Experience
Dietch PR  September 2011 - Present
Sonya Ooten Jewelry   December 2010 - August 2011
Berri Goldfarb Public Relations  May 2010 - October 2010
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2010 - May 2010
BMG Models and Talent  May 2008 - August 2008
Swank Boutique  June 2006 - May 2008

Skills
Fashion, Merchandising, Apparel, Sales, Public Relations, Visual Merchandising, Publicity, Celebrity, Pricing, Trend Analysis, Blogging, Editorial, E-commerce

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   2005 — 2009
Bachelors, Communication

Experience
Lone Star Content Marketing   July 2005 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   July 2012 - August 2013
The John Marshall Law School  June 2011 - August 2013
Law Bulletin Publishing Company  October 2010 - August 2013
Leading Technologies, LLC   May 2010 - August 2013
The Hire Solution Employment Corporation   September 2007 - September 2008

Skills
Copywriting, Copy Editing, SEO copywriting, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Social Media, Advertising, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Compliance, Market Research, Online Marketing, Publicity, Agency Relations, legal education, lecturing, Online Advertising, Business Advisory, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Legal Education, Lecturing, Legal Assistance, Corporate Law, Blogging, Litigation, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Social Networking, Marketing, Strategy, Event Planning, Publishing, Publications, Press Releases, Media Relations, Interviews, Business Development, Storytelling, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Research, Editing, Strategic Communications, Journalism, AP Style, Facebook, Writing

Education
The John Marshall Law School   1999 — 2002
Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property Law · Family Law · Corporate Law

Marquette University   1994 — 1999
B.A., Business Psychology · Media Communications · Journalism/Public Relations

Experience
Creative Genius Law   May 2010 - Present
wireLawyer   January 2014 - June 2014
StreetFood Artistry Chicago   August 2010 - 2014
The YBF   February 2008 - December 2012
The Crave Company  September 2010 - September 2011
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   November 2010 - July 2011
Ask Miss A  October 2010 - July 2011
CBS Chicago  September 2010 - October 2010
Civil Rights Clinic, DePaul College of Law   September 2007 - May 2008
The YBF   August 2007 - February 2008

Skills
Legal Services, Intellectual Property, Business Entity..., Transactional Law, Freelance Writing, Social Networking, Legal Assistance, Blogging, Entrepreneurship, Business, Small Business, Social Media, Nonprofits, Start-ups, Event Management, Publishing, Marketing, Newsletters, Research, Legal Advice, Legal, Advertising, Facebook, Corporate Law, Publicity, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Editorial

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2004 — 2008
J.D., Law

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University   1999 — 2003
B.S., Business Economics

Experience
Northwestern University School of Law  November 2014 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2010 - Present
Northwestern University  October 2014 - December 2014
Strive Logistics, LLC  February 2011 - September 2012
Kingtello Presents   June 2007 - September 2012
CDW  October 2007 - February 2009

Skills
Press Releases, Public Relations, Facebook, Social Media, Editing, Newsletters, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Blogging, Research

Education
Miami University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Experience
DePaul University  August 2015 - Present
DePaul University  August 2013 - Present
Chicago Social Advocacy   2012 - Present
Rape Victim Advocates  2012 - Present
PAVE: Promoting Awareness  June 2015 - August 2015
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   2012 - 2013
The Survivor's Project   November 2012 - November 2012
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine  August 2011 - July 2012

Skills
Advocacy, Grants, Speech Writing, Research, Activism, Politics, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Strategic Communications, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Report Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Human Rights, Community Organizing, Nonprofits, Copywriting, Volunteer Management

Education
DePaul University   2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine-Chicago   2011 — 2012

Experience
Pivotal 5, LLC  October 2014 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   July 2014 - Present
YMCA  October 2013 - Present
Sports Authority  May 2014 - October 2014
Westmont High School  August 2013 - November 2013
Windy City ThunderBolts  June 2013 - September 2013
Marion High School  February 2013 - May 2013

Skills
Ticket Sales, Sports Marketing, Sports Management, Baseball, Sports, Sponsorship, Sponsorship Sales, Athletics, Event Management, Sports Writing, Facebook, Event Planning, Coaching, Organization, Completion, Team Building, Team Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Sports Coverage, Writing, Radio Broadcasting

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Experience
LinkedIn  January 2015 - Present
North Clybourn Group  July 2014 - Present
Blue Baron Productions, LLC   October 2013 - August 2015
Old Trinity Capital LLC   June 2013 - December 2014
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   October 2012 - December 2014
Belvedere Trading, LLC  February 2011 - January 2014
Sallerson-Troob LLC   June 2010 - January 2011
Spartan Entertainment   August 2006 - May 2010
Alexi for Illinois  June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Social Selling, Social Media, Event Management, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Investments, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Entertainment, Real Estate, Fundraising, Options, Economics, SEO, Online Marketing, Electronic Trading, Trading, Google Analytics, WordPress, Film Production, Film Finance, Film Financing, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate License, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Buyer Representation, Relocation Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, First Time Home Sellers, Event Planning

Education
Duke University   2006 — 2010
BA, History, Economics (Minor), and Markets and Managment Studies

University of Virginia   2008 — 2008
Institute of Shipboard Education, Semester at Sea

Glenbrook South High School   2002 — 2006
High School

Northwestern University   2011 — 2015
Master of Science, Predictive Analytics

Experience
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   2010 - Present
Self-Employed  2010 - Present
Self-Employed  2000 - Present

Skills
Social Media, Blogger, Journalism, Storytelling, Newsletters, Blogging, Copywriting, Facebook, SEO, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing

Education
Waubonsee Community College   2014 — 2016
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Indiana University Bloomington   1995 — 1997
Comparative Literature

Rosary High School

Experience
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   2011 - Present
Marquette Bank  August 2009 - Present
Bleacher Report  January 2007 - January 2013
PepsiAmericas  April 2009 - August 2009
Bank of America  May 2008 - January 2009
Aon  May 2006 - April 2008
ABN AMRO / LaSalle Bank  March 2005 - April 2006
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago  August 1986 - December 2004

Skills
Business Continuity, Business Continuity..., Disaster Recovery, Risk Management, Program Management, Vendor Management, Risk Assessment, Change Management, Project Management, Banking, Governance, Enterprise Risk..., Team Leadership, Incident Management, Strategic Planning, Management, Data Center, Enterprise Software, Sports Writing, Social Media, Information Technology, Analysis, Business Process..., Leadership, Blogging, Security

Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
MBA

University of Illinois-Chicago
BS, Marketing

Experience
Writer  January 2012 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   May 2012 - Present
State Budget Solutions  November 2009 - June 2014
DePaul University  August 2009 - January 2011
Cook County State's Attorney's Office   November 2004 - October 2009
Chicago Bar Foundation  2003 - 2004
United States Securities & Exchange Commission  2001 - 2002

Skills
Legal Research, Editing, Legal Writing, Research, Blogging, Social Media, Non-profits, Writing, Courts, Government, Criminal Law, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Media Relations, AP Style, Press Releases, Storytelling, Journalism, Strategic Communications, Project Management, Nonprofits, Public Speaking

Education
University of Notre Dame Law School   1998 — 2001
J.D., Law

University of Notre Dame   1994 — 1998
BA, English

Pickerington High School

Experience
WGN-TV  August 2009 - Present
Charms by Nash   April 2011 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   February 2010 - Present
Tribune Broadcasting  May 2007 - December 2009
Tribune Broadcasting  August 2005 - May 2007
WBAY-TV  August 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Handmade Jewelry, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Blogging, Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, ENPS, Advertising, Final Cut Pro, Graphics, Polymer Clay, Adobe Audition, WordPress, Microsoft Office, Mac OS

Education
International Academy of Design and Technology-Chicago   2008 — 2010
Associate of Applied Science, Visual Communications: Video & Animation Production

Illinois Center for Broadcasting   2003 — 2004
Diploma, TV/Radio Braodcasting

Jones College Prep H.S.

Experience
St. Coletta's of Illinois Foundation   August 2015 - Present
Shelter, Inc.   February 1997 - Present
Chicagoland Soccer.org   August 2014 - Present
Des Plaines Valley News   June 2013 - Present
SRN Broadcasting & Marketing LLP   September 2000 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   October 2010 - Present
Columbia College Chicago  October 2008 - Present
University of Illinois at Chicago  March 2014 - Present
Moraine Valley Community College  October 2012 - Present
Rivet News Radio  November 2013 - March 2015

Skills
Writing, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Copywriting, Promotions, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Editing, Fundraising, Media Relations, Community Relations, Blogging, Non-profits, Press Releases, Facebook, Cause Marketing, Sponsorship, Social Media Marketing, Grant Writing, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Broadcast, Interviewing, Journalism, Sports, Foundations, Newspaper, Radio Production, Radio Broadcasting, Radio Host, Radio, Special Events, Production, Research, Creative Writing, New Media, News Writing, Voice Over, Radio Producing, Event Management, Community Development, Newspapers, Interviews, Broadcast Journalism, Soft Skills, Nonprofits, Corporate Communications, Storytelling

Education
Oak Park-River Forest High School
Diploma, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Drake University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism, History

DePaul University   1999 — 2002
Studied, Public Service Administration

Experience
NCAA  October 2013 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 2013 - Present
The Migala Report   November 2010 - Present
Northwestern University Sports Adminstration Program   September 2006 - Present
Old Hat Creative  February 2010 - September 2013
NACMA   June 2010 - June 2013
NACMA   June 2008 - June 2010
Northwestern University Athletic Department  January 2009 - February 2010
Northwestern University Athletic Department  August 2004 - January 2009
Northwestern University Athletic Department  August 2002 - August 2004

Skills
Sports Marketing, Sponsorship, Sports, Advertising, Ticket Sales, Sports Management, Sponsorship Sales, Event Management, Game Audio..., Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Event Planning

Education
Northwestern University   2001 — 2003
Masters, Integrated Marketing Communications

Truman State University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Communication (Journalism)

Experience
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   September 2010 - Present
"Hollywood 360" on Fox Radio Chicago   March 2009 - April 2011
NBC  December 2007 - March 2010
CBS Radio  September 2006 - June 2009
J.P. Morgan   July 2002 - June 2006
Circle House Recording Studios   2001 - 2001

Skills
Blogging, Entertainment, Video Editing, Television, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Radio, Public Relations, Social Networking, Publicity, Music, Sound, Video, Broadcast, Digital Media, Editing

Education
Full Sail University   2000 — 2001
Associate

The University of Memphis   1998 — 2000

Experience
IBM  September 2014 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   November 2014 - November 2014
IBM  June 2014 - September 2014
IBM  July 2013 - September 2014
Epic Brand Group   2013 - 2014
IBM  August 2011 - July 2013
MicroMass Communications  March 2011 - August 2011
North Carolina State University  January 2009 - January 2011
North Carolina State University  2007 - 2009
many different clients   2006 - 2007

Skills
Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Content Development, Content Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Press Releases, Leadership, Editing, Advertising, User Experience, Marketing, Newsletters, Project Management, Copy Editing, Marketing Strategy, Content Management, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Strategy, Internal Communications, Brand Management, Writing, Email Marketing, Publications, Web Design, Journalism, Content Writing, Creative Writing, Web Content, Content Marketing, Online Marketing, Messaging, Web Analytics, Online Content Creation, Creative Content..., SEO copywriting, Executive-level..., Lifestyle Features, HTML emails, Wiki Development, Higher Education, Taglines, Twitter, White Papers, Long-form, Social Media Marketing, Blogging

Education
Radford University   1987 — 1991
BA, Communication, Journalism with PR concentration

Experience
Marriott Hotels  March 2015 - Present
Northcutt   March 2014 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   2012 - October 2014
BidClerk  March 2013 - March 2014
The Joffrey Ballet  June 2012 - August 2012
The Post and Courier  May 2012 - June 2012
Bridal Guide Magazine  February 2012 - May 2012
Volle's Bridal and Boutique   March 2006 - June 2011

Skills
Blogging, Social Media, Tumblr, Photoshop, Photography, Fashion Writing, Research, CRM, Twitter, Inbound Marketing, Reviews, Microsoft Office, Link Building, Cold Calling, Creative Writing, Investigative Reporting, Final Cut Express, Drupal, Dreamweaver, Google+, SEO, Videography, French

Education
Syracuse University   2011 — 2012
M.A., Arts Journalism

Illinois State University   2007 — 2011
B.A., English, Cinema Studies

Experience
Jellyvision  March 2015 - Present
Jellyvision  March 2013 - March 2015
Caterva   June 2011 - February 2013
Chicago Sun-Times  September 2011 - May 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  2010 - 2011
CU-Citizen Access.org   2010 - 2011
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   2009 - 2011
Tribune Interactive  January 2010 - March 2010

Skills
Social Media, Copywriting, Interviews, Blogging, Research, New Media, Editing, CMS, Copy Editing, Journalism, Ap Style, Public Relations, Web Content, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Facebook

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2010 — 2011
MS, Journalism

DePaul University   2006 — 2010
BA, Journalism, Spanish, Religious Studies

Experience
Yahoo  September 2015 - Present
RealGM.com  March 2012 - September 2015
NorthShore University HealthSystem  February 2013 - June 2014
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   November 2010 - July 2012

Skills
Sports Writing, Social Media, Computers, Journalism

Education
Loyola University of Chicago
Communication

Experience
Wright & McGill Co.   February 2015 - Present
CorePower Yoga  February 2015 - April 2015
Gaiam  September 2014 - February 2015
Colorado State University-Global Campus  June 2014 - August 2014
Sports Authority  December 2012 - May 2014
American Physician Institute  January 2012 - November 2012
Monster  March 2010 - August 2011
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2009 - September 2009
Examiner.com  2008 - 2009

Skills
Editing, Blogging, Writing, Journalism, Facebook, Web Content Production, Web Content Management, Database Management, Content Management, Content Development, Copywriting, Newsletters, Social Media, Web Content, Press Releases, Marketing

Education
DePaul University   2008 — 2009
Master of Arts, Journalism

DePaul University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Experience
Rivet News Radio  September 2014 - Present
Self Employed Freelance Writer  January 1981 - Present
Luby Publishing  July 1990 - Present
WBEZ  July 2011 - June 2013
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   September 2009 - June 2011
Roosevelt University  September 2008 - June 2009
Chicago Public Schools  1975 - 2007
Notre Dame High School--Chicago   1969 - 1974

Skills
Creative Writing, Blogger, Editing, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Technical Writing, Copy Editing, Journalism, Blogging, News Writing, Radio Broadcasting, Media Relations, Feature Articles, Copywriting, Teaching

Education
University of Chicago   1974 — 1983
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), History

Loyola University of Chicago   1969 — 1972
Master of Arts (M.A.), History

Loyola University of Chicago   1965 — 1969
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Experience
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   September 2012 - Present
Harper Collins  2012 - 2013
Artwork By Carrie   June 2004 - June 2011
JP Morgan Chase  July 1998 - June 2004

Skills
Blogging, Books, Social Media, Editorial, Portraits, Oil Painting, Creative Writing, Editing, Journalism, Storytelling, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Painting, Bullying Prevention, Published Author

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   1998 — 2001
MBA, Finance, Health Care Economics

Northwestern University   1992 — 1996
B.S.

Experience
University of Chicago  September 2014 - Present
Harvard University  September 2014 - Present
University of Chicago  October 2012 - June 2014
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago  June 2012 - August 2012
University of Tehran  July 2011 - September 2011
Foreign Policy Magazine  September 2010 - December 2010
DePaul University (Public Relations)   January 2009 - March 2010
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 2009 - December 2009
CAIR Chicago  2008 - 2008

Skills
Journalism, Econometrics, Statistical Software, Political Economy, Writing, Translation, Blogging, Editing, Proofreading, International Relations, Newsletters, Economics, Politics, Publications, Research, PowerPoint, Stata, Policy Analysis, Editorial, Persian

Education
University of Chicago   2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Middle Eastern Studies

DePaul University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Political Science, Magna Cum Laude

Georgetown University   2010 — 2010
Guest Student, Government and Public Policy

Experience
Unbeaten Fitness, LLC   2014 - Present
Kaul Sales Partners   2014 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   2012 - Present
Janice McCafferty PR   2013 - 2014
Sonoma Partners  2013 - 2013
Belly  2013 - 2013
The Novo Group  2012 - 2013
Zywave  2010 - 2012
JW Marriott Grand Rapids  2009 - 2010
College  2006 - 2010

Skills
Salesforce.com, Cold Calling, Social Media, Lead Generation, Social Networking, Leadership, CRM, Blogging, Customer Service, Solution Selling, New Business Development, Account Management, Sales Presentations, Craft Beer, Training, Sales, Sales Training, Beer, SaaS, Human Resources, Networking, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Inside Sales, Sales Coaching, Time Management, Selling, Sales Operations, Training & Development, Customer Retention, B2B, Integrated Marketing, Business Development, Marketing, Email Marketing, Prospecting, Employee Training, Qualifying Prospects, Selling Skills, Business Coaching, Recruiting, Entrepreneurship, Sales Management, Direct Sales, Building Relationships, Sales Process, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Personal Training, Fitness Instruction

Education
Grand Valley State University   2006 — 2010
B.S., Biomedical Sciences

Armada Area High School   2003 — 2006
HS Diploma, General Studies

Romeo High School   2002 — 2003
HS Diploma, General Studies

Experience
Vince Camuto  August 2013 - Present
Kenneth Cole Productions  January 2013 - August 2013
Saks Fifth Avenue  October 2012 - February 2013
TOPSHOP TOPMAN  August 2011 - October 2012
Elie Tahari  December 2010 - February 2012
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   December 2009 - December 2010
Metropark  November 2008 - February 2010

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Styling, Fashion, Merchandising, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Facebook, Blogging, Event Planning, Retail, Sales, Window Displays, Retail Sales, Social Media Marketing, Personal Shopping, Adobe Creative Suite, Trend, Social Networking, Social Media, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Customer Service, Illustrator, Management, POS, Fashion Shows, Trend Forecasting

Education
Illinois Institute of Art   2008 — 2011
Bachelor, Fashion Marketing & Management

Civic Memorial High School, Bethalto IL   2004 — 2008
Graduated with Honors, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Experience
Firefly Studio Photography   December 2014 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   September 2010 - Present
Fitness Formula Clubs  May 2014 - June 2015
ComPsych  November 2012 - October 2013
Aerotek  January 2012 - November 2012
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology  October 2011 - November 2011
Presence Health  January 2009 - April 2010
Presence Health  March 2007 - January 2009
University of St. Thomas  September 2005 - March 2007
3M Corporation  January 2003 - February 2005

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Fax, PowerPoint, Time Management, Interviewing, Administrative Support, Writing, Social Media, Pilates Instruction, Athletes, Sports Psychology, Hiring, Health Counseling, Coaching, Interviews, Goal Setting, Customer Service, Leadership, Problem Solving, Athletics, Supervisory Skills, Teaching, Team Building, Internet Explorer, Research, Healthcare, Editing, Developmental..., Psychopathology, Client Counseling, Performance Analysis, Mentoring, Data entry, Insurance, Benefits Administration, Spreadsheets, Scheduling, Statistics, Teamwork, Customer Relations, Documentation, Employee Relations

Education
Nova Southeastern University   2013 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Mental Health Counseling/Counselor, 3.75

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts, Sport and Exercise Psychology, 3.95

Grand Canyon University   2006 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Public Safety Administration, 3.32

Minneapolis Community and Technical College   2005 — 2006
Professional, Law Enforcement

Century College   2004 — 2006
Associate of Science, Law Enforcement, 3.3

Wasson High School   1993 — 1993
High School, College-prep

Mounds View High School   1989 — 1993
High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

Experience
This Girl Sylvia Photography   January 2004 - Present
Fionna Floral   January 2014 - June 2014
Trunk Club  June 2012 - September 2012
The Whitehouse  October 2011 - December 2011
Jessica Tampas Photography   August 2010 - January 2011
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   August 2010 - October 2010
City Staffing  2005 - 2009
NV Clothing   2003 - 2005

Skills
Fine Art Photography, Portraits, Digital Photography, Photography, Photo Editing, Fine Art, Fashion, Photoshop, Contemporary Art, Mixed Media, Video Editing, Mac, Curating, Arts, Abstract, Illustration, Fashion Illustration, Creative Writing, Image Editing, Editorial, Portrait Photography, Art

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2004 — 2009
B.A., Photography

Experience
Outside Analysis - outsideanalysis.com   January 2013 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   October 2012 - Present
Cook County Clerk of Court   August 2000 - Present
The Inquisitr News  February 2015 - Present
iSportsTimes.com   June 2013 - February 2014
Bleacher Report  November 2011 - July 2013
Newsweb Radio Company  June 2010 - May 2013
Slam Internet Radio   April 2011 - April 2012

Skills
Radio, Sports, Radio Broadcasting, Sports Writing, Broadcast, Adobe Audition, Blogging, Social Networking, Facebook, Social Media, Journalism, Editing, News Writing, Video Editing, Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Radio Producing, Ap Style, Press Releases, Sports Marketing, Football, Radio Host, Media & Entertainment, Storytelling, Entertainment, Film, Radio Production, Social Media Marketing, AP Style, Writing, Television, New Media, Broadcast Journalism, Digital Media, Video, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Audio Editing

Education
Illinois Center for Broadcasting-Lombard Campus   2010 — 2010
Technical Certificate, Radio and Television Broadcasting

Experience
iHeartMedia  April 2011 - Present
The Connecticut School of Broadcasting  April 2014 - Present
ESPN Radio  January 2014 - May 2015
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   October 2009 - April 2011
CBS Radio Chicago - WSCR/WBBM/WJMK/WCKG/Chicago Bears Radio Network   September 2003 - April 2011
Webtalkradio.net Coach   November 2010 - January 2011
WBBM Newsradio 780  August 2005 - January 2011
CBS Radio  May 2007 - February 2009
WSBC 1240AM Chicago   October 2006 - September 2007

Skills
Blogging, Audio Editing, Audio Mixing, Radio, Broadcast, Sound, Podcasting, Recording, Music, Adobe Audition, Radio Broadcasting, Radio Producing, Radio Host, Video, Television, Journalism, Voice Over, Facebook, Film, Sports, Radio Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Radio Programming, Radio Promotions, Digital Media, Voice Acting, Producing, Broadcast Journalism, Radio Production

Education
Illinois Center For Broadcasting   2002 — 2003
Associates, Broadcasting

Tarrant County College   1999 — 2001
None, Pre-Pharmacy Studies, 3.0 GPA

Fossil Ridge High School   1996 — 1999
Diploma, Diploma

Experience
BMO Capital Markets  September 2015 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   February 2013 - Present
Hype Magazine  January 2013 - Present
Freelance  January 2012 - Present
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt  March 2014 - June 2015
Discovery Center  February 2013 - June 2014
Taylor Farms Illinois   June 2013 - April 2014
Six Brown Chicks   January 2012 - January 2014
Ernst & Young  August 2011 - March 2013

Skills
QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Accounting, Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Accounts Payable, Data Entry, Nonprofits, Administrative..., Access, Editing, Proofreading, Adobe Acrobat, Social Media, Office Management, Customer Service, Research, Public Speaking, Blogging, Photoshop, Creative Writing, Newsletters, Public Relations, WordPress, Analysis, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Mac, Teaching, Spreadsheets, Facebook, Social Networking, Non-profits, Video Editing, Video, Copy Editing

Education
Illinois Center for Broadcasting-Chicago Campus   2012 — 2013
Radio & Television Production Certification, Radio and Television

Alverno College   2000 — 2003
Bachelors of Arts, Professional Communication

Experience
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago   August 2013 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   February 2013 - Present
DePaul University  June 2013 - August 2013
DePaul University  August 2012 - August 2013
Catharsis Productions  September 2012 - March 2013
Florida State University  September 2009 - April 2012

Skills
Blogging, Research, SPSS, Data Entry, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Databases, Customer Service, Networking, Women's Studies, Human Subjects Research, Social Networking, Statistics, Social Psychology, Managing Database, Gender Studies, Qualtrics, LGBT community, Research Design, Higher Education, Editing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Community Outreach

Education
DePaul University   2012 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Women's and Gender Studies

Florida State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology, Minor in Women's Studies

Experience
Freeosk, Inc.   July 2014 - Present
Fishman Public Relations  June 2014 - July 2014
Fishman Public Relations  May 2013 - May 2014
Feeding America  February 2013 - May 2013
Walker Sands Communications  September 2012 - December 2012
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2011 - October 2012
Loyola University Chicago  May 2011 - September 2012

Skills
Social Media, Press Releases, Public Relations, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Copy Editing, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Editing, Microsoft Office, Creative Writing, Photoshop, Social Networking

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Edina High School

Experience
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2014 - Present
The Tallulah Group   2008 - Present
Columbia College Chicago  September 2008 - May 2010
The Nielsen Company  April 2007 - June 2008
Comcast  2002 - 2007
Tele-Communications Inc.  1997 - 2000
AT&T Broadband  1996 - 1997
Jones Intercable  1990 - 1997

Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Community Relations, Special Events, Public Speaking, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Community Development, Positioning, Event Management, Press Releases, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, Management, Nonprofits, Speech Writing, Video Production, Marketing, Fundraising, Digital Media, Integrated Marketing, Internal Communications, Advertising, Publicity, Marketing Strategy, Program Management, Social Media Marketing, Communication Training, Social Networking, Email Marketing, Public Affairs, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Strategic Partnerships, New Media, Newsletters, Sponsorship, Entertainment, Blogging, Content Strategy, Content Development, Brand Development, Message Development, Digital Strategy, Facebook

Education
Grambling State University   1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

UCLA's Anderson School - Certificate in Executive Leadership
Certificate in Executive Leadership, Leadership

Experience
Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions  November 2012 - Present
Houlihan Creative   November 2010 - March 2011
MK Communications  November 2010 - March 2011
Patch.com  December 2010 - February 2011
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   November 2009 - June 2010
DePaul Documentary Project  April 2009 - August 2009
Breaking Tweets   March 2009 - August 2009
DePaul University  July 2008 - August 2009
British Consulate-General Chicago  January 2009 - May 2009
Parliament of Ireland   September 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Blogging, Journalism, Editing, Social Media, Press Releases, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Facebook, Final Cut Pro, Media Relations, Public Relations, New Media, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Event Planning, Wordpress, Newsletters, Strategic Communications, Storytelling, Ap Style, Copy Editing, Publicity, Copywriting, Editorial, Content Development, Interfaith Relations, Webinar Development, MailChimp, Branding & Identity, International NGOs, Organizational..., Volunteer Recruiting, Program Management, Online Campaign..., Religious Organizations, PowerPoint, Cultural Diplomacy, Executive Support, Social Action, Nonviolent Communication, Social Movements, Information Graphics, Team Leadership, Professional...

Education
DePaul University   2007 — 2009
B.A. Communication Summa Cum Laude, Journalism, Irish Studies

Institute of Public Administration   2008 — 2008
Irish/European Union History, Society, Politics, Literature

Experience
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   May 2012 - Present
Freelance Editor/Writer  July 2012 - Present
Horror Society   February 2009 - January 2013
Chicago Sun-Times  May 2008 - April 2009
Chicago Sun-Times  August 1999 - May 2008
Gomberg, Sharfman, Gold & Ostler, P.C.   September 1997 - August 1999

Skills
Typesetting, Creative Writing, Graphic Arts, Mac, Print Production, Photography, Editing, Photoshop, Production, Writing, Advertising, Layout, Art, Proofreading, Graphic Design, Newspaper, Typography, Copywriting, Blogging, Copy Editing, Journalism, Adobe Acrobat, Movie Reviews, Microblogging, Tumblr, Adobe Creative Suite, Drawing, Wordpress, Art Direction, Newsletters, Digital Media, Logo Design, Publications, Illustration, QuarkXPress, Film Criticism, Graphics, Magazines, Creative Direction, Social Media, Editorial, Film, WordPress, Web Content, Newspapers, Publishing, New Media, Freelance Writing, Feature Articles, Storytelling

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1992 — 1996
B.A., Fine Arts-Studio, Art History

Experience
Private Tutor  March 2013 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   May 2012 - Present
School District 26, Cary, IL   August 2012 - February 2013
School District 26, Cary, Illinois   December 2010 - August 2012
Chicago Parent Magazine  2006 - 2009
Cary Park District  2001 - 2002
District 300 Schools  August 1993 - June 1999
The Center for Gifted  January 1994 - August 1997
IRI/Skylight Publishing   May 1992 - July 1994
Responsive Marketing   1989 - 1992

Skills
Elementary Education, Teaching, Classroom Instruction, Curriculum Design, Staff Development, Editing, Copywriting, Writing, Classroom, Tutoring, Public Speaking, Blogging, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Newsletters, Event Planning, Fundraising, Social Media

Education
National-Louis University   1994 — 1997
Masters of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science, Advertising, Communications

Experience
120 Sports  January 2014 - Present
Burson-Marsteller  July 2013 - December 2013
Burson-Marsteller  August 2011 - June 2013
Burson-Marsteller  June 2011 - August 2011
St. Louis Blues  October 2010 - May 2011
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   May 2010 - May 2011
Guinness World Records  February 2010 - April 2010
China Open 2009   September 2009 - October 2009

Skills
Media Relations, Social Media, Public Relations, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Community Development, Writing, Press Releases, Copywriting, Fundraising, Promotions, Event Planning, Marketing, Paid Media, Facebook Marketing

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's in Journalism, Journalism- Strategic Communication

Experience
andykissko@yahoo.com   August 2015 - Present
Chicago Tribune Media Group  December 2014 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   June 2010 - Present
Oxxford Clothes  July 2010 - December 2012
The Princeton Review  October 2008 - April 2009
Cambridge Educational Services  October 2008 - April 2009
Atlas Galleries  February 2008 - October 2008
Rivalfish (later acquired by) National Lampoon   January 2006 - August 2008
Arlington House International Youth Hostel   July 2007 - January 2008
Masterpiece Publishing   January 2006 - June 2007

Skills
Social Media, Blogging, Event Planning, Public Relations, Editing, Social Media Marketing

Education
Miami University   1998 — 2003
B.A., Psychology

Experience
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   January 2013 - Present
Hypertext Magazine   August 2011 - Present
Columbia College Chicago  January 1994 - Present
Young Authors   January 2000 - January 2014
Hair Trigger   January 2000 - December 2013
Chicago Tribune Media Group  April 2000 - April 2004
Willam M. Mercer, Incorporated   January 1985 - January 1991

Skills
Creative Writer, Editorial, Event Planning, Fiction Writing, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Non-fiction, Poetry, Copywriting, Proofreading, Teaching, Social Networking, Teaching Writing, Magazines, Feature Articles, Editing, Fiction, Speech Writing, Tutoring, Publishing, Published Author, Creative Non-fiction, History, Literature, Text Editing

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1996 — 2000
Master of Fine Arts, Fiction Writing

Valparaiso University   1981 — 1985
English & Journalism, English & Journalism

Experience
Nestle USA Food Service  June 2014 - Present
DerrickNtheCity   January 2012 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   May 2013 - August 2013
Dominick's Distribution   September 1999 - September 2012
Clear Channel Communications  September 2011 - July 2012

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Social Media, Editing, Broadcast, Video Production, Broadcast Television, Radio Broadcasting, Photoshop, Video Editing, Television, Social Media Marketing, Adobe Audition, Radio, Event Planning, Radio Producing, Avid, Video, Broadcast Journalism, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Videography, Producing, Voice Over

Education
Illinois Center for Broadcasting-Lombard Campus   2011 — 2012
Yes, Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

Experience
Janice McCafferty Communications, INC.   2004 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   October 2010 - Present
Starpulse.com  October 2010 - Present
The Palm Beach Post  2006 - 2008
Harris Publications  2005 - 2008
Laufer Media  2007 - 2007
CHI Magazine   2004 - 2007
Teen People  2003 - 2006
Sweet 16 Magazine   2005 - 2005
NSYNC's Challenge for the Children   2002 - 2005

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Copywriting, Branding & Identity, Brand Management, Reputation Management, Broadcast, Media Studies, Viral Marketing, Fashion Design, Product Launch, Red Carpet, B2B, Blogging, Brand Development, Content Strategy, Copy Editing, Corporate Communications, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Editorial, Entertainment, Facebook, Fashion, Integrated Marketing, Interviews, Journalism, Magazines, Marketing, Feature Articles, Media Relations, New Media, Newsletters, Online Marketing, Press Releases, Publications, Publicity, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Strategic Communications

Education
DePaul University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Public Communications.

Experience
Cityvida.com   October 2012 - Present
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group   February 2010 - Present
Cook County Government  February 2015 - May 2015
Cook County Government  September 2014 - November 2014
Trustwave  September 2013 - February 2014
AT&T  April 2013 - May 2013
Macy's  January 2012 - January 2012
Safescreener   January 2010 - January 2010
HR Block  December 2008 - April 2009
CompUSA  June 2005 - May 2007

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, iMovie, iPhoto, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, InDesign, Microsoft Outlook

Education
Robert Morris University - Illinois   1998 — 2000
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Graphic Design