Experience
Common Threads  June 2015 - Present
New Generation Power   January 2013 - June 2015
Aristocracy Group   January 2013 - 2015
Boutique PR Firm   May 2012 - January 2013
BeanStalk Biz Newsletter   2010 - 2013
Freelance Journalist   2006 - 2010

Skills
Journalism, Blogging, Editing, News Writing, Feature Articles, Blogger, Social Media, Digital Media, Television, WordPress, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Advertising, Fashion, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Media Planning, Brand Development, Writing, Press Releases, AP Style, Event Management, Community Engagement, Corporate Communications, Brand Awareness, Building Brand Awareness, Crisis Management, Publicity, Public Affairs, Media Relations, New Media Marketing, Copywriting, SEO, Corporate Events, Start-ups, Press Conferences

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2011 — 2012

Columbia College Chicago   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Broadcast Journalism

Lisle High School

Experience
Lincoln Educational Services  July 2015 - Present
Eric Live On The Air   September 2007 - Present
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.  September 2014 - July 2015
Middle Atlantic Products, Inc.   October 2013 - July 2014
Legrand North America  October 2013 - July 2014
Yahoo  March 2011 - July 2014
Freelance Journalist   September 2007 - January 2014
Creative Wallcoverings & Interiors, Ltd   June 2012 - October 2013
Bridgewater Nissan   March 2013 - July 2013
The Tower (Kean University Newspaper)   September 2011 - December 2012

Skills
Journalism, Facebook, Final Cut Pro, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Event Management, YouTube, Microsoft Office, Blogging, Sports, Social Networking, Sports Writing, News Writing, Music, New Media, Press Releases, iMovie, Editing, PowerPoint, AP Style, Event Planning, Social Media, Photoshop, Public Relations, SEO, Photography, Photojournalism, Freelance Writing, Publicity, Salesforce.com, Interviewing, Radio, Word, Excel, Mac, Video, Broadcast, Newspaper, Camera, Writing, Video Production, Video Blogging, Wordpress, Google Plus, Twitter, iWork, Apple, WordPress, Videography

Education
Kean University   2011 — 2012
Bachelors, Communications: Journalism

Raritan Valley Community College   2010 — 2011
Associates Degree, Communications

Lasell College   2007 — 2009
Communications; Radio

Watchung Hills Regional High School   2003 — 2007
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

DeSales University

DeSales University

Experience
Nettexx Netting   September 2015 - Present
Carolina Conservation   August 2014 - August 2015
Consultant  April 2012 - June 2014
Verizon Wireless  November 2006 - March 2012
Freelance Journalist   July 2000 - September 2006
Healdsburg   October 1997 - July 2001

Skills
Public Speaking, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Coaching, Sales, Wireless, Vendor Relationships, Golf Course Management, Grant Writing, Thinking Outside The Box, Telecommunications, Junior Golf, Vendor Management, Creative Writing, Teaching, Consulting, Marketing, Team Building, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Merchandising, Sales Process, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Management

Education
Eastern Michigan University

MAS Communications

Experience
BuzzFeed News   January 2015 - Present
The Huffington Post  July 2011 - August 2014
The Daily  November 2010 - June 2011
Freelance Journalist   March 2009 - September 2010
The New Yorker  September 2004 - March 2009

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor's degree, Religion

Experience
State Farm - Matt Davidson Agency   July 2013 - Present
Freelance Journalist   2009 - July 2012
Bonanza Specialties, llc.   2011 - 2012

Skills
Marketing Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism, Sales, Social Media Marketing

Education
Evangel University   2008 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Advertising and Public Relations

Ozarks Technical Community College   2005 — 2007
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

Experience
Refinery29, Inc.   September 2015 - Present
Refinery29, Inc.   February 2015 - Present
VIOLET GREY  May 2014 - February 2015
Byrdie.com   August 2012 - May 2014
Clique Media / Who What Wear  August 2011 - May 2013
Freelance Journalist   May 2010 - September 2012

Skills
Blogging, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Journalism, Editing, Copywriting, Social Media, Media Relations, Feature Articles, Public Relations, Fact-checking

Education
California State University-Northridge
B.A., Journalism

Experience
Freelance Journalist   July 2014 - August 2015
Instituto Natura   September 2014 - January 2015
Fundação Victor Civita   May 2011 - July 2014
Abril Mídia   January 2011 - March 2011
CBF- Confederação Brasileira de Futebol - Brazil SOCCER   August 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Online Journalism, Editorial

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   2015 — 2017
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

PUC-RJ   2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies, GPA = 3,6 (8,9/10)

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid   2009 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies

Experience
Freelance Journalist   May 2013 - Present
Refinery29, Inc.   May 2012 - May 2013
The Huffington Post  August 2010 - May 2012
Bennington Free Press  September 2006 - August 2010
Lulu Frost  January 2010 - February 2010
Resource Magazine  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Editing, Writing, Editorial, Blogging, Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Tumblr, Fashion, Journalism, Final Cut Pro, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Video Production, Storytelling, Film

Education
Bennington College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Visual Arts

Experience
Freelance Journalist   May 2008 - Present
Chance Academy   March 2015 - Present
Dalton Brody Ltd   May 2014 - Present
Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School  August 2012 - Present
Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School  August 2012 - August 2013
Washingtonian Magazine  May 2012 - August 2012
Varsity Tutors LLC  January 2012 - April 2012
The New York Observer  July 2011 - December 2011
T: The New York Times Style Magazine  June 2011 - August 2011
Washington Life magazine  September 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Blogging, Editorial, Journalism, Magazines, InDesign, Photoshop, WordPress, Editing, Feature Articles, AP Style, Copy Editing, Publishing, Creative Direction, Publications, Art, Content Management, Digital Strategy, Strategy, Marketing Communications

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2010 — 2011
M.S., Magazine Production

Georgetown University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Cum Laude, English and Philosophy

National Cathedral School   1997 — 2006
High School Diploma, 4th -- 12th

Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School   1992 — 1997
Elementary School, Pre-K through 3rd Grade

Experience
Los Angeles Times  May 2015 - Present
Freelance journalist   March 1998 - Present
KPCC Radio   April 2014 - September 2014
Art on the Avenues' Beauty of Bronze program   September 2004 - September 2014
Wenatchee High School, Wenatchee, WA   September 2008 - June 2012
The Wenatchee World newspaper   March 1980 - November 1997

Skills
Journalism, Editing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Teaching writing,..., Advising student..., Freelance Writing, Non-fiction, Web Content, Feature Articles, Copywriting, Editorial, Fiction, Newsletters, InDesign, Photoshop, Photography, Event planning, Grant writing, Creative Writing, Research, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Publications, Publishing, Storytelling, Blogging, Press Releases, Newspapers, Public Relations, Social Media

Education
Central Washington University   2002 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Elementary Education/Teaching English as a Second Language

University of California Riverside   1976 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, Special Studies in Journalism

Experience
Verizon Wireless  January 2014 - Present
Freelance Journalist   October 2008 - Present
Free Lunch Studios   January 2009 - Present
Free Lunch Studios   September 2008 - Present
Broken Frontier   2008 - 2010
Kanaras Realty   March 2006 - December 2008
Absolute Mortgage Solutions   October 2001 - March 2006

Skills
Illustration, Books, Comics, Cartoons, Storytelling, Publishing, Copy Editing, Art, Magazines, Graphic Design, Newsletters, Fiction, Film, Short Stories, History, Freelance Writing, Blogging, Editing, Journalism, Publications, New Media, Creative Writing, Screenwriting, Editorial, Non-fiction

Education
Central Connecticut State University   2000 — 2002
none, History

Boston College   1992 — 1996
BA, History

Granby Memorial High School   1992 — 1996
HS Diploma

Experience
Training Resources Group, Inc.   April 2014 - Present
Freelance journalist   July 2013 - October 2013
Trainer  August 2013 - September 2013
HAkA (Indonesia - Communications Consultant for Conservation NGO based in Sumatra.)   April 2013 - September 2013
Campaign for Parliament: Rina Meutia, Aceh province   July 2013 - August 2013
Mongabay.com  May 2013 - June 2013
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of International Conservation   February 2012 - June 2012
Major US, Australian, Israeli and Palestinian news organizations   2009 - 2011
Cox Newspapers  2003 - 2008
Associated Press  2001 - 2002

Skills
Journalism, Editing, Strategic Communications, Foreign Affairs, International Relations, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Foreign Policy, Digital Photography, Conservation Issues, Content Management, Policy Analysis, Writing, Publications, Newspapers, Sustainable Development, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Editorial, Travel, Research, Policy, Photography, Media Relations, Speech Writing, Public Policy, Politics, Fundraising, Environmental Issues, Sustainability, News Writing, Copy Editing, AP Style, basic video editing, Proficient at French;..., Regional expertise:..., Travel: 29..., Cultural Awareness, Blogging, Website content, Social Media, Press Releases, Video, Online Journalism

Education
American University   2005 — 2007
Master of Arts (MA), Journalism and Public Affairs (Print International)

Miami University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - 2 degrees, International Relations ("Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs"), Journalism

Experience
Christina Katz, Writing Career Coach   January 1999 - Present
Freelance Journalist   January 1999 - Present
Community Volunteer Position   September 2006 - May 2012

Skills
Bio Writing, Professional Platform..., Blogging, Publishing, Books, Newsletters, Publications, Creative Writing, Non-fiction, Published Author, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Online Publishing, Storytelling, Editing, Freelance Writing, Literature, Public Speaking, Writing, Ghostwriting, Novels, Fiction, Teaching, Proofreading, Web Content, Ebooks, Book Reviews, Content Development, Short Stories, Fiction Writing, Press Releases, Teaching Writing, Creative Direction, Custom Publishing, Coaching, Traditional publishing, Self-publishing, Micro-publishing

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1992 — 1995
MFA in Creative Writing, Fiction and nonfiction writing

Dartmouth College   1984 — 1988
BA, English, Sociology, Writing

Experience
BNI  February 2015 - Present
Above the Fold  2000 - Present
Community College of Vermont  2012 - Present
Physicians Computer Co.   2003 - 2008
The Gailer School   2002 - 2003
The Gailer School   2002 - 2003
Freelance Journalist   1999 - 2003

Skills
Social Media, Editing, Marketing Communications, Newsletters, Journalism, Newspaper, Social Networking, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Marketing, Non-profits, Copywriting, Writing, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Event Management, College Teaching, Management, Nonprofits, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Research, Digital Marketing, Proofreading, Creative Direction, Grant Writing

Education
Champlain College   2010 — 2013
MBA, Business

Trinity College of Vermont   1994 — 1997
MA, English, Communications

Marion High School

Experience
Midtown Fellowship (PCA)   June 2014 - Present
Redbird   August 2005 - Present
Covenant Theological Seminary  January 2012 - July 2014
The Daily Caller  January 2010 - June 2012
Centresource  August 2010 - January 2012
Olympic Broadcasting Services Vancouver  February 2010 - February 2010
Brite Revolution  October 2008 - January 2010
Music Producer, Songwriter   August 1996 - October 2009
Freelance Journalist   2003 - 2009
Author  2008 - 2008

Skills
Feature Writing, Songwriting, Guitarist, Vocalist, Feature Articles, Editing, Graphic Design, Politics, Video, Broadcast, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Management, Advertising, Public Relations, Writing, Publications, Music Production, Magazines, Recording, Television, Blogging, Entertainment, Direct Marketing, Nonprofits

Education
Covenant Theological Seminary   2012 — 2015
Master of Divinity (MDiv), MAC, Theology/Theological Studies, Counseling

Trinity College-Hartford   1987 — 1991
BA, Philosophy

Episcopal High School of Jacksonville   1981 — 1987

Experience
Freelance Journalist   October 2008 - Present
Thomson Reuters  2006 - 2008
Freelance Journalist   September 2003 - June 2006
RIESCO   2000 - 2006
INTERSOS - Humanitarian Organization   February 2001 - September 2001
Drive Out   September 1998 - February 1999

Skills
Magazines, Television, Newspaper, Journalism, Writing, Blogging, Storytelling, News Writing, Online Journalism, Video Production, Video Editing, Copy Editing, Broadcast, Editorial, New Media, Content Management, Newspapers, Documentaries, Press Releases, Broadcast Journalism, Web Content, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Video, Editing, Media Production, Radio

Education
City University (GB)   2002 — 2003
Master of Arts (MA), Journalism

Università degli Studi di Milano   1994 — 2000
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Experience
MLB Network  February 2014 - Present
Freelance Journalist   January 2012 - Present
WGBH  August 2013 - January 2014
GateHouse Media  September 2013 - December 2013
WTBU  September 2012 - December 2013
NewTV  January 2013 - June 2013
DeCicco Family Markets  September 2010 - August 2012
HMH Management Company, LLC.   November 2004 - January 2010
Brown & Williamson Tobacco  October 2003 - September 2004

Skills
Management, Project Management, Retail, Sales Operations, Social Media, Interviews, Facebook, Editing, Blogging, Broadcast, Social Media Marketing, Final Cut Pro, Journalism, Storytelling, Radio, Television, Multimedia, Adobe Audition, Audacity, New Media, Sports, News Writing, Broadcast Journalism, Radio Broadcasting, Avid, Video Editing, AP Style, ENPS, Video Production, Video, Videography, Sound, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Digital Media

Education
Boston University   2012 — 2013
Master of Science, Broadcast Journalism

Cornell University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Communication

Fordham Preparatory School   1995 — 1999
High School Diploma

Experience
Milwaukee Area Technical College  August 2015 - Present
Concordia University  June 2015 - Present
Urban Milwaukee   June 2013 - Present
Freelance Journalist   2001 - Present
Carroll University  September 2005 - June 2015

Skills
Higher Education, Research, Online Journalism, University Teaching, Interviewing Skills, Publishing, News Writing, Public Policy, Creative Writing, Magazines, Curriculum Design, Storytelling, Report Writing, Community Outreach, Teaching, Proposal Writing, Tutoring, Editing, Distance Learning, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Adult Education, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Social Media, Writing, Publications, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Blogging, Freelance Writing, Fundraising

Education
Emerson College   1998 — 2001
MFA, Creative Writing

Boston University   1982 — 1987
Bachelor’s Degree, English Literature

Experience
Freelance Journalist   February 2015 - Present
Vocativ  August 2013 - February 2015
New York Magazine  February 2012 - August 2013
Vogue  February 2012 - February 2012
BULLETT Magazine  September 2011 - December 2011
Newsweek and The Daily Beast  May 2011 - August 2011
Bauer Media  February 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Creative Writing, Blogging, Editing, Writing, Social Media, Research, Journalism, Online Media Management, Magazines, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Feature Articles

Education
Boston College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of the Arts, English, Creative Writing

Experience
Peace Corps  September 2012 - April 2014
CorePharma, LLC  February 2012 - August 2012
CorePharma, LLC  September 2011 - February 2012
Freelance Journalist   September 2010 - February 2012
Working Families Party  March 2010 - March 2011
University of Wisconsin-Madison  September 2009 - February 2010
Grassroots Campaigns  September 2008 - August 2009
AdSci Engineering, LLC   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Russian, Ukrainian, Literature, Modern History, Editing, Politics, Computer Proficiency, Research, Grassroots Organizing, Customer Service, Fact-checking, Teaching English as a..., Employee Training, Management, Interviews, Intercultural..., Newsletters, International Relations, Proofreading, Political Campaigns, Blogging, Writing, Foreign Policy

Education
Bard College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Literature; History; Russian & Eurasian Studies, 3.79/4.00 GPA

Middlebury College   2011 — 2011
Russian Language

The Dwight-Englewood School   2000 — 2004
High School Diploma

The Hudson School   1998 — 2000

Experience
Freelance Journalist   March 2011 - Present
Outside Magazine  September 2012 - June 2014
Outside Magazine  April 2012 - July 2012
Outside Magazine  August 2010 - March 2011
Write Boston   January 2008 - June 2010

Skills
Copy Editing, Writing, Journalism, Magazines, Editorial, Feature Articles, Blogging, Editing, Ap Style, Fact-checking, Proofreading, Web Content, Publications, Copywriting, Storytelling, Publishing, Creative Writing, Social Media, Wordpress, Content Management, AP Style, Content Strategy, WordPress

Education
Emerson College   2007 — 2009
M.A., Publishing and Writing

Ball State University   2003 — 2006
B.A., English Literature; Creative Writing

Experience
Foreign Policy (magazine)   October 2013 - Present
Mother Jones  May 2013 - October 2013
Teachers College  February 2013 - May 2013
Freelance Journalist   November 2012 - May 2013
The Atavist  November 2012 - May 2013
The New Republic  December 2011 - November 2012
The New Republic  August 2011 - December 2011
Rosemont Market   November 2010 - August 2011
Sail Maine   March 2011 - June 2011
Wealden Farm   July 2010 - November 2010

Skills
Journalism, Politics, Editing, Editorial, Photoshop, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Wordpress, Blogging, Storytelling, Feature Articles, HTML, CMS, Social Media, Phot, Magazines, News Writing

Education
Salt Institute for Documentary Studies   2010 — 2010
Graduate Seminar, Creative Nonfiction

Bates College   2004 — 2008
BA, Political Science

Université Al-Akhawayn Ifrane   2006 — 2006
International Relations

Experience
Malibu Surfside News  July 2015 - Present
Malibu Surfside News  October 2013 - July 2015
Freelance Journalist   January 2013 - July 2015
Daily Sundial  January 2014 - April 2014
Santa Monica Daily Press  January 2013 - June 2013
The Santa Monica College Corsair   November 2012 - June 2013
PromaxBDA  October 2012 - February 2013
Trainer David   August 2011 - January 2013
The Santa Monica College Corsair   August 2012 - November 2012
Promotion Exchange   October 2011 - March 2012

Skills
Blogging, Google Analytics, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Journalism, AP Style, Photojournalism, Video Editing, Proficiency in Mac and..., Facebook Brand..., Facebook Community..., Twitter Brand Management, Twitter Community..., iMovie, Facebook Ads Management, Facebook Insights, Tweetadder, Klout, Sprout Social Analytics, Mailchimp Campaigns, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier Pro, HTML, SEO

Education
California State University-Northridge   2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Santa Monica College   2012 — 2013
N/A, Journalism

Musicians Institute   2005 — 2008
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Guitar, Music Theory

Experience
Cleveland Business Review   January 2011 - Present
in Marketing-Communications   December 2009 - Present
Freelance Journalist   1975 - Present
Goldstein Group Communications  February 2008 - November 2009
Nelson Publishing  September 2005 - February 2008
Live Publishing Company   May 2003 - September 2005
Inside Business magazine   2002 - 2003
Adams Business Media (purchased by Nelson Publishing, 2001)   1995 - 2001
Penton Publishing  1989 - 1993

Education
Kent State University   1973 — 1975
BA, Journalism

Cuyahoga Community College   1971 — 1973
AA, Liberal Arts

Experience
California State University, Los Angeles  Commentator ObserverMuslimah Media Watch2008 - Present
KPCC  2002 - Present
APTRA Academy   2000 - Present
APTRA   1993 - Present
Los Angeles Press Club   2004 - 2010
Broadcast Voice   1994 - 2007
Freelance Journalist   1990 - 2007
California Connected   2002 - 2002
KCET  2002 - 2002

Skills
Radio, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Entertainment, Blogging, Documentaries, Film, News Writing, Television, Storytelling, Video, Teaching, Broadcast, Producing, Video Production, Editing, Creative Writing, Public Relations, Post Production, Event Planning, New Media, Voice Over, Sound, Film Production, Final Cut Pro, Multimedia, Videography, Video Editing, Screenwriting

Education
New York University   1976 — 1978

University of Nevada-Reno   1971 — 1976
BA

California State University-Los Angeles

Experience
Freelance Journalist   1995 - Present
Self-employed  1999 - Present
United Way of Northern New Jersey  May 2014 - December 2014
Kaiser Family Foundation  2008 - 2009
Conde Nast  1997 - 2006

Skills
Web Content, Magazines, Freelance Writing, Feature Articles, Editorial, Editing, Science Journalism, Journalism, Proofreading, Fact-checking, Press Releases, Magazine Articles, Healthcare, Copywriting, Online Journalism, Music, Breaking News, Investigative Reporting, Writing, Diabetes, Global Health, Nonprofits, Interviews, News Writing, Content Strategy, Ghostwriting, Cancer, Breast Cancer, Mental Health Care, Health Policy, Epilepsy, Racial disparities in..., ADHD, Children's health, Prostate Cancer, Neurology, Dementia, Interracial families, Diversity, Report Writing, Report Development, HIV/AIDS

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   1995 — 1997
Master of Science (M.S.), Journalism

Yale University   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Experience
Bernie Mooney, ghost writer   June 2013 - Present
The Progressive Contrarian   February 2012 - Present
Freelance journalist   March 2009 - Present
Cybernia Consulting   January 1995 - Present

Skills
Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Web Design, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Content Management, New Media, Web Marketing, Social Networking, Digital Media, Publishing, Event Management, Advertising, Ghost blog writing

Education
Emerson College   1974 — 1978

Experience
Freelance journalist   April 2012 - Present
Thomson Reuters  January 2011 - March 2012
Boston University  September 2009 - December 2010
Thomson Reuters  June 2010 - August 2010
Boston Business Journal  January 2010 - May 2010
Brafton  January 2009 - July 2009
Fitch Ratings  May 2006 - August 2008
Cambridge Associates  June 2005 - April 2006
Cambridge Associates  2002 - 2005

Education
Dickinson College   1998 — 2002

Boston University

Experience
Freelance journalist   January 2000 - Present
Schneider Electric  1995 - 1998
Polyglot Traduzione   1990 - 1992

Skills
Journalism, Marketing Communications, Travel & Tourism, Internal Communications, Foreign Languages, Wine, Editing, Magazines

Education
Northwestern University   1993 — 1994
MA, Medill School of Journalism, IMC

Drew University
BA, French, Political Science

Experience
FloridaPolitics.com   December 2014 - Present
Folio Weekly  January 2003 - Present
Freelance Journalist   1997 - Present
Fanatics, Inc.   May 2014 - February 2015
Web.com  April 2012 - May 2014

Skills
Editorial, Journalism, Online Journalism, Radio Broadcasting, Writing, Creative Writing, SEO copywriting, Copy Editing, Marketing Copy, Book Reviews, Press Releases, Copywriting, SEO, Publications, CMS, Politics, Web Content, News Writing, Blogging, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Newspapers, Proofreading, Content Strategy, Newsletters, Magazines, Content Development, Content Management, Media Relations, Freelance Writing, Publishing, New Media, Facebook, Speech Writing, Multimedia, Web Content Management, Breaking News, WordPress, AP Style, Editing, Social Networking, Digital Media, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Google Analytics, Headline Writing

Education
American University   1996 — 1998
MFA, Creative Writing

University of North Florida   1992 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Stash Collective   April 2013 - Present
Freelance Journalist   May 2012 - Present
Benchmark Group Media  May 2013 - May 2015
Gap Inc.  November 2009 - June 2012

Skills
Writing, Copy Editing, Digital Photography, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Social Media, Customer Service, Store Management, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Inventory Management, Sales, Communication, Leadership, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Journalism, Editing, Blogging, Social Networking

Education
Capital College, Pennsylvania State University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Humanities, Communications

Harrisburg Area Community College   2008 — 2010

Temple University   2008 — 2008

Experience
Freelance  March 2011 - Present
Connecticut Public Health Association   November 2014 - February 2015
Connecticut Department of Public Health  September 2014 - November 2014
Naugatuck Valley Health District  August 2013 - September 2013
Huntington Herald, Hersam Acorn Newspapers   November 2004 - February 2011
Combined Insurance  2001 - 2003
Freelance Journalist   January 1990 - July 2001
Bankers Life and Casualty  2000 - 2001
Eli Whitney Vocational Technical High School   September 1999 - May 2000
Bridgeport Housing Authority  1992 - 1995

Skills
Writing, Novelist, Public Relations, Teaching Writing, Teaching, Sales, Editing, Video, Journalism, Online Journalism, Photography, Copy Editing, Fundraising, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Community Development, Event Management, Blogging, Press Releases, Storytelling, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, AP Style, Newspapers, Digital Media, Freelance Writing, Social Media, Creative Writing, News Writing, Feature Articles, Publicity, Web Content, Publishing, InDesign, Proofreading, Photoshop, Web Design, Facebook, Speech Writing, Social Networking, Content Management, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Online Publishing, Mac, Editorial, Publications, Multimedia, Fact-checking

Education
Southern Connecticut State University   2013 — 2016
Master of Public Health (MPH), Health Promotion, Public Health Policy

Epidemiology & Population Health Summer Institute at Columbia University   2015 — 2015
Designing Healthy Cities to Reverse Obesity and NCD Epidemics

Epidemiology & Population Health Summer Institute at Columbia University   2014 — 2014
Epidemiology for Journalists, Writers & Health Communicators, Public health communications

Sacred Heart University   1993 — 1997
Master of Arts (MA), Secondary Education Teaching

University of Bridgeport   1973 — 1974
Journalism

Washington and Jefferson College   1968 — 1972
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
New York Post  August 2011 - Present
Freelance Journalist   January 2011 - Present
New York Daily News  September 2010 - July 2011

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Social Media, Wordpress, Research, Reporting, Writing, Video Production, Editing

Education
City University of New York Graduate Center   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Journalism

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications and Philosophy

Experience
Freelance Journalist   May 2015 - Present
Hearst Connecticut Media Group  December 2013 - May 2015
Freelance Journalist   September 2013 - November 2013
Patch.com  August 2011 - August 2013
Self-employed  March 2008 - August 2011

Education
Carleton College   2003 — 2008
B.A., History, Medieval History

The Commonwealth School   1999 — 2003

Experience
Freelance Journalist   2012 - Present
The New Yorker  April 2013 - Present
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt  May 2012 - Present
Scientific American  2008 - Present
Harvard University  2004 - Present
The Boston Globe  April 2011 - 2012
Santa Fe Science Writing Workshop   May 2011 - June 2011
The Boston Globe  July 2007 - April 2011
The Boston Globe  2000 - 2007
Harvard University Medical School  2003 - 2003

Skills
Journalism, Blogging, Editing, Feature Articles, Publications, Magazines, Science Journalism, Science, Copy Editing, Strategic Communications, Freelance Writing, Newspapers, Teaching, Storytelling, Neuroscience, Newspaper, Publishing, Writing, Science Writing, Online Journalism, News Writing, Editorial, AP Style, Proofreading

Education
Brown University   1986 — 1991
Double B.A., magna cum laude, International Relations; Mathematical Physics

Experience
RT  August 2014 - Present
RT  October 2013 - July 2014
RT  August 2013 - October 2013
self  February 2013 - August 2013
OMNITEC Solutions, Inc.   October 2012 - February 2013
OMNITEC Solutions, Inc.   April 2012 - September 2012
freelance journalist   December 2011 - April 2012
CNN  November 2007 - November 2011
Bath and Body Works  December 2006 - October 2007
Capital News Service  August 2006 - April 2007

Skills
Broadcast Journalism, International Relations, Editing, Video, Media Production, Directing, Documentaries, Producing, Video Production, Media Relations, Final Cut Pro, Social Media, Blogging, Broadcast Television, Video Editing, New Media, Broadcast, Camera, Television, Storytelling, Non-linear Editing, Avid, Breaking News, Multimedia

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2006 — 2007
Master of Journalism, broadcast journalism

Boston University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, film and television

Boston University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, international relations

Thomas S. Wootton High

Experience
Vienna Forum   November 2013 - Present
Freelance Journalist   January 2000 - October 2013
ICEP   September 2008 - December 2010
SDI Germany   November 2006 - August 2008

Skills
Projektmanagement, Internationale..., Strategische..., Interkulturelle..., Public Relations, Strategische Planung, Journalismus

Education
Donau-Universität Krems
Master of Journalism, Radio, Print, TV

Universität Passau / University of Passau
Diplom Kulturwirt, Languages, Business Administration, Social Sciences

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien / Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration
Philosophy

Experience
Chrysler Group LLC  May 2012 - Present
Arizona Independent   April 2011 - May 2012
The Standard Newspaper  February 2011 - May 2012
KTOX 1340-AM   January 2011 - May 2012
Freelance Journalist   January 2011 - May 2012
It's What's Now   February 2012 - April 2012
News West   May 2008 - January 2011
The Press-Enterprise  February 2003 - April 2008
Pitzer College  August 2001 - February 2003
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin  August 1999 - August 2001

Skills
Public Relations, Journalism, Copy Editing, Marketing, Blogging, Editing, Newspaper, Advertising, AP Style, Broadcast, Content Management, Editorial, Magazines, Image Editing, Newsletters, Management, Newspapers, Online Journalism, Photojournalism, Press Releases, Radio, Publishing, Storytelling, Social Media, Text Editing, Writing

Education
California State University-Los Angeles   1989 — 1994
B.A., English, secondary education

Temple City High School   1986 — 1989
Diploma, General Education

Experience
Vancouver Observer   June 2015 - Present
Freelance Journalist   December 2014 - May 2015
Nation Media Group  August 2014 - April 2015
Daily Herald-Tribune   February 2013 - May 2014
Pearson Centre  October 2012 - October 2012
Awoko Newspaper   July 2012 - August 2012
Independent Radio Network   June 2012 - August 2012
Northern Public Affairs magazine, Ottawa   April 2012 - August 2012
Capital News Online   January 2012 - April 2012
City of Ottawa  May 2011 - April 2012

Skills
Journalism, Social Media, Adobe Audition, Audacity, Avid Newscutter, Avid iNews, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Soundslides, Wordpress, ESL, Blogging, Storytelling, Editing, Copywriting

Education
Carleton University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Journalism, High Honours

Experience
Mission and State   March 2013 - June 2014
Pacific Coast Business Times  January 2013 - March 2013
Freelance Journalist   September 2012 - January 2013
Noozhawk  July 2010 - August 2012
Presidio Sports, LLC   September 2010 - December 2011
Mustang Daily  June 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Editing, Storytelling, Newspapers, InDesign, AP Style, Journalism, WordPress, Social Media, Final Cut Pro, Sports Writing, Microsoft Word, Illustrator, Newspaper, Photography, Videography, Copy Editing, Editorial, Feature Articles, Investigative Reporting, Multimedia, News Writing, Proofreading, Publishing, Video

Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's, Journalism

Santa Margarita Catholic High School   2002 — 2006
High School

Experience
Maple Bear Global Schools Ltd.  June 2011 - Present
Expatriate Press Limited   January 1989 - June 2011
Freelance journalist   August 1981 - December 1999
Canadian International Development Agency  September 1985 - August 1994
CBC  August 1976 - June 1981

Education
Carleton University   1975 — 1976
Bachelor of Journalism (honours), Journalism

Dalhousie University   1971 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature

North Toronto Collegiate Institute

Experience
NASCAR Whelen All-American Series   June 2013 - Present
National Auto Sport Association  August 2012 - Present
Sports Car Club of America  March 2011 - Present
Freelance Journalist   June 2012 - August 2015
CC Sells Real Estate   July 2012 - August 2014
Leesburg Today  June 2012 - August 2013

Skills
Journalism, Auto Racing, violin, Content Writing, News Writing, Interviewing Skills, Automobile, Blogging, Racing, Publishing, Newspapers, Violin, Social Media, Sports, Storytelling, Social Networking, Feature Articles, Technical Writing

Education
George Mason University   2011 — 2014
English (Creative Writing), Journalism, 3.6 GPA

Northern Virginia Community College   2008 — 2010
Liberal Arts

Experience
Doner  February 2014 - Present
Freelance Journalist   May 2013 - Present
Rizzarr, Inc.   February 2013 - Present
Office of U.S. Representative Gary Peters- MI-14   November 2011 - March 2013
Campaign office for State Representative Rudy Hobbs   August 2011 - December 2011
WTOL Channel 11 News   January 2011 - May 2011
BG 24 News  August 2007 - May 2011

Skills
Journalism, Community Outreach, News Writing, Blogging, Interviews, Customer Service, Creative Writing, Politics, Public Relations, Management, Schedules, Freelance Writing, Creative Writer, Congressional Affairs, Sports Writing, Video, Social Media, Event Planning

Education
Bowling Green State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelors, Arts and Science; Broadcast Journalism

Experience
CBC  2004 - Present
Freelance Journalist   September 2002 - Present
Toronto Star  September 2001 - September 2002
National Post, Inc.   2000 - 2000

Skills
Social Media, Journalism, Editing, Blogging, News Writing, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Copywriting, New Media, Storytelling

Education
University of Toronto   1998 — 2000
Master's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters

Delhi University   1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Experience
MTV News  November 2012 - Present
Freelance journalist   May 2008 - Present
The Daily  October 2011 - November 2012
Raw Story  March 2011 - October 2011
Village Voice Media  June 2010 - December 2010
National Public Radio  January 2010 - May 2010
PoliticsDaily.com   June 2009 - May 2010
Houston Chronicle  September 2009 - December 2009
Bangor Daily News  September 2009 - December 2009
The Huffington Post  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Blogging, Editing, Writing, AP Style, Multimedia, Audio Editing, Podcasting, Political Reporting, Food Writing, Journalism, Social Media, Wordpress, Facebook, Ap Style, Politics, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Magazines, Feature Articles, WordPress, Publishing, Headline Writing, Editorial, Breaking News

Education
Boston University   2006 — 2010
BS, Journalism, American Politics

Sheldon High School

Sheldon High School

Experience
Company B-ny   April 2008 - Present
Kaplow  2004 - 2008
Freelance Journalist   1989 - 2008
Ogilvy & Mather  2002 - 2004
Kaplan, Inc.   2001 - 2003
Manning, Selvage and Lee  1985 - 1989

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Blogging, Social Media, Content Creation, Social Networking, Writing, Media Relations, Press Releases, Editing, Community Management, Journalism, Social Media Monitoring, Newsletters, Marketing Strategy, Digital Strategy, Sponsorship, Non-profits, Consumer Products, Social Media Consulting, Content Strategy, Publicity, Creative Direction, Marketing

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
M.S.

Vanderbilt University
BA

Experience
Freelance Journalist   2000 - Present
Financial Publications   July 2012 - Present
Communication Culture   January 2002 - Present
Director of Development  July 2014 - 2015
Thank You for Firing Me! How to Catch the Next Wave of Success After You Lose Your Job.   April 2008 - August 2012

Skills
Blogging, Writing, Press Releases, Publishing, Books, Newspaper, Web Content, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Editing, Copywriting, Journalism, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Social Media, Publications, Freelance Writing, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Research, Editorial, Magazines, Media Relations, Content Development, Grant Writing, Speech Writing, Facebook, Photography, Technical Writing, Online Marketing, Internal Communications, Publicity, Non-profits, Event Planning, Wordpress, Photoshop, Corporate Communications, SEO copywriting, Advertising, Content Management, Stories, Strategic Communications, Ghostwriting, Magazine Articles, Website Copy, News Writing, Travel Writing, AP Style

Education
Kelsey-Jenney College   1987 — 1989
Certificate, Paralegal Studies

Grossmont College   1977 — 1980
Associate of Arts (AA)

Grossmont High School   1972 — 1976

Brighton-Le-Sands Infant School

Experience
Love Your Body: Eat Smart, Get Healthy, Find Your Ideal Weight and Feel Beautiful, Inside & Out   October 2013 - Present
Love Your Body Inc.   December 2012 - Present
Freelance Journalist   January 2010 - Present
Vegetarian Times Magazine   August 2012 - April 2014
DiseaseProof.com   January 2008 - January 2014
CollegeCandy.com  September 2009 - September 2012
Cornell University  August 2010 - May 2012

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Food, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Chef, Research, Writing, Blogging, Social Media, Medical Nutrition..., Nutrition, Editing, Wellness, Interviews, Social Networking, Magazines, Event Planning, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Facebook, Fitness, Community Outreach, Spanish, Public Relations, Copywriting, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Proofreading, Journalism, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Fundraising, Publicity, Web Content, Publishing, Strategic Communications, Content Development, New Media, Editorial, WordPress, Vegetables, Vegan, Vegetarian Cooking, Vegetarian, Networking

Education
Cornell University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Nutrition

Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Nutritional Science

Experience
Eastern Group Publications (EGP News)   November 2013 - Present
KRCA- canal 62   September 2012 - October 2013
Freelance Journalist   May 2010 - December 2012
BDCi TV   July 2012 - September 2012
Primal Center   July 2011 - September 2012
Noticias Culturales Iberoamericanas   April 2009 - November 2010
CSUN, El Nuevo Sol Multimedia   August 2009 - June 2010
KPFK 90.7 FM  May 2007 - May 2010
Hispanic Link News Service  September 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Video, Writing, Editing, Multimedia, Blogging, Publicity, Documentaries, Publishing, Spanish, Proofreading, Post Production, Entertainment, Newspapers, Facebook, Broadcast, Broadcast Journalism, Storytelling, Video Production, Radio, News Writing, Editorial, Camera, Television, Journalism, Interviews, Final Cut Pro, Breaking News, Adobe Audition, Radio Producing, Feature Articles, New Media, Video Editing, Politics, Online Journalism, Media Relations, Press Releases, Magazines, Sound, Media Production, Social Media, Advertising, Tumblr, Creative Writing, Audio Editing, Web Content, Videography, Investigative Reporting, Copywriting, Radio Broadcasting, YouTube

Education
California State University-Northridge   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Journalism, Spanish-language journalism

Experience
Léte Magazine   December 2014 - Present
IABC  September 2014 - Present
Bay Social   February 2014 - Present
Beatsandreads.org   December 2010 - Present
Freelance Journalist   December 2010 - Present
Localeur  July 2013 - March 2015
Gifted Media   March 2012 - June 2014
Kaiser Permanente  March 2007 - January 2014
Republic of Letters   October 2012 - February 2013
Examiner.com  December 2010 - January 2013

Skills
Writing, Editing, SEO, Blogging, Social Media, Wordpress, Tumblr, Video Editing, Facebook, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Constant Contact, Email Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing Event Planning, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Final Cut Pro, Marketing, Public Relations, Press Releases, Advertising, Journalism, Music, Editorial, WordPress, Music Industry, Music Journalism, Online Journalism

Education
California State University-Hayward   2006 — 2010
Bachelors of Arts, Mass Communications With Emphasis On Print Journalism, 3.83

Castro Valley High School   2002 — 2006
High School Diploma

Experience
Dot & Bo  February 2014 - Present
The Penny Rose—a style blog   August 2011 - Present
The Penny Rose (www.thepennyrose.com)   2011 - Present
Freelance Journalist   2011 - Present
Actor  2004 - Present
Synergy Organic Clothing  February 2015 - February 2015
Santa Cruz Waves  September 2014 - January 2015
Santa Cruz Waves magazine   September 2014 - January 2015
Santa Cruz Sentinel  2012 - January 2015
Synergy Organic Clothing  January 2013 - April 2013

Skills
Writing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Producing, creative directing, Acting, Fashion Photo Shoots, Publishing, Creative Direction, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Editing, Editorial, Storytelling, Magazines, Web Content, Journalism, Newspapers, Feature Articles, Social Media, Online Marketing

Education
Seydways Studios   2010 — 2015
Master Classes, ongoing master level acting instruction, 4.5 years

Sanford Meisner Acting Training   2000 — 2002
Two years, completed Meisner program, Acting—two years, with Ian McRae, San Francisco Bay Area

California State University, Fresno
Bachelor's Degree, Mass Communications and Journalism

Experience
Fox Television  February 1998 - Present
The Art of the Political Campaign   July 2009 - Present
Healthy Living  April 2011 - Present
Brian Duewel Public Relations   July 2009 - December 2013
Duewel Fitness   January 2001 - December 2012
Columbia College Chicago  August 2007 - May 2012
Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy  October 2009 - May 2011
Freelance Journalist   June 1993 - April 2011
Friends of Brian Duewel   July 2009 - November 2010
Fox Sports Net  February 1997 - February 1999

Skills
Blogging, Blogger, Executive Management, Project Planning, Budgets, Storytelling, Voice Over, Final Cut Pro, Nonprofits, Editorial, Video, Social Networking, Radio, Broadcast Television, Radio Broadcasting, Newspapers, Newsletters, Marketing, Interviews, Copywriting, Sports

Education
University of Massachusetts Lowell   2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing concentration

University of Massachusetts Lowell   2013 — 2015
Graduate Certificate - Foundations of Business

Columbia College Chicago   1991 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1990 — 1991
Communications

St. Charles (Illinois) High School   1986 — 1990

Experience
Participant Media  June 2014 - Present
Freelance journalist   March 2013 - May 2014
Forbes Magazine  April 2011 - March 2013
Green Wombat   January 2009 - April 2011
Fortune Magazine  September 2007 - December 2008
Business 2.0 magazine  May 2006 - September 2007
San Jose Mercury News  2005 - 2006
San Jose Mercury News  October 2004 - September 2005
San Jose Mercury News  November 2003 - October 2004
The Sacramento Bee  May 2003 - November 2003

Skills
Investigative Reporting, Endangered Species, Renewable Energy, Editing, Magazines, Blogging, Newspaper, Publications, Journalism, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Editorial

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   1986 — 1987
MS, Journalism

University of California, Santa Cruz   1980 — 1984
BA, Politics

Experience
BA concepts, LLC   2005 - Present
Philip Morris USA  2000 - 2004
Reuters Business Network   1996 - 1999
Freelance Journalist   1995 - 1996
Gateway Economic Development Corporation of Greater Cleveland   1993 - 1995
WJW-TV  1991 - 1993

Skills
Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Retail, Broadcast Journalism, Media Buying, Multicultural Marketing, Diversity & Inclusion, Business News, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Communication Training, Brand Management, Copywriting, Web Content

Education
Cleveland State University   1991 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Communication

University of Toledo   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/Minor in Business Administration

Shaker Heights High

Experience
Contractor  2013 - Present
Freelance Journalist   2004 - Present
FCAE   2012 - 2012
RPh on the Go  2012 - 2012
Sentara  2011 - 2012
Sentara  2011 - 2012
Inova Health System  2008 - 2011
Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital  2007 - 2011
CVS  2007 - 2007

Skills
Mac OS X, Compounding, MTM, Immunization, Spanish-English, Freelance Writing, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Healthcare, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient Counseling, Hospitals, Pharmacists, Healthcare Management, Public Speaking, Medication Therapy..., Managed Care

Education
Appalachian College of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Pharmacy

NVCC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

NVCC
Science

NVCC
Mathematics

UCAV
overseas, Castellano Languaje y Literatura (Spanish Language & Literature)

VCU
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Biomedical Enginerring

Experience
The Supreme Court of Ohio  January 2008 - Present
Freelance Journalist   June 2005 - Present
COA Cheer and Dance   March 2006 - December 2008
McFadden Publishing, New York, NY   March 2004 - June 2005

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Public Relations, Editing, Event Management, Fundraising, Social Networking, Research, Copy Editing, Microsoft Office

Education
Franklin University   2010 — 2011
Masters of Marketing and Communications

Ohio University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Magazine Journalism, Dance, Psychology

Experience
Freelance Journalist   July 2003 - Present
Fairleigh Dickinson University  January 2003 - Present
Amdur Coaching and Advisory Group, LLC   May 1997 - Present
Volunteer Center of Bergen County  2012 - 2015
Volunteer Center of Bergen County  2012 - 2015

Skills
Career Counseling, Organizational Culture, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Job Search, Human Resources, Resume Writing, Curriculum Development, Leadership, Organizational..., Public Speaking, Job Coaching, Team Building, Performance Management, Training, Coaching, Adult Education, Time Management, Career Development, Career Management, Job Search Strategies, Organizational..., Higher Education, Interviews, Conflict Resolution, Staff Development

Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University   1964 — 1968
BA, Psychology

Experience
Douglas Elliman Real Estate  April 2015 - Present
Evil Eye Comedy   June 2014 - Present
the Royal 33 Production House   January 2009 - Present
North Shore-LIJ Health System  2013 - 2014
HBO  March 2013 - October 2013
Entertainment Tonight  May 2011 - April 2012
Pepperdine University  August 2010 - December 2011
Freelance Journalist   July 2008 - August 2010
New York City Apartments  November 2009 - July 2010
Bel-Esprit Creative   October 2008 - November 2008

Education
Pepperdine University   2010 — 2012
Master of Science, Communication, 3.75

American University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Journalism

Experience
TLC Public Relations   August 2013 - Present
J Public Relations  August 2013 - Present
Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau  September 2004 - August 2013
Freelance journalist   January 2002 - September 2005
Marriott International  October 2003 - September 2004
The Martz Agency  2002 - 2003

Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Newsletters, Event Planning, Event Management, Copywriting, Facebook, Editing, Publicity, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Tourism, Blogging, Magazines

Education
Arizona State University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Public Relations Emphasis/Minor in Communications

Experience
Freelance Journalist   1990 - Present
Peoria Journal Star  October 1981 - January 1991

Skills
Newspaper, Copy Editing, Editing, Newspapers, Journalism, Magazines, Publications, Feature Articles, Press Releases, News Writing, Copywriting, Editorial

Education
Bradley University   1976 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Experience
MarketWatch  December 2013 - Present
Financial Times  June 2012 - April 2013
Financial Times  March 2009 - April 2013
Columbia University  August 2011 - May 2012
“The Fearful Rise of Markets"   October 2009 - December 2009
Financial Times  April 2006 - October 2008
“Follow the Fed to Investment Success"   July 2008 - July 2008
"Ahead of the Curve"   May 2007 - May 2007
BBC World Central Asian Service   September 2001 - April 2006
Freelance Journalist   September 2001 - April 2006

Skills
Journalism, Online Journalism, Newspaper, Storytelling, News Writing, Breaking News, Feature Articles, Video Editing, Editing, Business Journalism, Blogging, Radio, Investigative Reporting, Editorial, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Publications, Newspapers, Multimedia, New Media, Politics, Publishing, Press Releases, Web Content, AP Style, Magazines, Content Strategy, Broadcast Journalism, Interviews, Headline Writing

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2011 — 2012
MS in Business Journalism, Business and Economics

Pace University   1997 — 1999
BA, Journalism

Tashkent State University   1996 — 1997
International Journalism

Fargona Davlat Universiteti   1994 — 1996

University of Pennsylvania
Wharton Seminar for Business Journalists

Experience
Freelance Journalist   2008 - Present
State Street  1986 - 2003

Education
Emerson College   2006 — 2011
M.A., Journalism

Thunderbird School of Global Management   1984 — 1985
Master of International Management, International Business

McGill University   1981 — 1984
B.A., Humanities, Languages

Experience
Vaclav Havel Czech School of Dallas   June 2012 - Present
Robert Muller School Center For Living Ethics   January 2004 - Present
We Sing a Song!   January 2008 - December 2012
Freelance Translation and Localization   1998 - 2008
Freelance Journalist   October 1998 - 2007
Open Society Fund Prague   1997 - 1998
Radio Evropa 2 & Frekvence 1   1993 - 1998
Public Art School TGM   1992 - 1997
City of Jirkov/ Parks and Recs Department   1990 - 1992

Skills
Teaching, Music, Music Education, Singing, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Public Speaking, Management, Fundraising, Translation, Social Media Marketing, Social Media..., Localization, Marketing, Web Design, Localization Testing, Small Business Marketing, Small Business Online..., Journalism, Radio Presenting, Radio Programming, Early Childhood..., Curriculum Design, Literacy, Training, Writing, Editing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe FrameMaker, Yahoo!Site Builder, Logic Express 9, Cubase, Social Media, Research, Event Planning, Customer Service, Social Networking

Education
Charles University in Prague   1992 — 1994
Pedagogika

Experience
Weekendwalk.com   2010 - Present
Freelance Journalist   1998 - Present
Freelance  1997 - Present
Martha's Vineyard Magazine   2002 - 2006
Yankee Publishing Inc.  1985 - 1998

Education
Emerson College   1984 — 1987
MA, Writing

Connecticut College   1977 — 1981

Experience
National Consumer Law Center  2000 - Present
Freelance journalist   1992 - 2000
Eric T. Secoy, Esq.   1990 - 2000
Massachusetts Superior Court  1988 - 1990
Yanagida and Partners   1986 - 1987

Skills
Editing, Nonprofits, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Research, Public Speaking, Writing, Newspapers, Magazines, Fundraising, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Social Media, Litigation, Interviews, Newspaper, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Editorial, Blogging, Courts, Storytelling, Westlaw, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Politics, Appeals, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Commercial Litigation, Publishing

Education
Harvard Law School   1983 — 1986
JD, Law

Grinnell College   1979 — 1983
A.B., Political Science, History, Arts

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   1981 — 1982
General Course, Political Science

Experience
Global Journalist Security   November 2011 - Present
Committee to Protect Journalists  January 2000 - Present
Freelance Journalist   June 1986 - Present
MSNBC  March 2013 - August 2013
Corcoran College of Art + Design  September 2009 - May 2010
American University  August 2006 - May 2010

Skills
Politics, Copy Editing, Journalism, Human Rights, Storytelling, News Writing, Civil Society, Editing, Newspaper, Security Consulting, International Relations, Newspapers, Online Journalism, Books, Nonprofits, Publications, Media Relations, Editorial, Blogging, Proofreading, Feature Articles, New Media, Corporate Communications, Translation, Research, AP Style, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Broadcast, Broadcast Journalism, Investigative Reporting

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   1984 — 1986
MA, Latin American Studies and International Economics

Boston College   1978 — 1982
BA, English

Experience
Freelance Journalist   November 2013 - Present
Austin Community Newspapers   August 2012 - October 2013
The Kerrville Daily Times   January 2012 - August 2012
The Sports Network  July 2011 - January 2012
The Oakland Press  May 2009 - June 2011
The Fremont News-Mesenger   September 2010 - May 2011
BG News  August 2007 - May 2011
Insidehockey.com  September 2008 - February 2011
US College Hockey Online   September 2008 - February 2011
The Oakland Press  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Journalism, Sports Writing, Advertising, Blogging, Editing, Storytelling, Facebook

Education
Bowling Green State University   2007 — 2011
Print Journalism, Political Science

Bowling Green State University

Experience
Swiss Public Radio   February 2001 - Present
German Public Radio   January 2000 - Present
tennis  April 2007 - September 2012
boxed organics   2008 - 2009
Self - Employed  1999 - 2009
Freelance journalist   January 1993 - October 1998

Skills
Journalism, Editing, New Media, Social Media, Storytelling, Editorial, Freelance Writing, Video Production, Blogging, Newspapers

Education
Freie Universität Berlin   1982 — 1990
Political sciences

Experience
World Food Programme  August 2010 - July 2013
World Food Programme  March 2008 - July 2010
World Food Programme  March 2006 - June 2008
World Food Programme  September 2004 - March 2006
World Food Programme  September 2002 - August 2004
Freelance Journalist   May 1998 - August 2002
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer  March 1997 - February 1998
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer  March 1996 - March 1997

Skills
Strategic Communications, International..., Public Speaking, Capacity Building, NGOs, Program Management, Media Relations, Corporate Social..., Social Media, Humanitarian Assistance, Proposal Writing, Spokesperson, Community Development, Policy Analysis

Education
Boston College   1988 — 1992

Maryland University of Integrative Health   2014 — 2015
Masters of Science

Weston High School

Experience
Hods   December 2001 - Present
Freelance Journalist   January 1995 - 2001

Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Event Management, Public Relations, Event Planning, Social Media, Program Management, Project Management, Program Development, Leadership Development

Education
Harvard University Kennedy School of Government   2005 — 2006
MPA, Leadership

Baruch College   2004 — 2005
MBA, Finance and Marketing

Yeshiva University   1986 — 1988
BA, Economics

Experience
SwedishAmerican Hospital  January 2011 - Present
Animal Emergency Clinic of Rockford   September 2005 - October 2007
Freelance Journalist   January 1998 - December 2002
News-Press, Fort Myers, FL   July 1988 - November 1995

Skills
Medical Terminology, Healthcare, Hospitals, Cpr Certified

Education
Rock Valley College   2009 — 2010
Certificate, Surgical Technology

Goshen College   1972 — 1976
BA, Psychology, Music

Experience
ABC News  July 2015 - Present
CNN  August 2014 - July 2015
CNN  March 2013 - August 2014
CNN  August 2012 - February 2013
Freelance Journalist   July 2012 - July 2012
Students of Georgetown, Inc.   January 2009 - May 2012
CNN  June 2011 - August 2011
The McLaughlin Group  February 2011 - April 2011
ABC News  June 2010 - August 2010
The Fishery  June 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Blogging, Editing, Social Media, Research, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, International Relations, Writing, Program Development, Fact-checking, Copy Editing, Camera Skills

Education
Georgetown University   2008 — 2012
B.A., American Studies

Chaminade High School   2004 — 2008

Experience
Self Employed Olga Lucia Toro   November 2011 - Present
Palm Beach State College  August 2005 - Present
BABW   April 2002 - January 2012
Florida Atlantic University  August 2009 - May 2010
Freelance Journalist   January 1990 - December 2000

Skills
Motivational Speaking, Meditation, Training, Stress Management, Leadership Development, Adolescents, Life Coaching, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Public Speaking, Teaching, Coaching

Education
Florida Atlantic University   2006 — 2010
Master's degree, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Universidad de La Sabana
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, Psychologist

Universidad de La Sabana
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Bachelor of Science, Communication

Experience
Empire State Development  May 2014 - Present
Embassy of Israel in Washington, DC   June 2010 - April 2014
Yale University Press  February 2011 - February 2014
Embassy of Israel in Washington, DC   August 2008 - May 2010
Freelance Journalist   February 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Government, International Relations, Strategic Communications, Economic Development, Strategic Negotiations, Writing, Trade Missions, International Trade, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Research, Politics, Public Relations, Editing, Speech Writing, International..., Advance Work, Problem Solving, Creative Strategy, Marketing, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Deal Development, Strategic Partnerships, Public-private...

Education
Boston University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism