The Advocate
Industry: Newspaper
DescriptionThe Advocate is Louisiana's largest daily newspaper. Based in Baton Rouge, it serves the southern portion of the state, including Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Lafayette. It also publishes weekly entertainment magazines: Red in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, and Beaucoup in New Orleans. Circulation: 98,000 Editor: Peter Kovacs First issue date: 1842 People also search for: The Daily Advertiser, The Clarion-Ledger,
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The Advocate November 2008 - Present
Louisiana State University November 2008 - July 2015
The Gonzales Weekly Citizen January 2007 - November 2008
The Ascension Citizen May 2005 - January 2007
The Livingston Parish News May 2002 - May 2005
The Daily Iberian January 2002 - May 2002
The Vermilion August 1999 - May 2002
The Donaldsonville Chief May 1998 - July 1998
Skills
Press Releases, Media Relations, AP Style, Journalism, Editing, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Social Media, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Newspaper, News Writing, Feature Articles, Event Planning, Magazines, Photography, Investigative Reporting, Publicity, Strategic Communications, Proofreading, Breaking News, Web Design, Sports Writing, Feature Writing, Press Conferences, Sports Reporting, Government reporting, Graphic Design, Political Reporting, Business Reporting, Photoshop, Newspaper Design, Headline Writing, Crisis Management, Public Address..., Editorial
Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Print Journalism
Louisiana State University 1997 — 1999
Journalism
Ascension Catholic High School 1994 — 1997
High School
Lamar Advertising Company May 2014 - Present
Lamar Advertising December 2012 - January 2014
LSU AdFed December 2012 - December 2013
POKE New York June 2013 - August 2013
Hodges 24/7 - LSU NSAC Team January 2013 - May 2013
The Advocate August 2011 - December 2012
Lamar Advertising November 2012 - November 2012
Skills
Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Teamwork, Marketing, Copywriting, Facebook, Photoshop, Pitching Ideas, Creative Pitching, Research, Presenting to Clients, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Video Production, Video Editing, Motion Graphics
Education
Louisiana State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Advertising
Louisiana State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Creative Writing
University of Oregon Alumni Association August 2013 - Present
Louisiana State University January 2008 - July 2013
The Advocate October 2007 - July 2013
LSU Athletics Department 2003 - July 2013
Tiger Rag 2003 - 2007
Geaux Magazine 2005 - 2005
LSU Student Media 1999 - 2002
Skills
Press Releases, Editing, Blogging, Copy Editing, Video, Facebook, Copywriting, Journalism, Creative Writing, Video Editing, Writing, Newsletters, Advertising, Ap Style, Social Media, Graphic Design, Project Management, Storytelling, News Writing, Feature Writing, Media Relations, Event Planning, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Event Management
Education
Louisiana State University
BGS, Mass Communication, English, Sociology
Cambridge High School 1993 — 1997
Starcom MediaVest Group November 2013 - Present
Entertainment Weekly 2011 - 2013
Here Media, Inc. 2008 - 2011
Hearst Magazines 2006 - 2008
Conde Nast 2005 - 2006
Time Inc. 2004 - 2005
The Advocate 1997 - 2003
IEG 1997 - 1997
Windy City Times 1995 - 1997
Idaho Press-Tribune 1994 - 1995
Skills
Editorial, Magazines, Publishing, Journalism, Feature Articles, Publications, Digital Media, Books, Blogging, Editing, Creative Writing, Content Strategy, Social Media, Web Content, Travel Writing, New Media, Social Networking, Media Relations, Packaging, Advertising, Television, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Film, AP Style, Integrated Marketing, Writing, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Content Development
Education
Northwestern University 1993 — 1994
Master's, Journalism
Idaho State University 1987 — 1991
BA, Mass Communication
Kenneth Wilks Photography June 2005 - Present
United States Navy December 2006 - September 2007
Office of the Governor - Louisiana August 2005 - October 2005
The Advocate June 2005 - August 2005
The Daily Reveille January 2005 - June 2005
Skills
Photography, Composition, Photojournalism, Commercial Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Social Networking, Editing, Social Media, Facebook, Web Design, Press Releases, InDesign, Public Relations, Blogging, Media Relations, SEO, Advertising, Mac, Wordpress, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Digital Photography
Education
Louisiana State University 2000 — 2005
BM, Music Compostion, English, Photography
Loyola University New Orleans August 2014 - Present
Tulane University July 2012 - Present
The Advocate November 2012 - Present
The Black & Gold Review July 2011 - Present
Communication Arts Company August 2011 - July 2012
Adelphi University October 2010 - May 2011
Adelphi University January 2010 - May 2011
Adelphi University August 2009 - May 2011
Electric Literature February 2011 - 2011
University of Southern Mississippi August 2006 - May 2009
Skills
Writing, Copy Editing, Social Media, Editing, Press Releases, Journalism, Newsletters, Blogging, Advertising, SEO copywriting, Copywriting, Research, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Creative Writing, Publishing, Storytelling, Proofreading, Feature Articles, Books
Education
Adelphi University 2009 — 2011
MFA, Fiction
The University of Southern Mississippi 2005 — 2009
Engish, Creative Writing
The Pangburn Group April 2014 - Present
The Greater Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce November 2013 - Present
Port of Pointe Coupee January 2010 - Present
Catholic School of Pointe Coupee August 2013 - July 2015
Ford, Bacon & Davis, LLC October 2012 - April 2014
The Advocate May 2012 - October 2012
Pointe Coupee Electric Membership Corporation September 2004 - May 2012
Skills
Public Speaking, Marketing, Public Relations, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Project Management, Press Releases, 409A, Financial Audits, Enrollment Management, Distribution Management, IRS, Microsoft Office, Regulatory Compliance, Customer Relations
Education
Louisiana State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Catholic of Pointe Coupee 1982 — 1996
High School Diploma, College Prep
Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce June 2015 - Present
Swanson Health Products November 2013 - June 2015
Starmark Hospitality March 2013 - November 2013
Casino Enterprise Management February 2010 - March 2013
Casino Enterprise Management February 2009 - February 2010
Forum Communications April 2006 - October 2009
The Advocate August 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Copy Editing, Writing, Ap Style, Gaming, Publishing, Social Networking, Digital Media, Gambling, Journalism, Editing, Press Releases, Newsletters, Web Content, Casino, Editorial, Magazines, AP Style, Media Relations, Social Media, Publications, New Media, Gaming Industry, Content Strategy, Public Relations, Online Gaming, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Headline Writing, Newspapers, Storytelling, Advertising, Multimedia, Copywriting, Email Marketing, Feature Articles, Proofreading, News Writing, Online Journalism, Video, Publicity, Content Management, InDesign, Blogging
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications, Print Journalism; Sociology
Concordia College 2004 — 2006
Laville Jr Sr High School
Laville Jr Sr High School
HomeAway.com October 2013 - Present
The BHW Group June 2009 - October 2013
Computer Solutions March 2008 - July 2009
Rush Enterprises May 2001 - January 2008
id5Solutions.com November 2000 - April 2001
Applied Information Sciences April 2000 - November 2000
The Advocate May 1998 - March 2000
Skills
SSIS, SSRS, SharePoint, C#, .NET, Databases, ASP.NET, Software Development, Business Intelligence, ETL, Data Warehousing, Web Services, Visual Basic, JavaScript, Problem Solving, VB.NET, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, T-SQL, Requirements Analysis, Data Center, Agile Methodologies, Enterprise Software, XML, Web Applications, HTML, Database Design, Programming, Software Project..., Servers, Windows Server, TFS, Software Engineering, Disaster Recovery, Perl, Integration, Visio, Analysis Services, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Java, Oracle, Software Design, Business Analysis, Architecture, SDLC, SSAS 2008, ETL Tools
Education
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1994 — 2000
Computer Science
LSMSA 1992 — 1994
Math/Science
Opelousas Catholic High School 1990 — 1992
US Navy Reserve December 2014 - Present
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) October 2014 - Present
Democrat and Chronicle May 2012 - August 2014
The Advocate February 2012 - May 2012
The Herald-Times May 2011 - August 2011
Tech Talk December 2008 - February 2010
Skills
Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, Audio Editing, SPSS, InDesign, Social Media, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Blogging, Content Managed Websites, Storytelling, Video Editing, Editing, Breaking News, Facebook, WordPress, Social Networking, Press Releases, AP Style, Research, Copy Editing, Multimedia, Photography, Public Speaking, Public Relations, News Writing, Digital Media, Newspapers, Journalism, Video, Publications, Event Planning
Education
Louisiana State University 2010 — 2012
Master's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies, 3.5
Louisiana Tech University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Baton Rouge Business Report November 2012 - Present
Baton Rouge Parents Magazine April 2011 - Present
225 Magazine June 2010 - Present
The Advocate 2010 - Present
Louisiana Department of Administration 2007 - Present
Self-Employed 1996 - Present
Skills
Editing, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Fiction, Creative Writing, Publishing, Novels, Storytelling, Ap Style, Journalism, Books, Newspaper, Proofreading, Fiction Writing, Blogging, Non-fiction, Editorial, Publications, Media Relations, Newspapers, Short Stories, AP Style, Poetry, Screenwriting
Education
Louisiana State University 1993 — 1996
Creative Writing
Kontinuous Entertainment September 2001 - Present
The Advocate January 2014 - February 2015
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing, Entertainment, Public Speaking, Advertising, Budgets, Fundraising, Television, Media Relations, Press Releases, Social Networking, Editing, Entrepreneurship, Video Production, Music, Marketing Communications, Sports, Online Marketing, Facebook, Marketing Strategy, Nonprofits
Education
Louisiana State University
NOLA.com May 2014 - Present
The Advocate May 2014 - May 2014
The Daily Reveille January 2013 - May 2013
Center for Academic Success August 2010 - May 2013
Private Tutor August 2011 - January 2013
The Daily Reveille August 2010 - January 2013
The Daily Reveille August 2010 - August 2012
The Desert Sun May 2012 - July 2012
Skills
AP Style, Journalism, Editing, Feature Articles, Social Media, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Facebook, Public Relations, News Writing, Writing, Editorial Writing, Newspapers, Storytelling, Blogging, Breaking News, Screenwriting
Education
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism
Malanda Schmitz, Fine Art October 2007 - Present
Schmitz Attorneys At Law October 2007 - Present
The Tampa Tribune October 1999 - September 2007
Malanda Design Concepts May 1988 - October 1999
The Advocate May 1988 - September 1999
Skills
Editing, Graphic Design, Journalism, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Community Organizing, Team Building, Storytelling, Art, Photography, Mac, Multimedia, Publishing, Great Motivator, Portrait Painting, Murals, Community Empowerment, Leadership Trainer, Visual Journalism, Engaging Speaker, Feature Articles, Web Content, Editorial, Illustrator, Headline Writing, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Newspaper Design, Logo Design, Content Management, New Media, Web Content Management, Digital Photography, Layout, Image Editing, Video Editing, Digital Media, Video, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Blogging, QuarkXPress, Newsletters, Painting, Publications, Creative Direction, Magazines
Education
Louisiana State University 1985 — 1988
BFA
Mississippi University for Women 1982 — 1985
Moss Point High School
FDA May 2015 - Present
FDA December 2014 - Present
FDA March 2014 - December 2014
GolinHarris September 2013 - March 2014
CVS Caremark Corporation October 2011 - September 2013
FDA October 2010 - October 2011
United States House of Representatives June 2007 - October 2010
Johns Hopkins Hospital April 2006 - June 2007
The Advocate October 2004 - April 2006
Gannett Newspapers August 2003 - October 2004
Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Public Affairs, Public Speaking, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Publications, Journalism, Newsletters, Publicity, Editing, Social Media Strategist, Social Media..., Corporate Social..., Issues Managment, Brand Development, Corporate Branding, Branding & Identity, Brand Equity, Spokesperson, Executive Coaching, Executive Support, Speech Writing, Media Skills Training, Media Trained, Event Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Report Writing, Strategic Consulting, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Industry, Retail, Press, Science Journalism, Multi Tasking, Team Leadership, Delegation, People Development, Relationship Management, Vendor Relationships, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Written & Verbal..., News Writing, Negotiation
Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism 2001 — 2002
MS, Journalism
Simmons College 1996 — 1997
MS, Communications
Emerson College 1990 — 1994
BFA, Writing, Publishing and Literature
Tamborrel Properties June 2015 - Present
The Griffin Group, Dillard Properties LLC March 2015 - June 2015
The Griffin Group of Keller Williams Realty March 2012 - March 2015
Keller Williams Memorial March 2012 - March 2012
The Advocate February 2002 - February 2003
Baton Rouge Area Convention & Visitor's Bureau January 2002 - February 2003
Skills
Buyer Representation, First Time Home Buyers, Single Family Homes, Real Estate, Listings, Listing Specialist, Residential Homes, Sellers, Relocation, Leases, New Home Sales, Short Sales, Selling, Foreclosures, Investment Properties, REO, Property Management
Education
Louisiana State University 1996 — 2001
BA, Mass Communications
Baton Rouge Magnet High School 1994 — 1996
High School Diploma, Performing Arts
LSU Dining August 2012 - Present
The Advocate July 2014 - September 2014
Acadiana LifeStyle 2013 - January 2014
Baton Rouge Parents Magazine April 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Technical Writing, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Editing, Editorial, Press Releases, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Freelance Writing, Blogging, Journalism, AP Style
Education
Louisiana State University 2015 — 2016
Paralegal Certification, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English: Writing and Culture
Redemptorist High School 2005 — 2009
The Advocate March 2014 - Present
DIG Magazine October 2013 - Present
LSU Press May 2013 - October 2013
LSU Gumbo Yearbook August 2012 - August 2013
The Daily Reveille January 2010 - August 2012
The Online Reporter November 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Editing, Ap Style, InDesign, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Advertising, Illustration, Chicago Style, Layout, Copywriting, Newspaper, Microsoft Office, InCopy, Creative Writing, Editorial, Mac, Book Design, Wordperfect, AP Style, Publishing, Magazines
Education
Louisiana State University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts, English (creative writing) & mass communication (advertising), Senior
Contrast Visuals & Consulting May 2013 - Present
WTVF- News Channel 5 August 2012 - April 2013
World Miss University- USA October 2012 - March 2013
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries September 2011 - August 2012
WTVF- News Channel 5 May 2011 - August 2011
The Advocate August 2009 - May 2010
WDKN am 1260 March 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Social Media, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Video Editing, Video Production, Media Production, News Writing, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Press Releases, Video, Adobe, Premiere, Lightroom, WordPress, Digital Journalism, Photojournalism, Online Journalism, Video Journalism, TV News Production, Magazine Articles, Digital Magazines, Documentary Photography, Documentary Research, Building Contacts, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Photography, Television, Videography
Education
Louisiana State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies
The Advocate August 2015 - Present
Greenwood Commonwealth September 2013 - July 2015
The American Interest May 2013 - September 2013
Center for Advanced Defense Studies February 2013 - June 2013
Fulbright Commission September 2011 - June 2012
Kenyon College September 2008 - December 2009
Skills
Policy Analysis, Research, Qualitative Research, International Relations, Politics, Foreign Policy, Public Policy, Data Analysis, Editing, Nonprofits, Social Media, News Writing, Community Outreach
Education
Kenyon College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Universität Hamburg / University of Hamburg 2010 — 2010
John Burroughs
Petro TV April 2015 - September 2015
My Sunshine Media 2014 - 2014
The Advocate 2011 - 2014
My Sunshine Media 2007 - 2010
Skills
Advertising, Digital Media, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Media Planning, Marketing, Newspapers, Multimedia, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Sales, Online Marketing, Lead Generation, Media Relations, Direct Marketing, Social Networking, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, SEM, Mobile Marketing, Web Content, Google Adwords, Website Development, Mobile Advertising, Web Design, Brand Awareness, Web Marketing, Web Analytics, Blogging, Newspaper, Newspaper Design, Facebook, Consulting, SEO, Account Management, Web Content Management, Analytics, Google Analytics, Team Building, Sales Management, New Business Development, Business Development, Coaching, Contract Negotiation, Data Analysis, Product Development
Education
Grace King High School
Diploma
Southeastern Louisiana University
Eastern College of Health Vocations-New Orleans
Certificate of Completion, Medical/Dental, 3.9
The New York Times August 2015 - Present
Naples Daily News May 2015 - August 2015
The Advocate May 2014 - May 2015
The Daily Reveille May 2014 - May 2015
The Daily Reveille May 2013 - May 2014
Gannett June 2013 - August 2013
The Daily Reveille January 2013 - May 2013
The Daily Reveille August 2012 - May 2013
LSU Lab School August 2011 - December 2012
Skills
AP Style, Copy Editing, Editing, Social Media, Journalism, News Writing, Newspaper Design, InDesign, Photoshop, Publications, Storytelling, Microsoft Office, Headline Writing, Wordpress, Mac, Windows, Pagination, SEO, Content Management, DTI, CMS
Education
Louisiana State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass Communication: Journalism
Gueydan High School 2007 — 2011
High school diploma
Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst February 2015 - Present
Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst July 2012 - February 2015
Tortus Technologies October 2011 - July 2012
Tortus Technologies August 2010 - October 2011
@utoRevenue September 2008 - August 2010
@utoRevenue July 2007 - September 2008
@utoRevenue December 2005 - June 2007
@utoRevenue June 2005 - November 2005
Elms college 2002 - 2005
The Advocate June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Web Project Management, Social Media, Graphic Design, HTML, Customer Service, Product Development, Print Production, Email Marketing, Website Development, Business Development, Lead Management, Marketing, CRM, Leadership, E-commerce, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Dreamweaver, Web Analytics, SEO, Strategic Planning, Management, Sales
Education
Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, Current GPA 4.0
College of Our Lady of the Elms 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Media Management & Computer Information Technology, 3.77
Drury High School 1997 — 2001
Urban Newsroom February 2015 - Present
Harry Norman, Realtors February 2015 - Present
The Advocate August 2013 - May 2014
Louisiana State University August 2012 - May 2014
Louisiana Football January 2013 - May 2013
Little PINK Book August 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Photoshop, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, Windows, Event Planning, Time Management, Illustrator, InDesign
Education
Louisiana State University 2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies
Georgia State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Louisiana Legislative Auditor January 2013 - Present
LSU System July 2008 - January 2013
Louisiana Community and Technical College System June 2007 - July 2008
2theadvocate.com April 2003 - June 2007
The Advocate August 2000 - April 2003
United States Air Force January 1991 - September 1999
The South Lake Press July 1998 - August 1999
National Seal Company May 1998 - July 1998
The Reveille, LSU January 1996 - May 1998
Skills
Social Media, InDesign, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Writing, Illustrator, Editing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Photography, HTML, Word, Public Relations, Advertising, CSS, Public Speaking, Wordpress, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Web Development, PHP, Flash, Website Development, Journalism, CMS, Press Releases, Web Content Management, Video Editing, Videography, Shopping Carts, Final Cut Pro, Computer Repair, Audio Editing, Kayaking, WordPress
Education
Louisiana State University 1995 — 1998
B.A., Journalism
University of Mississippi October 2014 - August 2015
University of Mississippi June 2012 - October 2014
Louisiana State University January 2010 - June 2012
Louisiana State University June 2008 - January 2010
Louisiana State University July 2005 - June 2008
Baton Rouge Technology Council January 2005 - July 2005
Louisiana State University January 2004 - January 2005
National Center for Biomedical Research and Training September 2003 - December 2003
The Advocate February 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Higher Education, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Program Development, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Public Policy, Event Planning, Research, Qualitative Research, Project Management, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Data Analysis, Press Releases, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Program Management
Education
University of Mississippi School of Law 2014 — 2016
Law
Southern University Law Center 2009 — 2011
J.D., Law
Louisiana State University 2004 — 2007
M.A., Mass Communications-Public Relations
Louisiana State University 1998 — 2002
B.A, Mass Communication--Print Journalism
The Advocate October 2014 - Present
Armchair/Shotgun March 2009 - Present
Echelon Cycles NYC March 2012 - May 2013
The Majority Report November 2010 - October 2011
NeighborWorks America April 2009 - March 2011
The Young Turks 2011 - 2011
Battery Park City Broadsheet September 2007 - April 2009
88.1 WESU-FM Middletown December 2004 - June 2007
Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Research, Journalism, Online Journalism, Writing, Radio, Photography, Social Media, Blogging, Feature Articles, Broadcast, Deadline Reporting, Photojournalism, Audio Editing, Publishing, InDesign, Troubleshooting, Wordpress, AP Style, Public Speaking, Adobe Audition, Managing Meetings, Investigative Reporting
Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism 2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Journalism, with Honors
Wesleyan University 2003 — 2007
BA, Philosophy, Government Theory
Goose Creek Home Fragrance February 2015 - Present
DecoArt July 2010 - August 2013
The Advocate 2008 - 2010
The Advocate December 2000 - April 2008
Skills
Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Graphics, Illustration, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Advertising, Logo Design, Photography, Layout, Art, Drawing, Social Networking, Photoshop, Web Design, QuarkXPress, Creative Direction, Adobe Photoshop, Magazines, Brochures, Publications, Image Editing, Digital Photography, Corporate Identity, Art Direction, Newsletters, Painting, Packaging, Oil Painting, Copywriting, Newspaper Design, Direct Mail, Book Design, Branding & Identity, Business Cards, Creative Services, Visual Arts, Vector Illustration, Brand Development, Blogging, WordPress, Banners, Fine Art, Visual Communication, Invitations, Flyers, Creative Strategy, Catalogs, Publishing
Education
Eastern Kentucky University 1998 — 2000
Associate of Science (AS), Computer Electronic Publishing
Stephen Culpepper Editorial Services, Ltd. July 2014 - Present
Globe Pequot Press June 2008 - July 2014
The Taunton Press 2004 - 2008
Garlinghouse 2001 - 2004
The Taunton Press July 1994 - June 2001
The Advocate September 1991 - April 1994
The Advocate April 1984 - September 1990
Skills
Publishing, Books, Online Publishing, Editorial, Ebooks, Creative Writing, Content Development, Social Media Marketing, Non-fiction, Advertising, Publications, Editing, Copy Editing, Magazines, Copywriting, Web Content, Proofreading, Content Management, Line Editing, Fact-checking
Education
Louisiana State University 1976 — 1980
BA, English / History
Louisiana State University
Bachelor's degree, English & History, English literature and history.
Inland Management/National Land Partners March 2004 - Present
Mildred Elley October 2003 - December 2004
The Advocate August 2003 - March 2004
Laurin Publishing Co October 2000 - April 2003
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Billboard & Sign Design, Brochures, Illustration, Business Cards, Company Newsletters, Direct Marketing, Digital Photography, Illustrator, Image Editing, Graphics, Posters, InDesign, Layout, Advertising, Typography, Newsletters, Marketing, Direct Mail
Education
Regis College 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art/Graphic Design, 3.81/4.0, magna cum laude
Charles H McCann Technical School 1992 — 1996
Mechanical Drafting and Computer Aided Design & Drafting CADD
United Church of Christ June 2014 - Present
Ellora's Cave Publishing July 2012 - June 2014
Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com May 2012 - April 2013
Sprint Nextel July 2011 - July 2012
The Advocate June 2010 - July 2010
Fusion Magazine August 2009 - January 2010
Kent State University January 2009 - December 2009
UHURU (Kent State University) August 2008 - December 2008
Record Courier June 2006 - December 2007
Skills
Press Releases, Blogging, Journalism, Facebook, Editing, Newsletters, Proofreading, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Publishing, Social Media, WordPress, Magazines, Newspapers, Multimedia, Video, Books, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Writing
Education
Kent State University 2006 — 2010
Electronic Media Management, Journalism
The Advocate October 2014 - Present
Abita Brewing Co. December 2013 - Present
www.nostreetsmarts.com August 2013 - Present
New Orleans CityBusiness 2008 - Present
Dillard University September 2013 - December 2013
Search Influence February 2013 - June 2013
New Mexico Highlands University August 2010 - December 2012
New Mexico Highlands University Career Services June 2012 - August 2012
New Mexico Highlands University Writing Center January 2012 - August 2012
NMHU's Picayune Literary Magazine August 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Word 2007 Microsoft..., Excel 2007 Microsoft..., New Orleans Literature, Publishing, Literature, Books, Press Releases, Publications, Proofreading, Marketing, Curriculum Design, Creative Writing, Fiction, Poetry, Copywriting, Interviews, Technical Writing, AP Style, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Editing, Journalism
Education
New Mexico Highlands University 2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), English - Creative Writing, GPA 4.0
Louisiana State University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
Brother Martin High School 1995 — 2000
HS Diploma
LA Press Association 2012 - Present
Nottoway Plantation Resort December 2010 - May 2012
The Advocate February 2007 - December 2010
The Advocate January 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Advertising, Sales, New Business Development, Advertising Sales, Online Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Email Marketing, Media Planning, Public Relations, Media Buying, Online Marketing
Education
Louisiana State University
Bachelor, General Studies; Psychology, Sociology, History
St. Joseph's Academy 1993 — 1997
Louisiana State University
BS
Lisa Marie Loving November 2008 - Present
Poo~Pourri September 2010 - Present
The Burlesque Experience July 2011 - Present
The Advocate 2013 - 2013
The Advocate 2013 - 2013
Allie-Coosh May 2011 - August 2012
J. Renee January 2012 - June 2012
Canonball Creative, Inc 2012 - 2012
Canonball Creative, Inc 2012 - 2012
Bansela January 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Logo Design, Photography, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Layout, Posters, InDesign, Digital Photography, Illustrator, Brochures, Graphics, Marketing
Education
MOGO Media Dreamweaver Seminar 2010 — 2010
Web Design
MOGO Media InDesign Seminar 2010 — 2010
InDesign CS4/CS5
S.C.O.R.E. Small Business Workshop 2009 — 2009
Small Business
Art Institute of Dallas 2004 — 2006
Associates, Graphic Design
Baton Rouge Film Commission/Visit Baton Rouge September 2012 - Present
Blue Lemon Co. August 2008 - Present
Sports Illustrated 2011 - December 2013
Stress Free Pain Relief Inc. August 2010 - January 2013
University of Texas at Austin August 2010 - June 2012
Sports Illustrated July 2011 - January 2012
MKTG INC September 2008 - May 2010
The Advocate 2009 - 2010
Louisiana State University September 2006 - December 2009
Skills
Photography, Social Media, Blogging, Copy Editing, Editorial, Adobe Creative Suite, Editing, Facebook, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Journalism, Darkroom, Final Cut Pro, Video, Film, Microsoft Office, Sports, AP Style, Photojournalism, Digital Photography, Feature Articles, Video Editing, New Media, Photoshop, Art Direction, Advertising, Web Design, Copywriting, Audio Editing, SEO, Publishing, Pro Tools, Sculpture, Digital Printing, Event Management, Print Design, Event Planning, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Twitter
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Louisiana State University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fine and Studio Arts
The Advocate May 2012 - Present
Lumberton High School January 2011 - May 2012
The Beaumont Enterprise June 2008 - December 2010
Abilene Reporter-News July 2007 - June 2008
The Daily Sentinel May 2006 - July 2007
Nantahala Outdoor Center May 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Feature Writing, Reporting & Analysis, Copy Editing, Video Production, Editing, Ap Style, Newspaper, Blogging, Journalism, Social Media, Storytelling, Editorial, Web Content, Public Relations, News Writing, Breaking News, InCopy, Facebook, InDesign, Feature Articles, Newspapers
Education
Abilene Christian University 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
The Advocate May 1992 - Present
Skills
• Business and..., • Desktop Publishing, • Editing/Proofreading, • Event Planning, • Graphic Design, • Instructor/Teacher, • Organizational..., • Project Management, • Public Speaking, Leadership, Blogging, Training, Teaching, Social Networking, Event Planning, Social Media, Outlook, Public Relations, Facebook, Newsletters, Proofreading, Public Speaking
Education
Grand Canyon University 2014 — 2015
Applied Business Management
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge 1987 — 1989
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Times Media Group/Carroll County Times March 2014 - Present
Community Times August 2012 - March 2014
The Advocate September 2011 - July 2012
The World & I June 2011 - December 2011
Edge June 2011 - August 2011
IC Journal for Race, Culture, Gender and Ethnicity September 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Writing, Editing, Video Editing, Copy Editing, Copy Writing, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, HTML, Research, Press Releases, Video Production, InDesign, Blox, Page Design, Community Engagement, Reporting, Facebook, Copywriting, Layout
Education
Ithaca College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
The Advocate 1998 - Present
Lewenberg & Korff/Chaplain City of Boston 1994 - 1998
Northeast Theatre Corp. 1988 - 1994
Healthcare Decisions, Inc. 1983 - 1987
Corning Glass Works 1972 - 1987
Skills
Budgets, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Purchasing, Strategic Partnerships, Advertising, Business Strategy, Event Planning, Payroll, Editing, Public Relations, Customer Service, Publishing, Social Media, Biotechnology, Human Resources, Team Leadership, Accounts Receivable, Copy Editing, Blogging, Management
Education
Elmira Business Institute
Medical Secretarial/Executive Secretarial
Williamson High School
Graduated with Honors, Business
Career Point College May 2014 - Present
East Baton Rouge Parish Libraries January 2006 - Present
The Advocate April 2009 - January 2010
IRiS Magazine December 2001 - May 2005
Town Favorites Magazine January 2001 - March 2005
Skills
Editing, History, Research, Public Speaking, Library, Creative Writing, Library Research, Event Planning
Education
Louisiana State University 2002 — 2005
MLIS, Library and information management
The University of Texas at Austin 1979 — 1984
BA, Anthropology and Journalism
Special Olympics Southern California August 2009 - Present
Eagle Community Credit Union December 2007 - August 2009
WHDH-TV at NBC - Boston August 2006 - August 2007
Gem Plumbing, Heating & Electric December 2003 - August 2007
Ipswich Chronicle August 2006 - December 2006
The Advocate August 2004 - December 2004
Skills
Writing, Web Design, Project Management, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Social Media, Editing, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Web Content, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS, Associated Press style, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Video Production, Email Marketing, Supervisory Experience, Volunteer Management, Internal Communications
Education
Emerson College 2005 — 2007
Master, Journalism
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 2001 — 2005
Bachelor, Journalism
Elance June 2015 - Present
The Daily Reveille December 2012 - Present
Redshtick Magazine January 2006 - Present
The Advocate 1999 - 2001
Skills
Tableau, Data journalism, Data Analysis, Journalism, Newspapers, Creative Writing, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, News Writing, Research, Technical Writing, Writing, Editorial, Online Journalism, Microsoft Office, MacroPro 6.5, Press Releases, MS Excel Pivot Tables, MS Excel Vlookups, Copy Editing, Marketing Communications, Comedy writing
Education
LSU 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies, Senior
LSU 1993 — 1997
Freelancer June 2013 - Present
Mt. Hood Community College April 2013 - Present
Mt. Hood Community College January 2011 - Present
The Advocate February 2013 - June 2013
Skills
Typography, Web Design, Dreamweaver, Illustration, InDesign, Photography, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Logo Design, Sketching, Image Editing, Editorial, Art, Web Development, Visual Communication, Business Cards, Wordpress
Education
Eastern Oregon University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
Mt. Hood Community College 2011 — 2013
Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS), Graphic Design
Air National Guard 144th Fighter Wing June 2014 - Present
US Air Force Reserve June 2011 - May 2014
Louisiana Lottery August 2009 - May 2011
The Advocate May 2009 - August 2009
The Advocate February 2008 - May 2009
Louisiana Nursery April 1998 - July 2008
Lowes Home Improvement September 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Security Clearance, Military Experience, Military, Military Training, Forklift Operator, Military Operations, Microsoft Office, Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Military Logistics, Time Management, Team Leadership
Education
Ashford University 2009 — 2011
Bachelors of Arts, Business in Information Systems
Baton Rouge Community College 2003 — 2007
Business in Liberal Arts
Louisiana Technical College 2000 — 2002
Computer Specialist, Computers
LSU College of Engineering July 2015 - Present
LSU College of Engineering March 2015 - Present
The Chronicle of Higher Education October 2013 - March 2015
The Courier and Daily Comet June 2013 - October 2013
The Chronicle of Higher Education January 2013 - June 2013
The Advocate May 2011 - January 2013
Louisiana State University December 2010 - December 2012
Student Press Law Center June 2012 - August 2012
The Times-Picayune January 2012 - June 2012
Louisiana State University August 2010 - May 2012
Skills
Journalism, Magazines, Newspaper Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media Outreach
Education
Louisiana State University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Marietta Museum of History April 2013 - Present
Best Buy October 2010 - March 2014
RemyKiss October 2012 - December 2012
SL Design Group May 2011 - March 2012
Gate City Bank May 2007 - December 2009
Edge Dance Studio January 2009 - June 2009
The Advocate August 2008 - May 2009
Gate City Bank January 2008 - June 2008
Concordia College August 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Photoshop, Microsoft Office, InDesign, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Mac, Facebook, Customer Service, Typing, Telephone Skills, Administrative Support, Proofreading, Data Entry, Editing, Mac OS X, Writing, Social Networking, Photography, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Graphic Design, Scheduling, HTML, Windows, Problem Solving, Copywriting, English, Documentation, Copy Editing, Blogging, Wordpress, Public Speaking, Customer Relations, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Marketing, Press Releases, Microsoft Excel, Advertising, Event Planning, Microsoft Word
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 2006 — 2009
Bachelor Science, Mass Communications
Concordia College 2005 — 2006
National Multiple Sclerosis Society May 2014 - Present
Beth Didion Design September 1989 - May 2014
The Advocate September 2012 - March 2013
Vanguard Prep School August 2006 - July 2012
Cookie Arts March 2006 - October 2010
Dallas Semiconductor July 1995 - May 2000
The Casal Group March 1993 - July 1995
Quinlan Advertising March 1989 - September 1989
Skills
Corporate Identity, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Web Design, Advertising, Graphic Design, InDesign, Brand Development, Typography, Flash, Packaging, After Effects, Mac, Graphics, Photoshop, Brochures
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1985 — 1990
BFA, Graphic Design
Ben Davis High School 1983 — 1985
English, Math, Science
Studio Askenasy 1990 - Present
Precision Painters 1978 - 1992
San Francisco Bay Guardian 1978 - 1983
The Advocate 1978 - 1983
Education
California College of the Arts 1985 — 1990
BArchHonors, Architecture and Urban Planning
Massachusetts College of Art and Design 1975 — 1976
Photography
Pima Community College 1974 — 1975
Associates of Art, Fine Arts
University of Arizona 1973 — 1974
Liberal Arts
Fox Broadcasting September 2011 - Present
Prometheus Global Media November 2008 - June 2011
Mediaweek January 1999 - November 2008
The Advocate February 1996 - January 1999
Oakland Tribune; San Francisco Chronicle; Details September 1991 - February 1996
CBS Evening News January 1988 - February 1991
Skills
Advertising, Broadcast, Corporate Communications, Editing, Editorial, Entertainment, Facebook, Film, Final Cut Pro, Interviews, Video Production, Video, Press Releases, Magazines, Television, Storytelling, Social Media, Publications, Publicity
Education
Columbia College
Bachelor of Arts degree, English concentration
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor's degree
Twin Oaks Property Services, LLC October 2015 - Present
Twin Oaks Property Management, LLC January 2013 - Present
The Advocate 1970 - January 2014
Skills
Newspaper, Journalism, Publishing, Content Management, Publications, Newspapers, Digital Media, Editorial, Press Releases, New Media, Copy Editing, News Writing, Media Relations, Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning
Education
Louisiana State University 1965 — 1969
BA, Economics, Accounting
AOL HuffingtonPost Media Group July 2010 - Present
Freelance April 2009 - April 2011
The San Jose Mercury News August 2008 - April 2009
The American Press 2005 - 2008
The Daily Reveille August 2007 - November 2007
The Daily Reveille May 2007 - August 2007
The Advocate 2006 - 2007
The Daily Reveille 2006 - 2007
The Santa Clara 2005 - 2006
Education
Santa Clara University 2005 — 2010
B.S., Political Science, Communication, Philosophy
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 2006 — 2008
Mass Communication: Print Journalism
Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness May 2013 - Present
The Advocate March 2008 - May 2009
State of Louisiana October 2007 - March 2008
The News-Star of Monroe, La. (Gannett Corp.) August 2002 - July 2005
The News-Star of Monroe, La. (Gannett Corp.) April 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Emergency Management, Leadership, Newspaper, Fundraising, Event Management, PowerPoint, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Editing, Marketing Strategy, Media Relations, Community Development, Marketing Communications, Analysis, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Government, Policy, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Ap Style, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Management, Social Networking, Technical Writing, Community Outreach, Project Management, Research, Social Media, Grant Writing, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Newsletters, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Data Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Team Leadership, Training, Public Relations, Advertising, Blogging, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Microsoft Office, Crisis Communications
Education
Louisiana State University 2005 — 2007
MBA, Marketing
Louisiana Tech University 1995 — 1999
BA, Journalism and business administration
Macalester College
Macalester College
Macalester College
Macalester College
ACLU May 2015 - Present
Hunter College January 2015 - Present
The Huffington Post May 2012 - Present
Empire State Pride Agenda July 2013 - May 2015
JetBlue Airways December 2009 - June 2013
The Advocate January 2012 - May 2012
Change.org October 2008 - January 2011
CUNY Graduate Center September 2007 - January 2010
Curve Magazine January 2005 - January 2010
Time Out New York September 2007 - December 2009
Skills
Blogging, Journalism, Editing, Social Media, Copy Editing, Editorial, Newsletters, Media Relations, Entertainment, Research, Publishing, Magazines, Social Media Marketing, Creative Writing, Interviews, Digital Media, Content Strategy, Copywriting, Multimedia, New Media, Content Development, Web Content, Storytelling, Press Releases, Proofreading, Content Management, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Writing, Internal Communications, Marketing, Speech Writing, Video Production, Social Networking, Event Planning, Freelance Writing, Communications Planning, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Publications
Education
City University of New York-Hunter College 2004 — 2007
MFA, Integrated Media Arts, Multimedia
Hunter College 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies
Capital Area CASA Association December 2011 - June 2013
The Advocate December 2000 - November 2011
Skills
Ap Style, Press Releases, Journalism, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Newspaper, News Writing, Media Relations, Editing, Blogging, Storytelling, Facebook, AP Style, Creative Writing, Editorial, Event Management, Newsletters, Newspapers, Public Speaking, Publications, Publicity, Social Media
Education
Louisiana State University 1996 — 2000
Mass Communication, Journalism/ English
The National WWII Museum April 2015 - Present
The Huffington Post June 2014 - March 2015
The News Journal June 2012 - June 2014
The Daily Reveille August 2011 - May 2012
The New York Times October 2011 - January 2012
The Advocate August 2009 - November 2011
The Baltimore Sun May 2011 - August 2011
The Daily Reveille January 2011 - May 2011
The News Journal May 2010 - July 2010
The Daily Reveille March 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Blogging, Editing, Storytelling, AP Style, Journalism, Social Media, Writing, Copy Editing, News Writing, Feature Articles
Education
LSU 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Bay Area News Group March 1995 - Present
The Advocate February 1979 - March 1995
Capital City Press -- The Advocate February 1979 - March 1995
Skills
Teaching, Editing, Management Consulting
Education
Louisiana State University 1985 — 1987
MJ, Journalism
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 1969 — 1973
BA, Political science/English
LANtec Corporate Training Center June 2013 - Present
Franklin Data Empowered Direct Mail January 2011 - June 2013
Baton Rouge Business Report May 2010 - January 2011
The Advocate April 1990 - April 2010
Midwest Newspaper Advertising Executives Association (MNAEA) 2005 - 2010
Skills
Newspaper, Marketing Communications, Direct Mail, Media Relations, Digital Media, Advertising, Newspapers, Email Marketing, Media Buying, Press Releases, Newsletters, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Publishing, Social Media Marketing
Education
Louisiana State University
BA
International Business Times May 2014 - Present
VenueCrawl March 2014 - Present
MFB Consulting, LLC May 2005 - Present
Sotheby's July 2013 - December 2013
Graphis August 2009 - October 2012
Columbia Law School May 2009 - August 2009
The Clarion-Ledger June 2007 - January 2009
The Advocate June 2005 - May 2007
The Daily Reveille January 2002 - May 2005
The Times-Picayune May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Editorial, Journalism, Publishing, Editing, Social Media, Newspapers, Books, Writing, Digital Marketing, Publicity, AP Style, Integrated Marketing, News Writing, Creative Direction, Content Strategy, Media Relations, Public Relations, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Media, Copywriting, Television, Blogging, Copy Editing, Research, Strategic Communications, Social Networking, CMS, Brand Development, Multimedia, New Media, InDesign, SEO, Corporate Communications, Ruby on Rails, Web Design, Web Development, Web Analytics, Strategic Planning, IT Management, UX, UIX, User Research, Product Development, Product Introduction, Product Management, Product Marketing, Product Requirements, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Education
Louisiana State University 2001 — 2005
English, Journalism
Envisiant June 2010 - Present
Roanoke Times and Business Journal June 2009 - June 2010
ReliaQuote March 2002 - May 2009
The Motley Fool February 1997 - February 2002
The Advocate February 1983 - March 1990
Shreveport Times January 1982 - December 1983
Skills
Public Relations, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Social Media, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Video, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Digital Media, Account Management, Marketing, Photography, Marketing Communications, Editing, Start-ups, Strategic Communications, Time Management, Press Releases, Online Marketing, Blogging, Digital Strategy, WordPress, Broadcast, Corporate Communications, Television, Brand Development, Facebook, SEM, Event Management, SEO, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Media Relations, Email Marketing, Media Planning, Strategic Partnerships, New Media, Sales, Event Planning, Copywriting, Newsletters, Lead Generation, Social Networking, Customer Service, B2B, Sponsorship
Education
The University of Georgia 1976 — 1980
BA, Communications and Business, Cum Laude graduate with honors
University of Maryland College Park 1977 — 1978
Accounting
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
MBA program
Beers Inc. July 2014 - Present
St. Paul Pioneer Press November 1998 - July 2014
The Advocate 1974 - 1998
Skills
Blogging, Software Documentation, Journalism, Newspaper, Advertising, News Writing, Copy Editing, Publications, Media Relations, Feature Articles, Editing, Web Content, Web Content Management, Digital Media, Proofreading, AP Style, New Media, Copywriting, Content Management, Magazines, Newspapers, WordPress, Editorial
Education
Louisiana State University 1971 — 1974
BA, Journalism
L.L.Bean August 2012 - Present
L.L.Bean March 2011 - August 2013
L.L.Bean September 2010 - March 2011
Cornell University Johnson Graduate School of Management August 2008 - September 2010
Hasbro June 2009 - December 2009
Sherwin-Williams / NAPA Auto Parts / Gates Automotive January 2009 - May 2009
UnitedHealth Group 2004 - 2008
The Virginian-Pilot 2001 - 2004
The Advocate 1995 - 2000
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Market Research, Management, Analytics, Marketing Strategy
Education
Cornell University - Johnson Graduate School of Management 2008 — 2010
Marketing & Sustainability
Dartmouth College 1991 — 1995
BA, Math and English
Canterbury School 1987 — 1991
Woodbury Meditation and Yoga Center September 2015 - Present
New Milford Youth Agency August 2015 - Present
Peony Online Inc. August 2014 - October 2014
Bride and Blossom June 2014 - August 2014
Sellthebride.com January 2014 - August 2014
Rockland Housing Action Coalition July 2013 - December 2013
The Advocate June 2013 - December 2013
Rockland Community College June 2011 - April 2013
Temple Beth Torah April 2012 - July 2012
Big Brothers Big Sisters September 2009 - July 2010
Skills
Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Social Media, Grant Writing, Creative Writing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Higher Education..., Volunteer Recruiting, Newsletters, Writing, Blogging, Higher Education..., People Skills, Management, Academic Writing, Community Outreach, Performance Poetry, Volunteer Training, Disabilities, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, Website Development, Advocacy, Social Services, Coding Languages, Graphic Design, health and wellness, medicine, Pharmacology, natural medicine, Vitamins, Food Science, Nutrition, Disease, Healthcare
Education
Antioch College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Culture and Interdisciplinary Studies- Communications, 3.8
Rockland Community College 2011 — 2013
Professional Development, Nursing, General Studies and Humanities, 4.0
Naugatuck Valley Community College 2015 — 2017
Associate’s Degree, Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Counseling
Naugatuck Valley Community College 2015 — 2017
Associate’s Degree, Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Counseling
S. Groner Associates (SGA) November 2013 - Present
Various magazines and publications November 2003 - Present
Stone's Food, Inc. January 2011 - June 2013
Pain Solutions Magazine January 2009 - March 2010
The Advocate December 2006 - November 2008
Variety Weekend 2005 - 2006
Skills
Reporting, Writing, Editing, QuarkXPress, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, CMS, Google Analytics, Wordpress, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, spanish, Blogging
Education
Emerson College 2001 — 2003
Masters of Arts, Writing, Literature and Publishing
Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine 1998 — 1999
Veterinary Medicine
St. John's College (NM) 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Classics / Mathematics
Doremus February 2015 - Present
Kiva.org September 2014 - February 2015
Yelp.com October 2012 - July 2014
Handful of Salt (blog) April 2012 - December 2012
Patch.com June 2012 - September 2012
PathPoint January 2011 - June 2011
SB YouthLink October 2010 - June 2011
The Bottom Line January 2010 - June 2011
The Advocate August 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Time Management, Editing, Marketing, Public Speaking, Newspaper, Customer Service, Online Advertising, Advertising, Newspapers, Management, Sales, Social Networking, Training, Public Relations
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 2009 — 2011
B.A, Communication
Contra Costa College 2007 — 2009
AA - Journalism, Liberal Studies
Diablo Valley College 2007 — 2009
AA - Transfer Studies
Hercules High School 2004 — 2007
Techtronic Industries February 2015 - Present
Yelp June 2014 - February 2015
The Advocate November 2013 - May 2014
Success Labs February 2013 - November 2013
Plucker's Wing Bar July 2010 - November 2013
United WebWorks, Inc June 2013 - August 2013
MESH Integrated Marketing and Advertising May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Social Media, Advertising, Sales, Team Leadership, Communication
Education
Louisiana State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Baton Rouge Magnet High School 2006 — 2010
Pittsburgh Outreach: Urban Community Revitilization August 2015 - Present
The Princeton Review October 2014 - Present
Valley Magazine December 2014 - April 2015
Bath Planet June 2014 - August 2014
The Advocate January 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Copy Editing, Feature Writing, News Writing, Creative Writing, Writing For The Web, Writing For Print, Headline Writing, Reporting, Magazine Articles, Newspaper Design, Managing Writers, Interviewing Skills, AP Style, InDesign, WordPress, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Marketing, Lead Generation, Sales Promotion, Product Promotion, Recruiting, Setting Appointments, Public Speaking
Education
Penn State University 2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, 3.51
Community College of Allegheny County 2014 — 2014
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 2012 — 2013
Journalism
Country Roads Magazine October 2013 - Present
CR Photo June 2013 - Present
The Advocate May 2013 - Present
225 Magazine March 2013 - Present
Self-Employed Writer October 2012 - Present
DIG Magazine - Baton Rouge May 2012 - Present
DIG Magazine January 2011 - May 2012
Skills
AP Style, Journalism, Social Media, Editing, Copywriting, Writing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Storytelling, Editorial, Content Strategy, Feature Articles, Advertising, Entertainment, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Publications
Education
Louisiana State University 2003 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Creative Writing
Luby's Fuddruckers Restaurants, LLC October 2013 - Present
Houston Chronicle Hearst Media Services September 1998 - October 2013
The Advocate April 1996 - September 1998
Louisiana State University August 1995 - May 1996
Skills
Newspaper Design, Magazine Design, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac OS, DTI, Copy Editing, Ap Style, Copywriting, Grammar, Spelling, Typing, Critical Thinking, Organizing
Education
Louisiana State University 1992 — 1996
B.A.M.C., Journalism
Redemptorist High School 1988 — 1992
CNN August 2014 - Present
Turner Broadcasting - CNN August 2013 - August 2014
The Advocate October 2012 - August 2013
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge January 2012 - October 2012
Lamar Advertising September 2011 - January 2012
LSU University Recreation August 2009 - December 2011
The Alliance Group May 2011 - July 2011
St. Joseph's Academy January 2011 - May 2011
LSU University Recreation January 2010 - May 2010
LSU Student Media August 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Advertising, Editing, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Ap Style, Superior written &..., Brand Communications..., Project Management, Leadership, Copywriting, Adobe Creative Suite, Public Relations, Event Planning, Media Relations, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Press Releases, Social Media, Blogging, Organization, prioritization, Proofreading, Marketing Strategy, AP Style, Broadcast, Social Networking, Newspapers, Storytelling, Fundraising, Organization &...
Education
Louisiana State University 2007 — 2011
Mass Communications, Advertising, Business Administration
E.D.White Catholic High School 2002 — 2007
The Advocate August 2015 - Present
Setpoint Integrated Solutions, Inc. (Formerly DMC Carter Chambers, Inc.) July 2014 - July 2015
The Medve Group, Inc February 2014 - July 2014
Louisiana State University July 2012 - December 2013
The Medve Group, Inc May 2010 - July 2012
Communications Corporation/White Knight Broadcasting December 2009 - May 2010
Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Co August 2009 - January 2010
Louisiana High School Athletic Association July 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Press Releases, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Journalism, Advertising, Politics, Management, Social Media, Marketing, Facebook, Social Networking, Market Research, Media Relations, Sales
Education
Louisiana State University 2012 — 2013
Master's Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies (Strategic Communication), 3.9
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication: Political Communication, Business Administration
Walker High School 2001 — 2005
HS Diploma, General HS Diploma
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality July 2014 - Present
Louisiana State University January 2011 - Present
The Advocate February 2008 - May 2013
The Montgomery Advertiser January 2003 - February 2008
The News-Star 2002 - 2003
The Gainesville Sun December 2000 - August 2001
The Independent Florida Alligator January 2000 - December 2000
Skills
Wetlands, Soil Science, Wetland Science, GIS, Remote Sensing, Journalism, Newspaper, Management, Photography, Social Media, Media, Soil Sampling, Newspapers, Publications, Photoshop, Press Releases
Education
Louisiana State University 2009 — 2014
M.S., Renewable Natural Resources - Watershed Science
University of Florida 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Florida State College at Jacksonville 1995 — 1997
Associate, General Ed
HealthCorps January 2013 - Present
Generation : (WH)Y? August 2011 - Present
SPI Marketing March 2012 - September 2012
The Advocate June 2011 - September 2011
Valley Community Association August 2009 - May 2011
AmeriCorps of Western New York May 2010 - August 2010
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation January 2008 - February 2008
Skills
Writing, Event Planning, Public Relations, Research, Editorial, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Recruiting, Blogging, Spanish, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Event Management, Media Relations, Time Management, Editing, Copy Editing, Customer Service, Journalism, Fundraising, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Interviews, Copywriting, Advertising, Proofreading, Digital Media, Strategic Communications, Publishing, SEO, Publicity, Web Content, Brand Development, Feature Articles, AP Style, Publications, Content Strategy
Education
Canisius College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, English
The Advocate April 2015 - Present
The Daily Reveille August 2013 - May 2015
LEGACY Magazine January 2015 - March 2015
Disney's Yellow Shoes Creative Group June 2014 - December 2014
Walt Disney World Resort August 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Photography, Advertising, Graphic Design, Facebook, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Social Media, Mac, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Press Releases, Event Planning, Blogging, Editing, Digital Photography, Journalism, AP Style
Education
Louisiana State University 2010 — 2015
Advertising, Mass Communication/Media Studies
Louisiana State University 2010 — 2015
Advertising
NOLA.com The Times-Picayune November 2013 - Present
Guarantee Service Team of Professionals March 2013 - Present
DIG Magazine - Baton Rouge February 2013 - March 2014
The Advocate January 2013 - November 2013
The Daily Reveille August 2009 - December 2012
Skills
Photography, News Writing, Social Media, AP Style, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, Journalism, InDesign
Education
Louisiana State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication - Print Journalism
Fusion, an ABC - Univision Joint-Venture April 2014 - Present
Wildlife June 2012 - February 2014
Sharing April 2013 - May 2013
Little Action June 2009 - April 2013
R/GA October 2007 - June 2009
Live Earth January 2007 - September 2007
SuicideGirls June 2006 - December 2006
The Advocate January 2006 - June 2006
Wenner Media September 2002 - January 2006
Fox Broadcasting Company July 1999 - July 2001
Skills
Creative Direction, Editorial Strategy, Entertainment, Editorial, Television, Social Media, Content Strategy, Production, Digital Strategy, Graphic Design, Film, Digital Media, Copy Editing, Publishing, Magazines, Publications, Blogging, Editing, Copywriting, Photography, Video, New Media, Brand Development, Content Development, Art, Interaction Design, Storytelling, Video Production, User Experience, Creative Strategy, Multimedia, Advertising, Interactive Advertising, Content Management, Digital Marketing, Producing, Film Production
Education
Harvard University 1994 — 1998
B.A., Special Concentrations (Literature, Government, VES)
The Advocate July 2015 - Present
The Advocate March 2014 - July 2015
Cactus Clyde Productions January 2013 - March 2014
The Times-Picayune August 2010 - March 2014
LSU Athletics September 2010 - December 2013
The Legacy Magazine May 2010 - November 2010
The Daily Reveille March 2010 - September 2010
The Times-Picayune June 2010 - August 2010
The Daily Reveille January 2010 - March 2010
Eustis Risk Management Resources May 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Photography, Facebook, Photoshop, Social Media, Graphic Design, Sports Photography, Sports, Newspapers, Editorial, Photo Mechanic, Digital Photography, Twitter, Event Photography, Editing, Athletics, Social Media Marketing, Publications, Event Management, Social Networking, Action Sports, College Sports, Journalism, Photojournalism, Feature Articles, InDesign, Event Planning, Media Relations, Customer Service, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Mac, Adobe Acrobat, Portrait Photography, Commercial Photography, Professional Sports, OS X, Adobe Bridge, Ap Style, Newspaper, Higher Education
Education
Louisiana State University 2013 — 2013
Master's degree, Sport Management
Louisiana State University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sport Administration-Sport Commerce
University of Colorado at Boulder 2008 — 2009
Journalism
Louise S. McGehee School 2004 — 2008
Diploma
Centric Federal Credit Union January 2011 - Present
Eagle Federal Credit Union December 2006 - December 2010
Campus Federal Credit Union 2005 - 2006
Capital City Press Federal Credit Union 2001 - 2005
The Advocate 1990 - 2001
WBRZ-TV 1986 - 1990
Skills
Banking, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Customer Service, Human Resources, Training, Leadership, Management, Process Improvement, Program Management, Microsoft Office, Executive Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Vendor Management
Education
Louisiana State University 1981 — 1985
BA, Mass Communications
Huntsville High School 1977 — 1981
Diploma
Louisiana Notary Public Commission
Elisha Knight Photographer September 2011 - Present
Edrop-off Luxury Consignment August 2015 - Present
The Prelude Press August 2015 - Present
303 Magazine January 2015 - August 2015
The Marquee Magazine July 2014 - August 2015
The Advocate August 2014 - May 2015
Angie's Restaurant July 2014 - April 2015
Forever Yours Photography Studio April 2012 - July 2012
Levi Strauss & Co. October 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Photography, Digital Photography, Portrait Photography, Lightroom, Photoshop, Commercial Photography, Photojournalism, Event Photography, Journalism, Editorial Photography, Wedding Photography, Image Editing, Darkroom Photography, Illustrator, Studio Lighting, Adobe Creative Suite, Leadership, Collaboration, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Teaching, InDesign, Graphic Design, Editorial Portraiture
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2015 — 2017
Bachelor’s Degree, Commercial Photography
University of Colorado Denver 2013 — 2015
Castle View High School 2009 — 2013
High School
The Advocate October 2014 - Present
The Wall Street Journal June 2014 - September 2014
The Dallas Morning News May 2013 - August 2013
The Daily Reveille August 2012 - May 2013
The Sacramento Bee May 2012 - August 2012
The Independent Weekly May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Journalism, Copy Editing, AP Style, Editing, Online Journalism, Newspapers, Investigative Reporting, Writing, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Critical Thinking, Newspaper, Feature Articles, Narrative Journalism, Feature Writing
Education
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication - Political Communication, Summa Cum Laude
Lafayette High School 2006 — 2010
4.0
The Hammond Daily Star September 2014 - Present
The Advocate September 2008 - September 2014
Associated Press March 2014 - May 2014
Reveille Radio at LSU September 2010 - December 2011
Skills
Skilled Multi-tasker, Skilled Interviewer, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Skill
Education
Louisiana State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Print Journalism, 3.0 GPA
Friendship Club August 2013 - Present
SF Public Press September 2012 - December 2012
Xpress Magazine January 2012 - May 2012
Mission Local May 2011 - August 2011
The Advocate January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
News Writing, Copy Editing, AP Style, Web Content Management, Social Networking, Ap Style, Breaking News, Journalism, HTML, Microsoft Office, Editorial, Blogging, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Proofreading, Editing, Newspapers, Newsletters, Feature Articles, Magazines, Video, Online Journalism
Education
Diablo Valley College 2014 — 2015
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business
SFSU 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Contra Costa College 2009 — 2010
Hercules Middle High School 2003 — 2007
Netchex February 2012 - Present
The Advocate November 2009 - November 2011
The Times-Picayune August 2009 - December 2009
The Daily Reveille December 2007 - December 2009
Skills
Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Event Planning, Fundraising, Editing, Breaking News, Photoshop, Feature Articles, Marketing Automation, Pardot, Inbound Marketing, Inbound Lead Generation, Outbound Marketing, Content Marketing, B2B Marketing, Internal Marketing, Internal Communications, Writing, Feature Writing, Collateral Material..., Web Content, Facebook, Storytelling, Social Media, Blogging, Copy Editing, Advertising, AP Style
Education
Louisiana State University 2005 — 2009
Mass Communication, Print Journalism
www.beardeddragon.co September 2014 - Present
ASG-Amaray April 2010 - Present
Redstone Properties March 2005 - January 2010
The Advocate February 2003 - February 2005
Skills
Payroll, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Human Resources, Finance, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Administration, Accounting, ADP Payroll, Fixed Assets, Strategic Planning
Education
Charles H McCann Technical School 1986 — 1990
The Advocate October 2013 - Present
The Advocate October 2012 - September 2013
Various Jobs January 2009 - October 2012
True Blue Collaborations, LLC December 2008 - December 2011
Quadel Consulting Corporation November 2008 - March 2009
Quadel Consulting Corporation August 2006 - September 2008
Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Social Networking, Facebook, Leadership, Blogging, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Marketing, Sales, Copywriting, Social Media Measurement, LinkedIn, Customer Satisfaction, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Google Analytics, Twitter, Strategy, Idea Generation, Visionary Thinking, Creativity, Analytical Techniques, Creative Problem Solving, Policy, Communications Strategy, Policy Analysis, Lead Generation, Copy Editing, WordPress, AP Style, Strategic Communications, Editing, Newspapers
Education
LSU Continuing Education 2013 — 2013
Certification, Social Media
Louisiana State University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor’s, Political Science
Baton Rouge Community College 2001 — 2004
Associate, Liberal Arts
Baton Rouge Magnet High School 1997 — 2001
High School Diploma
Uline May 2008 - Present
J&P Cycles August 1999 - May 2008
The Advocate October 1987 - March 1995
Skills
Photoshop, Photography, Content Management, Filemaker Pro, Writing, Editing, Publishing, Publications, QuarkXPress, InDesign, Indexing, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, Word, Digital Photography, Taxonomy Development, Access, Lotus Notes, AgilityCMS, Pindar, Meadows, AutoPrice, Catalogs, Catalog Management, Catalog Production, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Microsoft Excel, Catalogue Production, FileMaker, Pre-press, Email Marketing, Mac, Layout, Product Information..., Dreamweaver, CMS, OS X, Brochures, Illustrator, Management, E-commerce, Advertising, Process Improvement, Direct Mail, Direct Marketing, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Iowa 1977 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, Journalism and Business
Columbia College 1975 — 1977
Associate of Arts (AA), Journalism and Commercial Art
1to1 Media July 2011 - Present
The iPhone App Review September 2009 - April 2011
Dogwood Literary Magazine September 2008 - May 2009
The Cream Filling Literary Magazine May 2008 - May 2009
Fairfield University Office of Undergraduate Admission September 2005 - May 2009
Fairfield Magazine September 2008 - December 2008
The Mirror September 2005 - October 2008
The Advocate September 2003 - June 2005
Skills
AP Style, SEO, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Proofreading, News Writing, Interviewing, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Blogging, Wordpress, Tumblr, Spanish, Photoshop, Podcast Production, Basic Video Production, iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, Improvisation, Social Media, Facebook, Twitter, WordPress, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Applications, Microsoft Word, Employee Engagement, Publishing, Interviews
Education
Fairfield University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts
Jonathan Law High School 2001 — 2005
High School Diploma
The Advocate July 2013 - Present
Skills
Storytelling, Newspapers
Education
Louisiana State University 1988 — 1990
PHYSICAL THERAPY
BCD Travel August 2010 - Present
BCD Travel November 2007 - August 2010
Antrobus Communcations Inc. October 2004 - October 2007
The Advocate November 2001 - September 2004
Independent writing consultant April 2001 - November 2001
Gambit Weekly December 1998 - April 2001
Baton Rouge Business Report May 1996 - December 1998
Elko Daily Free Press June 1993 - May 1996
Skills
Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Editing, Publications, Editorial, Newsletters, Writing, Proofreading, Advertising
Education
Boston College
bachelor of arts, English, philosophy
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Master of Journalism, Mass Communications
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. May 2013 - Present
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. February 2011 - May 2013
AlwaysCare Benefits (Starmount Life Insurance Co) March 2010 - February 2011
AlwaysCare Benefits January 2008 - March 2010
The Advocate September 2004 - January 2008
Skills
Writing Skills, Copy Editing, Strategic Communications, Community Engagement, Event Management, Academic Tutoring, Graphic Design, Advertising, Employee Benefits, Newsletters, Disability Insurance, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, COBRA, Marketing, Press Releases, Insurance, Health Insurance, Sales, Account Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Louisiana State University 1999 — 2003
BA, English, Writing and Culture; Communication Studies (minor)
BBHS 1995 — 1999
The Advocate January 2015 - Present
The Middletown Press February 2013 - January 2015
Renaissance Publishing, LLC April 2011 - August 2012
Toni Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism August 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Journalism, Copy Editing, AP Style, Newspapers, Blogging, Storytelling, Editorial, Online Journalism, News Writing, Web Content, Social Media, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Copywriting
Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism 2010 — 2011
RussoRoss September 2011 - Present
Gully, Phelps & McKey Commercial Realtors June 2010 - December 2011
Horn Media Consultants, Inc. April 1989 - April 2009
The Advocate May 1978 - April 1989
Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Media Relations, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Email Marketing, Non-profits, Advertising, Nonprofits, Marketing, Event Management, Magazines, Team Building, Online Advertising, Photoshop, InDesign, Newsletters, Entrepreneurship, Press Releases, Strategic Planning, Blogging, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Facebook, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, SEO, Photography, Publications, Online Marketing, Sales, Editing, WordPress, Small Business, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Brand Development, Fundraising, Graphic Design, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Digital Media, Creative Direction, Publicity, Direct Marketing, Crisis Communications, Editorial, Digital Marketing
Education
Louisiana State University 1982 — 1986
Master's degree, Human Ecology, Clothing and Textiles
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
GateHouse Media June 2015 - Present
The Orion, Chico State January 2015 - May 2015
The Orion August 2012 - December 2012
The Orion August 2011 - May 2012
The Advocate September 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Newspaper Design, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photography, Graphic Design, Copy Editing, News Writing
Education
CSU Chico 2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism
Contra Costa College 2008 — 2011
Journalism
E&E Publishing, LLC November 2014 - Present
Morning Consult March 2014 - October 2014
CQ Roll Call November 2011 - March 2014
Houston Chronicle/Hearst Washington Bureau September 2011 - November 2011
The Arizona Republic June 2011 - August 2011
The Advocate October 2008 - May 2011
Gannett January 2010 - May 2010
The Daily Reveille September 2007 - December 2009
Neighbors Magazine April 2008 - December 2008
Skills
InDesign, Photoshop, Editing, Breaking News, Blogging, Journalism, Wordpress, AP Style, Social Media, Writing, Politics, Legislative Analysis, Legislative Research, Legislative Policy, Senate, Congress, Federal Budget, Appropriations, WordPress, Editorial, News Writing, Legislation, Storytelling
Education
Louisiana State University 2007 — 2011
B.A. in Mass Communication, Honors College, Political Communication
Georgetown University 2010 — 2010
Political journalism
Firefly Digital, Inc. 2012 - Present
Lafayette Parish School System 2009 - April 2012
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 2008 - 2011
Lafayette Parish School System 2005 - 2009
The Advocate June 1987 - February 2005
Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Student Recruiting, Media Relations, Journalism, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Web Content Management, Copywriting, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Social Media, Proofreading, Online Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Recruiting, Event Management, Press Releases, Online Advertising, SEO, Blogging, Social Networking, Marketing, AP Style, Facebook, Internal Communications, Email Marketing, Newspapers, Event Planning, Content Strategy, Web Design, Creative Writing, Marketing Communications, Publicity, Corporate Communications, New Media, Web Content, Content Management, Program Management, News Writing, Graphic Design, Content Development, Strategic Communications, Publishing
Education
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1983 — 1987
BA, Journalism - News-Ed
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Ariel Corporation August 2010 - Present
Florida Today January 2005 - August 2010
Knight Ridder-Tribune, Washington, DC October 1996 - December 2004
Los Angeles Times 1989 - September 1996
Times-Picayune New Orleans, LA December 1988 - October 1989
The Advocate 1983 - 1988
Education
Louisiana State University 1978 — 1983
Social Security Administration March 2010 - Present
Social Security Administration September 2007 - March 2010
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas May 2007 - August 2007
Albemarle Corporation January 2007 - May 2007
The Advocate August 2005 - December 2006
Delta Sigma Pi December 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Business Communications, Interviewing, Community Outreach, Recruiting, Human Resources, New Hire Orientations, Employee Benefits, Policy, Deferred Compensation, Program Management, Time Management, Management, Process Improvement, Resume Writing, Teamwork, Organizational..., Onboarding, Social Networking, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Background Checks, Research, Advertising
Education
Louisiana State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Management with a concentration in Human Resources
Louisiana State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Human Resources Management
Broadwayworld.com 2011 - Present
Sherry Shameer Cohen 1990 - Present
Connecticut Press Club 2007 - July 2014
The Advocate August 2001 - February 2014
The Todd Organization 2003 - 2004
Connecticut Jewish Ledger 1995 - 2004
William Pitt Real Estate 2000 - 2001
Werner Gershon Associates 2000 - 2000
Polymer Resources Ltd. 1999 - 2000
The Acting Company of Greenwich 1994 - 2000
Skills
Journalism, Blogging, Editing, Proofreading, Copywriting, Interviewing Skills, Desktop Publishing, Social Media, Newspaper, Feature Articles, Magazines, News Writing, Freelance Writing, SEO, AP Style, Bookkeeping, Creative Writing, Books, Web Content, Advertising, Photography, Storytelling, Strategic Communications, InDesign, Publishing, Press Releases, Publications, Newspapers, Online Journalism, Editorial, Newsletters, Content Development, Copy Editing, Fact-checking, Writing, Public Speaking
Education
Fordham University
Mercy College
B.A. cum laude, Sociology
Sleepy Hollow High School
KEXP June 2012 - Present
Tiny Tea Dance 2009 - Present
KEXP 90.3 FM Seattle November 2006 - Present
MSN Music 2006 - December 2012
United States of Americana 2009 - 2010
The Advocate 2003 - 2009
Slow Ride 2007 - 2008
Skills
Editing, Copywriting, Publicity, Entertainment, Blogging, Journalism, Copy Editing, Music, Newsletters, Singing
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Music & Science, Music & German
Kent Gardens Elementary
Bob Greeney Freelance Communications August 2009 - Present
Southern Connecticut Newspapers Incorporated January 2001 - July 2009
The Advocate January 2001 - January 2009
THE HOUR January 1985 - January 2000
STAMFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS January 1990 - January 1993
THE TRIBUNE-STAR January 1981 - January 1985
WAAC-AM RADIO January 1980 - January 1981
WWCM-AM and WBDJ-FM June 1980 - September 1980
Skills
Storytelling, Newspaper, Editing, Feature Articles, Broadcast, Newspapers, Publications, People Skills, Editorial, Headline Writing, Sports, Interviews, QuarkXPress, InDesign, AP Style, News Writing
Education
Indiana State University 1976 — 1980
Indiana State University
Bachelor of Arts, Radio-TV-Film; Journalism
CNN July 2014 - Present
CNN June 2013 - July 2014
CNN April 2013 - July 2014
E! Networks June 2013 - June 2014
CNN September 2000 - January 2013
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 2011 - 2012
The Advocate July 2004 - January 2006
CNN September 2000 - August 2004
Luxottica Retail June 1993 - August 2003
Skills
News Writing, Producing, Management, Broadcast Journalism, Video Production, Broadcast, Television, Editing, Avid, Journalism, Final Cut Pro, Media Production, Camera, HD Video, Video, Sound, Social Media
Education
French Culinary Institute 2007 — 2008
Culinary Arts
California State University-Chico 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Westlake High School
Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
AmeriCares 2008 - 2014
The Advocate October 2000 - May 2008
Record-Journal January 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Strategic Communications, Journalism, Research, Editorial, Newsletters, Media Relations, AP Style, Editing, Newspapers, News Writing, Press Releases, Ap Style, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Publicity, Copy Editing
Education
Hofstra University 1995 — 1998
VIP Magazine May 2011 - Present
Beaumont Enterprise November 2007 - June 2011
The New York Times December 2004 - September 2007
Chicago Tribune May 1999 - November 2004
The Advocate March 1998 - May 1999
Education
Louisiana State University 1995 — 1999
The Advocate June 1988 - Present
Skills
Newspaper, Journalism, Copy Editing, Editorial, Editing, Proofreading, Research, AP Style, Press Releases, Newspapers, Media Relations, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, News Writing, Publications, Breaking News, Headline Writing, Web Content, Investigative Reporting, Feature Articles, Newsletters, Storytelling, Publicity, Online Journalism, Copywriting, Corporate Communications, Blogging, Strategic Communications, Creative Writing, Photo Mechanic, Magazines, Internal Communications
Education
Ball State University 1978 — 1981
Bachelor's, Journalism
The Advocate July 2013 - Present
The Tennessean August 2012 - July 2013
The Times-Picayune 2003 - 2012
Skills
Journalism, AP Style, Newspapers, Editorial, Copy Editing, Editing, Press Releases
Education
New York University 2002 — 2004
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 1998 — 2002
Marathon Petroleum Company December 2012 - January 2013
Marathon Petroleum Company May 2012 - August 2012
Ryan & Company November 2007 - January 2009
Ryan & Company February 2007 - January 2009
The Advocate June 2005 - December 2006
The Advocate August 2004 - May 2005
The Advocate May 2003 - August 2004
Education
Louisiana State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, Senior
Southeastern Louisiana University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management
Hap and Leonard - Season 1 April 2015 - July 2015
When The Bough Breaks January 2015 - April 2015
Geostorm October 2014 - January 2015
Toyota Commercial July 2014 - August 2014
N.O.L.A. Circus June 2014 - July 2014
The Final Girls March 2014 - June 2014
Century Link December 2013 - December 2013
99 Homes November 2013 - December 2013
The Advocate August 2013 - August 2013
Direct TV July 2013 - July 2013
Skills
Wardrobe, Fashion, Film, Costumes, Sewing, Tailoring
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2005 — 2009
The Advocate April 2015 - Present
The Baton Rouge Advocate and the New Orleans Advocate May 2012 - April 2015
New Orleans Times-Picayune June 1993 - December 2009
SportswriterTimes January 1993 - January 2009
Atlanta Journal Constitution January 1986 - January 1991
Skills
Storytelling, Feature Articles, Creative Writing, Blogging, Breaking News, Sports, Public Relations, News Writing, Ap Style, Newspaper, Sports Writing, Copy Editing, Journalism, AP Style, Editorial, Online Journalism, Headline Writing, Press Releases, Media Relations, InCopy, Newspapers, Interviews, Publications, Investigative Reporting, Newspaper Design, Editing
Education
Clark Atlanta University
B.A, Communications
Pen, ink. March 2013 - Present
AAA Publications 2002 - Present
RiffRaff 2014 - 2014
RiffRaff 2014 - 2014
The Denver Post January 2008 - January 2013
The Tennessean November 2006 - January 2008
The Advocate August 2004 - November 2006
Skills
Newspapers, Journalism, AP Style, Storytelling, Copy Editing, News Writing, Breaking News, Editorial, Feature Articles, Blogging, Editing, Media Relations
Education
Chapman University
English w/ journalism emphasis
The Advocate Board Member and Past PresidentSCAMA1999 - 2010
The Advocate January 1995 - August 1999
Education
Louisiana State University 1962 — 1966
BS, Business
White Tiger Yoga LLC July 2012 - Present
White Tiger Fitness November 2013 - Present
The Advocate April 2008 - Present
The Red Shtick July 2012 - Present
Red Shtick Magazine February 2004 - June 2012
Peters Wealth Advisors, LLC June 2000 - November 2008
Skills
Newspapers, AP Style, Editing, InCopy, Blogging, Press Releases, News Writing, Copy Editing, Breaking News, Social Media, InDesign, Feature Articles, Advertising, QuarkXPress, Creative Writing, Media Relations, Journalism, Storytelling, Proofreading, Editorial, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Yoga, Personal Training, Nutrition
Education
College for Financial Planning 2001 — 2005
Certified Financial Planner Program
Louisiana State University 1988 — 1992
B.S., Zoology, Psychology
Catholic High School of Pointe Coupee 1984 — 1988
The Advocate July 2013 - Present
Amazon.com February 2011 - July 2013
Cell Control January 2010 - February 2011
Louisiana State University May 2008 - February 2010
Skills
Software Engineering, Game Design, Java, Python, C++, Linux, JavaScript, SQL, Automation, C#, Procedural Content..., SOA, Software Development, Scalability, Scheme, PHP, Android, Android NDK, MySQL, XML, Web Development, Programming, Apache, Agile Methodologies, Object Oriented Design, Visual Basic, Distributed Systems, Mobile Applications, jQuery, Web Services, .NET, REST, Unix, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Design, Testing, Databases, Algorithms, Web Applications, Objective-C, Git, Amazon Web Services...
Education
Louisiana State University 2007 — 2009
B.S., Computer Science, Software Engineering
Louisiana State University
Ph.D., Computer Science (Incomplete)
Self Employed February 2013 - April 2014
The Advocate January 2006 - February 2013
Scripps Howard News Service January 2002 - January 2006
Killeen Daily Herald June 1999 - June 2002
University of North Texas Health Science Center January 1999 - May 1999
Lake City Sun May 1998 - September 1998
North Texas Daily October 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Newspapers, AP Style, News Writing, Breaking News, Journalism, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Online Journalism, Copy Editing, Editorial, Investigative Reporting, Headline Writing, Magazines, Blogging, Press Releases
Education
University of North Texas 1997 — 1999
Master of Journalism, Journalism, GPA 3.9
Centenary College of Louisiana 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications, GPA 3.5
Touro Synagogue June 2015 - Present
The Advocate May 2014 - June 2015
Herff Jones April 2014 - May 2014
Infographic World 2012 - April 2014
The Daily Journal 2010 - 2012
Evansville Courier & Press June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Graphic Design, Layout, Logo Design, Flyers, Typography, Photoshop, Posters, Illustrator, Brochures, InDesign, Business Cards, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Web Design, Image Manipulation, Art Direction, Invitations, Email Marketing, HTML
Education
Ball State University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Journalism, Graphic Design
Ball State University
Bachelor of Journalism , Graphic Design
Better Business Bureau, University of Louisiana at Lafayette April 2010 - Present
The Advocate 2002 - 2012
Greater Lafayette Business Journal December 2007 - December 2010
Skills
Journalism, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Magazine Articles, Magazine Layout Design, Media Relations, News Writing, Newspaper Design, Newsletter Production, Magazine Design, Storytelling, AP Style, Feature Articles, Press Releases, Publications, Newsletters, Proofreading, Editorial, Creative Writing
Education
Louisiana State University
Masters, Mass Communications
The News Enterprise July 2015 - Present
The Advocate September 2013 - June 2015
The Daily Reveille August 2012 - May 2014
Tiger Hype LLC November 2011 - November 2012
Chat Sports, Inc. 2011 - August 2012
Chat Sports, Inc. June 2011 - July 2012
Fan Huddle July 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Sports Writing, Journalism, Blogging, Social Media, Sports, Online Journalism, News Writing, Ap Style, Feature Articles, Sports Marketing, Facebook, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Sports Management, Wordpress, Newspapers
Education
Northshore High School 2008 — 2011
High School diploma
Louisiana State University
Bachelor's degree, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Acosta Sales & Marketing/Livingston Parish News November 1999 - Present
The Advocate April 1978 - May 1992
Skills
I'm a people person
Education
Louisiana State University 1974 — 1978
Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism
The Advocate July 2004 - Present
Antelope Valley Press June 2002 - July 2004
Daily Press newspaper November 2001 - May 2002
American Press newspaper May 2000 - May 2001
Education
Louisiana State University 1994 — 1998
BAMC, Mass Communications
The Advocate January 2012 - Present
826 Valencia October 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Photoshop, Digital Photography, Film, Film Photography, Darkroom, Photographic Printing, Illustrator, Illustration, Interviews, Communication, Research, Designs, Graphic Design, Photography
Education
Contra Costa College 2011 — 2013
Academy of Art University 2009 — 2010
The Advocate November 1986 - November 2007
Education
Fordham University 1984 — 1986
Masters, English Language and Literature
Fordham University
M
Fordham University
M
The Advocate August 2010 - Present
The Advocate August 2003 - August 2010
The Advocate April 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Digital Media, Online Advertising, Newspaper, Media Strategy, Team Leadership, Highly Adaptable, Staff Training, Account Management, Sales Management, Revenue Management, Inventory Management, Budget Management, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Research, Web Analytics, Media Buying, Sales Compensation, Account Retention, Customer Relations, Collaborative, Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, WordPerfect, Typing
Education
Louisiana State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Baton Rouge High Magnet School 1988 — 1992
Community Coffee Operations Coordinator, E-Commerce DepartmentCommunity CoffeeMarch 2014 - Present
Community Coffee June 2011 - March 2014
The Advocate January 2010 - July 2011
Community Coffee May 2007 - June 2011
Skills
Blogging, Customer Service, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Sales, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Retail, Sales Management, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, E-commerce, Management, Inventory Management, Advertising, Team Building
Education
Louisiana State University 2004 — 2011
Business/Mass Communications, Marketing/Journalism
Louisiana State University 2004 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources December 2012 - Present
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources December 2010 - December 2012
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources July 2008 - December 2010
The Advocate April 2004 - July 2008
The Advocate November 2001 - April 2004
Baton Rouge Business Report June 2000 - November 2001
Daily Advertiser June 1999 - June 2000
The Reveille January 1997 - May 1999
U.S. Navy May 1988 - May 1995
Skills
Speech Writing, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Crisis Communications, Event Management, Project Planning, Editing, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Proofreading, Newsletters, Microsoft Word, Press Releases, Blogging, Ap Style, Social Media, News Writing, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Journalism, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Legal Research, Policy, Newspaper, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Research, Newspapers, Publicity, Nonprofits, AP Style, Community Outreach
Education
Louisiana State University 1995 — 1999
B.A., Mass Communication - Political Science
The Advocate September 2010 - Present
Baton Rouge Business Report March 2010 - September 2010
Pensacola News Journal May 2008 - March 2010
The Daily Reveille 2005 - 2008
Skills
Video Editing, Microsoft Excel, InDesign, Editing, Journalism, News Writing, Newspapers, AP Style, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Blogging, Online Journalism, Writing, Public Relations
Education
Louisiana State University 2004 — 2008
mass communication, Journalism
Shell/Motiva June 2012 - Present
EMCO Technologies January 2009 - June 2012
ExxonMobil December 2004 - June 2008
Dow Chemical August 1999 - December 2004
Louisiana Pigment February 1999 - August 1999
General Health Systems September 1997 - November 1998
The Advocate October 1996 - September 1997
Education
Alcorn State University 1989 — 1994
B.S., Computer Science/Applied Math
Simplicity Consulting August 2014 - Present
MSN April 2012 - Present
Aquent April 2012 - May 2014
Greenwich Time February 2011 - April 2012
The Advocate June 2008 - February 2011
The Hartford Courant 2007 - 2008
amNewYork 2007 - 2007
Artinfo.com 2005 - 2006
Skills
Blogging, Multimedia, Photography, Image Editing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Ap Style, Editing, Newspaper, Editorial, News Writing, Newspapers, Digital Media, Facebook, Video, Feature Articles, Social Media, Online Journalism, Breaking News, Magazines, Web Content, Publications, Interviews
Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism 2006 — 2007
M.S., Journalism
New York University 2001 — 2005
B.A., History
The Advocate January 2015 - Present
The News Journal June 2013 - August 2013
The Daily Reveille August 2012 - May 2013
Lincoln Parks and Recreation June 2012 - August 2012
The Daily Reveille January 2012 - May 2012
Davenport's Restaurant October 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Food, Customer Service, Food Industry, Negotiation, Associated Press style, Editing, Video Editing, Proofreading, Research
Education
Louisiana State University 2011 — 2015
Lincoln High School 2006 — 2011
CHL Property Solutions, LLC July 2013 - Present
The Advocate August 2011 - June 2013
LSU Student Health Center August 2009 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Word, Social Media, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Interviews, Hiring, Human Resources, Microsoft Excel, New Hire Orientations, Policy, Recruiting, Customer Service, Leadership, Temporary Placement, Advertising
Education
Louisiana State University 2011 — 2013
MBA, Human Resources
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Human Resources
The Advocate 2001 - Present
Denham Springs News January 1992 - October 1993
Sports Writer January 1984 - June 1985
The Daily Reveille, LSU January 1981 - December 1983
Education
Louisiana State University 1979 — 1983
News-Editorial Journalism
The Advocate Founder and CEOThe AdvocateJuly 2008 - Present
Education
Barat College of DePaul University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor's of Art, Community Service and Sociology
The Advocate June 2011 - Present
Waltham Public Schools September 1991 - June 2011
Newton Public Schools 1987 - 1991
Weymouth Public Schools September 1971 - June 1981
Boston Public Schools September 1969 - June 1971
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel
Education
Federation for Children with Special Needs 2011 — 2012
Completed Internship as Advocate for Families of Children with Special Needs, Special Education Advocacy
Lesley University 1974 — 1976
Master's degree, Teacher of Children with Learning Disabilities
Simmons College Graduate Studies 1967 — 1969
Master's degree, Urban Education and Leadership
Wellesley College 1964 — 1967
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
St. Martin's Press April 2015 - Present
Harper's Bazaar July 2015 - August 2015
Hearst Digital Media December 2014 - May 2015
Fox News Channel September 2013 - November 2014
Newsday June 2013 - August 2013
The Advocate November 2012 - June 2013
The New York Times May 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Journalism, Social Media, AP Style, Video Editing, Online Journalism, Audio Editing, Web Content Management, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Howard University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Online Media, English
The Advocate January 2013 - Present
The Advocate 2013 - 2013
The Daily Reveille August 2012 - December 2012
The Daily Reveille August 2011 - December 2011
The Chimes Restaurant and Tap Room January 2011 - December 2011
The Daily Reveille January 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Blogging, Photography, AP Style, Newspapers, Journalism, News Writing, Feature Articles, InCopy, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Editorial, Newspaper Design, Breaking News, Online Journalism, Editing, Investigative Reporting, Sports Photography, Sports Writing, Ap Style, Newspaper, Photojournalism
Education
Louisiana State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass communication
University of Urbino 2012 — 2012
Pedersen Educational Associates July 2009 - Present
The Advocate 1998 - 2009
Skills
Special Education, IEP, Learning Disabilities, Behavior Management, RTI, Emotional Disabilities, Applied Behavior..., Autism Spectrum..., Positive Behavior..., Differentiated..., K-12, Wilson Reading, Educational Assessment, TEACCH, Assistive Technology, Literacy, Educational Leadership, Elementary Education, Classroom Management, PECS, Educational Consulting, Individualized..., Reading Intervention
Education
Lesley University
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Special Education
Bridgewater State College 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Early Childhood Education and Elementary
Boise School District November 2013 - Present
Joint School District No. 2 September 2013 - Present
JC Penney October 2013 - June 2014
Puyallup School District March 2013 - June 2013
Olympia School District August 2012 - November 2012
PetSmart April 2010 - August 2011
The Advocate June 2007 - January 2010
The Ville Platte Gazette March 2007 - June 2007
Sandra's Cafe and Health Food October 2006 - December 2006
PetSmart March 2006 - April 2006
Skills
Proficient in MS Office..., Ability to accept..., Ability to reflect on..., Team member and leader, Ability to work..., Strong cross-cultural..., Strong reading and..., Strongly self-motivated, Highly detail oriented, Ability to meet..., Always Punctual, Professional, Ability to create and..., Commitment to quality, Ability to develop,..., Secondary Education, Resilient, Determined to Succeed, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Curriculum Development, Tutoring, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Community Outreach, K-12 Education, Animal Husbandry, Fine Art, Customer Service, Organization, Hand Tools, Record-keeping, Expeditionary Learning, Learning Styles, Problem-based Learning, Place-based Learning, Service Learning, Japanese language, Data Analysis, Literature, History, Creative Writing
Education
The Evergreen State College 2011 — 2013
Master in Teaching
Louisiana State University at Alexandria 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of General Studies, English (Literature)
Louisiana State University 2002 — 2003
Japanese Studies
Louisiana State University at Eunice 2000 — 2002
Year 1: Pre-Veterinary Studies; Year 2: Fine Arts
Ultiworld November 2013 - Present
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) November 2013 - February 2014
Contra Costa College Bookstore July 2012 - September 2013
The Advocate September 2006 - June 2010
Skills
Report Writing, Organization, Management, Group Dynamics, Interpersonal..., Humor, Writing, Project Coordination, Reading, Multi Tasking, Journalism, Editing, Brainstorm Facilitation
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature/Letters
Contra Costa College 2006 — 2010
Associate of Arts (AA), Journalism
Novartis Animal Health March 2009 - Present
The Advocate August 2004 - March 2009
Skills
Sales, Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales Presentations, Sales Force Development, Sales Effectiveness, Product Launch, Selling Skills, Sales Operations, Veterinary Medicine
Education
Louisiana State University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing