume Writing, Fitness, Cold Calling, Temporary Placement, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Sales, PowerPoint, Social Media, Customer Service, Executive Search, Advertising, Leadership, Training, Management, Public Speaking, Networking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Human Resources

Education
Central Michigan University   2004 — 2008
Bachelors, Journalism/Advertising

Experience
News Link  June 2014 - Present
Public Education Center  December 2013 - Present
Rantoul Press   March 2013 - December 2013
Chicago Tribune Media Group   August 2011 - March 2013
Pro Football Weekly  August 2012 - February 2013
Midtown Educational Foundation  June 2010 - February 2013
Bleacher Report  September 2010 - June 2012
Patch.com  September 2010 - February 2012
The Daily Eastern News  January 2010 - May 2010
The Daily Eastern News  August 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Opinion Writing, News Writing, Feature Writing, Blogging, Sports Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Video, Presenting Ideas, Teaching Experience, Teamwork, Customer Service, Non-profit Consulting, Feature Articles, Photojournalism, iPhoto, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Magazines, Journalism, Headline Writing, Editorial, Research, Storytelling, Newspapers, AP Style, Interviews, Online Journalism, Breaking News, Newspaper Design, Fact-checking, Investigative Reporting, Sports, Publications, Press Releases, Web Content, Creative Writing, Audacity, Facebook, Freelance Writing, Proofreading, Media Relations, Copywriting, New Media, Newsletters, Magazine Articles, QuarkXPress, Multimedia, Content Strategy, Writing

Education
Eastern Illinois University   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

College of DuPage   2006 — 2008
Associate of Arts, Journalism

Experience
Saint Patrick High School  September 2015 - Present
22nd Century Media LLC  March 2015 - September 2015
The Glenview Lantern   August 2012 - September 2015
22nd Century Media LLC  February 2013 - March 2015
22nd Century Media, LLC  August 2011 - March 2012
Pro Football Weekly  August 2010 - August 2011
Chicago Tribune  August 2010 - July 2011
Peoria Journal Star  August 2009 - June 2010
Chicago Tribune Media Group   2009 - 2009

Skills
Writing, Reporting, AP Style, Journalism, Newspaper, Sports, Copy Editing, Social Media, Editing, InDesign, Press Releases, Newsletters, Sports Writing, Proofreading, Facebook, Creative Writing, Wordpress, Copywriting, Public Relations, Ap Style, Feature Articles, Newspapers, Publishing, Highly detail oriented, Editorial, Publications, Magazines

Education
Bradley University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Communications (Journalism)

Experience
Tribune Publishing  March 2015 - Present
435 Digital  March 2014 - March 2015
435 Digital - Tribune Company   February 2012 - March 2014
435 Digital - Tribune Company   August 2010 - January 2012
Chicago Tribune Media Group   2009 - August 2010
Emmis Communications - WLUP/WKQX   October 2006 - October 2008

Skills
Social Media, Online Marketing, SEO, New Media Marketing, Radio, Social Media Marketing, SEM, Media Planning, Digital Media, Facebook, Social Networking, Foursquare, Online Advertising, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Search Engine..., Paid Search Strategy, Digital Marketing, Blogging, Marketing, Media Relations, Creative Direction, New Media, Copywriting, Lead Generation, Google Adwords, PPC, Email Marketing, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Interactive Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Website Development, Media Buying, Mobile Advertising, Omniture, Advertising Sales, Strategy, Advertising, Affiliate Marketing, Integrated Marketing, DoubleClick, Content Development, Account Management

Education
Arizona State University   2001 — 2005
BA, Mass Communications and Social Work

Experience
@properties  August 2015 - Present
@properties  February 2014 - August 2015
Chicago Tribune Media Group   December 2012 - January 2014
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2012 - December 2012
First United Methodist Church  October 2010 - January 2012
Beach Communications  January 2011 - October 2011
Oakwood Healthcare, Inc.   September 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Public Relations, Sales, Project Planning, Research, Advertising, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Management, Proofreading, Strategy, Time Management, Interviews, Social Networking

Education
Bucknell University   2006 — 2010
B.A, English

Experience
Comcast/NBC Universal  June 2013 - Present
Fair Image.org   2009 - 2013
Ross Medical Education  2010 - 2012
Chicago Reader  May 2008 - July 2009
Metro Times  October 2006 - August 2007
Indian Country Today  April 2005 - September 2006
Arizona Daily Star  May 2003 - January 2005
Chicago Sun Times/Wantsa Media  June 2003 - May 2004
Macomb Daily  April 2002 - June 2003
Chicago Tribune Media Group   July 2000 - June 2002

Skills
Sales & Marketing..., Advertising, Recruitment Advertising, Project Management, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Online Advertising, Advertising Sales, Recruiting, Conflict Resolution, Team Leadership, Employee Training, Event Planning, Event Management, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Outside Sales, Classifieds, Pagination, Call Centers, Cold Calling, Reference Checking, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Critical Thinking, Team Building, Mentoring, Sales Presentations, Goal Oriented, Goal-driven leader, Exceeding Expectations, Exceed Sales Goals, Customer Service, Customer Retention

Education
Baker College of Clinton Township
Legal Studies, General

Macomb County Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS)

Experience
The Center For Self-Actualization   February 2012 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   December 2008 - Present
Longhorn Steakhouse  September 2007 - December 2008
Padco Financial Services, Inc.   March 2005 - December 2008
ATA Airlines  July 2002 - September 2002
CompuCity Inc   September 1997 - March 2001

Skills
Digital Media, Account Management, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Advertising, Email Marketing, Advertising Sales

Education
international academy of design technology   1999 — 2001
Interactive Media

Barat College of DePaul University   1997 — 1999

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   April 2013 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2011 - March 2013
Chicago Tribune Media Group   2006 - December 2010
Evanston Paper Company   June 2000 - November 2006
Quad-City Times  June 1999 - June 2000

Skills
Advertising Sales, Media Planning, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Advertising, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Media Buying, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Cold Calling, Email Marketing, SEM, Mobile Marketing, Direct Marketing, Lead Generation, Interactive Marketing, Online Marketing, Mobile Advertising, PPC, Salesforce.com, Direct Mail, Web Analytics

Education
Bradley University   1994 — 1999
Communications, Advertising/Marketing

Camanche

Experience
Bassford Remele, P.A.   August 2008 - Present
Augsburg College  2009 - Present
United States District Court, District of Minnesota  2007 - 2008
Rider Bennett, LLP  2005 - 2007
Minnesota Supreme Court  2004 - 2005
St. Paul Pioneer Press  1998 - 2003
Duluth News Tribune  1992 - 1998
Duluth News Tribune (Knight Ridder)   1992 - 1998
Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 1992 - September 1992
Fort Dodge Messenger  1989 - 1991

Skills
Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Commercial Litigation, Business Litigation, Nonprofit Law, Appellate Practice, First Amendment, Communications Law, Corporate Law, Construction Law, Trials, Legal Issues, Family Law, Mediation, Appeals, Hearings, Arbitration, Writing, Document Review, Nonprofits, Torts, Trial Practice, Public Liability, Class Actions, Litigation Support, Alternative Dispute..., Wrongful Death, Newspapers, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Singing, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury...

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2000 — 2004
Doctor of Law (JD), Law

Northwestern University   1991 — 1992
Master of Science in Journalism, Journalism-Newswriting

Augsburg College   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, Communication (minors: English, music, political science)

Le Sueur High School

Experience
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)   July 2014 - Present
The World Bank  August 2011 - Present
Camris International   May 2014 - January 2015
Management Sciences for Health  November 2014 - December 2014
Devex  August 2013 - October 2013
Freedom House  2009 - 2013
Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction   June 2009 - December 2011
Global Communities  January 2009 - February 2009
Chicago Tribune Media Group   November 2002 - December 2008
Knight Wallace Journalism Fellowship at the University of Michigan   September 2001 - May 2002

Skills
Internet-based research, media consultancy, cultivating sources, directing media..., Middle East politics..., Media freedom in..., Arab media and..., Editing, Journalism, Writing, Communications, Storytelling, Research, Public Relations, Online Research, Politics, Social Media Consulting, Newsletters, Foreign Policy, Government, Public Affairs, Media Relations

Education
American University
Semester program, Foreign policy

Boston University
Master of Science, journalism

University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts, political science

Experience
St. Cyprian's Food Pantry   January 2012 - Present
Yoga for Every Body   2007 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   1983 - 2007
Chicago Tribune  1983 - 2006
Sacramento Union  January 1981 - October 1983
Long Beach Press-Telegram  May 1979 - December 1982
Orange Coast Daily Pilot   May 1970 - June 1975

Skills
Information Graphics, Editorial, Photography, Editors, AP Style, Storytelling, Newspaper, Newspapers, Text Editing, Image Editing, Breaking News, Layout, Editing, News Writing, Journalism, Ap Style, Copy Editing, Publications, Public Relations, Web Content, Newspaper Design, Fact-checking, Headline Writing, Feature Articles, Magazines

Education
California State University-Fullerton   1965 — 1970
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Experience
City Habitat Realty   June 2014 - Present
Buy It Realty   February 2013 - May 2014
Daily Herald  2010 - July 2013
ATT  March 2010 - July 2011
Text My Deals   February 2010 - July 2010
Chicago Tribune Media Group   2002 - 2008

Skills
Real Estate, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Training, Microsoft Office, Business Planning, Real Estate Transactions, Property, Successful Business..., Goal Oriented, Buyers, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Advertising, New Business Development, Sales Management, First Time Home Buyers, Relocation Buyers, Sellers, Condos, Investment Properties, Residential Homes

Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College   2000 — 2004

Experience
SDMF   1998 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   1994 - 1996
First Banking Center  1992 - 1994

Skills
Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Leadership, Public Speaking, Differentiated..., Educational Technology, Special Education, Language Arts, ESL, Social Studies, Secondary Education, Technology Integration, Instructional Technology, Curriculum Mapping, Program Development, Student Counseling, Nonprofits, Instructional Design, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Mathematics Education

Education
Viterbo University   2009 — 2011
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Elementary Education and Teaching

Carroll College   1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Elementary Education and Teaching

UW Oshkosh   1986 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Political Science/Public Administration

Experience
Writer for SI.com, University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin. Edit projects for Northwestern's   May 2009 - Present
Self-employed writer/editor  2009 - 2012
Self-employed  October 2010 - August 2011
Chicago Tribune Media Group   March 1988 - April 2009

Skills
Editorial, Editing, Journalism, AP Style

Education
Boston University
B.A., History

Northwestern University
M.S., Journalism

Northwestern University
Master of Science (M.S.), Journalism

Scarsdale High School

Experience
IRS  May 2010 - Present
GENCO  2012 - 2013
Invensys Controls  2011 - 2012
Littelfuse  June 2008 - March 2010
Chicago Tribune Media Group   2007 - 2008
Sedona Technologies  December 2006 - January 2007
Sentinel Technologies  2005 - 2006

Education
College of DuPage   2003 — 2005
Associates, Computer Science

Michigan State University

the Chubb Institute

Experience
Los Angeles Dodgers  2007 - Present
The Arizona Republic  March 2005 - September 2007
The Arizona Republic  January 2002 - December 2005
SYDNEY ORGANISING COMMITTEE FOR THE OLYMPIC GAMES   2000 - 2000
Chicago Tribune Media Group   1982 - 1995
United Press International  1981 - 1982
United Press International  July 1979 - December 1981
United Press International  1976 - 1979

Skills
Baseball, Sports Marketing, Sports Management, Sports, Professional Sports, Sports Writing, Ticket Sales, International Relations, Sponsorship, Event Planning, Sponsorship Sales, Social Networking, Facebook, Event Management, Social Media, Media Relations, Public Relations

Education
Arizona State University   1999 — 2007
PhD, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

The University of Hong Kong   1995 — 1998
M.Phil, Historical Research

University of the Philippines   1986 — 1987
Graduate Work, Asian Studies

East-West Center   1984 — 1984
Jefferson Fellowship for 12 Outstanding US and Asian Journalists

Louisiana State University   1968 — 1972
B.A., Journalism

Experience
Self-employed  June 2008 - Present
Bonnier Corp.'s Conceive magazine   2006 - January 2011
Chicago Tribune Media Group   August 1990 - March 2004
Daily Herald  1983 - 1990

Skills
Business Journalism, Personal Finance, Equity Research, Stock Market Analysis, Journalism, News Writing, Storytelling, Newspapers, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Online Journalism, Publications, Freelance Writing, Investigative Reporting, Breaking News

Education
Northwestern University   1980 — 1981
Master's, journalism

Boston University   1976 — 1980
Bachelor of science, journalism

Experience
Playboy Enterprises, Inc.   June 2015 - Present
ComicsWaitingRoom.com   September 2008 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   August 2008 - Present
Dynamite Entertainment  2008 - Present
BleedingCool.com   August 2011 - August 2012

Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Comics, Editorial, Associated Press style, Storytelling, Creative Direction, Copy Editing, Photoshop, Magazines, Comic Books, Blogging, Copywriting, Video Games, Graphic Novels, Creative Writing, Short Stories, Publishing, Newspaper, Graphic Design, Animation, Social Networking, Illustration, Newspapers, Editing, Journalism, Social Media Blogging, Art, Entertainment, Books, Press Releases, New Media, Digital Media, Publicity, Web Content, Fiction Writing, AP Style, Publications, Content Strategy, Science Fiction, Freelance Writing, Feature Articles, Proofreading, Pop Culture, Online Journalism, Content Development, Film, Non-fiction, Writing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing

Education
American Academy of Art
Commercial and Advertising Art

Morton College
Certification, Early Childhood Development

Experience
CBS 2 News Chicago/WBBM-TV   August 2012 - Present
CLTV News (Tribune Company)   August 1999 - August 2009
CLTV News (Tribune Company)   November 1996 - August 1999
Chicago Tribune Media Group   February 1993 - November 1996
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 1992 - February 1993
Chicago Tribune Media Group   April 1990 - January 1992
Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 1989 - April 1990
Chicago Tribune Media Group   December 1987 - June 1989

Skills
Newspaper, Promotions, Event Management, Broadcast, Interviewing, Proofreading, Copywriting, Advertising, Event Planning, Community Relations, Public Speaking, Journalism, Writing, Stories, Breaking News

Education
Arkansas State University   1983 — 1987
BS, Radio - Television

Experience
Young, Beautiful & Proud, Inc.   June 2011 - Present
Bellwood Public Library  August 2010 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   September 2000 - May 2008

Skills
Organizational..., Organizational..., Motivational Speaking, Program Development

Education
Benedictine University

Experience
LA Black Worker Center   February 2011 - Present
UCLA Labor Center  November 2004 - Present
Special Projects CD 10   May 2004 - October 2004
SEIU 1877   March 2001 - May 2004
Chicago Tribune Media Group   April 1996 - June 2000

Skills
Labor/Community..., Leadership Development, Non-profit..., Support Workers, Community Organizing, Community Building, Workforce Development, Union Relations, Popular Education, Employment..., Economic Development, Economic Policy

Education
California State University-East Bay

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   August 2012 - Present
University of Chicago  September 2011 - June 2012
Calvin College  May 2010 - September 2010
Steve Robbins Group   May 2009 - August 2009
SpringHill Camps  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Research, Social Media, Editing

Education
University of Chicago   2011 — 2012
Master of Arts (MA), International Relations

Middle Eastern Studies Program   2009 — 2009
Political Science, Islamic Studies, Arabic

Calvin College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations, Social-Psychology

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2015 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   August 2014 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   February 2013 - August 2014
Chicago Tribune Events Group   October 2012 - February 2013
Socially Speaking   February 2011 - February 2013
Charlie's Bar and Grill   August 2010 - December 2011
Sound-Bar Group  February 2011 - May 2011
Heritage Professional Associates  2009 - 2011
American Cancer Society  2006 - 2010
The Independent Newspapers   2006 - 2007

Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Social Networking, Event Planning, Customer Service, Press Releases, Blogging, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Research, Microsoft Word, Marketing, Advertising, Sponsorship, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2012 — 2013
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

College of DuPage   2009 — 2011
Associate in Arts, Communications

Experience
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas   January 2015 - Present
ERP IT Solutions Inc   January 2008 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 2014 - January 2015
The Ohio State University  November 2013 - June 2014
Fermilab  April 2013 - November 2013
TransUnion  August 2012 - April 2013
Aon Hewitt  January 2012 - August 2012
Citadel Investment Group  March 2011 - March 2012
Jones Lang LaSalle  March 2010 - March 2011
Motorola Solutions  October 2009 - December 2010

Skills
Peoplesoft, Peoplesoft Financials, Peoplesoft HRMS, Peoplesoft CRM, Oracle 11g/10g/9i/8, Peoplesoft Portal, Peopletools 8.52, 8.51,..., Oracle (11g, 10g, 9i,..., SQL Server..., Linux 6/5/4, Sun..., 8.4x, HP-UX, PeopleTools, PeopleSoft, SQR, Linux, Oracle, Crystal Reports, Requirements Gathering, Financials, Integration, Unix, SDLC, Performance Tuning, ERP, Data Conversion, SQL, Oracle Applications, Requirements Analysis, PL/SQL, PeopleCode, Data Migration, SOA, Solution Architecture, Business Analysis, Business Objects, Business Process..., Visio, Microsoft SQL Server, XML Publisher, Interfaces, Weblogic, Business Process, COBOL, OBIEE, Testing, SharePoint, Software Project..., Databases, XML

Education
Florida Atlantic University   2000 — 2001
MS, Computer Science and Engineering

Clemson University   1999 — 2000
MS, Computer Science

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   1979 - 2011

Skills
Stationary Engineer, Management, Building Maintenance

Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College   1976 — 1980

Moraine Valley Community College

Experience
The Pantagraph  July 2012 - February 2015
Lee Enterprises  July 2012 - February 2015
The NewsTribune   August 2010 - July 2012
Miller Group Media   August 2010 - July 2012
Chicago Tribune Media Group   2005 - 2009

Skills
Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Newspapers, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Digital Media, Advertising Sales, Blogging, Public Relations, Marketing, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, AP Style, Journalism, Copy Editing, Editing, Copywriting, Web Design, Web Analytics, Web Development, Web Marketing, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Sales, Digital Marketing, Photoshop, Cold Calling, Customer Service, Account Management, B2B, Online Marketing, SEO, Google Analytics, Publishing, Newsletters, Publications, QuarkXPress, Creative Writing, Photography, Mac, YouTube, SEM, Press Releases, Web Content, Web Content Management, Social Networking

Education
Brookline College-Phoenix   2010 — 2011
Legal Studies, General

Illinois Valley Community College   2001 — 2003
General Studies

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   August 2012 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   October 2007 - August 2012
Chicago Tribune Media Group   February 2002 - October 2007

Skills
Forklift Operator, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Project Planning, Management, Dispatching, Shipping, Project Management, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Process Scheduler

Education
Chicago State University   2011 — 2013
Criminal Justice and Corrections

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College   2008 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Criminal Justice and Corrections

Experience
Walgreens  April 2015 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   August 2005 - Present
Self-employed  January 2013 - April 2013
Live Nation  February 2011 - November 2011
The LUKE Project   April 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Field Organizing, Life Coaching, Teaching, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Self-Education

Education
Beulah Heights University   2009 — 2013
Leadership & Administration, Junior

Morehouse College   2008 — 2009
Freshman

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School   2004 — 2008
High School Diploma

Experience
Life Time - The Healthy Way of Life Company  February 2012 - Present
XSport Fitness  March 2007 - February 2014
Chicago Tribune Media Group   March 2007 - June 2010

Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Graphic Design & Multimedia