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Gaper's Block Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Jaime Calder Jaime Calder's Gaper's Block Experience 2007 - 2009
Job Production and Communications Editor at Sun City Texas
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Sun City Texas August 2014 - Present
Freelance May 2007 - Present
VOKAL Interactive February 2012 - August 2012
Umoja Student Development Corporation January 2011 - April 2012
Eight Two September 2008 - July 2009
Gaper's Block 2007 - 2009
Loyola University Museum of Art January 2008 - May 2008
featherproof books 2006 - 2006
Skills
Writing, Editing, InDesign, Research, Social Media Marketing, Non-profit..., Creative Services, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Non-profits, Editorial, Publications, Social Media, Magazines, Books, Marketing, Social Networking, Nonprofits
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2009 — 2013
MFA, Writing
Monmouth College 2004 — 2007
BA, English, Sociology, Anthropology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2002 — 2003
BA, Journalism
Sun City Texas August 2014 - Present
Freelance May 2007 - Present
VOKAL Interactive February 2012 - August 2012
Umoja Student Development Corporation January 2011 - April 2012
Eight Two September 2008 - July 2009
Gaper's Block 2007 - 2009
Loyola University Museum of Art January 2008 - May 2008
featherproof books 2006 - 2006
Skills
Writing, Editing, InDesign, Research, Social Media Marketing, Non-profit..., Creative Services, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Non-profits, Editorial, Publications, Social Media, Magazines, Books, Marketing, Social Networking, Nonprofits
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2009 — 2013
MFA, Writing
Monmouth College 2004 — 2007
BA, English, Sociology, Anthropology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2002 — 2003
BA, Journalism
Scott Jacobs Scott Jacobs's Gaper's Block Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Political Reporter at Gapers Block
Industry Media Production
Experience
Gapers Block December 2014 - Present
The Week Behind 2003 - Present
Kurtis Productions 2008 - 2014
Post Effects 2000 - 2005
IPA, The Editing House January 1982 - November 2000
Skills
Premiere, Post Production, Television, Video Production, Documentaries, Film, Final Cut Pro, HD Video, Film Production, Photography, Video, Reality, Digital Media, Journalism, Broadcast, Media Production, Storytelling, Producing, Editing, Music Videos, New Media, Camera, Short Films, Directing, Web Video, Non-linear Editing, Avid Media Composer, Video Editing, Avid, Broadcast Television, Commercials, Final Cut Studio, Field Producing, Multimedia, Videography, Digital Video, Screenwriting, Camera Operating, DVD Studio Pro, Broadcast Journalism, Motion Graphics, Cinematography, Feature Films, Radio, After Effects, News Writing, Sound, Pre-production, Dvd, Audio Editing
Education
Harvard University 1967 — 1971
Gapers Block December 2014 - Present
The Week Behind 2003 - Present
Kurtis Productions 2008 - 2014
Post Effects 2000 - 2005
IPA, The Editing House January 1982 - November 2000
Skills
Premiere, Post Production, Television, Video Production, Documentaries, Film, Final Cut Pro, HD Video, Film Production, Photography, Video, Reality, Digital Media, Journalism, Broadcast, Media Production, Storytelling, Producing, Editing, Music Videos, New Media, Camera, Short Films, Directing, Web Video, Non-linear Editing, Avid Media Composer, Video Editing, Avid, Broadcast Television, Commercials, Final Cut Studio, Field Producing, Multimedia, Videography, Digital Video, Screenwriting, Camera Operating, DVD Studio Pro, Broadcast Journalism, Motion Graphics, Cinematography, Feature Films, Radio, After Effects, News Writing, Sound, Pre-production, Dvd, Audio Editing
Education
Harvard University 1967 — 1971
Kara Luger Kara Luger's Gaper's Block Experience 2006 - 2012
Job Content Production Specialist at Jellyvision
Industry Online Media
Experience
Jellyvision July 2014 - Present
Blue Whale Web, Inc. August 2012 - June 2014
Publications International February 2007 - July 2012
Gapers Block 2006 - 2012
Venus Zine January 2008 - 2010
Rocky Mountain Chronicle 2006 - 2008
Quarasan 2006 - 2007
Modern Steel Construction June 2006 - October 2006
Colorado Springs Independent 2004 - 2006
Skills
Editing, Writing, Publishing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Wordpress, Social Media, Editorial, Content Management, Microsoft Office, Blogging, Humorist, Web Editing, SEO, Project Management, InDesign, Web Content, Mac, Fact-checking, Adobe, Creative Writing, Magazines, Books, QuarkXPress, WordPress, Publications, Facebook
Education
The University of North Dakota 1994 — 1998
BA, English
Jellyvision July 2014 - Present
Blue Whale Web, Inc. August 2012 - June 2014
Publications International February 2007 - July 2012
Gapers Block 2006 - 2012
Venus Zine January 2008 - 2010
Rocky Mountain Chronicle 2006 - 2008
Quarasan 2006 - 2007
Modern Steel Construction June 2006 - October 2006
Colorado Springs Independent 2004 - 2006
Skills
Editing, Writing, Publishing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Wordpress, Social Media, Editorial, Content Management, Microsoft Office, Blogging, Humorist, Web Editing, SEO, Project Management, InDesign, Web Content, Mac, Fact-checking, Adobe, Creative Writing, Magazines, Books, QuarkXPress, WordPress, Publications, Facebook
Education
The University of North Dakota 1994 — 1998
BA, English
Dan Morgridge Dan Morgridge's Gaper's Block Experience 2007 - 2012
Job Manager at City Winery, Freelance Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
City Winery August 2012 - Present
CBS Radio 2010 - Present
American Ultimate Disc League 2013 - 2013
Owen & Engine February 2012 - May 2012
LUSH Wine and Spirits November 2010 - January 2012
Gapers Block 2007 - 2012
CHIRP Chicago Independent Radio Project 2007 - April 2011
Freelance Tour Manager 2007 - 2011
Chicago Sun-Times January 2008 - November 2010
Bidclerk February 2008 - October 2010
Skills
Editing, Event Management, Blogging, Social Media, Copy Editing, Event Planning, Journalism, Research, Creative Writing, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Photoshop, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Copywriting, Press Releases, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Facebook
Education
Knox College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Creative Writing
City Winery August 2012 - Present
CBS Radio 2010 - Present
American Ultimate Disc League 2013 - 2013
Owen & Engine February 2012 - May 2012
LUSH Wine and Spirits November 2010 - January 2012
Gapers Block 2007 - 2012
CHIRP Chicago Independent Radio Project 2007 - April 2011
Freelance Tour Manager 2007 - 2011
Chicago Sun-Times January 2008 - November 2010
Bidclerk February 2008 - October 2010
Skills
Editing, Event Management, Blogging, Social Media, Copy Editing, Event Planning, Journalism, Research, Creative Writing, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Photoshop, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Copywriting, Press Releases, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Facebook
Education
Knox College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Creative Writing
Kara Elliott-Ortega Kara Elliott-Ortega's Gaper's Block Experience February 2010 - February 2011
Job Urban Design and Planning Intern at Community Innovators Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
Community Innovators Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) June 2015 - Present
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) August 2014 - Present
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) January 2015 - June 2015
City of Chicago June 2014 - August 2014
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) January 2014 - June 2014
Society of Architectural Historians July 2010 - July 2013
Gapers Block February 2010 - February 2011
Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership June 2009 - August 2009
Slover Linett Strategies June 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Editing, Research, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Social Media, Art, Event Planning, Copy Editing, Non-profits, Adobe Creative Suite, Data Analysis, Community Outreach
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2013 — 2015
Master’s Degree, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
The University of Chicago 2006 — 2010
B.A., English Literature, Human Rights
Community Innovators Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) June 2015 - Present
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) August 2014 - Present
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) January 2015 - June 2015
City of Chicago June 2014 - August 2014
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) January 2014 - June 2014
Society of Architectural Historians July 2010 - July 2013
Gapers Block February 2010 - February 2011
Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership June 2009 - August 2009
Slover Linett Strategies June 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Editing, Research, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Social Media, Art, Event Planning, Copy Editing, Non-profits, Adobe Creative Suite, Data Analysis, Community Outreach
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2013 — 2015
Master’s Degree, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
The University of Chicago 2006 — 2010
B.A., English Literature, Human Rights
Christina Brandon's Gaper's Block Experience July 2013 - Present
Job User Experience Designer and Researcher
Industry Design
Experience
Freelance June 2015 - Present
Gapers Block July 2013 - Present
Coder[EXP] June 2015 - June 2015
General Assembly April 2015 - June 2015
Groupon August 2013 - April 2015
Groupon January 2011 - August 2013
Anyang Normal University September 2008 - June 2010
Spencer Stuart, Inc. January 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Salesforce.com, Online Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Research, Project Management, User Interface Design, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Wireframes, Training, Data Entry, Databases, Proofreading, Interaction Design, Critical Thinking, Staff Supervision, Process Improvement, Wikis, Fact-checking, Design Strategy, User Journeys, Interviews, WordPress, CSS, Rapid Prototyping, Presentation Skills, HTML5, Quality Assurance, Flexibility, Flexible Schedule, Start-up Environment, Tutoring, Close Attention to..., Mac, University Teaching, Communication Skills, Organization &..., Intercultural..., Coordination, Executive Staffing
Education
General Assembly 2015 — 2015
Certificate of Completion for the User Experience Design Immersive Program, User Experience Design
University of Wisconsin- Green Bay 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History and Humanistic Studies
University of Wales- Swansea 2003 — 2004
Study Abroad Program, History
Freelance June 2015 - Present
Gapers Block July 2013 - Present
Coder[EXP] June 2015 - June 2015
General Assembly April 2015 - June 2015
Groupon August 2013 - April 2015
Groupon January 2011 - August 2013
Anyang Normal University September 2008 - June 2010
Spencer Stuart, Inc. January 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Salesforce.com, Online Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Research, Project Management, User Interface Design, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Wireframes, Training, Data Entry, Databases, Proofreading, Interaction Design, Critical Thinking, Staff Supervision, Process Improvement, Wikis, Fact-checking, Design Strategy, User Journeys, Interviews, WordPress, CSS, Rapid Prototyping, Presentation Skills, HTML5, Quality Assurance, Flexibility, Flexible Schedule, Start-up Environment, Tutoring, Close Attention to..., Mac, University Teaching, Communication Skills, Organization &..., Intercultural..., Coordination, Executive Staffing
Education
General Assembly 2015 — 2015
Certificate of Completion for the User Experience Design Immersive Program, User Experience Design
University of Wisconsin- Green Bay 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History and Humanistic Studies
University of Wales- Swansea 2003 — 2004
Study Abroad Program, History
Benjamin Cannon Benjamin Cannon's Gaper's Block Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Graphic Designer, Writer, Force of Nature
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
The Onion September 2014 - Present
Gapers Block February 2014 - Present
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics December 2012 - Present
Skills
Graphic Design, Advertising, Freelance Writing, Logo Design, Pop Culture, Brand Development, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Public Speaking, Web Design, Editing, Social Media, Event Planning, Research, Nonprofits, Program Development, Non-profits, Program Management, Creative Writing, InDesign, Mac, Leadership, Copywriting, Blogging, Graphics, Customer Service, Creative Direction, Journalism, Humor Writing, Sports Writing, Layout, Writing
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
iO Chicago 2005 — 2006
Improv Studies
Northern Illinois University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Acting
The Onion September 2014 - Present
Gapers Block February 2014 - Present
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics December 2012 - Present
Skills
Graphic Design, Advertising, Freelance Writing, Logo Design, Pop Culture, Brand Development, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Public Speaking, Web Design, Editing, Social Media, Event Planning, Research, Nonprofits, Program Development, Non-profits, Program Management, Creative Writing, InDesign, Mac, Leadership, Copywriting, Blogging, Graphics, Customer Service, Creative Direction, Journalism, Humor Writing, Sports Writing, Layout, Writing
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
iO Chicago 2005 — 2006
Improv Studies
Northern Illinois University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Acting
Donny Rodriguez's Gaper's Block Experience October 2012 - August 2013
Job Writer at Everfest
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Texas Rock Report January 2014 - Present
Freelance January 2011 - Present
Everfest January 2015 - June 2015
Tour Worthy 2014 - 2015
Gapers Block October 2012 - August 2013
Skills
Journalism, Web Content, Blogging, Creative Writing, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Entertainment, Social Media, Public Relations, Writing, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Social Networking
Education
Columbia College Chicago
Texas Rock Report January 2014 - Present
Freelance January 2011 - Present
Everfest January 2015 - June 2015
Tour Worthy 2014 - 2015
Gapers Block October 2012 - August 2013
Skills
Journalism, Web Content, Blogging, Creative Writing, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Entertainment, Social Media, Public Relations, Writing, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Social Networking
Education
Columbia College Chicago
Kelly Reaves Kelly Reaves's Gaper's Block Experience September 2009 - Present
Job Artist
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
Mongerson Gallery February 2014 - Present
Newcity January 2012 - Present
Gapers Block September 2009 - Present
Myself (Kelly Reaves) August 1999 - Present
Paris London Hong Kong July 2014 - November 2014
Peanut Gallery June 2010 - October 2014
Maya Polsky Gallery September 2013 - June 2014
various bars in Chicago July 2007 - July 2013
Lee Tracy May 2006 - October 2008
Joel Frommer June 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Art, Journalism, Feature Articles, Magazines, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Photography, Copywriting, Adobe Creative Suite, Drawing, InDesign, Film, Painting, Teaching, Publicity, Public Relations, Ap Style, Publications, Sculpture, Web Design, Graphic Design, Content Management, Books, Publishing, Storytelling, Facebook, Editorial, Video, Web Content, Photoshop, Art History, Newspaper, Fine Art, Final Cut Pro, Art Criticism, Social Media, News Writing, Wordpress, Press Releases, Social Networking, Museums, Art Direction, Digital Media, Curating, Portraits, Digital Photography, Illustrator
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2008 — 2010
Masters of Arts; of MANAJ, New Arts Journalism
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2003 — 2007
BFA, Fine Art
Mongerson Gallery February 2014 - Present
Newcity January 2012 - Present
Gapers Block September 2009 - Present
Myself (Kelly Reaves) August 1999 - Present
Paris London Hong Kong July 2014 - November 2014
Peanut Gallery June 2010 - October 2014
Maya Polsky Gallery September 2013 - June 2014
various bars in Chicago July 2007 - July 2013
Lee Tracy May 2006 - October 2008
Joel Frommer June 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Art, Journalism, Feature Articles, Magazines, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Photography, Copywriting, Adobe Creative Suite, Drawing, InDesign, Film, Painting, Teaching, Publicity, Public Relations, Ap Style, Publications, Sculpture, Web Design, Graphic Design, Content Management, Books, Publishing, Storytelling, Facebook, Editorial, Video, Web Content, Photoshop, Art History, Newspaper, Fine Art, Final Cut Pro, Art Criticism, Social Media, News Writing, Wordpress, Press Releases, Social Networking, Museums, Art Direction, Digital Media, Curating, Portraits, Digital Photography, Illustrator
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2008 — 2010
Masters of Arts; of MANAJ, New Arts Journalism
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2003 — 2007
BFA, Fine Art
Janna (Dons) Carney Janna (Dons) Carney's Gaper's Block Experience February 2012 - October 2012
Job Senior Creative Manager, Copywriter at Golin
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Golin August 2015 - Present
DDB June 2014 - July 2015
DDB April 2014 - June 2014
Gapers Block February 2012 - October 2012
Plan B® [The Agency Alternative]™ January 2012 - June 2012
SPM Marketing & Communications November 2010 - December 2011
Commonwealth Edison November 2009 - November 2010
The Hill Foundation June 2009 - November 2009
Korn/Ferry International September 2008 - December 2008
GOOD Magazine March 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Copywriting, Advertising, Social Media, Settling Catan, Halloween Costume..., Creative Strategy, Writing, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Microsoft Office, Editing, Storytelling
Education
Northwestern University 2012 — 2013
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Advertising for Creatives
Northwestern University 2005 — 2009
BSJ, Magazine Journalism, Minor in Psychology
Golin August 2015 - Present
DDB June 2014 - July 2015
DDB April 2014 - June 2014
Gapers Block February 2012 - October 2012
Plan B® [The Agency Alternative]™ January 2012 - June 2012
SPM Marketing & Communications November 2010 - December 2011
Commonwealth Edison November 2009 - November 2010
The Hill Foundation June 2009 - November 2009
Korn/Ferry International September 2008 - December 2008
GOOD Magazine March 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Copywriting, Advertising, Social Media, Settling Catan, Halloween Costume..., Creative Strategy, Writing, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Microsoft Office, Editing, Storytelling
Education
Northwestern University 2012 — 2013
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Advertising for Creatives
Northwestern University 2005 — 2009
BSJ, Magazine Journalism, Minor in Psychology
Brianna Kelly's Gaper's Block Experience September 2012 - June 2014
Job News Associate at Associated Press
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Associated Press January 2015 - Present
Associated Press July 2014 - December 2014
Gapers Block September 2012 - June 2014
The Red Line Project March 2012 - June 2014
Soundfuse Online Magazine November 2011 - June 2014
Aggrego/Wrapports September 2013 - May 2014
Society of Professional Journalists April 2013 - April 2014
The DePaulia September 2009 - June 2013
Society of Professional Journalists May 2012 - April 2013
The DePaulia March 2010 - March 2012
Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Social Media, Ap Style, Blogging, Facebook, Journalism, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, News Writing, Final Cut Pro, Creative Writing, Research, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, HTML, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, AP Style, Storytelling, Writing, Editorial, Photography, Social Networking, WordPress, Feature Articles, Multimedia, Video Editing, Video, Interviews, Investigative Reporting
Education
DePaul University 2013 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Journalism, 3.84/4.0 GPA
DePaul University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism; Digital Cinema and Spanish, 3.6 GPA
Eden Prairie High School 2005 — 2009
Associated Press January 2015 - Present
Associated Press July 2014 - December 2014
Gapers Block September 2012 - June 2014
The Red Line Project March 2012 - June 2014
Soundfuse Online Magazine November 2011 - June 2014
Aggrego/Wrapports September 2013 - May 2014
Society of Professional Journalists April 2013 - April 2014
The DePaulia September 2009 - June 2013
Society of Professional Journalists May 2012 - April 2013
The DePaulia March 2010 - March 2012
Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Social Media, Ap Style, Blogging, Facebook, Journalism, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, News Writing, Final Cut Pro, Creative Writing, Research, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, HTML, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, AP Style, Storytelling, Writing, Editorial, Photography, Social Networking, WordPress, Feature Articles, Multimedia, Video Editing, Video, Interviews, Investigative Reporting
Education
DePaul University 2013 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Journalism, 3.84/4.0 GPA
DePaul University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism; Digital Cinema and Spanish, 3.6 GPA
Eden Prairie High School 2005 — 2009
Lauren Haberman's Gaper's Block Experience February 2013 - July 2013
Job Copywriter
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Chicago Portfolio School January 2015 - Present
TrainSmart, Inc. October 2013 - Present
Nestle S.A. February 2014 - November 2014
TrainSmart, Inc July 2013 - October 2013
Gaper's Block February 2013 - July 2013
TrainSmart, Inc February 2013 - July 2013
Greenpop August 2012 - November 2012
University of Colorado at Boulder International Festival August 2011 - April 2012
Boulder International Film Festival January 2012 - February 2012
Campbell Family (Private Family) May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Copywriting, Campaign Concepting, Social Media, Public Relations, Editing, Creative Writing, Writing, Research, Illustrator, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Being Awesome, Teaching, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Windows, Social Media Marketing
Education
Chicago Portfolio School 2015 — 2016
Copywriting
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2013 — 2014
Certificate, Graphic Design
iO Chicago 2013 — 2014
Writing for Television
University of Colorado at Boulder 2008 — 2012
BS, English- Creative Writing
Michigan State University 2008 — 2009
Chicago Portfolio School January 2015 - Present
TrainSmart, Inc. October 2013 - Present
Nestle S.A. February 2014 - November 2014
TrainSmart, Inc July 2013 - October 2013
Gaper's Block February 2013 - July 2013
TrainSmart, Inc February 2013 - July 2013
Greenpop August 2012 - November 2012
University of Colorado at Boulder International Festival August 2011 - April 2012
Boulder International Film Festival January 2012 - February 2012
Campbell Family (Private Family) May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Copywriting, Campaign Concepting, Social Media, Public Relations, Editing, Creative Writing, Writing, Research, Illustrator, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Being Awesome, Teaching, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Windows, Social Media Marketing
Education
Chicago Portfolio School 2015 — 2016
Copywriting
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2013 — 2014
Certificate, Graphic Design
iO Chicago 2013 — 2014
Writing for Television
University of Colorado at Boulder 2008 — 2012
BS, English- Creative Writing
Michigan State University 2008 — 2009
Monica Reida's Gaper's Block Experience June 2013 - June 2015
Job Freelance Journalist
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Bon Ton Stores Inc. October 2014 - Present
Gapers Block June 2013 - June 2015
Columbia College Chicago February 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, MovableType, WordPress, iMovie, Copy Editing, Hospitals, Public Policy, Audacity, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Theatre, AP Style
Education
Michigan State University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism
Columbia College Chicago 2011 — 2012
Journalism
DePaul University
The Bon Ton Stores Inc. October 2014 - Present
Gapers Block June 2013 - June 2015
Columbia College Chicago February 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, MovableType, WordPress, iMovie, Copy Editing, Hospitals, Public Policy, Audacity, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Theatre, AP Style
Education
Michigan State University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism
Columbia College Chicago 2011 — 2012
Journalism
DePaul University
Lara Levitan Lara Levitan's Gaper's Block Experience June 2013 - January 2014
Job Content Writer | Blogger | Editor | Administrative Pro | StoryBooth Facilitator | Aspiring Novelist
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Lara Levitan June 2003 - Present
SoMe Connect August 2013 - Present
StoryCorps April 2013 - Present
Gapers Block June 2013 - January 2014
Creative Compliance March 2011 - May 2012
Booth Hansen Architecture & Planning 2005 - 2007
Skills
Illustrator, Copy Editing, Blogging, Marketing, Newsletters, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Non-profits, Media Relations, Freelance Writing, Proposal Writing, Publishing, Web Content, Press Releases, Web Design, Teaching, Art, Interviews, Film, Magazines, Publications, Proofreading, Journalism, Literature, Editorial
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
IADT 2002 — 2003
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Computer Graphics
Resurrection High School! 1992 — 1996
Lara Levitan June 2003 - Present
SoMe Connect August 2013 - Present
StoryCorps April 2013 - Present
Gapers Block June 2013 - January 2014
Creative Compliance March 2011 - May 2012
Booth Hansen Architecture & Planning 2005 - 2007
Skills
Illustrator, Copy Editing, Blogging, Marketing, Newsletters, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Non-profits, Media Relations, Freelance Writing, Proposal Writing, Publishing, Web Content, Press Releases, Web Design, Teaching, Art, Interviews, Film, Magazines, Publications, Proofreading, Journalism, Literature, Editorial
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
IADT 2002 — 2003
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Computer Graphics
Resurrection High School! 1992 — 1996
Emily Gray Brosious Emily Gray Brosious's Gaper's Block Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Marijuana digital editor at Extract / Sun Times Network
Industry Online Media
Experience
Sun Times Network July 2015 - Present
Gapers Block June 2013 - Present
Chicago Sun-Times October 2014 - June 2015
DePaul University September 2014 - June 2015
The Red Line Project December 2013 - December 2014
The Red Line Project October 2013 - December 2014
Chicago Sun-Times June 2014 - October 2014
Chicago Sun-Times April 2014 - October 2014
Illinois NORML June 2013 - September 2013
WTTW Channel 11 December 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Journalism, Digital Storytelling, Editing, Blogging, Multimedia, Reporting, News Writing, Social Media, Broadcast Journalism, Web Content Management, Research, Politics, Broadcast Television, Podcasting, Report Writing, Public Policy, Live Broadcast, Media Production, Web Content Creation, Social Movements, Activism, Mixed Media, Visual Arts
Education
DePaul University 2013 — 2015
Master's Degree
Roosevelt University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Columbia College Chicago 2006 — 2008
Evanston Township
Sun Times Network July 2015 - Present
Gapers Block June 2013 - Present
Chicago Sun-Times October 2014 - June 2015
DePaul University September 2014 - June 2015
The Red Line Project December 2013 - December 2014
The Red Line Project October 2013 - December 2014
Chicago Sun-Times June 2014 - October 2014
Chicago Sun-Times April 2014 - October 2014
Illinois NORML June 2013 - September 2013
WTTW Channel 11 December 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Journalism, Digital Storytelling, Editing, Blogging, Multimedia, Reporting, News Writing, Social Media, Broadcast Journalism, Web Content Management, Research, Politics, Broadcast Television, Podcasting, Report Writing, Public Policy, Live Broadcast, Media Production, Web Content Creation, Social Movements, Activism, Mixed Media, Visual Arts
Education
DePaul University 2013 — 2015
Master's Degree
Roosevelt University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Columbia College Chicago 2006 — 2008
Evanston Township
Rima Mandwee's Gaper's Block Experience January 2014 - March 2014
Job Project Manager at Rocks Properties LLC
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Rocks Properties LLC June 2015 - Present
Newman Realty February 2015 - June 2015
DePaul University September 2013 - June 2015
Asian Absolute September 2014 - December 2014
WTTW/Chicago PBS April 2014 - June 2014
Gapers Block January 2014 - March 2014
BIGGBY COFFEE June 2010 - January 2013
Zooroona Restaurant October 2009 - August 2012
Skills
Espresso, Coffee, Cash Handling Experience, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Cashiering, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Facebook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Journalism, Arabic, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Research, Social Media, Social Networking, Leadership, Time Management, Writing, Event Planning, Editing, Public Relations, Communication, Blogging, Marketing, Critical Thinking, Press Releases, Management, Event Management
Education
DePaul University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies
University of Westminster 2014 — 2014
International Marketing
Western Michigan University 2011 — 2012
Arabic Language and Literature
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 2011 — 2012
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Mattawan High School 2008 — 2012
Rocks Properties LLC June 2015 - Present
Newman Realty February 2015 - June 2015
DePaul University September 2013 - June 2015
Asian Absolute September 2014 - December 2014
WTTW/Chicago PBS April 2014 - June 2014
Gapers Block January 2014 - March 2014
BIGGBY COFFEE June 2010 - January 2013
Zooroona Restaurant October 2009 - August 2012
Skills
Espresso, Coffee, Cash Handling Experience, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Cashiering, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Facebook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Journalism, Arabic, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Research, Social Media, Social Networking, Leadership, Time Management, Writing, Event Planning, Editing, Public Relations, Communication, Blogging, Marketing, Critical Thinking, Press Releases, Management, Event Management
Education
DePaul University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies
University of Westminster 2014 — 2014
International Marketing
Western Michigan University 2011 — 2012
Arabic Language and Literature
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 2011 — 2012
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Mattawan High School 2008 — 2012
Ines Bellina Ines Bellina's Gaper's Block Experience July 2013 - December 2013
Job Senior Copy Editor at Lapiz
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Lapiz August 2014 - Present
Chicago Writers Conference April 2013 - Present
Gapers Block July 2013 - December 2013
Multilingual Connections March 2012 - December 2012
Columbia University May 2010 - August 2011
Columbia University September 2010 - June 2011
Columbia University September 2007 - May 2010
Berlitz April 2006 - August 2006
Language Line Services October 2005 - March 2006
UNHCR June 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Editing, Translation, Research, Teaching, Spanish, Blogging, Proofreading, English, Creative Writing, Intercultural..., International Relations, Writing, Books, Literature, Fiction, Social Media, Newsletters, MailChimp, Custom Facebook Pages, Twitter, Sketch Comedy, Improvisational Comedy, Young Adult Literature, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Hootsuite, Web Content, Higher Education
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2006 — 2011
Graduate Level Coursework, Latin American and Iberian Cultures
Columbia University in the City of New York 2006 — 2007
MA, Spanish and Portuguese
McGill University 2002 — 2005
BA, Hispanic Studies and Political Science
Lapiz August 2014 - Present
Chicago Writers Conference April 2013 - Present
Gapers Block July 2013 - December 2013
Multilingual Connections March 2012 - December 2012
Columbia University May 2010 - August 2011
Columbia University September 2010 - June 2011
Columbia University September 2007 - May 2010
Berlitz April 2006 - August 2006
Language Line Services October 2005 - March 2006
UNHCR June 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Editing, Translation, Research, Teaching, Spanish, Blogging, Proofreading, English, Creative Writing, Intercultural..., International Relations, Writing, Books, Literature, Fiction, Social Media, Newsletters, MailChimp, Custom Facebook Pages, Twitter, Sketch Comedy, Improvisational Comedy, Young Adult Literature, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Hootsuite, Web Content, Higher Education
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2006 — 2011
Graduate Level Coursework, Latin American and Iberian Cultures
Columbia University in the City of New York 2006 — 2007
MA, Spanish and Portuguese
McGill University 2002 — 2005
BA, Hispanic Studies and Political Science
Emily Ornberg Emily Ornberg's Gaper's Block Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Creative Content & Copywriter at Walgreens
Industry Online Media
Experience
Walgreens February 2015 - Present
Gapers Block March 2015 - Present
Sun-Times News Group June 2014 - January 2015
Echo Magazine January 2014 - May 2014
Columbia Chronicle May 2013 - May 2014
Time Out Chicago May 2013 - August 2013
Columbia Chronicle January 2013 - May 2013
Windy City Webcast November 2012 - 2013
MSP Communications June 2012 - August 2012
The Recording Academy August 2012 - 2012
Skills
Photoshop, Social Media, Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Editing, English, Customer Service, Teamwork, Dreamweaver, HTML, Reporting & Analysis, Marketing, Editorial, Public Speaking, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Magazines, AP Style, Writing, Copy Editing
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Magazine Journalism, Music Business
Drake University 2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Magazine Journalism
Walgreens February 2015 - Present
Gapers Block March 2015 - Present
Sun-Times News Group June 2014 - January 2015
Echo Magazine January 2014 - May 2014
Columbia Chronicle May 2013 - May 2014
Time Out Chicago May 2013 - August 2013
Columbia Chronicle January 2013 - May 2013
Windy City Webcast November 2012 - 2013
MSP Communications June 2012 - August 2012
The Recording Academy August 2012 - 2012
Skills
Photoshop, Social Media, Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Editing, English, Customer Service, Teamwork, Dreamweaver, HTML, Reporting & Analysis, Marketing, Editorial, Public Speaking, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Magazines, AP Style, Writing, Copy Editing
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Magazine Journalism, Music Business
Drake University 2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Magazine Journalism
Leah Sallen Leah Sallen's Gaper's Block Experience January 2010 - August 2011
Job Partner, Director
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Mindshare October 2006 - Present
Gapers Block January 2010 - August 2011
Chitown Foodies July 2010 - July 2011
WILX TV October 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Negotiation, Group Presentations, Program Management, Media Buying, Creative Writing, Editorial, Media Planning, Blogging, Television, Radio, Facebook, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Insights, Communications Strategy, Media Strategy, Writing, Event Planning, Competitive Analysis, Client Services, Media Relations, Customer Insight, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Strategy, SEM, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Communications
Education
Michigan State University 2001 — 2005
BA, Advertising
West Bloomfield High School 1997 — 2001
Mindshare October 2006 - Present
Gapers Block January 2010 - August 2011
Chitown Foodies July 2010 - July 2011
WILX TV October 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Negotiation, Group Presentations, Program Management, Media Buying, Creative Writing, Editorial, Media Planning, Blogging, Television, Radio, Facebook, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Insights, Communications Strategy, Media Strategy, Writing, Event Planning, Competitive Analysis, Client Services, Media Relations, Customer Insight, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Strategy, SEM, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Communications
Education
Michigan State University 2001 — 2005
BA, Advertising
West Bloomfield High School 1997 — 2001
Shelley Knight Shelley Knight's Gaper's Block Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Marketing Manager at ISG Invictus Solutions Group
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
ID Media February 2015 - Present
Self Employed September 2012 - Present
Gapers Block September 2012 - Present
ISG - Invictus Solutions Group April 2013 - June 2014
TEC Direct Media, Inc. January 2010 - March 2012
TEC Direct Media October 2006 - December 2009
TEC Direct Media July 2004 - October 2006
TEAM Marketing Report January 2004 - July 2004
TEAM Marketing Report June 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Media Planning, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Media Buying, Negotiation, Digital Media, Marketing Strategy
Education
CADM (Chicago Association of Direct Marketing) 2010 — 2010
Basic Course
DePaul University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
ID Media February 2015 - Present
Self Employed September 2012 - Present
Gapers Block September 2012 - Present
ISG - Invictus Solutions Group April 2013 - June 2014
TEC Direct Media, Inc. January 2010 - March 2012
TEC Direct Media October 2006 - December 2009
TEC Direct Media July 2004 - October 2006
TEAM Marketing Report January 2004 - July 2004
TEAM Marketing Report June 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Media Planning, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Media Buying, Negotiation, Digital Media, Marketing Strategy
Education
CADM (Chicago Association of Direct Marketing) 2010 — 2010
Basic Course
DePaul University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Alissa Strother's Gaper's Block Experience August 2008 - October 2010
Job Coordinator for Academic Programs at The University of Texas at Austin
Industry Higher Education
Experience
The University of Texas at Austin September 2014 - Present
The University of Texas at Austin February 2013 - August 2014
University of Texas at Austin February 2011 - February 2013
Gapers Block August 2008 - October 2010
Business Media Publications August 2007 - July 2010
Salter>Mitchell (formerly Herrle Communications Group) June 2006 - July 2007
WVFS Tallahassee (89.7 FM) January 2005 - July 2007
Bennigan's Grill August 2000 - April 2003
Skills
Social Media, Social Networking, Editing, Press Releases, Event Planning, Public Relations, Research, Facebook, Publications, Fundraising, New Media, Interviews, Media Relations, Higher Education, Writing, Community Outreach, Office Administration, Blogging, Promotions, Copywriting, Program Development, Program Coordination, Technical Support
Education
Florida State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts
J.P. Taravella High School 1994 — 1998
The University of Texas at Austin September 2014 - Present
The University of Texas at Austin February 2013 - August 2014
University of Texas at Austin February 2011 - February 2013
Gapers Block August 2008 - October 2010
Business Media Publications August 2007 - July 2010
Salter>Mitchell (formerly Herrle Communications Group) June 2006 - July 2007
WVFS Tallahassee (89.7 FM) January 2005 - July 2007
Bennigan's Grill August 2000 - April 2003
Skills
Social Media, Social Networking, Editing, Press Releases, Event Planning, Public Relations, Research, Facebook, Publications, Fundraising, New Media, Interviews, Media Relations, Higher Education, Writing, Community Outreach, Office Administration, Blogging, Promotions, Copywriting, Program Development, Program Coordination, Technical Support
Education
Florida State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts
J.P. Taravella High School 1994 — 1998
Thomas Riemschneider Thomas Riemschneider's Gaper's Block Experience August 2012 - October 2012
Job Field Employee at LaSalle Network
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
LaSalle Network September 2012 - Present
DialogueDirect September 2012 - October 2012
Gapers Block August 2012 - October 2012
Jersey Shore Council, Boy Scouts of America October 2010 - June 2011
Post and Courier May 2010 - June 2010
Back Stage January 2010 - May 2010
Joseph A. Citta Scout Scout Reservation, Jersey Shore Council-BSA January 2007 - August 2008
Joseph A. Citta Scout Reservation, Jersey Shore Council-BSA March 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Public Speaking, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, HTML, Copy Editing, CSS, Social Networking Sites, Staff Training, Social Media, Editing, Journalism, Writing, Word, Mac, PowerPoint, Arts, Proofreading, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Microsoft Word, Storytelling, Facebook, Editorial, Social Networking
Education
Syracuse University 2009 — 2010
Master of Arts, Public Communications; Arts Journalism
Valparaiso University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Theater
Manchester Township High School
LaSalle Network September 2012 - Present
DialogueDirect September 2012 - October 2012
Gapers Block August 2012 - October 2012
Jersey Shore Council, Boy Scouts of America October 2010 - June 2011
Post and Courier May 2010 - June 2010
Back Stage January 2010 - May 2010
Joseph A. Citta Scout Scout Reservation, Jersey Shore Council-BSA January 2007 - August 2008
Joseph A. Citta Scout Reservation, Jersey Shore Council-BSA March 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Public Speaking, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, HTML, Copy Editing, CSS, Social Networking Sites, Staff Training, Social Media, Editing, Journalism, Writing, Word, Mac, PowerPoint, Arts, Proofreading, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Microsoft Word, Storytelling, Facebook, Editorial, Social Networking
Education
Syracuse University 2009 — 2010
Master of Arts, Public Communications; Arts Journalism
Valparaiso University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Theater
Manchester Township High School
Aharona Ament Aharona Ament's Gaper's Block Experience April 2009 - November 2010
Job Freelance Writer and Social Service Professional
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Gapers Block April 2009 - November 2010
Chicago Independent Radio Project (CHIRP) 2008 - November 2010
Thrill Jockey Records January 2010 - April 2010
Neumann Family Services April 2009 - July 2009
Jewish Child and Family Services September 2007 - November 2008
Education
Seattle Central College 2010 — 2012
Deaf Studies and American Sign Language
Gapers Block April 2009 - November 2010
Chicago Independent Radio Project (CHIRP) 2008 - November 2010
Thrill Jockey Records January 2010 - April 2010
Neumann Family Services April 2009 - July 2009
Jewish Child and Family Services September 2007 - November 2008
Education
Seattle Central College 2010 — 2012
Deaf Studies and American Sign Language
Andrew Huff's Gaper's Block Experience April 2003 - Present
Job Editorial & Ideation
Industry Online Media
Experience
Gapers Block Media April 2003 - Present
Gapers Block April 2003 - Present
Columbia College Chicago August 2011 - December 2011
Loyola University Chicago January 2011 - December 2011
Weightshift August 2009 - March 2011
thelobby.com 2007 - December 2010
Awearness blog August 2008 - September 2009
Paranormal Insider October 2007 - June 2008
Glendale Communications Group 2000 - 2007
MmmChicago.com October 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Blogging, Writing, Editing, Content Development, Journalism, Web Content, ideation, Copy Editing, WordPress, Publishing, AP Style, Online Journalism, Magazines, Content Strategy, Storytelling, Editorial, New Media, News Writing, Social Media, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Creative Direction, Social Networking
Education
The University of Chicago 2002 — 2003
Certificate, Medical Writing & Editing
The Ohio State University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor's, Journalism
Gapers Block Media April 2003 - Present
Gapers Block April 2003 - Present
Columbia College Chicago August 2011 - December 2011
Loyola University Chicago January 2011 - December 2011
Weightshift August 2009 - March 2011
thelobby.com 2007 - December 2010
Awearness blog August 2008 - September 2009
Paranormal Insider October 2007 - June 2008
Glendale Communications Group 2000 - 2007
MmmChicago.com October 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Blogging, Writing, Editing, Content Development, Journalism, Web Content, ideation, Copy Editing, WordPress, Publishing, AP Style, Online Journalism, Magazines, Content Strategy, Storytelling, Editorial, New Media, News Writing, Social Media, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Creative Direction, Social Networking
Education
The University of Chicago 2002 — 2003
Certificate, Medical Writing & Editing
The Ohio State University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor's, Journalism
Amy Dittmeier's Gaper's Block Experience May 2009 - July 2011
Job Intern at Booklist
Industry Libraries
Experience
American Library Association September 2015 - Present
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee - Exceptional Education Department August 2015 - Present
CCGC in Libraries March 2015 - Present
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District May 2015 - August 2015
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee - Exceptional Education Department August 2014 - May 2015
onShore Networks April 2013 - July 2014
HEAVEmedia Inc. May 2008 - May 2014
Groupon October 2010 - March 2013
Gapers Block May 2009 - July 2011
The Deli Chicago November 2008 - November 2010
Skills
Editing, Blogging, Public Relations, Editorial, Interviews, Social Media, Marketing, Facebook, Storytelling, Creative Writing, Lead Generation, Project Management, Entertainment, Film, Content Strategy, Film History, Research, Podcasting, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Applications, Copy Editing, Web Content, AP Style, Writing, Film Analysis, Taxonomy, Booking Shows, Audacity, FileMaker, Sales, Comic Books, Press Releases, Journalism, Digital Media, Microsoft Access, Database Maintenance, OnBase, Records Management
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2014 — 2017
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), Library Science
Columbia College Chicago 2005 — 2009
Bachelor, Film & Video - critical studies
Elk Grove High School 2001 — 2005
High School degree
American Library Association September 2015 - Present
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee - Exceptional Education Department August 2015 - Present
CCGC in Libraries March 2015 - Present
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District May 2015 - August 2015
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee - Exceptional Education Department August 2014 - May 2015
onShore Networks April 2013 - July 2014
HEAVEmedia Inc. May 2008 - May 2014
Groupon October 2010 - March 2013
Gapers Block May 2009 - July 2011
The Deli Chicago November 2008 - November 2010
Skills
Editing, Blogging, Public Relations, Editorial, Interviews, Social Media, Marketing, Facebook, Storytelling, Creative Writing, Lead Generation, Project Management, Entertainment, Film, Content Strategy, Film History, Research, Podcasting, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Applications, Copy Editing, Web Content, AP Style, Writing, Film Analysis, Taxonomy, Booking Shows, Audacity, FileMaker, Sales, Comic Books, Press Releases, Journalism, Digital Media, Microsoft Access, Database Maintenance, OnBase, Records Management
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2014 — 2017
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), Library Science
Columbia College Chicago 2005 — 2009
Bachelor, Film & Video - critical studies
Elk Grove High School 2001 — 2005
High School degree
Katie Karpowicz Katie Karpowicz's Gaper's Block Experience November 2010 - January 2013
Job Content Manager at Do312
Industry Online Media
Experience
Do312 May 2015 - Present
Chicagoist February 2013 - Present
iHeartMedia November 2012 - May 2015
Choose Chicago July 2012 - May 2015
Gapers Block November 2010 - January 2013
RedEye/Metromix Chicago (Tribune Co.) January 2012 - May 2012
DePaul University Center for Writing-based Learning September 2010 - March 2012
SPJ DePaul March 2010 - March 2012
NBC5 Chicago May 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Online Journalism, CMS, Digital Photography, Photography, Image Editing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Editing, Journalism, Facebook, WordPress, News Writing, Social Media, AP Style, Copywriting, Music Journalism
Education
DePaul University 2008 — 2012
BA, Journalism
Do312 May 2015 - Present
Chicagoist February 2013 - Present
iHeartMedia November 2012 - May 2015
Choose Chicago July 2012 - May 2015
Gapers Block November 2010 - January 2013
RedEye/Metromix Chicago (Tribune Co.) January 2012 - May 2012
DePaul University Center for Writing-based Learning September 2010 - March 2012
SPJ DePaul March 2010 - March 2012
NBC5 Chicago May 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Online Journalism, CMS, Digital Photography, Photography, Image Editing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Editing, Journalism, Facebook, WordPress, News Writing, Social Media, AP Style, Copywriting, Music Journalism
Education
DePaul University 2008 — 2012
BA, Journalism
Claire Glass Claire Glass's Gaper's Block Experience October 2011 - June 2013
Job Fordham University School of Law, J.D. Candidate 2017
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem June 2015 - August 2015
Juvenile Law Center February 2014 - July 2015
Agate Publishing, Inc. April 2013 - February 2014
In These Times May 2013 - November 2013
Gapers Block October 2011 - June 2013
StoryStudio Chicago June 2012 - January 2013
Chicago Cultural Center September 2011 - June 2012
University of Chicago June 2011 - September 2011
Patch.com January 2011 - June 2011
New York Times Digital August 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Blogging, Editing, Copy Editing, Journalism, Newsletters, Content Management, Proofreading, Editorial, InDesign, FinalCut, Word Press, Microsoft Office, Publications, Magazines, Publishing, Fact-checking, Research, Writing, Copywriting, WordPress
Education
Fordham University School of Law 2014 — 2017
J.D. Candidate, 2017
New York University- Gallatin School of Individualized Study 2007 — 2011
BA, Journalism, American History
Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem June 2015 - August 2015
Juvenile Law Center February 2014 - July 2015
Agate Publishing, Inc. April 2013 - February 2014
In These Times May 2013 - November 2013
Gapers Block October 2011 - June 2013
StoryStudio Chicago June 2012 - January 2013
Chicago Cultural Center September 2011 - June 2012
University of Chicago June 2011 - September 2011
Patch.com January 2011 - June 2011
New York Times Digital August 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Blogging, Editing, Copy Editing, Journalism, Newsletters, Content Management, Proofreading, Editorial, InDesign, FinalCut, Word Press, Microsoft Office, Publications, Magazines, Publishing, Fact-checking, Research, Writing, Copywriting, WordPress
Education
Fordham University School of Law 2014 — 2017
J.D. Candidate, 2017
New York University- Gallatin School of Individualized Study 2007 — 2011
BA, Journalism, American History
Elspeth Carroll's Gaper's Block Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Repertory Assistant at Film Forum
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Film Forum August 2015 - Present
Chicago International Film Festival June 2015 - Present
Cine-File Chicago March 2015 - Present
Gapers Block May 2015 - Present
Showroom Squared January 2015 - Present
Doc Films at the University of Chicago September 2013 - May 2015
Frank Lloyd Wright Trust 2013 - 2013
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Online Research, Copy Editing, Managing Database, Social Media Marketing, Mac, PC, HTML, CSS, Film Criticism, Writing, Editing
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
Film Forum August 2015 - Present
Chicago International Film Festival June 2015 - Present
Cine-File Chicago March 2015 - Present
Gapers Block May 2015 - Present
Showroom Squared January 2015 - Present
Doc Films at the University of Chicago September 2013 - May 2015
Frank Lloyd Wright Trust 2013 - 2013
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Online Research, Copy Editing, Managing Database, Social Media Marketing, Mac, PC, HTML, CSS, Film Criticism, Writing, Editing
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
Lora Swarts Lora Swarts's Gaper's Block Experience 2010 - 2010
Job Studio Manager at CorePower Yoga
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
CorePower Yoga July 2015 - Present
CorePower Yoga February 2014 - Present
CorePower Yoga August 2013 - Present
Foodbuzz January 2009 - October 2013
GetLusty For Couples September 2012 - December 2012
Honey Nut Lo November 2008 - September 2012
Premier Event Marketing 2010 - 2010
Gapers Block 2010 - 2010
Fox Chicago News 2008 - 2009
NBC Studios 2008 - 2008
Skills
Blog Management, Wordpress, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Social Networking, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Communication, Feature Articles, Non-fiction Writer, Journalism, Public Relations, Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga, AP Style, Content Management, Blogger, Vinyasa, Editorial, Blogging, Content Strategy, WordPress, Press Releases, Storytelling, Television, Blogging Software, Publishing, InDesign, Marketing, Facebook, Online Marketing, Photoshop, Editing, Event Planning
Education
CorePower Yoga 2013 — 2015
Power Yoga, Yoga Sculpt and Hot Power Fusion trainings., yoga
DePaul University 2009 — 2011
Master's degree, Journalism
Loyola University of Chicago 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism; English
Chicago School of Yoga 2011 — 2012
Vinyasa Yoga teacher training, Yoga Teacher Training (RYT 200 Hour)
CorePower Yoga July 2015 - Present
CorePower Yoga February 2014 - Present
CorePower Yoga August 2013 - Present
Foodbuzz January 2009 - October 2013
GetLusty For Couples September 2012 - December 2012
Honey Nut Lo November 2008 - September 2012
Premier Event Marketing 2010 - 2010
Gapers Block 2010 - 2010
Fox Chicago News 2008 - 2009
NBC Studios 2008 - 2008
Skills
Blog Management, Wordpress, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Social Networking, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Communication, Feature Articles, Non-fiction Writer, Journalism, Public Relations, Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga, AP Style, Content Management, Blogger, Vinyasa, Editorial, Blogging, Content Strategy, WordPress, Press Releases, Storytelling, Television, Blogging Software, Publishing, InDesign, Marketing, Facebook, Online Marketing, Photoshop, Editing, Event Planning
Education
CorePower Yoga 2013 — 2015
Power Yoga, Yoga Sculpt and Hot Power Fusion trainings., yoga
DePaul University 2009 — 2011
Master's degree, Journalism
Loyola University of Chicago 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism; English
Chicago School of Yoga 2011 — 2012
Vinyasa Yoga teacher training, Yoga Teacher Training (RYT 200 Hour)
Timna Axel Timna Axel's Gaper's Block Experience June 2009 - August 2009
Job Midwest Senior Field Organizer at J Street
Industry Political Organization
Experience
J Street December 2012 - Present
Cape Argus April 2012 - June 2012
Gapers Block June 2009 - August 2009
Education
Northwestern University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism
J Street December 2012 - Present
Cape Argus April 2012 - June 2012
Gapers Block June 2009 - August 2009
Education
Northwestern University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism
Kara VanderBijl's Gaper's Block Experience October 2013 - January 2014
Job Copywriter at Trunk Club
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Trunk Club August 2015 - Present
Bright Wall/Dark Room Magazine September 2014 - August 2015
Blast Radius August 2013 - August 2015
This Recording 2011 - 2015
Gapers Block October 2013 - January 2014
Skills
Editing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Copy Editing, AP Style, Web Content, Editorial, Copywriting, Publications, Magazines, Digital Marketing, Photography, Email Marketing, Interviews, Video
Education
The Master's College 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, English
Trunk Club August 2015 - Present
Bright Wall/Dark Room Magazine September 2014 - August 2015
Blast Radius August 2013 - August 2015
This Recording 2011 - 2015
Gapers Block October 2013 - January 2014
Skills
Editing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Copy Editing, AP Style, Web Content, Editorial, Copywriting, Publications, Magazines, Digital Marketing, Photography, Email Marketing, Interviews, Video
Education
The Master's College 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, English
Gemma Petrie Gemma Petrie's Gaper's Block Experience November 2006 - December 2010
Job Senior User Experience Researcher at Mozilla
Industry Design
Experience
Mozilla August 2014 - Present
gemmapetrie.com May 2011 - Present
Mozilla June 2013 - August 2014
Razorfish September 2012 - June 2013
Rightpoint January 2012 - October 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2010 - December 2011
Sears Holdings Corporation January 2011 - September 2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2010 - July 2011
American Library Association December 2010 - January 2011
Gapers Block November 2006 - December 2010
Skills
User Experience, Information Architecture, User Research, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, Content Strategy, User-centered Design, Usability, Social Media, User Interface Design, Taxonomy, Interaction Design, Human Computer..., User Interface, Design Thinking, Ethnography, Experience Design, Website Development, Metadata, Contextual Inquiry, Heuristic Evaluation, Task Analysis, Information Design, Accessibility, Prototyping, User Scenarios, Iterative Design, Persona, Wire Framing, Axure, Research Design, Mobile Design, Design Strategy, Service Design, Photography, Database Design, Card Sorting, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Nonprofits, Design Research, Grant Writing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MLIS, Graduate School of Library and Information Science
Reed College
B.A., Philosophy
Mozilla August 2014 - Present
gemmapetrie.com May 2011 - Present
Mozilla June 2013 - August 2014
Razorfish September 2012 - June 2013
Rightpoint January 2012 - October 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2010 - December 2011
Sears Holdings Corporation January 2011 - September 2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2010 - July 2011
American Library Association December 2010 - January 2011
Gapers Block November 2006 - December 2010
Skills
User Experience, Information Architecture, User Research, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, Content Strategy, User-centered Design, Usability, Social Media, User Interface Design, Taxonomy, Interaction Design, Human Computer..., User Interface, Design Thinking, Ethnography, Experience Design, Website Development, Metadata, Contextual Inquiry, Heuristic Evaluation, Task Analysis, Information Design, Accessibility, Prototyping, User Scenarios, Iterative Design, Persona, Wire Framing, Axure, Research Design, Mobile Design, Design Strategy, Service Design, Photography, Database Design, Card Sorting, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Nonprofits, Design Research, Grant Writing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MLIS, Graduate School of Library and Information Science
Reed College
B.A., Philosophy
Brandy Gonsoulin's Gaper's Block Experience January 2012 - Present
Job Manager of Communications and Business Development
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The National Rosacea Society July 2013 - Present
Independent May 2013 - Present
Gapers Block January 2012 - Present
The Heartland Mobile Council February 2012 - July 2014
Jo Chicago May 2012 - July 2013
Stinson Brand Innovation June 2007 - August 2010
Wilbur Wright College - City Colleges of Chicago December 2003 - December 2007
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Launches, Customer Service, Strategy Development, Campaign Development, Process Development, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Market Research, Social Media, Email Marketing, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Online Marketing, New Business Development, Event Planning, Healthcare Marketing, Advertising, Leadership, Campaigns, Blogging, Strategy, Marketing, Management, Strategic Planning, Product Launch, Business Development, Budgets, Account Management, Digital Strategy, Process Simulation, Sales, Product Marketing, Strategic Communications, Business Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Product Development, Creative Direction, Online Advertising, Training, Project Management
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2008 — 2011
MBA, Global Management
Oklahoma City University 1999 — 2003
Bachelors of Performing Arts - Dance, Minor in English
The National Rosacea Society July 2013 - Present
Independent May 2013 - Present
Gapers Block January 2012 - Present
The Heartland Mobile Council February 2012 - July 2014
Jo Chicago May 2012 - July 2013
Stinson Brand Innovation June 2007 - August 2010
Wilbur Wright College - City Colleges of Chicago December 2003 - December 2007
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Launches, Customer Service, Strategy Development, Campaign Development, Process Development, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Market Research, Social Media, Email Marketing, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Online Marketing, New Business Development, Event Planning, Healthcare Marketing, Advertising, Leadership, Campaigns, Blogging, Strategy, Marketing, Management, Strategic Planning, Product Launch, Business Development, Budgets, Account Management, Digital Strategy, Process Simulation, Sales, Product Marketing, Strategic Communications, Business Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Product Development, Creative Direction, Online Advertising, Training, Project Management
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2008 — 2011
MBA, Global Management
Oklahoma City University 1999 — 2003
Bachelors of Performing Arts - Dance, Minor in English
Mike Chamernik's Gaper's Block Experience October 2011 - Present
Job Associate Editor at Scranton Gillette Communications, Inc.
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Scranton Gillette Communications, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Chicago Sun-Times August 2014 - Present
Uni Watch October 2013 - Present
Gapers Block October 2011 - Present
Pioneer Local September 2013 - November 2014
Grid Chicago July 2013 - January 2014
Grid Chicago April 2013 - July 2013
DePaulia 2008 - May 2013
WGN-TV January 2012 - May 2012
Marin Corp Productions September 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Journalism, Editing, Storytelling, Editorial, Newspapers, Sports Writing
Education
DePaul University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism
Scranton Gillette Communications, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Chicago Sun-Times August 2014 - Present
Uni Watch October 2013 - Present
Gapers Block October 2011 - Present
Pioneer Local September 2013 - November 2014
Grid Chicago July 2013 - January 2014
Grid Chicago April 2013 - July 2013
DePaulia 2008 - May 2013
WGN-TV January 2012 - May 2012
Marin Corp Productions September 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Journalism, Editing, Storytelling, Editorial, Newspapers, Sports Writing
Education
DePaul University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism
John Wawrzaszek John Wawrzaszek's Gaper's Block Experience August 2011 - Present
Job Executive Director at Chicago Publishers Resource Center
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Chicago Publishers Resource Center March 2013 - Present
Gaper's Block August 2011 - Present
Newcity July 2010 - Present
Columbia College Chicago July 2012 - July 2015
Columbia College Chicago October 2008 - July 2012
Skills
Writing, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2009 — 2012
Second Bachelor's Degree, Fiction Writing
Columbia College Chicago 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Radio (talent)
Chicago Publishers Resource Center March 2013 - Present
Gaper's Block August 2011 - Present
Newcity July 2010 - Present
Columbia College Chicago July 2012 - July 2015
Columbia College Chicago October 2008 - July 2012
Skills
Writing, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2009 — 2012
Second Bachelor's Degree, Fiction Writing
Columbia College Chicago 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Radio (talent)
Whitney Stoepel's Gaper's Block Experience October 2009 - September 2010
Job Director of Public Relations at Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University March 2015 - Present
Kavi Gupta Gallery March 2014 - March 2015
Kavi Gupta Gallery March 2012 - March 2014
Marwen May 2012 - September 2012
The Art Institute of Chicago January 2011 - June 2012
Jettison Quarterly July 2011 - August 2011
Chicago Art Magazine February 2010 - January 2011
F Newsmagazine September 2009 - January 2011
Gapers Block October 2009 - September 2010
Woman Made Gallery January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Feature Writing, Fundraising, Journalism, Writing, Arts, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Gallery Management, Feature Articles, Curating, Graphic Design, Social Media, Management, Creative Writing, Advertising, Photoshop, Art History, Adobe Creative Suite, Museums, Digital Photography, Visual Arts, Sculpture, Painting, Marketing, Nonprofits, Fine Art, Contemporary Art, Arts Administration, Art
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2009 — 2011
Masters, Art Journalism
University of Michigan 2004 — 2006
Bachelor, Liberal Arts
Syracuse University 2002 — 2004
Photography
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University March 2015 - Present
Kavi Gupta Gallery March 2014 - March 2015
Kavi Gupta Gallery March 2012 - March 2014
Marwen May 2012 - September 2012
The Art Institute of Chicago January 2011 - June 2012
Jettison Quarterly July 2011 - August 2011
Chicago Art Magazine February 2010 - January 2011
F Newsmagazine September 2009 - January 2011
Gapers Block October 2009 - September 2010
Woman Made Gallery January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Feature Writing, Fundraising, Journalism, Writing, Arts, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Gallery Management, Feature Articles, Curating, Graphic Design, Social Media, Management, Creative Writing, Advertising, Photoshop, Art History, Adobe Creative Suite, Museums, Digital Photography, Visual Arts, Sculpture, Painting, Marketing, Nonprofits, Fine Art, Contemporary Art, Arts Administration, Art
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2009 — 2011
Masters, Art Journalism
University of Michigan 2004 — 2006
Bachelor, Liberal Arts
Syracuse University 2002 — 2004
Photography
Katherine Raz's Gaper's Block Experience December 2008 - December 2009
Job Freelance Digital Marketing & SEO Consultant
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Digital Marketing & SEO Strategist August 2015 - Present
Mightybytes, Inc. October 2013 - August 2015
Signal July 2012 - October 2013
The Vintage Bazaar June 2009 - 2012
Indiegogo August 2010 - 2011
The House Theatre of Chicago August 2008 - October 2010
Gapers Block December 2008 - December 2009
Essex Antiques January 2007 - August 2008
Myopic Bookstore May 2002 - May 2005
Chicagogigs.com August 2000 - May 2003
Skills
Writing, Marketing, Copywriting, Blogging, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Small Business, Event Planning, Event Management, Content Strategy
Education
The Designation 2013 — 2013
UX, visual design, web design, mobile design, design research
Columbia College Chicago 1998 — 2002
BA, Journalism
City High School 1994 — 1998
Digital Marketing & SEO Strategist August 2015 - Present
Mightybytes, Inc. October 2013 - August 2015
Signal July 2012 - October 2013
The Vintage Bazaar June 2009 - 2012
Indiegogo August 2010 - 2011
The House Theatre of Chicago August 2008 - October 2010
Gapers Block December 2008 - December 2009
Essex Antiques January 2007 - August 2008
Myopic Bookstore May 2002 - May 2005
Chicagogigs.com August 2000 - May 2003
Skills
Writing, Marketing, Copywriting, Blogging, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Small Business, Event Planning, Event Management, Content Strategy
Education
The Designation 2013 — 2013
UX, visual design, web design, mobile design, design research
Columbia College Chicago 1998 — 2002
BA, Journalism
City High School 1994 — 1998
Sarah Shuel Sarah Shuel's Gaper's Block Experience December 2012 - August 2014
Job Balancer of Creativity & Technology
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Anthropologie October 2015 - Present
Sarah Shuel Photography May 2010 - Present
Anthropologie April 2015 - October 2015
Anthropologie August 2015 - September 2015
seoClarity June 2013 - March 2015
Gaper's Block December 2012 - August 2014
seoClarity April 2013 - June 2013
SUPERCUTS April 2012 - April 2013
Internet Webpages Newspaper, Inc. August 2012 - December 2012
Loyola University Chicago August 2008 - December 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Facebook, Public Speaking, Research, Event Planning, Customer Service, WordPress, Social Networking, Editing, Pinterest, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Marketing, Photography, Artistry, Analytics, Digital Photography, Fine Art Photography, Grant Writing, Journalism, Social Marketing, HTML, Twitter, SEO copywriting, Lightroom, Photoshop, HTML 5, Writing, Google+, News Writing, Online Journalism, Digital Journalism, Interviewing Skills, Outlook, Market Research, online reporting, Hard News Reporting, AP Style, Instagram, Hootsuite, Foursquare, Marketing Strategy, Pardot, Salesforce.com, Italian, Latin
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Communications, Journalism, Political Science
University of International Business and Economics 2011 — 2011
Bachelor of Communication, Journalism
John Felice Rome Center 2010 — 2010
Italian, Art
Holy Family High School 2004 — 2008
Honors Diploma, Honors College Prep.
Anthropologie October 2015 - Present
Sarah Shuel Photography May 2010 - Present
Anthropologie April 2015 - October 2015
Anthropologie August 2015 - September 2015
seoClarity June 2013 - March 2015
Gaper's Block December 2012 - August 2014
seoClarity April 2013 - June 2013
SUPERCUTS April 2012 - April 2013
Internet Webpages Newspaper, Inc. August 2012 - December 2012
Loyola University Chicago August 2008 - December 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Facebook, Public Speaking, Research, Event Planning, Customer Service, WordPress, Social Networking, Editing, Pinterest, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Marketing, Photography, Artistry, Analytics, Digital Photography, Fine Art Photography, Grant Writing, Journalism, Social Marketing, HTML, Twitter, SEO copywriting, Lightroom, Photoshop, HTML 5, Writing, Google+, News Writing, Online Journalism, Digital Journalism, Interviewing Skills, Outlook, Market Research, online reporting, Hard News Reporting, AP Style, Instagram, Hootsuite, Foursquare, Marketing Strategy, Pardot, Salesforce.com, Italian, Latin
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Communications, Journalism, Political Science
University of International Business and Economics 2011 — 2011
Bachelor of Communication, Journalism
John Felice Rome Center 2010 — 2010
Italian, Art
Holy Family High School 2004 — 2008
Honors Diploma, Honors College Prep.
Caitlin Bergh's Gaper's Block Experience February 2013 - August 2013
Job Media Specialist at Green Room Communications
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Green Room Communications February 2015 - Present
AfterEllen.com December 2014 - July 2015
C.E.B. Publicity February 2014 - July 2015
#Hashtag August 2012 - July 2015
PMBC Group December 2013 - February 2014
PMBC Group September 2013 - November 2013
Gapers Block February 2013 - August 2013
Rebellious Magazine February 2013 - August 2013
The Lincoln Lodge September 2012 - August 2013
The Funny Story Show June 2012 - August 2013
Skills
Public Relations, Publicity, Editing, Storytelling, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Writing, Event Management, Film, Stand-up Comedy, Event Planning, Pitching Media, Pitching Ideas, Creative Pitching, Group Therapy, DBT, Screenwriting, Acting, Teaching, Creative Writing
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Creative Writing
Columbia University in the City of New York 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, English, Cum Laude
The University of Chicago 2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Clinical Social Work
Green Room Communications February 2015 - Present
AfterEllen.com December 2014 - July 2015
C.E.B. Publicity February 2014 - July 2015
#Hashtag August 2012 - July 2015
PMBC Group December 2013 - February 2014
PMBC Group September 2013 - November 2013
Gapers Block February 2013 - August 2013
Rebellious Magazine February 2013 - August 2013
The Lincoln Lodge September 2012 - August 2013
The Funny Story Show June 2012 - August 2013
Skills
Public Relations, Publicity, Editing, Storytelling, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Writing, Event Management, Film, Stand-up Comedy, Event Planning, Pitching Media, Pitching Ideas, Creative Pitching, Group Therapy, DBT, Screenwriting, Acting, Teaching, Creative Writing
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Creative Writing
Columbia University in the City of New York 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, English, Cum Laude
The University of Chicago 2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Clinical Social Work
Chris Zois Chris Zois's Gaper's Block Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Writer at Gapers Block
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Gapers Block June 2015 - Present
GrubHub January 2015 - Present
Extra Bilingual Community Newspaper September 2014 - Present
Voyager Media LLC September 2014 - June 2015
Brafton Inc. September 2013 - August 2014
Fanatics, Inc. June 2011 - August 2013
Roosevelt University August 2009 - April 2011
Time Out Chicago June 2010 - August 2010
College of DuPage August 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Blogging, Editing, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Social Media, Storytelling, AP Style, SEO copywriting, Publications, Newspapers, Journalism, Facebook, Photography
Education
Roosevelt University 2009 — 2011
Bachelors, Journalism
College of DuPage 2006 — 2009
Associate Degree, Journalism
Gapers Block June 2015 - Present
GrubHub January 2015 - Present
Extra Bilingual Community Newspaper September 2014 - Present
Voyager Media LLC September 2014 - June 2015
Brafton Inc. September 2013 - August 2014
Fanatics, Inc. June 2011 - August 2013
Roosevelt University August 2009 - April 2011
Time Out Chicago June 2010 - August 2010
College of DuPage August 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Blogging, Editing, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Social Media, Storytelling, AP Style, SEO copywriting, Publications, Newspapers, Journalism, Facebook, Photography
Education
Roosevelt University 2009 — 2011
Bachelors, Journalism
College of DuPage 2006 — 2009
Associate Degree, Journalism
Jim Crago Jim Crago's Gaper's Block Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Senior Account Executive at WomensForum.com
Industry Online Media
Experience
WomensForum.com August 2015 - Present
Gapers Block January 2013 - Present
DAC Group March 2014 - August 2015
Q Interactive November 2007 - January 2014
IAB October 2011 - January 2012
DePaul University 2010 - 2012
QInteractive October 2006 - November 2007
2006Q Interactive October 2005 - October 2006
2005People Scout August 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, PPC, E-commerce, SEM, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Web Analytics, Digital Media, Account Management, Direct Marketing, Sales, Online Marketing, Salesforce.com, Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Digital Strategy, Product Management, SEO, Online Lead Generation, Interactive Marketing, Media Buying, Customer Acquisition
Education
DePaul University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism, 3.89
Lowell High School
WomensForum.com August 2015 - Present
Gapers Block January 2013 - Present
DAC Group March 2014 - August 2015
Q Interactive November 2007 - January 2014
IAB October 2011 - January 2012
DePaul University 2010 - 2012
QInteractive October 2006 - November 2007
2006Q Interactive October 2005 - October 2006
2005People Scout August 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, PPC, E-commerce, SEM, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Web Analytics, Digital Media, Account Management, Direct Marketing, Sales, Online Marketing, Salesforce.com, Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Digital Strategy, Product Management, SEO, Online Lead Generation, Interactive Marketing, Media Buying, Customer Acquisition
Education
DePaul University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism, 3.89
Lowell High School
Megan E. Doherty Megan E. Doherty's Gaper's Block Experience July 2011 - June 2012
Job Photographer, Writer
Industry Photography
Experience
Self - Employed January 2011 - Present
Seminary Co-op Documentary Project March 2012 - Present
Upstart Business Journal June 2013 - September 2013
New York Business Journal June 2013 - September 2013
Jon Lownenstein January 2013 - June 2013
University of Chicago Medical Center October 2011 - February 2013
Gapers Block July 2011 - June 2012
DIY Film July 2011 - February 2012
Newberry Library June 2011 - July 2011
University of Chicago January 2011 - March 2011
Skills
Editing, Photography, Magazines, News Writing, Feature Articles, Publicity, Storytelling, Journalism, Digital Photography, Publications, Writing, Photoshop, Newspapers, Proofreading, Freelance Writing, Wordsmith, Creative Non-fiction, Photojournalism, Documentary Photography, Photo Essays
Education
The University of Chicago 2005 — 2010
Ph.D, awarded with distinction, Philosophy of Religion
Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main 2008 — 2009
Philosophy of Religion
The University of Chicago 2003 — 2005
MA, Philosophy of Religion
Georgetown University 1999 — 2003
AB, Theology, Psychology
Trinity College Dublin 2000 — 2001
Theology, Psychology
Self - Employed January 2011 - Present
Seminary Co-op Documentary Project March 2012 - Present
Upstart Business Journal June 2013 - September 2013
New York Business Journal June 2013 - September 2013
Jon Lownenstein January 2013 - June 2013
University of Chicago Medical Center October 2011 - February 2013
Gapers Block July 2011 - June 2012
DIY Film July 2011 - February 2012
Newberry Library June 2011 - July 2011
University of Chicago January 2011 - March 2011
Skills
Editing, Photography, Magazines, News Writing, Feature Articles, Publicity, Storytelling, Journalism, Digital Photography, Publications, Writing, Photoshop, Newspapers, Proofreading, Freelance Writing, Wordsmith, Creative Non-fiction, Photojournalism, Documentary Photography, Photo Essays
Education
The University of Chicago 2005 — 2010
Ph.D, awarded with distinction, Philosophy of Religion
Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main 2008 — 2009
Philosophy of Religion
The University of Chicago 2003 — 2005
MA, Philosophy of Religion
Georgetown University 1999 — 2003
AB, Theology, Psychology
Trinity College Dublin 2000 — 2001
Theology, Psychology
Joey Delisi Joey Delisi's Gaper's Block Experience May 2013 - 2014
Job Cinematographer/Photographer at 3rdEyeChi.com
Industry Media Production
Experience
Born Ready Films June 2014 - Present
3rdEyeChi 2012 - Present
1Face December 2013 - August 2015
Forth Magazine May 2014 - May 2015
Fringe Fest 2014 - 2014
Gapers Block May 2013 - 2014
Redeye Media September 2011 - December 2012
Skills
Photography, Photojournalism, Cinematography, Camera Operation, Publications, Journalism, Editing, Editorial, Blogging, Writing, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Press Releases, News Writing, Research, Stories, Copywriting, Newspaper, Print, Web Content, Freelance Writing
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2006 — 2011
Bachelor, Communications/Journalism
Lake Zurich High School
Born Ready Films June 2014 - Present
3rdEyeChi 2012 - Present
1Face December 2013 - August 2015
Forth Magazine May 2014 - May 2015
Fringe Fest 2014 - 2014
Gapers Block May 2013 - 2014
Redeye Media September 2011 - December 2012
Skills
Photography, Photojournalism, Cinematography, Camera Operation, Publications, Journalism, Editing, Editorial, Blogging, Writing, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Press Releases, News Writing, Research, Stories, Copywriting, Newspaper, Print, Web Content, Freelance Writing
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2006 — 2011
Bachelor, Communications/Journalism
Lake Zurich High School
David Schalliol David Schalliol's Gaper's Block Experience July 2006 - Present
Job Assistant Professor of Sociology at St. Olaf College
Industry Higher Education
Experience
St. Olaf College August 2015 - Present
Gapers Block July 2006 - Present
David Schalliol Photography 2003 - Present
Skills
Sociology, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Photography, Statistics, Survey Design, Survey Research, Ethnography, SPSS, Quantitative Research, Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Stata, Social Sciences, Data Analysis, Editing, Nonprofits, Public Speaking
Education
Kenyon College
BA, Social and Political Economy
The University of Chicago
MA, Sociology
The University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Sociology
St. Olaf College August 2015 - Present
Gapers Block July 2006 - Present
David Schalliol Photography 2003 - Present
Skills
Sociology, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Photography, Statistics, Survey Design, Survey Research, Ethnography, SPSS, Quantitative Research, Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Stata, Social Sciences, Data Analysis, Editing, Nonprofits, Public Speaking
Education
Kenyon College
BA, Social and Political Economy
The University of Chicago
MA, Sociology
The University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Sociology
Robert Zach Thomas's Gaper's Block Experience April 2008 - November 2011
Job Communications and Marketing Manager
Industry Research
Experience
Illinois Applied Research Institute July 2013 - Present
Weightshift March 2011 - Present
University of Nevada Reno December 2011 - June 2013
The Civic Federation December 2008 - November 2011
Gapers Block April 2008 - November 2011
After School Matters June 2008 - September 2008
Ohio University March 2007 - June 2007
Southeast Ohio Magazine March 2006 - June 2006
Skills
Content Strategy, Web Content Management, Web Marketing, Editing, Social Media, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, SEO, Content Management, Microsoft Office, HTML, Journalism, Ingeniux, HTML + CSS, Siteimprove, Drupal, Online Research, Online Social Networking, Online Traffic, Entrepreneurship, Media Analysis, Google Analytics, Web Analytics..., Higher Education..., Higher Education, Higher Education..., Public Policy, Digital Strategy, Copywriting, SEO copywriting, Organizational..., Enterprise Content..., Branding & Identity, Brand Development, Brand Management, Scientific..., Press Releases, Blogging, Newsletters, Writing, Public Relations, Web Content, Publications, Research
Education
Ohio University
M.S.
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Illinois Applied Research Institute July 2013 - Present
Weightshift March 2011 - Present
University of Nevada Reno December 2011 - June 2013
The Civic Federation December 2008 - November 2011
Gapers Block April 2008 - November 2011
After School Matters June 2008 - September 2008
Ohio University March 2007 - June 2007
Southeast Ohio Magazine March 2006 - June 2006
Skills
Content Strategy, Web Content Management, Web Marketing, Editing, Social Media, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, SEO, Content Management, Microsoft Office, HTML, Journalism, Ingeniux, HTML + CSS, Siteimprove, Drupal, Online Research, Online Social Networking, Online Traffic, Entrepreneurship, Media Analysis, Google Analytics, Web Analytics..., Higher Education..., Higher Education, Higher Education..., Public Policy, Digital Strategy, Copywriting, SEO copywriting, Organizational..., Enterprise Content..., Branding & Identity, Brand Development, Brand Management, Scientific..., Press Releases, Blogging, Newsletters, Writing, Public Relations, Web Content, Publications, Research
Education
Ohio University
M.S.
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Jill Jaracz's Gaper's Block Experience September 2008 - March 2010
Job Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
CreditCardReviews.com July 2011 - Present
self-employed January 1996 - Present
East 10th Street Civic Association 2009 - 2014
Avisian Publishing 2011 - 2013
HowStuffWorks.com September 2009 - September 2012
Pieces Zine 2009 - 2011
Gapers Block September 2008 - March 2010
KriderPublishingServices 2009 - 2010
Not For Tourists 2007 - July 2009
Thomas Riggs & Company January 2009 - January 2009
Skills
Management, Editing, Copywriting, Publishing, Blogging, Social Media, Editorial, Copy Editing, Books, Marketing, Magazines, Interviews, Web Content, Feature Articles, Research, Microsoft Word, Proofreading, Product Development, Content Management, Online Publishing, Consumer Goods
Education
Dominican University 1995 — 1997
MLIS
Ball State University 1990 — 1994
B.A., English and German
CreditCardReviews.com July 2011 - Present
self-employed January 1996 - Present
East 10th Street Civic Association 2009 - 2014
Avisian Publishing 2011 - 2013
HowStuffWorks.com September 2009 - September 2012
Pieces Zine 2009 - 2011
Gapers Block September 2008 - March 2010
KriderPublishingServices 2009 - 2010
Not For Tourists 2007 - July 2009
Thomas Riggs & Company January 2009 - January 2009
Skills
Management, Editing, Copywriting, Publishing, Blogging, Social Media, Editorial, Copy Editing, Books, Marketing, Magazines, Interviews, Web Content, Feature Articles, Research, Microsoft Word, Proofreading, Product Development, Content Management, Online Publishing, Consumer Goods
Education
Dominican University 1995 — 1997
MLIS
Ball State University 1990 — 1994
B.A., English and German
Kathryn Pulkrabek's Gaper's Block Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Editor | Product Line Manager | Product and Content Development
Industry Publishing
Experience
American Dental Association December 2010 - Present
Gapers Block August 2013 - Present
American Dental Association June 2006 - November 2010
Rotary International February 2003 - June 2006
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET) July 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Non-profits, Publishing, Newsletters, Event Planning, Proofreading, Editing, Social Media, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Research, Event Management, Blogging, Social Networking, Press Releases, Copywriting, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Excel, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Direct Marketing, Content Management
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2012 — 2012
ADA/Kellogg Executive Management Program Certificate, Business
DePaul University
BA, English Major, Spanish Minor
American Dental Association December 2010 - Present
Gapers Block August 2013 - Present
American Dental Association June 2006 - November 2010
Rotary International February 2003 - June 2006
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET) July 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Non-profits, Publishing, Newsletters, Event Planning, Proofreading, Editing, Social Media, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Research, Event Management, Blogging, Social Networking, Press Releases, Copywriting, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Excel, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Direct Marketing, Content Management
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2012 — 2012
ADA/Kellogg Executive Management Program Certificate, Business
DePaul University
BA, English Major, Spanish Minor
Graham Sanford's Gaper's Block Experience October 2006 - August 2009
Job Editor and Writer
Industry Publishing
Experience
Gapers Block October 2006 - August 2009
Stop Smiling Magazine June 2007 - December 2008
Quarasan January 2007 - May 2008
various publications May 2007 - April 2008
The McGraw Hill Companies June 2005 - March 2006
Maryland Institute College of Art August 2003 - December 2003
The McGraw Hill Companies January 1998 - December 2002
New Art Examiner June 1998 - December 1999
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1996 — 1998
MAH, Art History
Auburn University 1988 — 1992
BFA, Art: Painting & Drawing
Gapers Block October 2006 - August 2009
Stop Smiling Magazine June 2007 - December 2008
Quarasan January 2007 - May 2008
various publications May 2007 - April 2008
The McGraw Hill Companies June 2005 - March 2006
Maryland Institute College of Art August 2003 - December 2003
The McGraw Hill Companies January 1998 - December 2002
New Art Examiner June 1998 - December 1999
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1996 — 1998
MAH, Art History
Auburn University 1988 — 1992
BFA, Art: Painting & Drawing
Danette Chavez's Gaper's Block Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Newswire Fellow at The A.V. Club
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The A.V. Club July 2015 - Present
Remezcla July 2014 - Present
Literary Chicago June 2014 - Present
Gapers Block March 2014 - Present
Chicago Reader July 2003 - February 2015
C21 Lagunas Real Estate September 2001 - July 2003
Skills
Advertising Sales, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media, Copywriting, Newspapers, Online Advertising, Account Management, Advertising, Blogging, Copy Editing, Integrated Marketing, Media Relations, Facebook, Email Marketing, Press Releases
Education
University of Illinois
The A.V. Club July 2015 - Present
Remezcla July 2014 - Present
Literary Chicago June 2014 - Present
Gapers Block March 2014 - Present
Chicago Reader July 2003 - February 2015
C21 Lagunas Real Estate September 2001 - July 2003
Skills
Advertising Sales, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media, Copywriting, Newspapers, Online Advertising, Account Management, Advertising, Blogging, Copy Editing, Integrated Marketing, Media Relations, Facebook, Email Marketing, Press Releases
Education
University of Illinois
Britany Robinson's Gaper's Block Experience December 2009 - April 2011
Job Journey Editor at Limbo Magazine
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Limbo Magazine July 2015 - Present
Travel Blog Success March 2014 - Present
Self-Employed January 2010 - Present
Skaled November 2013 - June 2014
News Corporation November 2011 - September 2012
Gapers Block December 2009 - April 2011
F Newsmagazine January 2010 - October 2010
Time Out Chicago May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Copywriting, Journalism, Graphic Design, Blogging, Social Networking, Editing, Editorial, Social Media, Publishing, Magazines, Advertising, Publications, Internal Communications, Newspapers, Marketing Strategy, Art, Facebook, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Writing, Press Releases
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2009 — 2011
Master of Arts, New Arts Journalism
Marist College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Communication/Advertising; Advertising Art and Design
Deakin University 2007 — 2007
General Studies
Limbo Magazine July 2015 - Present
Travel Blog Success March 2014 - Present
Self-Employed January 2010 - Present
Skaled November 2013 - June 2014
News Corporation November 2011 - September 2012
Gapers Block December 2009 - April 2011
F Newsmagazine January 2010 - October 2010
Time Out Chicago May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Copywriting, Journalism, Graphic Design, Blogging, Social Networking, Editing, Editorial, Social Media, Publishing, Magazines, Advertising, Publications, Internal Communications, Newspapers, Marketing Strategy, Art, Facebook, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Writing, Press Releases
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2009 — 2011
Master of Arts, New Arts Journalism
Marist College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Communication/Advertising; Advertising Art and Design
Deakin University 2007 — 2007
General Studies
Eleanor Blick's Gaper's Block Experience March 2011 - October 2012
Job Communications Specialist at The Civic Federation
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Civic Federation December 2011 - Present
Gapers Block March 2011 - October 2012
Logan Square Literary Review December 2010 - October 2012
Red Hen Bread August 2008 - December 2011
Columbia Chronicle August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Copy Editing, Journalism, Editorial, Editing, Communications Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Photgraphy, HTML + CSS, CMS, Web Services, Web Analytics, Ap Style, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, Multimedia, Creative Writing, InDesign, Public Relations, New Media, Digital Media, HTML
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism
The Civic Federation December 2011 - Present
Gapers Block March 2011 - October 2012
Logan Square Literary Review December 2010 - October 2012
Red Hen Bread August 2008 - December 2011
Columbia Chronicle August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Copy Editing, Journalism, Editorial, Editing, Communications Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Photgraphy, HTML + CSS, CMS, Web Services, Web Analytics, Ap Style, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, Multimedia, Creative Writing, InDesign, Public Relations, New Media, Digital Media, HTML
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism