The Advocate

Industry: Newspaper

Description

The 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 Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Aaron Looney Aaron Looney Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Aaron Looney's The Advocate Experience November 2008 - Present
Job Public relations/journalism/communications veteran
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Johnny Sciortino Johnny Sciortino Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Johnny Sciortino's The Advocate Experience August 2011 - December 2012
Job Videographer & Motion Graphic Designer at Lamar Advertising Company
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Damian Foley Damian Foley Eugene, Oregon Details
Damian Foley's The Advocate Experience October 2007 - July 2013
Job Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications at University of Oregon Alumni Association
Industry Higher Education
Experience
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

Jon Barrett Jon Barrett Greater New York City Area Details
Jon Barrett's The Advocate Experience 1997 - 2003
Job VP, Content Publisher at Starcom MediaVest Group
Industry Publishing
Experience
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 Kenneth Wilks Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Kenneth Wilks's The Advocate Experience June 2005 - August 2005
Job Owner, Kenneth Wilks Photography
Industry Photography
Experience
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

Bradley Warshauer Bradley Warshauer New Orleans, Louisiana Details
Bradley Warshauer's The Advocate Experience November 2012 - Present
Job Business Writing Specialist at Loyola University New Orleans
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Addie Armato Addie Armato Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Addie Armato's The Advocate Experience May 2012 - October 2012
Job Account Manager at The Pangburn Group
Industry Financial Services
Experience
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

Amanda Hofland Amanda Hofland Fargo, North Dakota Details
Amanda Hofland's The Advocate Experience August 2006 - May 2008
Job Writer, Editor, Blogger & Marketer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Logan Boyd Logan Boyd Austin, Texas Area Details
Logan Boyd's The Advocate Experience May 1998 - March 2000
Job Sr. Data Warehouse Engineer at HomeAway.com
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Donyelle Davis Donyelle Davis Pasadena, California Details
Donyelle Davis's The Advocate Experience February 2012 - May 2012
Job Public Affairs Specialist at U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Daryl Moore Daryl Moore Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Daryl Moore's The Advocate Experience 2010 - Present
Job Freelance Writer
Industry Publishing
Experience
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

Phillip PJ Eaglin Phillip PJ Eaglin Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Phillip PJ Eaglin's The Advocate Experience January 2014 - February 2015
Job Digital Advertising Expert
Industry Online Media
Experience
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

Chris Grillot Chris Grillot Greater New Orleans Area Details
Chris Grillot's The Advocate Experience May 2014 - May 2014
Job Freelance Police Reporter at NOLA.com | The TimesPicayune
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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 Malanda Schmitz Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Malanda Schmitz's The Advocate Experience May 1988 - September 1999
Job Experienced Fine Artist, Specializing In Custom Art
Industry Fine Art
Experience
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

Jeff Ventura Jeff Ventura Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Jeff Ventura's The Advocate Experience October 2004 - April 2006
Job at
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Becky Griffin Becky Griffin Houston, Texas Area Details
Becky Griffin's The Advocate Experience February 2002 - February 2003
Job REALTOR®/Leasing Manager at The Griffin Group, Dillard Properties, LLC
Industry Real Estate
Experience
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

Jessica Drago Jessica Drago Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Jessica Drago's The Advocate Experience July 2014 - September 2014
Job Supervisor at LSU Dining, Freelance Writer at Acadiana LifeStyle and The Advocate.
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Melissa Renee Rushing Melissa Renee Rushing Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Melissa Renee Rushing's The Advocate Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Copy Desk Intern at The Advocate
Industry Design
Experience
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

Alden Allen Alden Allen Greater Nashville Area Details
Alden Allen's The Advocate Experience August 2009 - May 2010
Job Production Manager | Editor Contrast Visuals & Consulting
Industry Media Production
Experience
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

Bryn Stole Bryn Stole Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Bryn Stole's The Advocate Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Metro Reporter at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Miranda Osborne Miranda Osborne United States Details
Miranda Osborne's The Advocate Experience 2011 - 2014
Job Account Representative seeking career in Territory Management
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Erin Hebert Erin Hebert Gainesville, Florida Details
Erin Hebert's The Advocate Experience May 2014 - May 2015
Job Copy Editor at The New York Times Editing Center
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Trista Hevey Trista Hevey Amherst, Massachusetts Details
Trista Hevey's The Advocate Experience June 2004 - August 2004
Job Director of MBA Recruiting & Alumni/Corporate Relations
Industry Higher Education
Experience
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

Farren Davis Farren Davis Atlanta, Georgia Details
Farren Davis's The Advocate Experience August 2013 - May 2014
Job Staff Writer at Urban Newsroom
Industry
Experience
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

Joe Hischer Joe Hischer Logan, Utah Details
Joe Hischer's The Advocate Experience August 2000 - April 2003
Job Multimedia Communicator
Industry Internet
Experience
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

Misty Cowherd Misty Cowherd Oxford, Mississippi Details
Misty Cowherd's The Advocate Experience February 2003 - September 2003
Job at
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Evan Simko-Bednarski Evan Simko-Bednarski Greater New York City Area Details
Evan Simko-Bednarski's The Advocate Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Staff Reporter at The Advocate
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Holly Turney Holly Turney Lexington, Kentucky Area Details
Holly Turney's The Advocate Experience 2008 - 2010
Job Graphic Designer at Goose Creek Home Fragrance
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
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

Steve Culpepper Steve Culpepper Greater New York City Area Details
Steve Culpepper's The Advocate Experience September 1991 - April 1994
Job Publishing Professional.
Industry Publishing
Experience
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.

Carissa (Howland) Toomey Carissa (Howland) Toomey Adams, Massachusetts Details
Carissa (Howland) Toomey's The Advocate Experience August 2003 - March 2004
Job Graphic Designer at Inland Management
Industry Real Estate
Experience
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

Marchae Grair Marchae Grair Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Marchae Grair's The Advocate Experience June 2010 - July 2010
Job Social Media Associate at United Church of Christ
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

John Breerwood John Breerwood New Orleans, Louisiana Details
John Breerwood's The Advocate Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Brewer/Cellarman at Abita Brewing Company
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Jamie Hernandez Jamie Hernandez Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Jamie Hernandez's The Advocate Experience February 2007 - December 2010
Job Account Executive at LA Press Association
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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 Loving Lisa Loving Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Lisa Loving's The Advocate Experience 2013 - 2013
Job Freelance Graphic Designer and Photographer
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
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

Maggie Bowles Maggie Bowles Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Maggie Bowles's The Advocate Experience 2009 - 2010
Job Project & Design Specialist
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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

Kyle Peveto Kyle Peveto Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Kyle Peveto's The Advocate Experience May 2012 - Present
Job Staff writer at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Rouchelle Scott, CAP-OM Rouchelle Scott, CAP-OM Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Rouchelle Scott, CAP-OM's The Advocate Experience May 1992 - Present
Job Office Manager at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Jacob deNobel Jacob deNobel Baltimore, Maryland Area Details
Jacob deNobel's The Advocate Experience September 2011 - July 2012
Job Arts and Entertinment Reporter at Carroll County Times
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Sharon Harrau Sharon Harrau Boston, Massachusetts Details
Sharon Harrau's The Advocate Experience 1998 - Present
Job Executive Secretary, President & CEO The Advocate
Industry Publishing
Experience
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

Cassandra Fedrick Cassandra Fedrick San Antonio, Texas Details
Cassandra Fedrick's The Advocate Experience April 2009 - January 2010
Job Library Director
Industry Libraries
Experience
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

Brian Szczerbinski Brian Szczerbinski Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Brian Szczerbinski's The Advocate Experience August 2004 - December 2004
Job Senior Director of Communications at Special Olympics Southern California
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Jared Kendall Jared Kendall Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Jared Kendall's The Advocate Experience 1999 - 2001
Job Tableau Freelancer at Elance
Industry Publishing
Experience
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

Lauren Bakke Lauren Bakke Portland, Oregon Area Details
Lauren Bakke's The Advocate Experience February 2013 - June 2013
Job Graphic Designer
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
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

Alan Bonaventure Alan Bonaventure Clovis, California Details
Alan Bonaventure's The Advocate Experience May 2009 - August 2009
Job Fuels Apprentice for the U.S. Air Force
Industry Military
Experience
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

Sydni Dunn Sydni Dunn Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Sydni Dunn's The Advocate Experience May 2011 - January 2013
Job Interim Director of External Relations at LSU College of Engineering
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Miranda Synstelien Miranda Synstelien Greater Atlanta Area Details
Miranda Synstelien's The Advocate Experience August 2008 - May 2009
Job PR & Marketing Intern at Marietta Museum of History
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Beth Didion Beth Didion Dallas, Texas Details
Beth Didion's The Advocate Experience September 2012 - March 2013
Job Graphic Designer National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Southwest Region
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Kepa Askenasy Kepa Askenasy San Francisco Bay Area Details
Kepa Askenasy's The Advocate Experience 1978 - 1983
Job Owner, Studio Askenasy
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
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

Alan Frutkin Alan Frutkin Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Alan Frutkin's The Advocate Experience February 1996 - January 1999
Job Editorial Director, Corporate Communications & Publicity at Fox Broadcasting
Industry Media Production
Experience
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

Richard Shurley Richard Shurley Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Richard Shurley's The Advocate Experience 1970 - January 2014
Job Principal at Twin Oaks Property Management, LLC
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Sarah Yokubaitis Sarah Yokubaitis San Francisco Bay Area Details
Sarah Yokubaitis's The Advocate Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Editor at AOL HuffingtonPost Media Group (Patch)
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

John Colvin John Colvin Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
John Colvin's The Advocate Experience March 2008 - May 2009
Job Disaster recovery specialist at Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Allison Steinberg Allison Steinberg Greater New York City Area Details
Allison Steinberg's The Advocate Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job Communications Strategist at ACLU
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Emily Kern Hebert Emily Kern Hebert Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Emily Kern Hebert's The Advocate Experience December 2000 - November 2011
Job Freelance writing and marketing professional
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Chris Branch Chris Branch New Orleans, Louisiana Details
Chris Branch's The Advocate Experience August 2009 - November 2011
Job Copywriter at The National WWII Museum
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Dan Hatfield Dan Hatfield San Francisco Bay Area Details
Dan Hatfield's The Advocate Experience February 1979 - March 1995
Job Editorial Page editor at Bay Area News GroupEast Bay. Follow JDHatfield on Twitter
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Larry Ruth Larry Ruth Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Larry Ruth's The Advocate Experience April 1990 - April 2010
Job Sales Manager at LANtec Corporate Training Center
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
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

Mark F. Bonner Mark F. Bonner Greater New York City Area Details
Mark F. Bonner's The Advocate Experience June 2005 - May 2007
Job Managing Editor at International Business Times
Industry Media Production
Experience
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

Bruce Hunter Bruce Hunter Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Bruce Hunter's The Advocate Experience February 1983 - March 1990
Job Director, Client Engagement at Envisiant
Industry Media Production
Experience
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

Phil LaRose Phil LaRose Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Phil LaRose's The Advocate Experience 1974 - 1998
Job author
Industry Publishing
Experience
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

Kristen (King) Lyons Kristen (King) Lyons Ithaca, New York Area Details
Kristen (King) Lyons's The Advocate Experience 1995 - 2000
Job Project Manager at L.L.Bean
Industry Higher Education
Experience
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

Theodora Kimmel Theodora Kimmel Morris, Connecticut Details
Theodora Kimmel's The Advocate Experience June 2013 - December 2013
Job Social Media Volunteer at Woodbury Meditation and Yoga Center, DARC student at NVCC
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
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

Rachel Dowd Rachel Dowd Los Angeles, California Details
Rachel Dowd's The Advocate Experience December 2006 - November 2008
Job Marketing, Communications and Media Relations at S. Groner Associates (SGA)
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Regina Sarnicola Regina Sarnicola San Francisco Bay Area Details
Regina Sarnicola's The Advocate Experience August 2007 - May 2009
Job Assistant Account Executive at Doremus
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Katelyn Scullin Katelyn Scullin Houston, Texas Details
Katelyn Scullin's The Advocate Experience November 2013 - May 2014
Job Single Store Sales Representative at Techtronic Industries
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Taylor Fowler Taylor Fowler Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Taylor Fowler's The Advocate Experience January 2013 - December 2013
Job Account Executive at Pittsburgh Outreach: Urban Community Revitilization
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Christie Matherne Christie Matherne Greater Denver Area Details
Christie Matherne's The Advocate Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Freelance Writer at The Advocate, Dig Magazine, 225 Magazine
Industry Publishing
Experience
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

Kristen Flores Kristen Flores Houston, Texas Details
Kristen Flores's The Advocate Experience April 1996 - September 1998
Job Creative Services Manager
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Joshua Chenier Joshua Chenier New York, New York Details
Joshua Chenier's The Advocate Experience October 2012 - August 2013
Job Sales Planner at CNN
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
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

Megan Fambrough Megan Fambrough Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Megan Fambrough's The Advocate Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Marketing Manager at The Advocate
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Karen (Doerr) Latuso Karen (Doerr) Latuso Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Karen (Doerr) Latuso's The Advocate Experience February 2008 - May 2013
Job Environmental Scientist at Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
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

Jeffrey Hartinger Jeffrey Hartinger New York, New York Details
Jeffrey Hartinger's The Advocate Experience June 2011 - September 2011
Job Senior Manager of Social Media at HealthCorps
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Charles Champagne Charles Champagne Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Charles Champagne's The Advocate Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Freelance Photographer/Creator
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Brianna Paciorka Brianna Paciorka Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Brianna Paciorka's The Advocate Experience January 2013 - November 2013
Job Photographer at NOLA.com | The TimesPicayune
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Jean-Paul Tremblay Jean-Paul Tremblay New York, New York Details
Jean-Paul Tremblay's The Advocate Experience January 2006 - June 2006
Job Director of Production, Digital at Fusion, an ABC Univision JointVenture
Industry Media Production
Experience
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)

Hilary Scheinuk Hilary Scheinuk Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Hilary Scheinuk's The Advocate Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Staff Photojournalist at The Advocate, Baton Rouge
Industry Photography
Experience
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

Pegeen Singley Pegeen Singley West Monroe, Louisiana Details
Pegeen Singley's The Advocate Experience 1990 - 2001
Job Vice President / Support Services at Centric Federal Credit Union
Industry Financial Services
Experience
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 Elisha Knight Chicago, Illinois Details
Elisha Knight's The Advocate Experience August 2014 - May 2015
Job Photographer
Industry Photography
Experience
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

Andrea Gallo Andrea Gallo Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Andrea Gallo's The Advocate Experience October 2014 - Present
Job City Hall Reporter at The Advocate
Industry Online Media
Experience
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

Lauren Langlois Lauren Langlois Hammond, Louisiana Details
Lauren Langlois's The Advocate Experience September 2008 - September 2014
Job Reporter at Hammond Daily Star
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Lissette Alvarez Lissette Alvarez Hercules, California Details
Lissette Alvarez's The Advocate Experience January 2010 - May 2010
Job Freelance Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Katie Kennedy Katie Kennedy Greater New Orleans Area Details
Katie Kennedy's The Advocate Experience November 2009 - November 2011
Job Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Laura Borowski Laura Borowski Adams, Massachusetts Details
Laura Borowski's The Advocate Experience February 2003 - February 2005
Job Senior Accountant at ASGAmaray
Industry Media Production
Experience
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

Treosha Blue Treosha Blue Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Treosha Blue's The Advocate Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Online Coordinator★Sales★Social Media★Entreprenuer★Blogger
Industry Online Media
Experience
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

Mark Keedy Mark Keedy Kenosha, Wisconsin Details
Mark Keedy's The Advocate Experience October 1987 - March 1995
Job Publishing Data & AgilityCMS System Manager at Uline
Industry Packaging and Containers
Experience
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

Anna Papachristos Anna Papachristos Greater New York City Area Details
Anna Papachristos's The Advocate Experience September 2003 - June 2005
Job Staff Writer at 1to1 Media
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Meicola Robertson-Piper Meicola Robertson-Piper Addis, Louisiana Details
Meicola Robertson-Piper's The Advocate Experience July 2013 - Present
Job MultiMedia Sales Associate at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   July 2013 - Present

Skills
Storytelling, Newspapers

Education
Louisiana State University   1988 — 1990
PHYSICAL THERAPY

Michael Antrobus Michael Antrobus Greater Atlanta Area Details
Michael Antrobus's The Advocate Experience November 2001 - September 2004
Job Director of Communications and PR at BCD Travel
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Julie Ruffner Julie Ruffner Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Julie Ruffner's The Advocate Experience September 2004 - January 2008
Job Marketing Project Manager at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Alex Gecan Alex Gecan Stamford, Connecticut Details
Alex Gecan's The Advocate Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Reporter at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Chris Russo Blackwood Chris Russo Blackwood Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Chris Russo Blackwood's The Advocate Experience May 1978 - April 1989
Job Coowner at RussoRoss
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
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

Dariush Dias Azmoudeh Dariush Dias Azmoudeh Austin, Texas Details
Dariush Dias Azmoudeh's The Advocate Experience September 2008 - May 2011
Job Page Designer/Copy Editor at The Center for News and Design
Industry Design
Experience
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

Emily Holden Emily Holden Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Emily Holden's The Advocate Experience October 2008 - May 2011
Job ClimateWire Reporter at E&E Publishing
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Angie Simoneaux Angie Simoneaux Lafayette, Louisiana Area Details
Angie Simoneaux's The Advocate Experience June 1987 - February 2005
Job Chainsaw Juggler
Industry Online Media
Experience
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

Dennis Lowe Dennis Lowe Mount Vernon, Ohio Details
Dennis Lowe's The Advocate Experience 1983 - 1988
Job Supervisor of Creative Media at Ariel Corporation
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
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

Rachel Rodriguez Cruz Rachel Rodriguez Cruz Greater New Orleans Area Details
Rachel Rodriguez Cruz's The Advocate Experience August 2005 - December 2006
Job Claims Representative at Social Security Administration
Industry Government Relations
Experience
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

Sherry Shameer Cohen Sherry Shameer Cohen Greater New York City Area Details
Sherry Shameer Cohen's The Advocate Experience August 2001 - February 2014
Job Parachute Journalist / Experienced Copywriter / PowerPoint Guru
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Kurt Reighley Kurt Reighley Greater Seattle Area Details
Kurt Reighley's The Advocate Experience 2003 - 2009
Job Development Communications Manager at KEXP
Industry Music
Experience
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

Rob Greeney Rob Greeney Greater New York City Area Details
Rob Greeney's The Advocate Experience January 2001 - January 2009
Job Writer
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Tony Marco Tony Marco Atlanta, Georgia Details
Tony Marco's The Advocate Experience July 2004 - January 2006
Job News Editor at CNN /National Desk
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
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

Donna Porstner Donna Porstner Stamford, Connecticut Details
Donna Porstner's The Advocate Experience October 2000 - May 2008
Job Associate Director, Media Relations, AmeriCares
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

David Constantine David Constantine Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas Area Details
David Constantine's The Advocate Experience March 1998 - May 1999
Job Executive Editor at VIP Magazine
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Kent Mallett Kent Mallett Newark, Ohio Details
Kent Mallett's The Advocate Experience June 1988 - Present
Job Reporter at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Jaquetta White Jaquetta White New Orleans, Louisiana Details
Jaquetta White's The Advocate Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Reporter
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Jeremy Beasley Jeremy Beasley Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Jeremy Beasley's The Advocate Experience June 2005 - December 2006
Job Environmental Engineer
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
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

Shareen Chehade Shareen Chehade Greater New Orleans Area Details
Shareen Chehade's The Advocate Experience August 2013 - August 2013
Job Background Set Costumer at Geostorm
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
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

Pierce W. Huff Pierce W. Huff Greater New Orleans Area Details
Pierce W. Huff's The Advocate Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Night Digital Editor at The New Orleans Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Jessica Fender Jessica Fender San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jessica Fender's The Advocate Experience August 2004 - November 2006
Job Freelance news, features, travel & craft beer writer; Communications consultant; General pen for hire
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Nola Mike Nola Mike Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Nola Mike's The Advocate Experience Board Member and Past PresidentSCAMA1999 - 2010
Job Classified Advertising Manager at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   Board Member and Past PresidentSCAMA1999 - 2010
The Advocate   January 1995 - August 1999

Education
Louisiana State University   1962 — 1966
BS, Business

Edris White Edris White Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Edris White's The Advocate Experience April 2008 - Present
Job Copy Editor/Page Designer at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Joshua Wascom Joshua Wascom Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Joshua Wascom's The Advocate Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Software Engineer
Industry Computer Software
Experience
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)

Kimberly Vetter Kimberly Vetter Houston, Texas Area Details
Kimberly Vetter's The Advocate Experience January 2006 - February 2013
Job Freelance Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Ashley Pogue Ashley Pogue United States Details
Ashley Pogue's The Advocate Experience May 2014 - June 2015
Job Communications Coordinator at Touro Synagogue
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
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

Robert R. Jones III Robert R. Jones III Lafayette, Louisiana Area Details
Robert R. Jones III's The Advocate Experience 2002 - 2012
Job Journalist / media relations at Better Business Bureau / journalism professor at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Lawrence Barreca Lawrence Barreca Greater New Orleans Area Details
Lawrence Barreca's The Advocate Experience September 2013 - June 2015
Job Sports Reporter at The News Enterprise
Industry Online Media
Experience
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

Sam Muffoleto Sam Muffoleto Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Sam Muffoleto's The Advocate Experience April 1978 - May 1992
Job Territory Rep/Sports Writer at Acosta Sales & Marketing/Livingston Parish News
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Debra Lemoine Debra Lemoine Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Debra Lemoine's The Advocate Experience July 2004 - Present
Job staff writer at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Sayra Hernandez Sayra Hernandez San Francisco Bay Area Details
Sayra Hernandez's The Advocate Experience January 2012 - Present
Job Photojournalist at The Advocate
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
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

Nadia Lerner Nadia Lerner Greater New York City Area Details
Nadia Lerner's The Advocate Experience November 1986 - November 2007
Job Writing and Editing Professional
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Advocate   November 1986 - November 2007

Education
Fordham University   1984 — 1986
Masters, English Language and Literature

Fordham University
M

Fordham University
M

Jason Gele' Jason Gele' Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Jason Gele''s The Advocate Experience August 2010 - Present
Job Digital Sales Manager at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Amy Cimo Amy Cimo Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Amy Cimo's The Advocate Experience January 2010 - July 2011
Job Content Strategist, Digital Sales at Community Coffee
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
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

Patrick Courreges Patrick Courreges Lafayette, Louisiana Area Details
Patrick Courreges's The Advocate Experience April 2004 - July 2008
Job Communications Director at Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Rebekah Allen Rebekah Allen Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Rebekah Allen's The Advocate Experience September 2010 - Present
Job Reporter at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Derald Spears Derald Spears Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Derald Spears's The Advocate Experience October 1996 - September 1997
Job Plant Operator
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
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

Magdalene Perez Magdalene Perez New York, New York Details
Magdalene Perez's The Advocate Experience June 2008 - February 2011
Job Homepage Editor at MSN
Industry Media Production
Experience
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

Gordon Brillon Gordon Brillon Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Gordon Brillon's The Advocate Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Freelancer at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Holly Rockenbaugh Holly Rockenbaugh Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Holly Rockenbaugh's The Advocate Experience August 2011 - June 2013
Job Student at Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Industry Human Resources
Experience
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

Chris Chapple Chris Chapple Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Chris Chapple's The Advocate Experience 2001 - Present
Job sports writer at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Trisa Slater Trisa Slater Greater Chicago Area Details
Trisa Slater's The Advocate Experience Founder and CEOThe AdvocateJuly 2008 - Present
Job Founder and CEO at The Advocate
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
The Advocate   Founder and CEOThe AdvocateJuly 2008 - Present

Education
Barat College of DePaul University   1996 — 2001
Bachelor's of Art, Community Service and Sociology

Ellen Kass Ellen Kass United States Details
Ellen Kass's The Advocate Experience June 2011 - Present
Job Special Education Advocate
Industry
Experience
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

Jarondakie Patrick Jarondakie Patrick Greater New York City Area Details
Jarondakie Patrick's The Advocate Experience November 2012 - June 2013
Job Digital Production Associate at St. Martin's Press
Industry Online Media
Experience
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

Catherine Threlkeld Catherine Threlkeld Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Catherine Threlkeld's The Advocate Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Photographer at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Debra Pedersen Debra Pedersen Upton, Massachusetts Details
Debra Pedersen's The Advocate Experience 1998 - 2009
Job Special Education Consultant and Advocate at Pedersen Educational Associates
Industry Education Management
Experience
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

Jacques Thibodeaux Jacques Thibodeaux Boise, Idaho Details
Jacques Thibodeaux's The Advocate Experience June 2007 - January 2010
Job Secondary ELA Teacher
Industry Higher Education
Experience
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

Alec Surmani Alec Surmani San Francisco Bay Area Details
Alec Surmani's The Advocate Experience September 2006 - June 2010
Job Writer and Editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Ashley Wegmann Ashley Wegmann Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Ashley Wegmann's The Advocate Experience August 2004 - March 2009
Job Territory Manager at Novartis Animal Health
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
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

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