Experience
Starcom Mediavest Group  August 2015 - Present
Center for the Study of Global Change   September 2014 - May 2015
Colegio Sagrado Corazón Esclavas del Divino Corazón   February 2014 - May 2014
WTIU-TV (PBS)   August 2012 - January 2014
WGN-TV  May 2013 - August 2013
Indiana University Athletics Center For Academic and Student Engagement   January 2013 - May 2013
Helene G. Simon Hillel Center  January 2012 - May 2012
Indiana University Student Television  January 2012 - May 2012
Companies That Care   June 2011 - August 2011
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2009 - January 2011

Skills
Social Media, Editing, News Writing, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, On-air Reporting, Radio Broadcasting, Voice Over, Television News, Press Release..., Writing, Public Relations, News Anchoring, Spanish-speaking, Bilingual, Spanish, Public Speaking, PowerPoint

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Deerfield High School   2007 — 2011

Experience
Ushio America, Inc.   April 2002 - Present
Litetronics International  1992 - 2002
Canvas Communications   1992 - 2000
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 1992 - October 1992
WMAQ TV (NBC Affiliate)   June 1991 - February 1992

Skills
Solid State Lighting, Lighting Control, Lighting Design, Lighting, Electronics, Architectural Lighting, Product Marketing, Product Management, Energy Conservation, LED lighting systems, Energy Efficiency, Product Development, Energy Management, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Manufacturing

Education
Governors State University   1994 — 1998
M.A., Communications & Marketing

Saint Xavier University   1986 — 1992
B.A., Mass Communications

Experience
The Integer Group  September 2013 - Present
Initiative  March 2012 - September 2013
Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 2011 - March 2012
Aeropostale  July 2005 - June 2011
Motorola Solutions  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Advertising, Social Media, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Sales, Strategy, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Agency Relationship..., Program Development, Program Management, Legal Compliance, Alcoholic Beverages, Professional Sports, Alliance Marketing, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Collaborative Leadership, Sweepstakes, Brand Implementation, Purchasing Negotiation, Radio Promotions, Radio Programming, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Communications

Education
Illinois State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Integrated Marketing Communications

Illinois State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Marketing

Experience
WGN Radio  September 2012 - Present
WGN Radio  May 2010 - Present
The Wit   September 2012 - September 2014
Chicago Tribune Media Group   February 2012 - May 2012
WGN Radio  February 2010 - May 2010
US Forest Service  July 2009 - November 2009

Skills
Voice Over, Radio Broadcasting, Radio, Audio Editing, Sound, AudioVault, Adobe Audition, Live Radio, Radio Producing, Show Production, Sound Board Operation, WordPress, Assembler, SEO, Wide Orbit, Phone Screening, Guest Booking, Microsoft Office, Podcasting, Mac, Music, Multi Tasking, Supervisory Skills, Video Editing, Recording, Pro Tools, Editing, Broadcast, Audio Engineering, Advertising, Radio Advertising, Radio Programming, Radio Promotions, Avid

Education
Illinois State University   2008 — 2009
Bachelors, Arts Technology - Music/Audio, GPA 3.66/4.0 Major

Joliet Junior College   2005 — 2007
Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   1998 - 2006
Synovate  1992 - 1998
Carter-Wallace  1989 - 1992
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney  1986 - 1989

Skills
Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Marketing Research, Customer Insight, Analytics, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Marketing, Management, Brand Management, Proposal Writing

Education
Gettysburg College   1982 — 1986
B.A., Business Management

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   December 2012 - Present
The Virginian-Pilot  2005 - November 2012
The Philadelphia Inquirer  1999 - 2005
The Indianapolis Star  1995 - 1999
Detroit Free Press  1990 - 1995
The News-Sentinel  1985 - February 1990
The Daily Pantagraph   1983 - 1985

Skills
Headline Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Blogging, Brainstorming, Ap Style, Newspapers, Publications, Copy Editing, News Writing, Journalism, Editorial, Feature Articles

Education
Indiana State University
BA, journalism

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   May 2015 - Present
Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana   May 2011 - Present
Advertising Age  2006 - Present
Katona Builders, Inc.   July 2009 - Present
Esophageal Cancer Action Network   March 2012 - Present
Conductor Kirk Muspratt   August 2013 - Present
Congregation Beth Israel  February 2015 - Present
Webster Writes   September 2001 - Present
Advertising Age  November 1997 - March 2001
home office  September 1989 - November 1997

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Journalism

Purdue University Calumet   2011 — 2014
Computer Graphics Technology-Web Design

Experience
Tribune Publishing  April 2015 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   April 2013 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   April 2012 - March 2013
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2009 - April 2012
Chicago Tribune Media Group   December 2007 - January 2009
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2005 - December 2007
The Daily Vidette Newspaper   May 2003 - December 2004

Skills
Digital Media, Selling, Solution Selling, Value Selling, Consultative Selling, Client Relationship..., Growing Revenue, Key Account Management, Contract Negotiation, CRM, Strategic Planning, Sales, Cold Calling, Salesforce.com, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Online Advertising, Sales Management, Advertising Sales, Leadership, PPC, Sales Operations, Negotiation, B2B, SEM, Marketing Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Account Management, Online Marketing, New Business Development, SEO, Media Planning, Integrated Marketing, Social Networking, Display Advertising, Mobile Advertising, Digital Strategy, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Lead Generation, Media Buying, Customer Acquisition

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   2009 — 2013
Juris Doctor

Illinois State University   2000 — 2004
College of Business, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership

TF South   1996 — 2000

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   October 2014 - Present
My MediaWorks   May 2012 - September 2014
Chicago Tribune Media Group   April 2011 - May 2012
Chicago Tribune Media Group   August 2009 - April 2011
Chicago Tribune Media Group   March 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Multimedia Project..., Online Advertising, Digital Media, Client Relationship..., Advertising Sales, PeopleSoft CRM, Product Development, Online Marketing, Print Marketing, Training & Development, Program Coordination, Trade Show Planning, Coordinating Events, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Social Media Marketing

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science in recreation, Tourism Management

Experience
Enesco Gifts   March 2015 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 2011 - February 2015
Allstate  May 2010 - December 2010
Marketing Reserve   July 2005 - December 2010
W.W. Grainger, Inc.   September 2003 - November 2004
Sears, Roebuck and Co.   June 1998 - September 2003
Kraft Foods Group  September 1996 - June 1998
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois  September 1994 - September 1996

Skills
E-commerce, Direct Marketing, New Business Development, Automotive, Catalogs, Home Improvement, Social Marketing, Newspaper, Seniors, Retail, Copywriting, Healthcare, Food, B2C, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Market Planning, Promotions, Apparel, B2B, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, SEO, Newsletters, Online Advertising, Marketing, Strategy, Product Development, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Brand Management, Direct Mail, Sales, Management, Brand Development, Segmentation, Web Analytics, Advertising, Multi-channel Marketing, B2B Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Digital Marketing, Mobile Marketing, PPC, Digital Strategy, Website Development, Creative Direction

Education
Northwestern University
MS, Integrated Marketing Communications

Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business
BBA, Advertising

Illinois Institute of Art

Loyola University of Chicago

Sears Sigma Unversity   2002 — 2003
Six Sigma Green Belt, Catalog Planning and Production Re-engineering Project

Bentley High School

Experience
Lateral Link  March 2012 - Present
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP   January 2007 - March 2012
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP   September 2002 - December 2006
Ernst & Young  May 1997 - August 2002
U.S. Department of State   1998 - 2000
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 1994 - May 1995

Skills
Recruiting, Career Counseling, Training, Executive Search, Leadership, Management, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Research, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Writing, Staff Development, Recruitment/Retention, Strategic Thinking, Information Gathering, Sourcing, Engagement, Interviews, Intellectual Property, Professional Development, Managerial Experience, Legal Services, Corporate Law, Litigation

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   1996 — 2002
Juris Doctor, cum laude

Michigan State University   1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Stevenson High School

Experience
Preferred Hotels & Resorts  November 2014 - Present
Preferred Hotel Group  May 2013 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   September 2012 - January 2013
Tribune Company  September 2010 - November 2012
TimesNewspapers   January 2010 - June 2010
Ecology Action Center  August 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Proofreading, Editing, Newsletters, Copy Editing, AP Style, Microsoft Office, Newspaper, Web Content, Newspapers, Wordpress, Time Management, Customer Service, Content Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Creative Suite, Organization, Chicago Manual, MLA style, Phone Etiquette, Technical Writing, Writing, Inbound Sales, Social Media, Web Content Management, SEO, Newsletter Production, HTML, Facebook, WordPress

Education
Illinois State University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Publishing Sequence

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   July 2015 - Present
Wednesday Journal Publications   May 2015 - Present
Elevarte   April 2015 - Present
Fullerton College Photography Department   May 2012 - Present
ZUMA Press  September 2012 - Present
The Chicago Reporter  September 2014 - May 2015
OC Weekly  May 2012 - May 2015
The New York Times Portfolio Review   March 2015 - April 2015
La Opinion  April 2013 - April 2015
UNIDOS- La Prensa   April 2014 - September 2014

Skills
Photoshop, PowerPoint, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Bridge, Photography, Portrait Photography, Photojournalism, Documentary Photography, concert photography, Breaking News, Image Editing, Digital Photography, Lightroom, Video Editing, Social Media, Social Networking, Journalism, InDesign, AP Style, Blogging, Photos, Newspapers

Education
California State University-Fullerton   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's of Fine Art, Creative Photography

Fullerton College   2007 — 2010
Photography Certificate, Professional Photography

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   July 2012 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   December 2010 - July 2012
Chicago Tribune Media Group   March 2007 - February 2011
Chicago Tribune Media Group   March 2006 - March 2007

Skills
Digital Media, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media, Digital Strategy, Direct Mail, Newspaper, Integrated Marketing, Account Management, Media Planning, Interactive Marketing, Facebook, Sponsorship Sales, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Sales, Media Relations, Media Buying, Email Marketing, Newspapers, SEM, Advertising Sales

Education
Illinois State University   1997 — 2001
B.S., Public Relations, Sociology

Oak Park River Forest High School   1993 — 1997

Experience
Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership  September 2012 - September 2014
Chicago Tribune Media Group   October 2010 - August 2012
Tribune Interactive  May 2010 - October 2010
S.T.O.P. - Safe Tables Our Priority   January 2010 - May 2010
Junta de Andalucía  October 2008 - May 2009
Vibes Media  May 2008 - September 2008
Clear Channel Radio  May 2007 - August 2007
White House Black Market  May 2005 - August 2006

Skills
Spanish, Training

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2004 — 2008
BA, Telecommunications, Spanish, Sociology

Universidad Antonio de Nebrija   2007 — 2007

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 2014 - Present
101.9fm THE MIX - WTMX Chicago  January 2014 - Present
Chicago Parent Magazine  September 2013 - Present
Lollygag Blog   June 2008 - Present
The Little Style File   January 2012 - February 2014
The SITS Girls   April 2012 - January 2014
20% Theatre Chicago   January 2013 - May 2013
Families in the Loop   December 2012 - 2013
Project: UnderBlog   November 2011 - December 2012
Lifeclectic   June 2011 - October 2011

Skills
Editing, Film, Blogging, Social Media, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Journalism, Theatre, Storytelling, Screenwriting, Blogger, Social Networking, Comedy, Web Content, Copywriting, Content Strategy, AP Style, Feature Articles

Education
Hampshire College   1998 — 2002
B.A., Creative Writing & Theatre

Experience
Seyfarth Shaw LLP  September 2015 - Present
Keylog Media Group   May 2010 - Present
Law Bulletin Publishing Company  November 2013 - September 2015
Chicago Tribune Media Group   March 2012 - November 2013
True Star Media/True Star Foundation/G. Next, Inc.   May 2008 - May 2013
Chicago Sun-Times  2011 - 2011

Skills
Journalism, Online Journalism, Oral History, Sports Writing, Copy Editing, Wordpress, Interviews, Writing instructor, Radio Broadcasting, Video Production, Technical Writing, Social Media, Books, Editorial, Press Releases, Magazines, Editing

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2000 — 2004
B.A., English/Journalism

National-Louis University   2008 — 2008
Certification, Secondary - English

Experience
Environmental Finance   May 2015 - July 2015
Indiana University Office of Scholarships  September 2014 - May 2015
IU Colleges Against Cancer/Relay for Life   May 2014 - May 2015
Illinois Science and Energy Innovation Foundation (ISEIF)   June 2014 - August 2014
Indiana Daily Student  September 2013 - June 2014
Chicago Sun-Times  September 2012 - June 2013
Chicago Tribune Media Group   August 2012 - June 2013

Skills
Journalism, Social Media, News Writing, Editing, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, Environmental Science, Environmental Finance, Hootsuite, Interviews, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Blogging, Weebly, WordPress, New Media, Final Cut Pro, Visual Communication, Public Relations

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism (BAJ), Environmental science and health minor

Hinsdale Central High School   2009 — 2013

Experience
George Washington University  August 2011 - Present
Columbia Journalism Review  August 2014 - Present
University of Missouri - Reynolds Journalism Institute   May 2014 - Present
Columbia University in the City of New York  September 2013 - Present
Nieman Journalism Lab   January 2010 - Present
University of Southern California  January 2010 - March 2011
USC Annenberg School for Communication  2006 - 2009
Philadelphia Inquirer  August 2004 - June 2005
Los Angeles Times  June 2004 - August 2004
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2004 - April 2004

Skills
Qualitative Research, field methods, survey design, Social Media, web strategy, Organizational Change, Organizational..., Organizational..., mass communication..., journalism training, persuasive messaging, Mass Communication, Teaching, Research, Change Management, Politics, Journalism, University Teaching, Higher Education, Digital Media, Survey Design, Theory, New Media, Web Strategy, Public Policy, Survey Research, Grant Writing, Research Design

Education
University of Southern California   2006 — 2011
Ph.D., Communication

Harvard University   1999 — 2003
AB, History

Experience
alfa CTP Systems   April 2013 - Present
alfaQuest Technologies   May 2007 - April 2013
Tribune Company  December 1999 - July 2005
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 1994 - December 1999
LAN\mind Training   1990 - 1993

Skills
Networking, Troubleshooting, Integration, Solaris, Business Analysis, Disaster Recovery, System Administration, Servers, Windows, Vendor Management, Project Management, Unix, IT Management, Data Center, System Deployment, Requirements Analysis, WAN, Operating Systems, Virtualization, Information Technology, Software Documentation, VMware, Visio, Enterprise Architecture, SDLC, System Architecture, Software Development, Software Project..., IT Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Cisco Technologies, Apache, TCP/IP

Education
Harper College
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
One Way Safety   Yearbook DesignerSpring Avenue PTOAugust 2011 - April 2015
Spring Avenue PTO   May 2012 - May 2013
Good Housekeeping magazine  May 2000 - August 2003
Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 1996 - May 2000
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 1995 - June 1996
Chicago Tribune Media Group   July 1993 - January 1995
Chicago Tribune Media Group   May 1990 - July 1993
Chicago Magazine  December 1989 - May 1990
Miami Herald Media Company  July 1988 - October 1989

Skills
Social Media, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Sales Operations, Retail

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism & Political Science

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   March 2015 - Present
Travelhost Magazine  August 2014 - February 2015
Pioneer Press/Sun-Times Media   April 2013 - June 2014
Pioneer Press/Sun-Times Media   July 2011 - April 2013
Pioneer Press/Sun-Times Media   June 2011 - August 2011
Pioneer Press/Sun-Times News Group   July 2010 - June 2011
Pioneer Press/Sun-Times News Group   2004 - 2010

Skills
Advertising, Creative Direction, Marketing, Management, Graphic Design, Layout, Art, Digital Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, InDesign, Storytelling, Publications, Content Strategy, Advertising Sales, Logo Design, Brochures, Magazines, Copywriting, Publishing, Project Management, Multimedia, Social Media, Editing, Blogging, Content Management, Journalism, Content Development, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Adobe Illustrator, New Media, Direct Mail, Feature Articles, Acrylic Painting, Event Planning, Graphics, Facebook, Mac, Web Content, Photography, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Newsletters, Illustrator

Education
Illinois State University   1979 — 1981
ba, art

Glenbrook North High School   1974 — 1977

Experience
Conversant Inc. (formerly Dotomi)   September 2013 - Present
Groupon  July 2013 - September 2013
Groupon  October 2010 - September 2013
Tribune Interactive  May 2009 - October 2010
Chicago Tribune Media Group   2009 - October 2010
Indiana Daily Student  January 2009 - May 2009
Indiana Daily Student  August 2007 - January 2009

Skills
Account Acquisition, Cold Calling, Campaign Development, Inside Sales, Online Advertising, Customer Acquisition, Marketing, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Campaigns, New Business Development, Leadership, Advertising, Account Management, Salesforce.com, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Sales, Email Marketing

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2005 — 2009
BS, School of Journalism

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   March 2015 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 2012 - March 2015
Chicago Tribune Media Group   July 2010 - June 2012
Illinois State University  May 2009 - May 2010
Stevenson Center   August 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Event Planning, Crisis Communications, Advertising, Internal Communications, Social Media, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Strategic Communications, Journalism, SEO, Media Planning, New Media, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Public Relations, Blogging, Facebook, AP Style, Publicity, Integrated Marketing, Copywriting, Feature Articles, Corporate Communications, Content Strategy

Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business   2012 — 2012
Effective Writing in Business and the Professions Course

Illinois State University   2006 — 2010
Public Relations, Business

Experience
Houston Chronicle  April 2014 - October 2014
Houston Chronicle  December 2013 - April 2014
Sun-Sentinel  2006 - 2013
Sun-Sentinel  2004 - 2006
Chicago Tribune Media Group   2002 - 2004
Chicago Tribune Media Group   2001 - 2002
Chicago Tribune Media Group   1998 - 2001
RR Donnelley  1994 - 1998

Skills
Process Improvement, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Packaging, Budgets, Change Management, Leadership Development, Supply Chain, Project Management, Coaching, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, Employee Relations, Increase Productivity, Vendor Relationships, Building Relationships, Strategic Sourcing, Project Planning, Vendor Management, Offset Printing, Quality Control, Contract Negotiation, Warehouse Management, Lean Manufacturing, Performance Management, Customer Retention, Team Building, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Relationship Management, Collating, Procurement, Purchasing, WMS Implementations, Production Systems, Bindery, Inserting, Gravure printing, Newspapers, Leadership, Management

Education
Illinois Institute of Technology   1993 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Behavior Studies

Lewis University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
HeyMzLady.com   February 2015 - Present
Metropolitan Family Services  February 2012 - Present
Dr. Alexis L. Taubert Ph.D, LTD.   November 2013 - June 2014
South Suburban Family Shelter  January 2012 - October 2012
Bare Escentuals  September 2008 - May 2011
WHOV 88.1-FM  September 2005 - May 2008
WEWS NewsChannel 5  June 2007 - August 2007
Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Copy Editing, Final Cut Pro, Editorial, Avid, Group Therapy, Journalism, Television, Case Managment, Licensed Professional..., Illinois Coalition..., Domestic Violence..., Team Management, Individual Counselling, Family Therapy, Consulting, Public Services, Public Speaking, Advocacy, Empowerment, Youth Empowerment, Social Media..., Social Media Outreach, Social Media Blogging, Avid Editor, News Writing, Blogging, Psychotherapy, Community Outreach, Mental Health Counseling, Mental Health, Program Development, Motivational..., Storytelling, Nonprofits, Editing, Social Networking, Media Relations, Self-esteem, Crisis Intervention, Therapists, Community Development, Creative Writing, Stress Management, Crisis Communications, AP Style, Treatment, Interventions, Case Management, Psychology, Career Counseling

Education
Argosy University Chicago   2009 — 2011
M.A., Community Counseling

Hampton University   2004 — 2008
B.A., Broadcast Journalism

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   2009 - 2015
Chicago Sun-Times  May 2002 - November 2009

Skills
Journalism, Copy Editing, News Writing, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Editorial, Breaking News, Editing, Fact-checking, Blogging, Publications, Ap Style, Newspaper, Magazines, Sports Writing, Newsletters, Web Content, InCopy, Online Journalism, Headline Writing, Newspaper Design, Press Releases

Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Experience
HERE, a Nokia company  June 2014 - Present
HERE, a Nokia company  May 2012 - August 2013
Clarity Consulting  May 2013 - June 2013
LineChop   February 2012 - April 2013
MonkeyBars   March 2012 - January 2013
Chicago Tribune Media Group   March 2011 - August 2011
Adage Technologies  October 2010 - April 2011
IIT Institute of Design / Chicago Loop Alliance / Chicago Transit Authority   September 2010 - December 2010
GlobalMagic Corporation   June 2010 - August 2010
Precise Path Robotics, Inc.   August 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Integration, Software Development, JavaScript, Mobile Applications, User Interface, Programming, User Experience, SQL, C#, Embedded Systems, C++, Linux

Education
Illinois Institute of Technology   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science

Carmel High School   2006 — 2010
Core 40 w/ Academic and Technical Honors

Experience
Tribune Publishing  April 2014 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   November 2012 - April 2014
Chicago Tribune Media Group   October 2011 - November 2012
Chicago Tribune Media Group   September 2010 - October 2011
Chicago Tribune Media Group   February 2010 - August 2010
Chicago Tribune  June 2009 - February 2010
Chicago Tribune  July 2008 - July 2009
News America Marketing  July 2007 - May 2008
Louisville Bats  2006 - 2006

Skills
Omniture, DSM, DoubleClick, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Media Planning, Mobile Marketing, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, DART for Publishers, DART Sales Manager, JavaScript, P2P, Site Catalyst, Facebook, Web Analytics, Newspaper, Content Strategy, Mobile Advertising, New Media, Analytics, Training, Direct Mail, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Newspapers, Social Media Marketing, SEM, Lead Generation, Advertising Sales, Google Analytics, PPC, Display Advertising, Ad Serving, Media Buying, Advertising Operations, Behavioral Targeting, comScore, Social Media Measurement, Ad Networks, Rich Media, Online Marketing, Google Adwords, Sponsorship, Interactive Advertising, SEO, Search Advertising

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Psychology

Experience
AlphaZeta Inc.   November 2010 - Present
JWT INSIDE  September 2007 - January 2011
Design Within Reach  June 2006 - September 2007
[m] Interactive   January 2003 - June 2006
Avenue Inc.  2004 - 2004
Chicago Tribune Media Group   December 1999 - January 2003
BlackVoices.com   1997 - 2003
Orlando Sentinel Interactive   November 1998 - December 1999

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Art Direction, User Experience, Storyboarding, Mood Boards, Mockups, Concept Design, Photoshop, Flash Animation, Flash Video, User Experience Design, Web Design, Interior Design, Interactive Advertising, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Animation, Typography, User-centered Design, Corporate Identity, Branding & Identity, Creative Strategy, Graphic Design, Flash

Education
Harrington College of Design
Interior Design

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   March 2015 - Present
Judy Maxwell Home   June 2014 - March 2015
Lucky Brand  January 2014 - June 2014
Shedd Aquarium  August 2013 - December 2013
Red Ivy   April 2013 - December 2013
Starbucks  August 2007 - December 2008
Downers Grove Swim and Racquet Club  May 2006 - August 2008
Mojo Music   June 2005 - August 2007

Skills
Access, Program Management, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Animal Husbandry, Research, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Editing, Microsoft Word, Community Outreach, Customer Service

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2008 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Biology and Journalism

Downers Grove South High School   2004 — 2008
High School

Experience
CareFusion  May 2015 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   February 2013 - December 2013
Vail Resorts  December 2011 - August 2012
Vail Resorts  August 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Lodging, Sports Coaching, Sports Management, Multi Tasking, Outlook, Organization, Customer Service, Hospitality, Leadership, Supervising, Management, Social Networking

Education
Illinois State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelors of Science, Marketing

Oswego High School

Experience
Tribune Media Group  April 2012 - Present
Tribune Media Group  September 2010 - January 2014
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2007 - August 2010

Skills
Digital Media, Advertising, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Advertising Sales

Education
Illinois State University   1996 — 2000
BS, Public Health/Community Health Education

Experience
Identity Stronghold   2013 - Present
Wines for Humanity  2009 - 2014
Gannett  2012 - 2013
Fleur de Lis Wine Bottle Lamps & More   2005 - 2013
TheHomeMag  2010 - 2012
Chicago Tribune Media Group   2006 - 2009
Medi-Dent   2002 - 2009
Stephan & Brady  2004 - 2006
Presearch/Orbit Consulting   2000 - 2002
PreSearch, Inc  2000 - 2002

Skills
New Business Development, Team Building, Product Launches, Advertising Sales, Product Launch, Online Advertising, Advertising, B2B, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Selling, CRM, Sales Management, Leadership, Start-ups, Direct Mail, Training, Strategic Planning, Retail, Sales, Account Management, Social Media, Marketing Research, Marketing Communications, Market Planning, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Salesforce.com, Lead Generation, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Social Networking, Email Marketing, Recruiting, Management, Budgets, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Communications, Business Development, SEO, Integrated Marketing, Sales Presentations, Sales Process, Customer Service, E-commerce, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management

Education
Northwestern University
Advertising

Harper College
Architecture

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   February 2011 - Present
Daily Herald  April 2008 - February 2011
Daily Herald  January 2007 - May 2008
Daily Herald  January 1993 - December 2006

Skills
Advertising, Advertising Sales, Social Media, Online Advertising, New Business Development

Education
Illinois State University   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Communications

Experience
DeVry Education Group  September 2013 - Present
DeVry Inc.  December 2012 - August 2013
DeVry Inc.  December 2010 - December 2012
Chicago Tribune Media Group   February 2010 - December 2010
Randstad  September 2009 - January 2010
Volt Services Group  November 2005 - September 2009
Army National Guard  March 2000 - March 2006

Skills
Talent Acquisition, Recruitment/Retention, Professional Staffing, Hiring, College Recruiting, Sourcing, Compensation, Recruiting, Temporary Placement, Applicant Tracking..., Deferred Compensation, Internet Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Onboarding, Interviews, Talent Management, Contract Recruitment, Temporary Staffing, Performance Management, Screening Resumes, Leadership Development, Leadership, Training, CRM, Management, New Hire Orientations, Screening, Resume Writing, Networking, Time Management, Human Resources, Executive Search, Staffing Services, Career Counseling, Job Fairs, Employee Training, Employee Relations, Career Development, Benefits Negotiation, Workforce Planning, Taleo, HRIS, Succession Planning, Personnel Management, PeopleSoft, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement

Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Illinois State University   1998 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Criminal Justice

James B. Conant   1994 — 1998

Experience
Detroit Regional Chamber  May 2015 - Present
The Weather Channel  March 2014 - December 2014
Chicago Tribune Media Group   October 2013 - March 2014
WeatherBug  October 2011 - August 2013
Turner Broadcasting Sales, Inc  April 2008 - November 2011
ABC Disney Radio-WMAL 630 AM   June 2007 - August 2007
Comcast Cable  May 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Broadcast, Digital Media, Television, Social Media, Advertising, Content Strategy, Online Advertising, Public Speaking, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Market Research, Media Relations, Video, Digital Strategy, Sponsorship, Account Management, Leadership, New Media, Marketing, Media Planning, Press Releases, CRM, Blogging, Sales Operations, Mobile Marketing, Brand Development, Public Relations, Event Planning, Management, Final Cut Pro, Strategic Partnerships, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Team Leadership, Media Buying, Broadcast Television, Advertising Sales, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Radio, Social Networking, Creative Direction, Email Marketing, Video Editing, SEM, Video Production

Education
Hampton University   2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Journalism-Media Sales Concentration

University of Detroit Jesuit

Experience
AArete  September 2014 - Present
Coleman Group Management Consulting   April 2012 - August 2014
Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 2011 - April 2012
Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 2010 - June 2011
Chinese Bible Church   January 2003 - 2011
American Friends Service Committee  January 2010 - June 2010
News America Marketing  May 2009 - May 2010
Thalerus Group   2006 - 2008
Pui Tak Center  2005 - 2006

Skills
HBR Improvement, Utilization Management, Team Management, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Non-Labor Cost Reduction, Social Media, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Project Management, Change Management, Strategic Communications, Consulting, Social Media Marketing, Business Strategy, Social Networking, Business Development, Management Consulting, Business Analysis, Team Building, Public Speaking, Market Research, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Sales, Project Planning, Benchmarking, Strategic Negotiations, Brand Development, Consultation, Market Planning, Crisis Management, Crisis Communications, Strategic Sourcing, Demand Forecasting, Systems Analysis, Process Optimization, Conflict Transformation, Ethnography, Qualitative Research, Data Extraction, Forecasting Models, Network Analysis, Social Networking..., Team Coordination, Workflow Analysis, Workflow Design, Quantitative Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server

Education
Northwestern University   2011 — 2012
Master of Science in Communications, Communications, 4.0

North Park University   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of the Arts, Communication Arts, Conflict Transformation, 3.9

Harper College   2006 — 2007
Associate of the Arts, Communication, General

University of Illinois at Chicago   2003 — 2005
Pre-Law, Political Science, Bio-Chemistry

William Fremd High School   1999 — 2003

Experience
EdSource  March 2013 - Present
We Care Solar  July 2009 - January 2015
St. Paul's Episcopal School   January 2008 - February 2013
The OpEd Project  2012 - 2012
Time Inc./Parenting magazine   2004 - 2008
Chicago Tribune Media Group   1989 - 2008
The Boston Globe  1984 - 2008
Time Inc./ Health Magazine   August 2002 - 2006
San Francisco Chronicle  2002 - 2006
San Francisco Magazine  2000 - 2005

Skills
Website Management, Video Editing, Digital Photography, Social Media, Content Management, Content Strategy, Editorial, Brand Communication, Speech Writing, Webmaster Services, Newspapers, Digital Media, News Writing, Editing, Storytelling, Investigative Reporting, Strategic Communications, Integrated Marketing

Education
Harvard   1977 — 1979
A.B., Government

Experience
Northwestern University  January 2012 - Present
Elmhurst College  August 2009 - January 2012
journalism and communications work   April 2009 - August 2009
Chicago Tribune  2002 - 2009
Chicago Tribune Media Group   1979 - 2009
Chicago Tribune  1979 - 2002
City News Bureau of Chicago  August 1976 - March 1979
WIND Radio   1979 - 1979

Skills
Communications Strategy, Writing Skills, Journalism, Media Relations, National Media Relations, Teaching Experience, Public Speaking, Politics, Strategic Communications, Human Rights, Economics, Editing, Ap Style, News Writing, Storytelling, Writing, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Teacher Training, Service Learning, Newspaper, Non-profits, Breaking News, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Public Policy, Newspapers, AP Style, Blogging, Publications, New Media, Content Management, Editorial, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Magazines, Social Networking, Content Development, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Speech Writing, Newsletters, Online Journalism, Web Content, Proofreading, Crisis Communications, Broadcast, Fact-checking, Social Media, Radio

Education
Northwestern University   2012 — 2013
Master's degree, Communication

Harvard University   1994 — 1994
BA in English & American Literature & French Language 1976, Arabic language course 1994

Northwestern University   1977 — 1978
Master of Science in Communication 2013, Newswriting and fiction writing courses 1977

Harvard University   1972 — 1976
Honors BA, English and American Literature and French Language

Experience
Time Inc.  December 2014 - Present
Modern Luxury  October 2012 - December 2014
Modern Luxury  January 2011 - October 2012
Modern Luxury  August 2009 - January 2011
Modern Luxury  October 2008 - August 2009
Eli Lilly  2006 - 2008
Chicago Tribune  February 2005 - January 2007
Chicago Tribune Media Group   May 2003 - 2005

Skills
Advertising Sales, Publishing, Media Planning, Online Advertising, Crisis Communications, Advertising, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Product Marketing, Outdoor Advertising, Website Development, Digital Media

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising Communications

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   September 2014 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   April 2012 - September 2014
Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2011 - March 2012
Chicago Tribune Media Group   July 2009 - December 2010
Chicago Tribune Media Group   September 2008 - July 2009
Chicago Tribune Media Group   December 2005 - September 2008
Chicago Tribune  May 2003 - December 2005

Skills
Lead Generation, Advertising Sales, Online Advertising, Media Planning, Digital Media, SEM, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Strategy, Social Media

Education
Illinois State University   1999 — 2003

Experience
Trunk Club  May 2014 - Present
Trunk Club  May 2012 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   November 2008 - May 2012
Michigan Avenue Magazine  2008 - 2008
Modern Luxury  July 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Fashion, Styling, Advertising, Event Planning, Public Relations, Editorial, Editing, Sales, Marketing, Sponsorship, Brand Development, Magazines, Time Management, Apparel, Facebook

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   2005 - Present
Chicago Tribune  November 2004 - Present
Blue 1647   2015 - 2015
Blue 1647   2015 - 2015
Blue 1647   2015 - 2015
Chicago Headline Club   2013 - 2013
NABJ  1995 - 2009
Chicago Tribune  2004 - 2008
Chicago Association of Black Journalists   2004 - 2008
The Times-Picayune  September 2000 - November 2004

Skills
Journalism, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Web Content, Video, Multimedia, Ap Style, Newspaper, Copy Editing, News Writing, Breaking News, Politics, Writing, Media Relations, Publications, Press Releases, Editorial, Social Media, Blogging, Public Relations, AP Style, Newspapers, Social Networking, Fact-checking, Investigative Reporting

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1999 — 2000
Public Affairs Journalism

Howard University   1995 — 1999

Experience
WYCC PBS Chicago  May 2015 - Present
KPIX CBS5  August 2012 - May 2015
Chicago Tribune Media Group   April 2009 - July 2012
ABC News  May 1997 - March 2009
WBBM-TV  November 1997 - February 2007
WFLD-TV  October 1994 - May 1997

Skills
Editing, Avid, Final Cut Pro, Television, Video Editing, Broadcast, Video Production, Digital Media, Blogging, Broadcast Television

Education
Indiana University Bloomington
BS, Sports Communication

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
MS, Masters of Information Systems Management

Experience
Robert R. McCormick Foundation  July 2009 - Present
Los Angeles Times  October 2006 - July 2008
Chicago Tribune Media Group   October 2004 - October 2006
Tribune Company  October 1988 - 2004

Skills
Strategy, Publishing, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Philanthropy, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Editing, Digital Media, Non-profits, Start-ups, Social Media, Journalism, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, New Media

Education
Harvard Law School   1975 — 1976
JD

Harvard University   1971 — 1973
BA, Economics

Maine Township High School East   1967 — 1971
HS

Experience
DIRECTV  October 2011 - Present
AT&T Mobility  September 2006 - September 2011
Charter Communications  March 2005 - August 2006
BBVA Compass  May 1999 - August 2003
Prudential Property and Casualty Insurance Company  September 1997 - April 1999
Chicago Tribune Media Group   1990 - 1997

Skills
Call Center, Customer Service, Administration, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Call Centers, Management, Leadership, System Administration, Operations Management, CRM, Budgets, Customer Retention, Recruiting, Sales Operations, Strategy, Human Resources, Sales, Team Building, Employee Training, Program Management, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Training, Networking, Performance Management, Team Leadership

Education
Illinois State University
BS, Communication

Experience
Orange Media Group, Inc.   July 2014 - Present
AudioMicro   November 2012 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   May 2013 - July 2014
Illinois Center for Broadcasting  July 2011 - September 2013
Illinois Center for Broadcasting  October 2011 - August 2013
Cypher Entertainment   July 2008 - January 2013
Black Canvas Productions   August 2009 - August 2011
Elemental media   June 2011 - June 2011
Securatex  May 2010 - March 2011
Central City Productions  December 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Video Production, Avid Media Composer, After Effects, Editing, Post Production, Film Production, Avid, Premiere, Video, Sound, Photoshop, Camera, Camera Operating, Media Production, Motion Graphics, Final Cut Studio, Producing, DVD Studio Pro, Non-linear Editing, Web Video, Television, Dvd, Final Cut Pro 7, Animation, HD Video, Documentaries, Videography, Film, DVD authoring, Adobe Premiere Pro, Particle Illusion, Music Videos, Final Cut Pro X, Camera Operation

Education
Illinois State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communication (sequence; TV production

Experience
AEP Energy  April 2015 - Present
AEP Energy  April 2014 - Present
AEP Energy  August 2011 - April 2014
Chicago Tribune Media Group   November 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Microsoft Office, Organizational..., Customer Service, Change Management, Human Resources, Microsoft Word, Training, Contract Negotiation, Recruiting

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

Experience
Chicago Tribune Media Group   November 2012 - March 2014
Resources Global Professionals  December 2006 - February 2012
Alma Lasers  October 2007 - November 2007
Sun-Times News Group  2005 - 2006
Various consultancy roles  2004 - 2005

Skills
SOX, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Financial Reporting, SEC reporting, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, GAAP, Audit, Process Improvement, Management, Finance, Analysis, Business Process..., Leadership, Business Process, Consulting, Management Consulting, US GAAP, General Ledger, Forecasting, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Payroll, Change Management, PeopleSoft, Risk Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk

Education
Indiana State University   1981 — 1985
BS, Accounting

Experience
Journal Sentinel  1994 - 2008
Chicago Tribune Media Group   1987 - 1994

Skills
Cisco IOS, Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, Social Media

Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College   2002 — 2004
CCIP, Cerified Cisco Internworking Professional

Milwaukee Area Technical College   1999 — 2000
CCNA, Certified Cisco Network Associate

Governors State University   1990 — 1993
BA, Interdisciplinary Studies

Experience
Lee Enterprises  September 2014 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   February 1996 - July 2014

Skills
Social Media, Editing, Digital Media, Online Advertising

Education
Indiana State University   1971 — 1975
BFA, Commercial art

Experience
Classical Conversations  Human ResourcesAFFINAApril 2002 - May 2003
The Women's Center  October 2000 - April 2002
Chicago Tribune Media Group   October 1998 - October 2000
Scholle Corporation  May 1995 - October 1998

Education
Illinois Central College   2011 — 2013

National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd   2006 — 2011
Certificate, Level I & Level II Catechist

Christendom College   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, History

Experience
Tribune Content Solutions  August 2014 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group   April 2014 - August 2014
Blueline Media Productions  September 2013 - December 2013
North Shore Country Day School  June 2011 - August 2012

Skills
Fine Art, Studio Art, Visual Arts, Mixed Media, Metalsmithing, Metals, Jewelry Design, Graphic Design, Designs, Child Development, Early Childhood..., Social Psychology, Photoshop, Advertising, Microsoft Excel

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine and Studio Arts