Northwest Herald
Industry: Tabloid
DescriptionThe Northwest Herald is a daily tabloid newspaper published in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The paper has a circulation of about 21,500 with a coverage area of McHenry County and northern Kane County in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. The Northwest Herald is owned by Shaw Media. Circulation: 32,934 Daily; 34,961 Sunday Editor: Jon Styf Founded: 1985 Publisher: John Rung People also search for: Daily Herald, Pro Football Weekly,
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Northwest Herald Employees
Shaw Media September 2014 - Present
Northwest Herald January 2014 - September 2014
Shaw Media August 2012 - January 2014
Daily Chronicle June 2010 - August 2012
Daily Chronicle March 2008 - June 2010
Aurora Beacon-News May 2007 - March 2008
MLB.com May 2006 - August 2006
Hoopville Media Enterprises, LLC 2004 - 2005
Skills
Newspapers, Storytelling, Editorial, Journalism, Editing, Social Media, Sports Writing, Breaking News, Copy Editing, Video Editing, Digital Media, Newspaper, Headline Writing, AP Style, Broadcast Journalism, Web Content, Media Relations, Online Journalism, Blogging, New Media, News Writing, Feature Articles, Social Media Marketing, Publications, Sports, InDesign, Magazines, Freelance Writing, InCopy, Video Production, Investigative Reporting, Newsletters, Newspaper Design, Publicity, Final Cut Pro, Content Development, Proofreading, Content Management, Facebook, Press Releases, Content Strategy, Multimedia, Radio, Video, Publishing, Radio Broadcasting, Pagination, Copywriting, Podcasting, Writing
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
Challenger Learning Center for Science and Technology August 2011 - Present
Challenger Learning Center for Science and Technology August 2011 - Present
Northwest Herald September 1988 - January 2012
Country Sampler Magazine May 1995 - September 1999
Northwest Herald Newspaper August 1988 - December 1991
Pioneer Press Newspapers July 1986 - August 1988
Skills
Writer/Reporter and..., Journalism, Elementary Education
Education
North Park University 2007 — 2009
Graduate, Elementary Education and Teaching, K-9 Teaching Certificate
The Ohio State University 1979 — 1983
BA, Journalism
NFL Network July 2014 - Present
Northwestern University July 2013 - July 2014
San Francisco 49ers July 2012 - June 2013
USA Football January 2012 - May 2012
University of Illinois Men's Basketball October 2009 - December 2011
Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC July 2011 - August 2011
WGN-TV May 2011 - July 2011
Arena Football League February 2011 - July 2011
Chicago Rush Arena Football March 2007 - July 2011
Northwest Herald December 2007 - March 2011
Skills
Avid, InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, QuarkXPress, Adobe Audition, ENPS, Journalism
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Broadcast Journalism
Somerset Capital Group, Ltd. May 2012 - Present
Bank of America March 2011 - April 2012
Northwest Herald August 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Marketing, Sales, Microsoft Office, Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Advertising, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Account Management, Business Development, Customer Service, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Sales Management, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Risk Management, Investments, Sales Operations
Education
Illinois State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor, Communication
Prairie Ridge High School 2000 — 2004
No Limit Agency March 2008 - Present
1851 Project May 2012 - Present
Lumino Magazine September 2001 - Present
Northwest Herald June 2003 - February 2005
Skills
Public Relations, Franchising, Marketing, Copywriting, Digital Strategy, Press Releases, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Social Media, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, B2B Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Content Development, Newspaper, Web Content, Editing, Social Networking, Brand Awareness, Magazines, New Business Development, Advertising, Creative Writing, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Facebook, Online Advertising, Lead Generation, Marketing Management, Publishing, Newsletters, Integrated Marketing, Journalism, Leadership, Content Strategy, Market Planning, Event Planning, Corporate Communications, Event Management, Digital Marketing, Ap Style, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Corporate Branding, Google Analytics, SEO, Digital Media, Public Speaking
Education
Drake University 1999 — 2003
AVMA June 2012 - Present
AVMA October 2005 - June 2012
AVMA January 2002 - October 2005
Moser Design Group October 2000 - January 2002
Northwest Herald May 1999 - October 2000
Northwest Herald October 1995 - September 1998
Skills
Graphic Design, Corporate Branding, Logo Design, Management, Strategic Planning, Brand Management, Marketing, E-newsletter Design, Front-end Design, Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, User Interface Design, Team Building, Editing, Public Relations, Newsletters, Social Media, Public Speaking, Budgets, Triathlon, Customer Service, Negotiation, English, Research, Teaching, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Creative Direction, Art Direction
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Commercial and Advertising Art, 4.0 GPA
Northern Illinois University 1996 — 1998
Design and Visual Communications, General
GateHouse Media February 2014 - Present
GateHouse Media June 2013 - April 2014
Suburban Life Media December 2010 - June 2013
Suburban Life Media August 2012 - January 2013
More Content Now (formerly GateHouse News Service) June 2011 - October 2011
Northwest Herald July 2008 - December 2010
Daily Herald January 2008 - July 2008
Peoria Journal Star February 2007 - August 2007
The Bradley Scout August 2003 - April 2007
American Red Cross August 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Editorial, Storytelling, Newspaper, News Writing, Managing Deadlines, Writing, Project Planning, Online Journalism, Journalism, Editing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Freelance Writing, Multimedia, Social Media, Investigative Reporting, Breaking News, Feature Articles, Headline Writing, Creative Writing, AP Style, Newspapers, Content Strategy, Proofreading, InCopy, Fact-checking, Publishing, Facebook, Publications, New Media, Web Content
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 2007 — 2008
M.A., Public Affairs Reporting
Bradley University 2003 — 2007
B.A., Communications (Journalism), Political Science
American University 2006 — 2006
Washington Semester Journalism Program
East Leyden High School
Lake County Journal September 2014 - Present
Barrington Suburban Life May 2013 - November 2014
Mary Jo Small Childcare Center September 2009 - May 2013
Dundee Township Park District September 2005 - April 2013
WTTW May 2012 - August 2012
Northwest Herald January 2009 - January 2012
Skills
Creative Writing, Magazines, Newspapers, Social Media, Broadcast Television, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Editing, Radio, News Writing, Blogging, Journalism
Education
University of Iowa 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Northwest Herald June 2014 - Present
Times West Virginian October 2013 - June 2014
Times West Virginian June 2013 - June 2014
DRT Strategies May 2012 - May 2013
The Washington Times January 2012 - May 2013
PBS Nightly Business August 2011 - December 2011
The Northwest Current January 2011 - September 2011
The Sports Fan Network January 2011 - September 2011
The Voice of America May 2010 - August 2010
The Eagle September 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Newspapers, Editing, Sports Writing, Storytelling, Social Media, Interviews, Photography, Magazines, Editorial, Research, Publishing, Sports, AP Style, Copy Editing, Press Releases
Education
American University 2008 — 2012
Journalism
American University: School of Communication
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Greater latrobe Senior High School
FleishmanHillard September 2012 - Present
Washington University September 2008 - September 2012
Northwest Herald July 2007 - August 2008
Columbia Missourian January 2007 - July 2007
Syndicate Mizzou September 2006 - July 2007
Skills
XHTML, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, SQL, Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop, Wordpress, WordPress, Multimedia, CMS, Editing, Web Design, Web Development, Facebook, Marketing, Social Media, Writing, Blogging, Journalism, Social Media Marketing, HTML, PSD to Wordpress
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2003 — 2007
B.J., Convergence Journalism
National MS Society January 2015 - Present
Time Warner Cable June 2011 - January 2015
WDTN-TV April 2010 - June 2011
Cox Ohio Publishing 2004 - 2009
Northwest Herald 1999 - 2004
Daily Herald 1997 - 1999
Kane County Chronicle 1992 - 1995
Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Sales, Retail, Newspaper, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Events, Coaching, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, CRM, Customer Acquisition, Customer Retention, SEM, SEO, Google Analytics, Social Networking, Event Management, Broadcast, Customer Service, Key Account Development, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Nonprofits, New Business Development, Networking, PowerPoint, Promotions, Management, Selling, Training, Advertising Sales, Strategic Planning, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Media Planning, Digital Media, Integrated Marketing, Lead Generation, Account Management, Media Buying
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1986 — 1990
BA, Mass Communication/Media Studies
Belleville News-Democrat February 2015 - Present
Northwest Herald February 2010 - Present
Sauk Valley Newspapers May 2006 - February 2010
Reading Eagle Company June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Municipal government..., School board reporting, Breaking News, Investigative Reporting, Editorial, Newspapers
Education
Northwestern University 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism
Working World Staffing Services August 2015 - September 2015
Florine Enterprises (aka - Ron's Tidy Tank Septic Service) August 2014 - February 2015
Sears Holdings Corporation December 2012 - August 2014
Shaw Suburban Media 2010 - April 2011
Northwest Herald 2004 - April 2011
Northwest News Group/Shaw Suburban Media 2004 - April 2011
Shaw Suburban Media April 2004 - 2006
Northwest Herald 2004 - 2006
Mead Fluid Dynamics March 2001 - March 2004
Erickson Cosmetics / Chicago Cosmetics March 1991 - February 2001
Skills
Advertising, Online Advertising, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Customer Service, Google Analytics, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Behavioral Targeting, Social Networking, Blogging, SEO, InDesign, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Newspapers, Advertising Sales, Digital Strategy, Marketing Communications, Digital Media, Omniture, Microsoft Word, Training, Sales, Marketing, Management, SEM, Google Adwords, Problem Solving, Analytics, Administrative..., Internet, Online Marketing, QuickBooks, Outlook
Education
McHenry County College 2010 — 2015
Graphic Design/Web Master
Wright Business College 1984 — 1985
Various Business and Computer classes
Illinois Policy Institute January 2011 - Present
Freelance February 2009 - December 2010
Northwest Herald June 2008 - December 2010
Marquette University College of Communication September 2005 - May 2008
Marquette University College of Communication October 2004 - May 2008
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel May 2007 - August 2007
The Warrior September 2005 - May 2007
The Associated Press January 2005 - April 2007
Daily Herald September 2001 - December 2006
Milwaukee Business Journal September 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Ap Style, Editing, Press Releases, Blogging, Copy Editing, Journalism, Newspaper, Nonprofits, New Media, Research, Public Relations, Newspapers, AP Style, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Copywriting, Investigative Reporting
Education
Marquette University
Bachelor's, Journalism and Political Science
University of Missouri May 2015 - Present
Investigative Reporters and Editors September 2014 - Present
City and Regional Magazine Association September 2014 - May 2015
Northwest Herald October 2012 - August 2014
Northwest Herald March 2012 - September 2012
The Commercial Review July 2011 - October 2011
Where Orlando June 2011 - July 2011
Detours travel magazine December 2009 - May 2011
Truman Index September 2008 - May 2011
Northwest Herald May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Writing, Copy Editing, AP Style, News Writing, Newspaper, Breaking News, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Magazines, Text Editing, Journalism, Editing, Blogging, QuarkXPress, Ap Style, Interviews, Newspapers, Online Journalism, Headline Writing, InDesign, Publications, InCopy
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts, Journalism
Truman State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Communication - Journalism
Thompson Coburn LLP April 2013 - Present
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP March 2013 - April 2013
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP January 2011 - February 2013
Winston & Strawn LLP June 2008 - January 2011
Northwest Herald March 2006 - May 2008
Waterloo Courier May 2005 - February 2006
Peoria Journal Star August 2003 - April 2005
Skills
Legal Marketing, Business Development, Marketing Communications, Web Content Management, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, RFP Generation, Public Relations, Ghostwriting, Eye for Details, Simplifying the Complex, Web Content Creation, Award Submissions, Writing, Client Development, Editing, Press Releases, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Proposal Writing, Web Site Editing, Content Writing, Copywriting, Media Relations, News Writing, Proofreading, Ap Style, Blogging, Headline Writing, Copy Editing, Internal Communications, Brochures, Corporate Communications, Newspapers, Interviews, Web Content, AP Style
Education
Illinois State University 2000 — 2004
B.S., Mass Communication (journalism focus)
Suburban Life Media October 2012 - Present
Pioneer Press June 2012 - October 2012
Northwest Herald November 2007 - June 2012
The Beaufort Gazette January 2006 - November 2007
The Times of Northwest Indiana April 2003 - December 2005
The Times-News November 2001 - April 2003
The Post-Star September 1997 - November 2001
Skills
AP Style, Copy Editing, Editing, News Writing, Journalism, Feature Articles, Editorial, Newspapers, Blogging, Storytelling
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
Self-employed March 2015 - Present
Chicago Sun-Times 1998 - 2015
Pioneer Press 1995 - 1998
Northwest Herald 1988 - 1994
Skills
Editorial, Copy Editing, AP Style, News Writing, Newspapers, Journalism, Feature Articles, Blogging, Publications, Storytelling, Headline Writing, SEO, Web Content Management, WordPress, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, QuarkXPress, DTI, ATEX, InDesign
Education
Bradley University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Music
Northwest Herald March 2013 - Present
Pioneer Press / Sun-Times Media June 2012 - January 2013
Shaw Media March 2012 - June 2012
DeKalb Daily Chronicle November 2009 - March 2012
Northwest Herald January 2008 - November 2009
Skills
Ap Style, Newspapers, AP Style, News Writing, Copy Editing, Editorial, Newspaper, Headline Writing, Breaking News, Journalism, Online Journalism, Editing, Storytelling, Press Releases, Feature Articles, Magazines, Multimedia, Publications, Blogging, Social Media, Content Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Media Studies
Elgin Community College 1993 — 1994
Northwest Herald March 2015 - Present
Daily Chronicle January 2014 - March 2015
Clinton Herald May 2012 - January 2014
DuPage County September 2011 - May 2012
Yorkville Patch June 2011 - May 2012
Embossed Graphics August 2011 - December 2011
The North Central Chronicle October 2008 - June 2011
Kane County Farm Bureau March 2011 - April 2011
Skills
News Writing, Press Releases, Interviews, Writing, Ap Style, Feature Articles, News Edit Pro, QuarkXPress, Community Relations, Social Media, Breaking News, Photography, Event Planning, Blogging, Newsletters, Editing, Community Development, AP Style, Media Relations, Social Networking, Journalism, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Newspapers, Public Speaking, Facebook, Marketing, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Storytelling, Proofreading, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Publications, Editorial, Creative Writing, Web Content, Online Journalism, Publicity, WordPress, Strategic Communications, InDesign, Speech Writing
Education
North Central College 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, English, emphasis in journalism
FCS Control August 2014 - Present
FCS Control June 2011 - Present
Encite Group April 2007 - Present
Northwest Herald June 2008 - August 2008
Encite Group 2001 - 2006
Skills
Inventory Management, Customer Service, Time Management, Computer Science, Software Development, Operations Management, Software Implementation, Project Management, Hospitality, Software Design, Sales Management, Construction, Account Management, CRM, Business Development, Management, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Waterproofing, Marketing, New Business Development, Sales, Sales Operations, Recruiting, Contract Negotiation, Process Scheduler, Sales Process, Contract Management, Purchasing, Proposal Writing, B2B, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Project Planning, Selling, Cold Calling, Pricing, Customer Retention, Sales Presentations, Negotiation, Direct Sales, P&L Management, Key Account Management, Project Bidding, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Lead Generation, Strategy
Education
McHenry County College 2008 — 2009
N/A, Marketing, Business
Illinois Institute of Art 2006 — 2007
N/A, Marketing
jSinger Marketing September 2007 - Present
Central DuPage Hospital October 2007 - April 2011
KishHealth System July 2005 - October 2007
Lumino Magazine 2004 - 2007
Northwest Herald May 2001 - July 2005
Digital Concepts for Business October 1999 - April 2001
Skills
SEO, E-commerce, PPC, Social Media Marketing, CMS, Online Marketing, Social Media, Web Design, SEM, Email Marketing, Web Analytics, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Link Building, SMO, Website Development, Facebook, Keyword Research, Organic Search, Blogging, Conversion Optimization, Wordpress, Web Development, Analytics, Digital Strategy, Web 2.0, Online Reputation..., Lead Generation, Social Networking, Landing Page..., Twitter, Copywriting, Search Advertising, Online Sales, Yahoo Search Marketing, Online Branding, Web Content Management, Google Webmaster Tools, MSN AdCenter, Affiliate Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Viral Marketing, E-business, Wordpress Design, Umbraco, Marketing Strategy, Healthcare Marketing
Education
Judson University 1995 — 1998
B.A., Visual Communications (Graphic Design)
College for Creative Studies July 2008 - Present
Wm Valicenti Photography May 2008 - Present
Quad Photo November 2003 - April 2008
AIGA Orange County 2003 - 2008
Wm. Valicenti Photography 1993 - 2003
Northwest Herald 1986 - 1993
Skills
Photography, Digital Photography
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1980 — 1984
BFA, Photography
lake forest high
Kane County Chronicle January 2004 - January 2007
Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers January 2003 - January 2004
Northwest Herald January 1995 - January 2003
Moline Dispatch Publishing Company January 1993 - January 1995
Bowling Green Daily News January 1992 - January 1993
Skills
Photojournalism, Academia, Digital Media, Journalism, Social Media, Blogging, Writing
Education
Northern Illinois University 2007 — 2009
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication, General
Central Michigan University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics
New York Daily News April 2015 - Present
Queens Tribune December 2011 - February 2015
Northwest Herald November 2009 - June 2011
Various publications March 2009 - November 2009
North Adams Transcript September 2007 - February 2009
Finger Lakes Community Newspapers January 2004 - August 2007
Granville Sentinel January 2003 - January 2004
Skills
Copy Editing, Blogging, Newspapers, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Editing, Journalism, News Writing, Staff Management, Proofreading, Advertising, Newspaper, Publications, Layout, Politics, Social Media, Editorial, AP Style, Publishing, Podcasting, Public speaking, Press Releases, Copywriting
Education
State University of New York College at Cortland 1998 — 2002
BA, communications studies
Franklin Academy, 1994 — 1997
ADP Dealer Services International April 2014 - Present
AT&T June 2013 - April 2014
Windy City Strategies February 2013 - June 2013
Fanatics, Inc. November 2012 - January 2013
Noodles & Company November 2007 - August 2012
Associated Press January 2011 - December 2011
Northern Star August 2007 - January 2008
Northwest Herald September 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Avid, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Data Entry, Press Releases, Interview Preparation, Thrive in..., Operations Management, News Writing, Customer Service, Office Administration, Product Marketing, Marketing
Education
Northern Illinois University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Schaumburg Township District Library April 2013 - Present
Northwest Herald May 2007 - April 2013
Nippersink Public Library District September 2009 - July 2012
Skills
Ap Style, AP Style, Headline Writing, Newspaper, News Writing, Breaking News, Storytelling, Publications, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Journalism, Blogging, Editorial, Press Releases, Editing, Proofreading, Social Media
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2008 — 2012
Masters, Library and Information Science
Marquette University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's, Journalism, anthropology
Rush University Medical Center February 2012 - Present
Northwest Herald July 2008 - February 2012
THE ERIE TIMES NEWS July 2007 - December 2007
THE QUAD-CITY January 2007 - July 2007
THE GREENSBURG TRIBUNE May 2006 - September 2006
THE DAILY KENT September 2004 - May 2006
Skills
Photojournalism, Publications, Blogging, Newspaper, Editing, InDesign, Portraits, Photos, Digital Photography, Photography, Ap Style, Journalism, Feature Articles, Multimedia, Commercial Photography, AP Style, Newspapers
Education
Kent State University 2001 — 2006
BS, Photojournalism
Tallmadge High School
Cheers Wine Consultants LLC July 2010 - Present
Fort Wayne Community Schools July 2007 - Present
Northeast Indiana Public Radio 2008 - December 2014
The Journal Gazette April 2003 - July 2007
Fort Wayne Newspapers 2003 - 2007
Northwest Herald March 2000 - April 2003
Elgin Courier News May 1999 - March 2000
The Journal Standard January 1998 - April 1999
Dunkirk Evening Observer May 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Journalism, Copy Editing, Newspaper, Editing, Ap Style, Press Releases, News Writing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Leadership, AP Style, Newsletters, Copywriting, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Newspapers, Publications
Education
Marquette University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism
Leadership Fort Wayne 2010 — 2011
Leadership
Disney Institute 2012 — 2012
Certificate of Completion, Disney's Approach to Quality Service
First Blush Photos March 2009 - Present
Sauk Valley Newspapers April 2008 - May 2010
Northwest Herald March 2007 - February 2008
Shaw Suburban Media 2007 - 2008
Lake County Journals November 2005 - March 2007
Sauk Valley Newspapers October 2001 - January 2003
Skills
Photography, Video, Wedding Photojournalism, Photojournalism, Lighting, Wedding Photography, Motion Graphics, Film, Photos, Illustration, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Photo Editing, Portraits, Digital Photography, Multimedia, Premiere, Portrait Photography, Event Photography, Art
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2003 — 2007
Film/Video, Film and Animation
Pioneer Press/Sun-Times Media July 2006 - February 2015
Northwest Herald September 2000 - June 2006
Northern Star August 2004 - May 2005
Education
Northern Illinois University
GateHouse Media July 2014 - Present
The Argus-Press November 2011 - July 2014
Paxton Media Group April 2011 - November 2011
The Argus-Press July 2009 - July 2010
Northwest Herald January 2009 - July 2009
Urban Out Sitters October 2008 - July 2009
Jackson Citizen Patriot January 2008 - July 2008
Kalamazoo Gazette August 2007 - January 2008
Central Michigan Life 2005 - 2007
Skills
Feature Articles, Storytelling, Journalism, Newspaper, Breaking News, Newspapers, News Writing, Copy Editing, Ap Style, Online Journalism, Headline Writing, AP Style
Education
Central Michigan University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Journalism
Shaw Media January 2013 - Present
Shaw Media January 2003 - December 2012
Northwest Herald June 1999 - December 2002
The Woodstock Independent February 1994 - June 1999
Skills
Advertising Sales, Social Media, Newspaper, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Advertising, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Online Advertising, Graphic Design, AP Style, Marketing Communications, Photoshop
Education
Northern Illinois University 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art/Art Studies, General
Freelance Writer July 2015 - Present
Lansing State Journal September 2005 - December 2014
Northwest Herald June 1992 - September 2005
Skills
Journalism, Storytelling, Newspapers, Editing, Publications, Leadership, AP Style, Television, News Writing, Breaking News, Headline Writing, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Editorial, Web Content, Copywriting, Writing
Education
Michigan State University 1981 — 1987
bachelor's, Journalism
Calkins Media Inc. July 2012 - Present
The Commercial Appeal September 2006 - June 2012
Erie Times-News June 2002 - September 2006
The Times of Northwest Indiana June 1990 - July 2001
Northwest Herald July 2000 - June 2001
Skills
Newspaper, B2B, Advertising Sales, Digital Media, Advertising, Magazines, Marketing, Media Planning, Media Relations, Multimedia, New Media, Newspapers, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Public Relations, Publishing, SEM, Digital Strategy, Leadership, Leadership Development
Education
Marquette University 1986 — 1990
BA, Marketing/Journalism
Marquette University 1986 — 1990
ba, journalism
The Herald-News December 2013 - Present
Northwest Herald April 2013 - December 2013
The Flint Journal January 2012 - June 2012
The Bay City Times/The Saginaw News June 2011 - December 2011
Boston University September 2010 - May 2011
Genesco, Journeys June 2009 - August 2010
Cruise West March 2008 - November 2008
Cook Inlet Region Incorporated March 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Photography, Photoshop, Photo Editing, Photojournalism, Multimedia, Final Cut Pro, Journalism, Web Development, Documentary Photography, Editing, Social Media, Mac, Research, Video Editing, Facebook, Videography, Lightroom, Photos, Video Production, Blogging, Adobe Creative Suite, Press Releases, Studio Lighting, Publications, Image Editing
Education
Boston University 2010 — 2011
Master of Science, Photojournalism
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology
Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona September 2009 - Present
Northwest Herald February 2006 - October 2008
Abt Electronics November 2004 - February 2006
SunDance Rehabilitation August 2002 - November 2004
Skills
Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Organizational..., Benefits Administration, FMLA, Workers Compensation, Management, Training, Leadership Development, Human Resources, Onboarding, Interviews, Recruiting, Leadership, Succession Planning, Personnel Management, Coaching, Performance Management
Education
Ottawa University 2010 — 2010
MAHRM, Human Resources Management
Roosevelt University 2005 — 2008
BSBA, HR Management
Philadelphia Inquirer September 2013 - Present
Concord Monitor July 2011 - August 2013
The Times, Gainesville, GA December 2010 - May 2011
Chicago Tribune October 2010 - November 2010
The Indianapolis Star June 2010 - August 2010
News & Record May 2009 - August 2009
Northwest Herald August 2008 - December 2008
USA TODAY May 2008 - August 2008
Education
Ithaca College 2006 — 2009
BA, Journalism, Writing
Amman, Jordan; School for International Training 2008 — 2008
Modernization in Arab World, Arabic Language
Colorado Technical University December 2014 - Present
Northwest Herald August 2014 - November 2014
RantSports May 2014 - July 2014
Digital Cloud Innovations March 2014 - May 2014
The Clinic For All January 2014 - May 2014
The George-Anne August 2013 - December 2013
Skills
AP Style, Sports Writing, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Journalism, Content Development, Newspapers, Storytelling, News Writing, Feature Articles, Publications, Online Journalism, Editorial, Adobe Premier, Adobe Audition, Blogger, SEO, Academic Advising, Creative Writing, Customer Service, Customer-focused Service
Education
Georgia Southern University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.S.), Journalism
Chicago Sun-Times 2000 - Present
Daily Herald 1995 - 2000
Northwest Herald 1994 - 1995
Skills
Investigative Reporting, AP Style, Newspapers, Breaking News, News Writing, Journalism, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Editorial, Fact-checking, Editing, Blogging, Magazines, Media Relations, Publications, Press Releases, Web Content, New Media, InCopy
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
Marist High 1986 — 1990
ABC 57 - WBND April 2014 - Present
ABC 57 - WBND January 2013 - April 2014
Northwestern University 2011 - 2013
Medill News Service March 2012 - December 2012
KAKE News June 2012 - September 2012
Northwest Herald December 2011 - December 2011
Illini Media March 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Journalism, iNews, ENPS, Broadcast Journalism, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Editing, Newspaper, Storytelling, Copy Editing, written Spanish, Social Media, News Writing, Facebook, Video Editing, Feature Articles, Spanish, Video
Education
Northwestern University 2011 — 2012
MSJ, Broadcast Journalism
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Media 2007 — 2011
News, Editorial Journalism; Spanish
CEGRI International Center for Higher
Energy Policy Institute of Chicago June 2014 - Present
Crain's Chicago Business October 2011 - August 2013
Crain's Chicago Business June 2011 - October 2011
Earth911.com January 2011 - June 2011
MSHC Partners September 2010 - November 2010
The White House September 2009 - December 2009
Northwest Herald December 2008 - August 2009
Obama for America October 2008 - November 2008
Northwestern University September 2004 - June 2008
WESH-TV January 2008 - March 2008
Skills
Editing, New Media, Multimedia, Video Editing, Video, Digital Media, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Journalism, Newspapers
Education
The University of Chicago 2013 — 2015
Master of Public Policy
Northwestern University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
RITA Corporation July 2014 - Present
No Limit Agency April 2013 - July 2014
1851 Franchise Project & 1851FranchiseProject.com May 2013 - April 2014
Independent Media Adviser January 2013 - April 2013
Chicago Sun-Times February 2012 - January 2013
Shaw Media, Chicago suburban group April 2009 - February 2012
NorthWest News Group of Greater Chicago January 2008 - April 2009
NorthWest News Group January 2006 - January 2008
Northwest Herald April 2003 - January 2006
Northwest Herald July 2002 - April 2003
Skills
Journalism, Editorial, Newspapers, Publishing, Publications, Magazines, Copy Editing, Social Media, Media Relations, Feature Articles, Editing, Advertising, Writing, Public Speaking, Blogging, Content Strategy, Publicity, Facebook, Social Networking, New Media, Multimedia, Budgets, Digital Media, Content Development, Online Marketing, Copywriting, Newsletters, Public Relations, Sports, Operations Management, Online Advertising, Web Content, Content Management, Senior Executive..., SEO, Research, media planning, Advising Clients, B2B2C, Internet strategy..., Advertising Sales, Budgeting, Analysis, B2B Marketing Strategy, International Business, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, International Sales, Mentoring Of Staff, P&L Management
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Leadership
Allegheny College 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Arts
Northwest Herald November 2013 - Present
Northwest Herald August 2011 - Present
Northwest Herald November 2006 - August 2011
Sauk Valley Newspapers June 2006 - November 2006
Sauk Valley Newspapers June 2005 - June 2006
The Daily Egyptian August 2002 - December 2004
Skills
Newspaper, Storytelling, Journalism, Editorial, Editing, Headline Writing, Politics, Freelance Writing, Ap Style, News Writing, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Photojournalism, QuarkXPress, Online Journalism, Multimedia, Newspaper Design, Press Releases, Facebook, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Roxen, News Edit Pro, Newspapers, AP Style, Publications, InCopy, Breaking News, Magazines, Fact-checking, Social Media, Blogging, Media Relations, Publishing, Proofreading
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2001 — 2004
BS, Journalism, Spanish
Quad-City Times September 2006 - Present
Northwest Herald 2005 - 2006
Green Bay Press-Gazette 2003 - 2004
Daily Herald 2002 - 2002
NewsTribune 1998 - 2002
Skills
News Writing, Newspaper, Ap Style, Copy Editing, Journalism
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Illinois Valley Community College 1999 — 2001
Associate of Arts (AA)
American Farriers Journal January 2014 - Present
The Daily Reporter April 2011 - January 2014
Wisconsin Law Journal April 2011 - January 2014
Northwest Herald 2005 - April 2011
Herald Democrat 2001 - 2005
Connecticut Post 1998 - 2001
Herald Democrat 1996 - 1998
Denison Herald 1996 - 1996
Gainesville Daily Register 1994 - 1996
Bowie County Citizens Tribune 1994 - 1994
Education
Liberty University 1988 — 1992
BS, Journalism
JPMorgan Chase & Co. September 2015 - Present
No Limit Agency June 2013 - August 2015
OfficeMax November 2012 - June 2013
Navistar Defense June 2011 - November 2012
Northern Illinois University January 2011 - January 2012
Mercedes-Benz USA June 2010 - June 2011
College Works Painting February 2009 - August 2009
Target July 2008 - January 2009
Cary Basketball Association November 2006 - February 2008
Northwest Herald June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sales, Public Speaking, Social Media, Marketing, Time Management, Leadership, Teamwork, Team Building, Salesforce.com, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, Management, Event Planning, Cold Calling, Market Research, Analysis, Business Development, Advertising, Account Management, B2B, Fundraising, Program Management, Endeca, CNET Intelligent Cross..., Training, Proposal Writing, Coaching, Sales Management, Recruiting, Operations Management, E-commerce, Logistics, Social Networking, Customer Satisfaction, Competitive Analysis, Research, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Marketing Communications, Outlook, Facebook, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Inventory Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 2008 — 2012
Business Marketing / Professional Sales Program, Minor: Communications, Graduate
Cary Grove High School 2004 — 2008
Belly Up Studios January 2007 - Present
The Marketing Arm July 2004 - Present
National Safety Council April 1986 - May 1995
Northwest Herald 1980 - 1981
Skills
Graphic Design, Logo Design, Graphics, QuarkXPress, Web Design, Flash, Packaging, Advertising, Image Manipulation, Photoshop, Flyers, Digital Illustration, Banners, Trade Shows, Magazines, Marketing, HTML, Photography, InDesign, Brochures, Corporate Identity, Catalogs, Layout, Business Cards, Corporate Branding, Posters, Direct Mail, Branding & Identity, Visual Communication, Pre-press, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Typography, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1976 — 1980
BFA, Photojournalism & Marketing
McHenry Community High School 1972 — 1976
Summit Wealth Strategies June 2011 - Present
MCG and Focus Financial August 2007 - February 2009
Miller Lemke Wealth Advisors and Edward Jones September 2005 - August 2007
Northwest Herald September 1994 - February 2005
Skills
Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Budgets, Analysis, Social Networking, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Management, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, SEO, Blogging, Public Speaking, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Finance
Education
Iowa State University 1983 — 1988
BS, Social Work, Mathematics
Northwest Herald May 2015 - Present
Northwest Herald April 2012 - May 2015
The Galesburg-Register Mail October 2011 - April 2012
Chicago Sun-Times January 2011 - June 2011
The Daily Eastern News August 2006 - December 2009
Scripps Howard News Service June 2009 - August 2009
The Aurora Beacon News May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Newspapers, AP Style, News Writing, Editing, Investigative Reporting, Storytelling, InDesign, Journalism, Online Journalism, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Government Reporting, Business Reporting, Newspaper Design, Photography, Writing, Feature Articles, Pagination, Facebook, Social Media, Research, Data Mining, Databases, Interviewing Skills, Interview Preparation, Feature writing, English grammar
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 2010 — 2011
MA in Public Affairs Reporting, State Government
Eastern Illinois University 2006 — 2010
BA in Journalism, Political Science minor
Independant Stock Trader August 2005 - Present
Rush University Medical Center August 2015 - Present
Rush University Medical Center January 2013 - August 2015
RR Donnelley November 2009 - January 2013
Northwest Herald November 2009 - June 2010
USA Deaf Sports Federation August 2009 - August 2009
Daily Herald May 2009 - June 2009
The State News August 2007 - March 2009
The Arizona Republic June 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Photography, Final Cut Pro, Mac, Digital Photography, InDesign, Studio Lighting, Adobe Creative Suite, Photojournalism, Video Editing, Photoshop, Journalism, Commercial Photography, Newspapers, Blogging, Videographer, Microsoft Office, Flash Animation, Flash Video, Mandarin, Illustrator, PC, Audio Editing, Deadline Driven, Work in A Fast Paced..., Capture One, Audio Mixing, After Effects, Premiere, Adobe Audition, Stock Trading, Stock Market Analysis, Day Trading, Financial Analysis, Graphics, Image Editing
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) - Liautaud Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance
Michigan State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Peking University 2007 — 2007
Specialization, Chinese Language
Tianjin University 2006 — 2006
Specialization, Chinese Language
LTD Commodities July 2014 - Present
Self Employed August 2007 - Present
Northwest Herald November 2011 - July 2014
Media General News Service March 2011 - October 2011
Telegraph Herald May 2009 - August 2009
Telegraph Herald May 2008 - August 2008
In These Times January 2008 - March 2008
Erie Times-News June 2007 - August 2007
College of Lake County Chronicle August 2006 - May 2007
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2008 — 2010
B.A., Communications
College of Lake County 2005 — 2007
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Highland Park High School 2000 — 2004
H.S. Diploma
Lori Botterman Consulting May 2015 - Present
Tribune Company May 2002 - May 2015
Batavia Artists Association at Water Street Studios 2015 - 2015
Tribune Interactive February 2000 - May 2002
Microsoft November 1997 - October 1999
Daily Herald 1990 - 1993
Northwest Herald 1985 - 1990
Skills
Editing, Television, Advertising, Publications, Entertainment, Journalism, Headline Writing, Storytelling, Editorial, Newspapers, Publishing, Copy Editing, Social Media, Marketing, AP Style, News Writing, Online Journalism, Web Content, Magazines, Newsletters, New Media, Feature Articles, Freelance Writing, Corporate Communications, Blogging, Breaking News, Content Strategy, QuarkXPress, Social Media Marketing, Content Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Journalism, Poltical Science
Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Industry March 2015 - Present
Northwest Herald March 2013 - June 2014
McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce February 2013 - June 2014
Shaw Media November 2012 - June 2014
LGMC 2013 - 2013
GLMV Chamber of Commerce September 2010 - December 2012
Shaw Media January 2012 - October 2012
Chicago Tribune May 2009 - January 2012
Vance Publishing September 2008 - April 2009
Pioneer Press Newspapers 1996 - September 2008
Skills
Social Media, Advertising, Newspaper, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Copywriting, Digital Marketing, B2B, Marketing, Newspapers, Public Relations, Selling, Sales Operations, Training, Magazines, Management, Email Marketing, Advertising Sales, Budgets, Facebook, Editorial, Journalism, Publishing, Start-ups, Sales, Direct Mail, Team Leadership, Strategy, Media Relations, Newsletters, Publications, Digital Strategy, Lead Generation, Press Releases, Mac
Education
Crystal Lake Central High School 1979 — 1982
Northern Illinois University
BS, Corporate Communication
The Journal-Standard March 2015 - Present
Daily Chronicle October 2012 - February 2015
Patch.com November 2010 - October 2012
Northwest Herald September 2005 - November 2010
The Commercial-News April 2005 - August 2005
The Herald Bulletin November 2004 - April 2005
The Chronicle August 2003 - October 2004
Skills
Blogging, Storytelling, Newspapers, Editing, Feature Articles, Editorial, Facebook, Breaking News, Social Media, Creative Writing, Video, Marketing, AP Style, News Writing, Management, Journalism, Copy Editing, Legal Research, Online Journalism, Headline Writing, Newspaper, Ap Style
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's of Science, Journalism, English
Roosevelt University 2009 — 2010
Paralegal certificate
The Vanishing Act Project November 2013 - Present
Morningstar March 2012 - Present
Morningstar September 2007 - March 2012
Morningstar October 2004 - September 2007
Northwest Herald February 2004 - October 2004
The Cambodia Daily December 1999 - November 2003
The Northwest Herald July 1998 - December 1999
The Shawano Leader July 1997 - July 1998
Skills
Editing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Editorial, Feature Articles, Ap Style, Blogging, Press Releases, Publications, News Writing, Media Relations, Proofreading, Social Media, Newsletters, Morningstar Direct, Hilariousness, Spelling, Singing "Brandy" by..., AP Style, Breaking News, Magazines, Newspapers, Publishing, Interviews, Advertising, Photography, Capacity Building, Content Development, Online Journalism, Business Journalism, Content Management, Copywriting
Education
University of Oklahoma 1992 — 1996
BA, Journalism
Northern Illinois University Alumni Association October 2013 - Present
Shaw Media, Lake County Magazine, McHenry County Magazine, Kane County Magazine October 2011 - September 2013
College of Lake County September 2009 - October 2011
College of Lake County May 2009 - August 2011
School District 200 September 1991 - June 2009
The Woodstock Independent September 2006 - September 2007
Northwest Herald 1988 - 1990
Illinois Department of Energy and Natural Resources 1985 - 1988
Skills
Journalism, Copy Editing, Blogging, Public Relations, Program Development, Microsoft Office, Editorial, AP Style, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Higher Education, Elementary Education, Web Content, InDesign, Magazines, Advertising, Editing, Newspapers, Spanish
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 1983 — 1984
Master of Arts, Public Affairs Reporting, 3.2 GPA
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science, Journalism, 3.2 GPA
89.5 WNIJ & 90.5 WNIU September 2014 - Present
89.5 WNIJ & 90.5 WNIU November 2014 - February 2015
Daily Chronicle and Midweek October 2014 - February 2015
NIU Recording Services September 2014 - February 2015
Chicago Symphony Orchestra May 2014 - August 2014
Northern Star Media November 2011 - October 2013
Northwest Herald June 2013 - August 2013
Halftime Magazine July 2012 - November 2012
Skills
Journalism, Social Media, Editing, Blogging, Editorial, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Facebook, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Radio, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Audition, Storywriting, Music, Public Relations, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Social Networking, Broadcast, Storytelling, Writing
Education
Northern Illinois University 2015 — 2017
Master's of Music, Recording Arts Technology/Technician
Northern Illinois University 2010 — 2014
BA, Rhetoric and Public Communication
Lakes Community High School August 2014 - Present
Lake Forest College August 2012 - July 2014
Lakes Community High School August 2005 - August 2012
Northwest Herald June 2008 - August 2008
ITS-Academic Technologies January 2003 - May 2004
Daily Iowan August 2000 - December 2002
McHenry County Conservation District May 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Education, Communication, Technology, Writing, Social Media, Press Releases, Journalism, Newspaper, Stories, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Editing, Microsoft Office, HTML, Public Relations, English, Facebook, Photography, PowerPoint, Web Design, Teaching, Media Relations, Research, Digital Media, Feature Articles, Publications, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Publishing, Adobe Creative Suite, Storytelling, Newspapers, Advertising, Newsletters, Proofreading, Creative Writing, AP Style, Marketing
Education
Illinois State University 2014 — 2016
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
Northeastern Illinois University 2008 — 2010
M.A., Educational Leadership
University of Iowa 2000 — 2004
B.A., Journalism and English Secondary Education
Johnsburg High School 1996 — 2000
High School Diploma
Northwest Herald September 2015 - Present
The DePaulia March 2015 - Present
SB Nation October 2011 - Present
The DePaulia March 2014 - March 2015
Cobalt Talon June 2014 - September 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, English
Education
DePaul University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor’s Degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
St. Thomas Aquinas High School 2009 — 2013
High School
iCandy Graphics & Web Design September 2009 - Present
Hendon Publishing May 2006 - September 2009
Northwest Herald March 2005 - May 2006
Anderson-Independent Mail January 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Graphic Design, Website Development, HTML + CSS, Wordpress, Logo Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Social Media, Marketing, Dreamweaver, Writing, SEO, Publications, Grammar, Magazines, Newspaper, Headline Writing, Editing, Pagination, Print, Newspaper Design, Copy Editing, AP Style, News Judgment, Publishing, QuarkXPress, Multimedia, Graphics, Layout, Flash Animation, Journalism, Customer Service, Blogging, Ap Style, Web Design, WordPress, Business Cards, Copywriting, Flyers, Newspapers, Program Management
Education
University of Montana
The ABIS Group March 2011 - Present
Yoga Tree November 2014 - Present
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette May 2010 - February 2011
The Burr January 2010 - May 2010
Northwest Herald June 2009 - July 2009
Whirl Magazine June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Editorial, Magazines, AP Style, Newspapers, Journalism, News Writing, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Breaking News, Publications, Blogging, Web Content, Investigative Reporting, Fact-checking, Editing, Proofreading, Copywriting
Education
Kent State University 2006 — 2010
BS, journalism
Equator Design June 2015 - Present
RR Donnelley April 2003 - March 2015
Walgreens June 2001 - October 2003
H&S Graphics 2001 - 2003
Northwest Herald October 1987 - June 2001
Skills
Pre-press, QuarkXPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Image Manipulation, Mac, Adobe Acrobat, Graphic Design, Color Correction, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Logo Design, Packaging, High-end Retouching, OS X, Graphics, Trapping, Fine Art, Mac OSX, Adobe Illustrator, Esko Desk Pack, Production Artist
Education
Harper College
Associate of Arts, Art
Microsoft January 2015 - Present
Clipper Vacations August 2012 - December 2014
The Garden City Group August 2007 - July 2012
For Rent Media Solutions August 2005 - May 2007
Northwest Herald August 2004 - July 2005
Skills
CSS, PHP, jQuery, Web Design, Visual Studio, C#, JavaScript, Web Development, InDesign, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Office, QuarkXPress, XML, Dreamweaver, HTML 5, HTML, Editing, Technical Project..., SharePoint, WordPress Development, Drupal, Compass, Sass, ADO.NET, ASP.NET, Ruby on Rails, AngularJS, AWS - Route 53, Microsoft Azure, Heroku, Git, Responsive Web..., Twitter Bootstrap, GruntJS, MySQL, phpMyAdmin, Google Analytics, Crystal Reports, SharePoint Designer, Photoshop, Illustrator, Website SEO
Education
UW Professional & Continuing Education 2015 — 2016
Certificate Program, Cloud App Dev on AWS
UW Professional & Continuing Education 2013 — 2014
Certificate, Ruby
UW Professional & Continuing Education 2011 — 2013
C# / ASP.NET Certification
Eastern Illinois University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism
Patch.com January 2014 - Present
Patch.com March 2012 - December 2013
Patch.com July 2010 - March 2012
Northwest Herald February 2007 - July 2010
Northwest Herald January 2004 - January 2007
Northwest Herald December 2001 - June 2004
Northwest Herald March 1998 - December 2001
Kane County Chronicle February 1997 - March 1998
Ottawa Daily Times May 1996 - February 1997
Education
Northern Illinois University 1991 — 1996
B.A., History
Missouri School of Journalism August 2013 - Present
Independent Professional 2013 - Present
Independent Professional June 2012 - October 2012
Mediafax Foto August 2011 - May 2012
Northwest Herald January 2010 - June 2010
Valley News August 2009 - January 2010
Columbia Missourian May 2009 - August 2009
Missouri School of Journalism August 2008 - May 2009
Gazeta Sporturilor February 2004 - July 2007
Skills
Photojournalism, Photo Mechanic, Soundslides, Newspaper, Journalism, Editorial, Storytelling, Photography, Ap Style, Multimedia, Sports Photography, Breaking News, Videography, News Writing, Audacity, Documentary Photography, Magazines, Final Cut Pro, Online Journalism, Newspapers, New Media, Documentaries, Editing, Portrait Photography, Digital Photography, Image Editing, Editorial Photography, Nikon, Photos, AP Style
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2007 — 2009
MA, Photojournalism
Universitatea „Babeș-Bolyai” din Cluj-Napoca 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Université de Nantes 2003 — 2003
Exchange Student, Info-Comm
Chicago Sun-Times April 2013 - March 2015
Chicago Sun-Times March 2011 - April 2013
Northwest Herald March 2010 - February 2011
Associated Press 2009 - 2011
Pro Football Weekly August 2008 - January 2010
Yahoo! Sports Rivals.com 2008 - 2010
Impact365 May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Broadcast, Hootsuite, Digital Strategy, Press Release Drafting, Vocus
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2007
B.S. News-Editorial Journalism, Journalism
Shaun Sartin Photography LLC February 2009 - Present
Northwest Herald January 2006 - December 2008
Sun-Times News Group March 2000 - January 2006
Copley Chicago Newspapers 1999 - 2000
Topeka Capital-Journal January 1996 - February 1999
Naples Daily News January 1995 - September 1995
The Florida Times Union May 1992 - August 1992
The Saginaw News January 1992 - May 1992
The Fargo Forum May 1991 - August 1991
Skills
Executive Portraits, Headshots, Marketing Photography, Photojournalism, Photography, Editorial Photography, Commercial Product..., Digital Photography, Newspaper, Editorial, Journalism, Magazines, Storytelling, Blogging, Ap Style, Editing, Copy Editing, Multimedia, Photos, Publications, Mac, Layout, Portraits, Feature Articles, Image Editing, Breaking News, Newspapers, Creative Direction, Sports Photography, Event Photography
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1988 — 1994
Bachelor's Degree, News-Editorial w/ minors in History, Criminal Justice, Psychology
Civitas Media July 2013 - Present
Midwest Technology Consulting, LLC January 2012 - June 2013
St. Paul Pioneer Press February 2005 - December 2011
Gannett Co Inc January 2001 - December 2004
Madison Newspapers January 1999 - January 2001
Mokdata Inc. January 1998 - January 1999
Northwest Herald 1991 - 1998
Skills
SQL Server, Newspaper, Advertising, Microsoft Office, SEO, Sales Management, Consumer Insights, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Operating Budgets, Circulation, Customer Insight, Microsoft SQL Server, Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Program Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Entrepreneurship, Digital Strategy, Newspapers, Digital Marketing, Customer Retention, Sales, Strategy, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Digital Media, Advertising Sales, Online Marketing, Training, Microsoft Excel
Education
Judson University
Pre-Med
Northern Illinois University
Pre-Med & Marketing
Thomas Edison State College
BSBA, Management
Indianapolis Star October 1997 - Present
Northwest Herald August 1995 - October 1997
USMC 1986 - 1990
Skills
Storytelling, Radio, AP Style, Journalism, Breaking News, Newspapers, News Writing, Feature Articles, Online Journalism, Headline Writing, Copy Editing, Editorial
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 1994 — 1995
Masters
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Triton College 1990 — 1992
AA
Lexmark July 2015 - Present
WireCo WorldGroup October 2013 - July 2015
Deloitte Consulting April 2011 - October 2013
Lexmark International, Inc. February 2013 - September 2013
Perceptive Software April 2012 - September 2013
Accenture June 2007 - May 2011
Northwest Herald June 1995 - January 2002
Skills
Salesforce.com..., Salesforce.com..., Salesforce.com..., CRM, Data Architecture, Acquisition Integration, Executive Reporting, Analytics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Business Process Design
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2003 — 2005
BS Informatics, Informatics, Computer Science, Business
Insight Global Inc. February 2014 - Present
Favor TechConsulting October 2013 - January 2014
Metters Incorporated January 2012 - September 2013
Sygnetics Incorporated December 2011 - June 2012
Analysts In Motion June 2011 - December 2011
Northwest Herald September 2009 - December 2011
The Post-Standard May 2000 - August 2009
Skills
MS Office Suite, Harris Pagination, Roxen, Basic Photoshop, Mac OS, Microsoft Project, Python, Raptor, MS Project, MS Visio, Red Hat Linux, Packet Tracer, Windows Server 2008, Active Directory, Windows XP, Windows 7, InDesign, Symantec Ghost Solution..., OS X, Computer Hardware, Windows Server, System Administration, Windows, Networking, XP, Software Installation, Visio, Network Administration, Norton Ghost, Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Troubleshooting, Servers, Pagination, Outlook, VMware, HTML, Computer Security, Access, Security, Ubuntu, Hardware, DNS, Microsoft Exchange, Laptops, VPN, Linux, Network Security, Help Desk Support, Storytelling
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Mount Prospect 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Information Systems Security, 3.83
ITT Technical Institute 2010 — 2012
Associate of Applied in Computer Networking Systems, Computer Networking Systems, Information Systems Security
Syracuse University 1999 — 2006
Master's Degree, Magazine, Newspaper and Online Journalism
Carroll College 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Communications
Chicago Tribune Media Group/Pioneer Press July 2011 - Present
Patch.com October 2010 - January 2012
Lake County Journal July 2008 - July 2011
Northwest Herald August 2008 - June 2011
Cards and More February 2003 - May 2008
Lakeland Media February 2000 - November 2002
LTD Communications October 1994 - January 2000
Illinois Process Service October 1996 - March 1997
Skills
News Writing, Editing, Photojournalism, Digital Media, Website content..., Public Speaking, Digital Photography, Retail Sales, Sales Management, Deliveries, Investigative Research, Radio Broadcasting, Social Media, Social Networking, Sports Writing, Sports Radio, Press Releases, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Storytelling
Education
College of Lake County 2000 — 2002
English Language and Literature, General, 4.0 GPA
Grayslake Central High School 1992 — 1994
Diploma
Glenbrook South High School 1990 — 1992
Burwood Group September 2015 - Present
SGK July 2013 - September 2015
Legacy.com January 2012 - July 2013
Northwest Herald May 2011 - July 2011
Medill News Service April 2011 - June 2011
Tyndale House Publishers May 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Social Media, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Copy Editing, Advertising, Editing, Journalism, Facebook, Email Marketing, Digital Strategy, Multimedia, Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Storytelling, Publishing, WordPress, Proofreading, News Writing, AP Style, Drupal
Education
Northwestern University 2011 — 2012
Master of Science, Medill School of Journalism
University of Illinois at Chicago 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Applied Psychology; Biological Sciences
Naperville North High School 2002 — 2006
Capital Newspapers September 2009 - Present
Sports officiating 2000 - Present
Wisconsin State Journal January 1998 - September 2009
Quad-City Times June 1994 - January 1998
Northwest Herald 1986 - 1994
Northwest Herald 1986 - 1994
Skills
News Writing, Editorial, Copy Editing, Editing, Journalism, Stories, AP Style, Writing, Interviewing, Newspaper, Facebook, Copywriting, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Sports, Social Networking, Wordpress, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Web Content, QuarkXPress, Writing Skills, Creative Writing, Blogging, Android, Ap Style, Newsletters, Web Content Management, Storytelling
Education
Marquette University 1980 — 1984
BA, Journalism
Marian Central Catholic HS 1977 — 1980
Jewel-Osco March 2014 - Present
Dominick's Finer Foods August 2005 - December 2013
US Federal Census May 2005 - May 2005
Donzello's Italian Cafe January 2004 - November 2004
Meijer June 2002 - August 2002
Northwest Herald July 2001 - August 2001
Chemtool, Inc. July 2000 - August 2000
Terra Cotta Industries, INC June 2000 - June 2000
Northern Illinois Medical Center May 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Data Entry, Microsoft Word, CONTENTdm, Basic Archival..., Cultural Heritage, History, Oral History, Customer Service, Grant Writing, Historical Research, Digital Asset Management, Cataloging, Library, Online Research, Dublin Core, Time Management, Archives, American History, Library Science, Library Research, European History, Archival Research
Education
Dominican University 2010 — 2013
Masters, Library and Information Science
McHenry County College 2007 — 2008
Journalism
McHenry County College 2005 — 2005
General Education
Illinois State University 2002 — 2004
Bachelors, History
Marian College of Fond du Lac 1999 — 2001
Secondary education and broad field social science
Crystal Lake Central 1995 — 1999
high school
LMNT-6 July 2006 - Present
Lisa Moriwaki Hacker 2006 - 2014
CL Graphics May 2007 - July 2012
Affinity Express December 2006 - April 2007
Moraine Valley Community College September 1998 - August 2006
McHenry County College August 1996 - August 2005
McHenry County College April 1999 - January 2000
McHenry County College June 1993 - April 1999
Northwest Herald September 1991 - August 1994
Weber Marking Systems October 1988 - November 1992
Skills
Graphic Design, Illustration, Web Design, Photography, Corporate Identity, Packaging, Fine Art, Annual Reports, Collective Bargaining, Dreamweaver, Visual Communication, Layout, QuarkXPress, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Brochures, Mac, Direct Mail, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Catalogs, Image Manipulation, Digital Photography, Drawing, Pre-press, Flash, Publications, Typography, Posters, After Effects, Copywriting, Logo Design, Advertising, Creative Direction, Flyers, Art Direction, Digital Illustration, Newsletters, Graphics, Art, Brand Development, Banners, Corporate Branding
Education
Northern Illinois University 2000 — 2009
Engineering
Northern Illinois University 1982 — 1987
BS, Engineering - Graphic Arts Technology
Creative Retirement Systems, Inc. September 2008 - Present
Northwest Herald June 2005 - June 2008
Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Fiction, Non-fiction, Short Stories, Freelance Writing, Journalism
Education
Northwestern University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
Elder High School 1997 — 2001
Vidforweb October 2010 - Present
Class on Demand May 2006 - Present
Mookie's March 2006 - September 2006
Daily Herald July 2004 - October 2005
Northwest Herald June 2002 - March 2004
Skills
Video Production, Videography, Lighting for Video, HDV, AVCHD, WMV, AVI, MOV, Audio Editing, Audio Post Production, Field Recording, Training Videos, Sales Videos, Industrial Video, Commercial Video, Event Videography, Internet Video..., Internet Video, Online Video Marketing, Video Email, Video, Avid, After Effects, Digital Media, HD Video, Media Production, Post Production, Broadcast, Film
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1999 — 2002
Bachelor, Fiction Writing, Marketing
McHenry County College 1998 — 1999
Associates, English
Cary Grove High School
Financial and Legal Consultant May 2010 - Present
LRS Web Solutions July 2009 - May 2010
The State Journal-Register January 2003 - June 2009
Lee Enterprises January 2003 - January 2006
Northwest Herald 1997 - 2002
Shaw Suburban Media 1997 - 2002
Skills
Sales Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Advertising Sales, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Cold Calling, SEO
Education
Illinois State University 1992 — 1996
BS, Business Management and Business Organization
Illinois State University
Self-employed August 2006 - Present
Northwest Herald February 1995 - August 2006
Northwest Herald March 1989 - February 1995
Wabash Plain Dealer September 1987 - February 1989
Skills
Writing, Film Criticism, News Writing, Medical Writing, Magazine Articles, Feature Articles, Book Reviews, Journalism, Online Journalism, Entertainment Journalism, Copy Editing, Line Editing, Feature Films, Creative Writing, Ap Style, Storytelling, Newspapers, Editing, Magazines, Freelance Writing
Education
Marquette University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism; English
Cathedral Preparatory School 1979 — 1983
Columbia College Chicago September 2011 - Present
Northwest Herald 1998 - 2006
Nufx 1991 - 1998
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1992 — 1995
Bachelors, Graphic Design/Journalism
ESPN.com July 2000 - Present
Northwest Herald August 1997 - July 2000
The Oregonian January 1992 - August 1997
Skills
New Media, Editing, Journalism, News Writing, Digital Media, AP Style, Copy Editing, Editorial, Storytelling
Education
Portland State University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, English
Dispatch Printing Company September 2012 - Present
Dispatch Printing Company April 2011 - September 2012
Whole Foods Market July 2010 - April 2011
Red Light February 2010 - July 2010
Daily Chronicle July 2008 - November 2009
Kane County Chronicle February 2007 - July 2008
Northwest Herald April 2005 - February 2007
Northwest Herald September 2002 - April 2005
The (Salisbury, Md.) Daily Times November 2000 - September 2002
Skills
Journalism, Editing, Ap Style, Newspaper, Storytelling, Editorial, News Writing, Food, Copy Editing, Leadership
Education
Washburne Culinary Institute 2010 — 2010
Certificate, Culinary Arts
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
Cone Health April 1998 - Present
Northwest Herald December 1990 - June 1997
Skills
Management, COBOL, Healthcare, Movex, Crystal Reports, Integration, Software Implementation, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Healthcare Information..., Visio
Education
Concordia College 1976 — 1980
Schaumburg Park District April 2015 - Present
Daily Herald Media Group March 2014 - April 2015
Wedding Guide Chicago August 2008 - November 2014
Gannett Healthcare Group May 2009 - August 2011
Northwest Herald March 2002 - April 2008
Skills
Social Media, Online Journalism, Web Content, News Writing, Headline Writing, Social Networking, Ap Style, Creative Direction, Public Relations, Media Relations, Breaking News, Corporate Communications, AP Style
Education
Eastern Illinois University
bachelor of arts and humanities, Journalism
Educators Credit Union January 2013 - Present
The Waukesha Freeman December 2011 - January 2013
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN March 2009 - December 2011
Bass Law Offices April 2010 - May 2011
Kenosha News March 2010 - December 2010
The Journal Times September 2005 - January 2009
The Journal Times March 2004 - September 2005
The Journal Times September 2000 - March 2004
Northwest Herald January 1999 - January 2000
Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, InDesign, Newspaper, Press Releases, Blogging, Journalism, Newsletters, Social Media, Feature Articles, News Writing, QuarkXPress, Web Content, Magazines, Storytelling, Proofreading, Web Editing, Publications, Newspapers, Editorial, Layout, AP Style, Media Relations, Publications Management, Writing Skills, Publishing, Marketing, Copywriting, Facebook, Interviews, Headline Writing, Online Journalism, Fact-checking, Writing, Marketing Communications
Education
Marquette University 1991 — 1995
Journalism
Mary D. Bradford High School 1988 — 1991
Kane County Chronicle June 2009 - Present
Northwest Herald August 2007 - June 2009
NorthWest News Group of Greater Chicago 2005 - 2007
Lake County Journals September 1996 - November 2005
Skills
Sports Photography, Photo Mechanic, Documentary Photography, Photojournalism, Newspaper, Editorial, Photography, Ap Style, Storytelling, Photographers
Education
Ball State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism, photojournalism emphasis
Self Employed September 2009 - Present
Northwest Herald January 2008 - September 2009
Skills
Photojournalism, Digital Photography, Event Photography, Image Editing, Photography, Editorial, Magazines, Journalism, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Newspapers, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Blogging, Editing, Breaking News, Video Production, Mac, Storytelling
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2006 — 2008
The Ohio State University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies
Northwest Herald 2008 - Present
Northwest Herald May 2008 - November 2013
Northwest Herald September 2005 - May 2008
Kane County Chronicle June 2006 - April 2008
Northwest Herald June 2003 - September 2005
Northwest Herald June 1990 - June 2003
Education
Northwestern University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Esselte Group May 2014 - Present
Wilton Industries January 2013 - January 2014
Polyform Products Company October 2011 - January 2013
Polyform Products Company April 2010 - October 2011
Wilton Industries March 2006 - May 2010
Daily Herald March 2004 - March 2006
Northwest Herald 2000 - 2003
Skills
Sales, B2B, Product Development, New Business Development, Account Management, Team Building, Sales Management, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Packaging, Negotiation, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, CPG Sales, Management, Retail, Pricing
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1995 — 1999
BSB, Marketing
Wolf Wordsmithing October 2012 - Present
Illinois Policy Institute (contractual) October 2014 - Present
Pioneer Press/Sun-Times Media August 2012 - October 2012
Wyss Wordsmithing April 2012 - August 2012
Shaw Suburban Media May 2011 - April 2012
Northwest Herald November 2007 - September 2011
Volo Auto Museum August 2006 - November 2007
Northwest Herald August 2002 - August 2007
The Daily Egyptian 1984 - 1985
Skills
Journalism, Press Releases, Newspapers, Storytelling, Editing, Editorial, Copywriting, News Writing, AP Style, Newspaper, Headline Writing, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Proofreading, Public Relations, Breaking News, Magazines, Social Networking, Freelance Writing, Strategic Communications, Publications, Publicity, Web Content, Content Development, Online Journalism, Blogging, Media Relations, Advertising, Fact-checking, Newsletters, Books, Content Strategy, Content Writing, Corporate Communications, Content Management, Newspaper Design, Publishing, Investigative Reporting, Ghostwriting, Web Content Management, New Media, Business Journalism, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Multimedia
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1980 — 1985
BS, Journalism
Member Insurance Agency, Inc. December 2011 - Present
Johnson Controls January 2008 - December 2011
Member Insurance Agency, Inc. April 1997 - January 2008
Houghton Mifflin 1996 - 1997
Northwest Herald 1995 - 1997
Judson College 1993 - 1995
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Management, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Account Management, Leadership, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Sales Management, Copywriting, Team Building, Product Development, Sales, Marketing Management
Education
Webster University 1998 — 1999
MA, Marketing
Roosevelt University 1997 — 1998
Marketing, MA
Judson University 1993 — 1995
BA, Communications
Northcentral University
PhD, Educational Leadership
1MotivatedMommy September 2015 - Present
Contract Employee November 2014 - Present
Shaw Suburban Media October 2012 - Present
Life Time Fitness October 2011 - Present
Dundee Township Park District July 2012 - May 2014
Blogger July 2010 - May 2014
Fifi Delish Online September 2011 - May 2012
Northwest News Group June 2006 - February 2008
Northwest Herald August 2004 - June 2006
National Restaurant Assocation Educational Foundation April 1999 - August 2004
Skills
Advertising, Storytelling, Magazines, Social Networking, Fitness, Account Management, Writing, Training, Photoshop, Social Media, Personal Training, Blogging, Advertising Sales, Social Media Marketing, Newspaper, Online Advertising, Facebook, Customer Service, Public Speaking
Education
Illinois State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations/Image Management
Imagination Publishing August 2015 - Present
Think Glink Media August 2013 - Present
Northwest Herald January 2011 - March 2013
Post-Tribune 2007 - 2010
Copley Newspapers January 2006 - May 2006
The Indianapolis Star June 2005 - August 2005
Daily Herald June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Copy Editing, Interviews, AP Style, Newspapers, Digital Media, Fact-checking, Breaking News, Photojournalism, Google Analytics, Proofreading, Web Content Management, Creative Writing, Research, Content Writing, Promotions, Public Affairs, Language Services
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 2005 — 2006
Public Affairs reporting
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2001 — 2004
BA, Journalism
Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP June 2013 - Present
Markusson, Green & Jarvis July 2008 - June 2013
TrialGraphix December 2006 - April 2008
Chicago Tribune October 2005 - December 2006
The Gazette March 2004 - October 2005
Northwest Herald 2001 - 2004
Skills
Litigation, Ap Style, Journalism, AP Style, Feature Articles, Legal Research, Insurance Law, Construction Law, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw
Education
NALA 2015 — 2015
ACP certification, National Association of Legal Assistants
NALA 2011 — 2011
CP paralegal certification, National Association of Legal Assistants
University of Missouri-Columbia 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's of Journalism, Journalism
Northwest Herald September 2014 - Present
SB Nation August 2013 - Present
Digital First Media April 2014 - August 2014
The News-Herald November 2011 - April 2014
LivingSocial October 2011 - November 2012
Mansfield News Journal July 2009 - January 2012
Washington-Centerville Public Library November 2002 - July 2009
The Post September 2005 - June 2009
The Columbus Dispatch June 2008 - August 2008
Cox Ohio Publishing June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Writing, Editing, Headline Writing, Copy Editing, Journalism, Facebook, InDesign, Blogging, Photoshop, PowerPoint, QuarkXPress, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Copywriting, Layout, Social Networking, InCopy, Pagination, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Creative Writing, Digital Media, Ap Style, Twitter, Pinterest, Online Publishing, Improvisational Comedy, AP Style, Press Releases, Newspapers, Fact-checking, Video, Books, News Writing, Feature Articles, Online Journalism
Education
Ohio University 2005 — 2009
B.S. in journalism, magna cum laude, Journalism, sociology, political science, 3.781/4.0 GPA
Archbishop Alter High School 2001 — 2005
Merck (Schering-Plough; Organon Inc.) January 1999 - Present
Merck January 1999 - Present
Cincinnati Enquirer April 1995 - December 1998
Northwest Herald 1992 - February 1995
Skills
Buy & Bill, Pharmaceutical Sales, Urology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Endocrinology, Hospital Sales, OB/GYN, Neurology, Sales Effectiveness, Cross-functional Team..., Managed Care, Allergy, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Diabetes, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Sales Force Development, Pulmonology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Product Launch, Selling Skills, Market Access, Oncology, Vaccines, Psychiatry, Nephrology, Osteoporosis, Sales
Education
Northern Illinois University
Marketing, Sales and Marketing
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions January 2015 - Present
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions January 2013 - January 2015
United States Senate September 2010 - January 2013
U.S. News & World Report March 2009 - September 2010
U.S. News & World Report January 2008 - March 2009
Northwest Herald 2006 - 2007
Skills
AP Style, Journalism, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Media Relations, Editing, Speech Writing, News Writing, Strategic Communications, Blogging, Newspapers, Politics, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Crisis Communications
Education
Northwestern University 2005 — 2006
MSJ, Journalism
Fordham University 1999 — 2003
BA, English
Chicago Tribune August 1997 - April 2009
Daily Herald January 1996 - August 1997
Northwest Herald February 1989 - December 1995
Education
Central Michigan University 1979 — 1983
Bachelors of Science, Journalism
The Daily Herald February 2006 - Present
Daily Herald 1999 - 2006
Northwest Herald September 1996 - February 1999
Skills
Photoshop, Newspaper, Editing, Video, Publications, Journalism, Editorial, Copy Editing, Photojournalism, Magazines, Multimedia, Image Editing, Photography, News Writing, Final Cut Pro, Press Releases, Newsletters, InDesign, Digital Photography, Newspapers, Copywriting
Education
McHenry County College 1992 — 1995
Associate, Science
Stephens Media September 2006 - Present
Kane County Chronicle April 2003 - August 2006
Northwest Herald November 1998 - April 2003
Press Publications May 1997 - November 1998
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2008 — 2009
Certificate, Internet design and technology
University of Missouri-Columbia 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Journalism, Editing and design
Kane County Chronicle October 2010 - Present
Kane County Chronicle & Daily Chronicle March 2008 - October 2010
Weekly Journals February 2007 - March 2008
Northwest Herald August 1999 - February 2007
Northwest Herald November 1994 - August 1999
Mattoon Journal Gazette 1990 - 1994
Skills
Ap Style, Newspaper, Journalism, Headline Writing, News Writing, Press Releases, AP Style, Newspapers, Breaking News, Proofreading, Online Journalism, Editing, Editorial, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Publications, Web Content, Investigative Reporting, InCopy, Magazines, Sports Writing, Community Journalism, Newspaper Design, Online News, Blogging, Newsletters, Content Management, QuarkXPress, Pagination, Media Relations, Fact-checking, Publishing, Leadership, Management, Photojournalism, Copywriting, Content Development, Freelance Writing, Soundslides, Magazine Articles, Associated Press style, Publicity, Broadcast Journalism, Content Strategy, Computer-assisted..., Beat Reporting, Social Media
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Northwest Herald February 2014 - Present
Northwest Herald 1997 - Present
Press Republican 1996 - 1997
The Independent 1995 - 1996
The Times 1994 - 1995
Skills
Ap Style, Headline Writing, Newspaper, Breaking News, Pagination, Newspaper Design, News Writing, AP Style, Newspapers, Journalism, Feature Articles, Editing, Online Journalism, Press Releases, Storytelling, Editorial, Copy Editing, Investigative Reporting, Publications, Business Journalism, InCopy, Audacity, QuarkXPress, Web Content, Freelance Writing, Magazines, Proofreading, Blogging, Newsletters, Ghostwriting, Fact-checking, Copywriting, Publishing, Publicity
Education
Northern Illinois University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
OnCourse Healthcare Group March 2007 - Present
Northwest Herald September 1995 - Present
Northwest Herald March 1994 - March 2007
Lincoln (Ill.) Courier June 1989 - February 1994
Skills
Ap Style, Newspaper, Journalism, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Editorial, Pagination, Feature Articles, Publications, QuarkXPress, Magazines, Proofreading, Newspapers, AP Style, Headline Writing, Social Media, Breaking News, InCopy, News Writing, Online Journalism, Fact-checking, Web Content, Investigative Reporting, Publishing, Newspaper Design, Newsletters, Press Releases, Freelance Writing, Content Management, Editing, Copywriting, Media Relations, Sports Writing, Content Strategy, Publicity, Blogging, Web Editing, Content Development, New Media, Multimedia, Web Content Management, Digital Media, Books, Creative Writing, Speech Writing, Ghostwriting, Facebook, Internal Communications, Photojournalism, Corporate Communications
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1984 — 1988
BA, Journalism
Joliet Central High School, Joliet, Ill.
Cornerstone Government Affairs July 2009 - Present
United States Senate February 2009 - July 2009
Northwest Herald February 2008 - November 2008
Northwest Herald August 2004 - February 2008
Education
Colorado College 1998 — 2002
BA, English
Self-employed 1976 - Present
Fun Media Group Inc 1997 - April 2011
St. Louis Post-Dispatch 1995 - 1997
Riverfront Times, The 1989 - 1995
Northwest Herald 1981 - 1983
Lake Valley Broadcasters 1976 - 1979
Education
Harper College 1974 — 1976
Journalism
Allstate Insurance 2006 - Present
Northwest Herald 1995 - 2006
Northwest News Group 1995 - 2006
Skills
Project Management, SDLC, Marketing, Digital Media, Budgets, PMO, Email Marketing, Leadership, Management, Online Advertising, Forecasting, B2B, CRM, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Analytics, Advertising, Sales, Vendor Management
Education
Eastern Kentucky University
William Fremd High School, Palatine, IL
The Sheridan Press August 2012 - Present
The Sheridan Press June 2008 - August 2012
Northwest Herald September 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Strategic Planning, Breaking News, Ap Style, Copy Editing, Publications, Journalism, AP Style, Editing, Content Development, Headline Writing, News Writing, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Networking, Public Speaking, Writing, Editorial
Education
Northwestern University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's, Journalism, History
120 Sports December 2013 - Present
Comcast August 2009 - Present
Comcast Cable August 2009 - Present
Freelance May 2010 - October 2014
Sherman Dodge May 2010 - October 2014
120 Sports 2013 - 2014
120 Sports 2013 - 2014
Chicago Sun-Times November 2010 - November 2011
Chicago Sun-Times November 2010 - November 2011
Northwest Herald August 2008 - March 2010
Skills
Premiere, Broadcast Journalism, News Writing, Video Editing, Editing, Film Editing, Video Production, Web Video, Final Cut Pro, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Public Relations, Broadcast, Newspapers, SEO, Journalism, Radio, Storytelling, Television, Entertainment, Sports
Education
Northwestern University 2011 — 2012
Masters Degree, Journalism
Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism 2011 — 2012
Master of Science, Broadcast Journalism
DePaul University 2006 — 2008
Bachelors, Broadcast Journalism
DePaul University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism
Graphics@Creative Flow June 2013 - Present
USA TODAY January 2001 - June 2013
The News & Observer October 1999 - January 2001
The Times of Northwest Indiana September 1996 - October 1999
The Courier News May 1993 - September 1996
Northwest Herald March 1990 - August 1993
Northwest Herald May 1988 - March 1990
Joesph Spiess Company May 1987 - May 1988
Skills
3D Modeling, Illustration, Digital Illustration, Interactive Media, Graphic Design, Web Design, Information Graphics, Layout, Breaking News, Storytelling, Graphics, Magazines, QuarkXPress, Multimedia, InDesign
Education
Elgin Community College 1984 — 1987
Associates, Graphic Design
BNP Media December 2010 - Present
Northwest Herald July 2008 - December 2010
Oshkosh Northwestern November 2007 - July 2008
Capital Journal 2007 - 2008
The Moline Dispatch June 2006 - February 2007
Skills
Blogging, Journalism, Magazines, Storytelling, Editing, Web Content, Web Design, Web Analytics, Web Development, Creative Writing, Writing, News Writing
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 2005 — 2006
Masters, Public Affairs Reporting
Western Illinois University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor, Political Science, Journalism
Studio Vérité Photography October 2004 - Present
AngelaSwan.com Inc. 2006 - 2007
Northwest Herald 2003 - 2007
The Gazette, Colorado Springs 2004 - 2004
Skills
Commercial Photography, Portrait Photography, Digital Photography, Sports Photography, Photojournalism, Photos, Photography, Portraits, Event Photography, Web Content Management, Editorial
Education
Brooks Institute of Photography
San Francisco State University
Beverage Industry Magazine July 2012 - Present
Beverage Inudstry Magazine May 2011 - July 2012
Beverage Industry Magazine October 2010 - May 2011
Shaw Suburban Media July 2009 - October 2010
Northwest Herald July 2008 - February 2009
Lake County Journals May 2006 - July 2008
Education
Marquette University 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Woodson Farms LLC June 2011 - Present
Northwest Herald 1994 - 1997
Skills
Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, New Business Development
Education
Iowa State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
University of Illinois at Chicago September 2007 - Present
Northwest Herald 2005 - 2007
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 2005 - 2005
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2005
BS, Journalism
Chiquita September 2013 - Present
Handi-Foil October 2012 - September 2013
Golden County Foods Holdings, Inc. July 2011 - June 2012
Angiotech October 2004 - July 2011
Chef Solutions 1998 - 2004
Northwest Herald 1994 - 1998
Skills
Forecasting, Problem Solving, Team Building, Customer Relations, SAP, Customer Service, Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, Pricing, Documentation, Sales Support, Teamwork, Logistics, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Software Documentation, JD Edwards, Sales Operations, ERP, Performance Management, Budgets, Manufacturing, Program Management, Training, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Strategy, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Project Planning, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement
Education
Moraine Valley Community College 1981 — 1983
Next Media Group November 2005 - Present
Childrens Health & Safety Fair Committee 2008 - 2010
Northwest Herald 1997 - 2010
Northwest Herald Newspapers April 1997 - November 2004
Northwest Herald 1997 - 2004
Skills
Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Social Media, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Digital Media
Education
McHenry County College
Marketing
Gallup, Inc. October 2004 - August 2009
Strut Magazine February 2006 - January 2008
Brighton High School August 2006 - June 2007
Johnsburg High School August 2002 - June 2004
The Michigan Daily September 1997 - January 2001
Northwest Herald May 2000 - August 2000
Education
University of Michigan 2001 — 2002
MA, Education
University of Michigan 1997 — 2001
BA, English, Communication Studies
Abbey Tri-State Carpet & Flooring January 2015 - Present
Career Education Corporation November 2011 - December 2014
Black Dot Group October 1992 - June 2009
Computer Direct, Inc June 1989 - September 1992
Northwest Herald May 1985 - May 1989
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Pre-press, QuarkXPress, InDesign, Marketing, Layout, Mac, Brochures, Advertising
Education
DePaul University
Youth & Opportunity United September 2013 - Present
Youth & Opportunity United July 2009 - June 2013
Northwest Herald January 2012 - April 2012
North by Northwestern September 2010 - March 2011
The Lake County Journal June 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Writing, Facebook, Multimedia, Photoshop, Storytelling, Social Media, Journalism, Press Releases, Spanish, Editorial, Media Relations, Audacity, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Feature Articles, Video, Newspapers, Microsoft Office, Feature Writing, Publications, Editing, Research
Education
Northwestern University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Journalism and International Studies
Grant Community High School 2005 — 2009
Weber Packaging Solutions, Inc. 2007 - Present
Northwest Herald 1989 - 2007
Shaw Media Crystal Lake,IL 1989 - 2007
Skills
Advertising, Pre-press, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Packaging, QuarkXPress, Graphics, Layout, Labels, Banners, Brochures, Image Manipulation, Graphic Arts, Digital Printing, Flyers, Color Correction, Business Cards, Adobe Acrobat, Technical Illustration, Posters, Modo, Mac
Education
Northern Illinois University
BS, graphic arts
Iowa City Press-Citizen December 2013 - Present
KMRY Radio April 2013 - September 2014
Cedar Rapids Kernels April 2013 - September 2013
KRUI 89.7 FM August 2010 - May 2013
WSCR-AM 670 The Score May 2012 - August 2012
The Daily Iowan January 2010 - May 2012
Northwest Herald June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Journalism, Social Media, Radio Broadcasting, Sports Writing, Editing, Adobe Audition
Education
University of Iowa 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism; Sports Studies
dragons2daisies December 2009 - Present
Gap Inc./Gap October 2011 - July 2012
Northwest Herald August 2004 - December 2008
Marriott Bridges Foundation October 2005 - October 2006
Classic Worldwide Productions July 2002 - July 2003
Skills
Sports, Broadcast, Social Networking, AP Style
Education
Louisiana State University 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies
Winona State University 1998 — 1999