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
Ritee Sponsler Ritee Sponsler Greater Seattle Area Details
Ritee Sponsler's The Advocate Experience 1999 - 2000
Job Donor Relations Officer at Woodland Park Zoo
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Woodland Park Zoo  April 2015 - Present
American Civil Liberties Union of Washington  August 2011 - April 2015
American Civil Liberties Union of Washington  June 2008 - August 2011
Brooks Running  2003 - 2004
KJM & Associates  2001 - 2003
The Boutique Search Firm   2000 - 2001
The Advocate   1999 - 2000

Skills
Event Planning, Marketing, Project Management, Training, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Public Law, Non-profits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Research, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Management, Nonprofits, Program Management, Blogging, International Relations, Government, Mediation, Writing, Editing

Education
University of San Francisco School of Law   2004 — 2007
JD, Certificate in Public Interest Law

New York University   1996 — 2000
BS, Communication Studies, magna cum laude

School for International Training   1999 — 1999
Study Abroad, North India: Arts & Culture

Inglemoor High School

Emilia Discher Emilia Discher United States Details
Emilia Discher's The Advocate Experience April 2015 - August 2015
Job Student journalist in New Orleans
Industry Media Production
Experience
College Media Matters   May 2015 - Present
The Hullabaloo   April 2015 - Present
John Bukaty Studio and Gallery   July 2014 - Present
WTUL New Orleans 91.5 FM  January 2013 - Present
The Advocate   April 2015 - August 2015
Gambit Communications Inc.  January 2015 - April 2015
The Hullabaloo   May 2014 - April 2015
The Hullabaloo   April 2013 - May 2014
Chicago Tribune Media Group- The Mash   July 2011 - June 2012

Skills
Journalism, News Writing, Social Media, Interviews, Storytelling, Photography, Copy Editing, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Facebook, Spanish, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Prezi, iMovie, Press Releases, Organization, Videography, Video Editing, Photoshop, AP Style

Education
Tulane University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Communication and Political Science, Senior

Wheaton Warrenville South High School   2008 — 2012

Rachel Shaw Rachel Shaw Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Rachel Shaw's The Advocate Experience 2012 - 2013
Job Business Consultant at Express Employment Professionals Downtown Baton Rouge, La
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Express Employment Professionals of Downtown Baton Rouge   May 2013 - Present
The Advocate   2012 - 2013
Lantec  2009 - 2011

Skills
Staffing Services, Recruiting, Interviews, Account Management, Temporary Staffing, Resume Writing, Customer Service, Temporary Placement, Sales, Applicant Tracking..., Management, Permanent Placement, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Training, Internet Recruiting, Team Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Microsoft Office, Sourcing, Job Fairs, Human Resources

Education
Southwest Baptist University   2006 — 2009
Sports Management minor business administration, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

The Dunham School

Sadie Jones Sadie Jones Long Beach, California Details
Sadie Jones's The Advocate Experience February 2010 - May 2011
Job Family Room Specialist at Apple
Industry Retail
Experience
Apple  August 2014 - Present
Walmart  July 2013 - August 2014
Buffalo Exchange  September 2012 - January 2014
Vision Communications  February 2013 - May 2013
Walgreens  August 2009 - July 2012
The Advocate   February 2010 - May 2011
Target  May 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Customer Service, Writing, Copy Editing, Organization, Creative Writing, Editing, Social Media, Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Blogging, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Journalism, Facebook, English, Proofreading, Social Networking, InDesign, Photography, Teaching, Time Management, Newsletters, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Mac, Critical Thinking, AP Style, Teamwork, Music, Video Editing, Outlook, Tumblr, Interviews, Digital Photography, Feature Articles, Higher Education, News Writing, Community Outreach, Administration, Technical Writing, Web Content, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Texas State University   2011 — 2011

J Thomas Wilson J Thomas Wilson New Orleans, Louisiana Details
J Thomas Wilson's The Advocate Experience 2011 - 2012
Job Compositor at Lola Visual Effects
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Lola Visual Effects  February 2015 - Present
Null Effects, LLC.   December 2013 - Present
Pixel Magic  February 2011 - January 2015
FSE LLC - The Student Exchange   June 2013 - 2014
The Vermilion - ULL Student Newspaper   January 2010 - May 2012
The Advocate   2011 - 2012
Sharp Entertainment  October 2011 - October 2011

Skills
After Effects, Visual Effects, Film, Digital Compositing, Rotoscoping, Photography, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Compositing, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Video, Illustrator, Video Production, Nuke, Mocha, Graphic Design, VFX Supervision, Stereoscopic, Premiere, Web Design, Television, Production Assistance, Screenwriting, Columnist, Stereo Conversion, Syntheyes, Directing

Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.A.), Media

Michael Francingues Michael Francingues Sidney, Montana Details
Michael Francingues's The Advocate Experience January 2014 - May 2014
Job Reporter for The Sidney Herald
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Sidney Herald   December 2014 - Present
The Daily Iberian  May 2014 - December 2014
The Advocate   January 2014 - May 2014
The Vermilion  January 2013 - May 2014
The Vermilion  June 2012 - May 2014
Ra Shop Tobacco and Gifts   February 2011 - December 2013
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery  November 2009 - February 2011
Times Grill  June 2006 - August 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, HTML, Windows, Event Planning, Time Management, Editorial, Journalism, Politics, Facebook, Editing, Social Networking, Copy Editing, Press Releases

Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette   2009 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Journalism, Senior

Stephanie Blackwood Stephanie Blackwood Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Stephanie Blackwood's The Advocate Experience 1991 - 1995
Job Development Professional
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Hospital of Hope   October 2010 - Present
PFLAG National (Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbian and Gays)   October 2013 - March 2015
GLSEN  November 2010 - October 2013
Streb USA   2007 - 2013
Double Platinum   2001 - December 2009
Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice  2003 - 2009
Spare Parts, Inc.   1995 - 2000
The Advocate   1991 - 1995
Blackwood & Friends   1991 - 1993

Skills
Fundraising, Strategies, Tactics, Non-profits, Philanthropy, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Program Development, Board Development, Grant Writing, Media Relations, Public Relations, Event Planning, Grants, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Leadership Development, Publicity, Press Releases, Editing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Staff Development, Advertising, Strategy, Community Development, Corporate Social..., Politics, Leadership, Social Justice, Newsletters

Education
University of Kansas   1978 — 1982
Master of Science (MS), Journalism

University of Kansas   1970 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism, Advertising

Thomas Beatie Thomas Beatie Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Thomas Beatie's The Advocate Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Public Speaker, Author, Advocate, Pop Culture Icon: The Pregnant Man
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
The Good Men Project  2013 - Present
Labor of Love: The Story of One Man’s Extraordinary Pregnancy (Book)   October 2008 - Present
Pregnant Man (Documentary) and World-wide Public & Motivational Speaking   2008 - Present
Define Normal   January 1997 - Present
Define Normal Films   January 1997 - Present
Immortalized in marble by UK sculptor Marc Quinn   June 2008 - June 2008
Guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show   April 2008 - April 2008
The Advocate   2008 - 2008
Civil Unions-Civil Rights Movement   2000 - 2001

Skills
Motivational Speaking, Public Speaking, Speaking Engagements, Writing, Media Relations, Media Production, Entrepreneurship, Martial Arts, Parenting Issues, Sexuality Education, Gender Equality, Gender Mainstreaming, Video Editing, Creative Arts, Screen Printing, Public Relations, Consultancy, Advocacy, Education, Inspiration, Community Outreach, Film, Television, Documentary, Books, Magazines, Radio, Newspaper, Documentaries, Newspapers, Published Author, New Media, Creative Writing, Publishing, Journalism, Feature Articles, Editorial, Non-fiction, Content Strategy, Nonprofits

Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa   1990 — 1996
Health Science, Pre-med

Univeristy of Hawaii at Manoa
Executive MBA Program

Ian McGibboney Ian McGibboney Reno, Nevada Details
Ian McGibboney's The Advocate Experience July 2003 - October 2005
Job Copy editor at Reno GazetteJournal
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Reno Gazette-Journal  August 2013 - Present
Not Right About Anything   June 2004 - Present
Various film & TV productions  March 2012 - July 2013
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report   July 2011 - February 2012
Springfield News-Leader  February 2007 - February 2011
Target  September 2006 - January 2007
The Advocate   July 2003 - October 2005
University of Louisiana Track & Field   August 1998 - July 2005
University of Louisiana Vermilion   June 2002 - May 2005
The Daily Iberian  June 2002 - November 2002

Skills
Creative Writing, Copy Editing, News Writing, Acting, Voice Over, Journalism, Blogging, Social Media, Content Management, Copywriting, Feature Articles, Newspapers, Publications, Video, Proofreading, Breaking News

Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette   2003 — 2005
Master's degree, English

University of Louisiana at Lafayette   1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Journalism

Lafayette High School

John Ballance John Ballance Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
John Ballance's The Advocate Experience August 1986 - Present
Job Photo Dept. Mgr. at The Advocate
Industry Photography
Experience
The Advocate   August 1986 - Present
john ballance photography   June 1976 - Present

Skills
Photography, Newspapers, Digital Photography, Photos, Weddings, Photoshop, Photojournalism, Journalism, Editorial, Newspaper, Editing, Public Relations, Ap Style, Social Media, Sports Photography, Storytelling, Image Editing, Blogging, Video Editing, Multimedia, Magazines, Portrait Photography, Videography, Video, Final Cut Pro, AP Style

Education
Louisiana Tech University   1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Photography

Ruth McClure Ruth McClure Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Ruth McClure's The Advocate Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Copy Editor at The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)
Industry Media Production
Experience
The Advocate   October 2013 - Present
The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)   March 2008 - October 2013
American Press in Lake Charles, La.   May 2001 - March 2008

Skills
Copy Editing, Newspapers, Editorial, Storytelling, Journalism, Graphics Layout, Technical Writing, Report Writing, Newspaper Design, News Writing, Customer Support, InCopy

Education
McNeese State University   1997 — 2001
BA, art

McNeese State University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General

Meredith Wathne Meredith Wathne Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Meredith Wathne's The Advocate Experience July 2013 - May 2014
Job Associate Social Media Planner at Nina Hale Inc., Digital Marketing Agency
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Nina Hale Inc., Digital Marketing Agency   September 2015 - Present
IRONCLAD Marketing  August 2014 - September 2015
Sundog  May 2014 - August 2014
MSUM Campus News   January 2014 - May 2014
The Advocate   July 2013 - May 2014
Pedigree Technologies  May 2013 - May 2014
MSUM Public Relations Student Society of America   May 2012 - May 2014
Dragon Athletics   August 2010 - July 2013
MSUM Marketing Department   January 2013 - May 2013
The Advocate   August 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, News Writing, Collateral Writing, Collateral Materials..., Creative Writing, HubSpot, Microsoft Office, WordPress, Publications, Newspapers, Web Content, InDesign, Social Media Marketing, Storytelling, Publishing, Integrated Marketing, Blogging

Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead   2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Integrated Advertising/Public Relations and Multimedia Journalism, Fifth-year Senior

Griggs County Central High School   2005 — 2009

Albert Spohrer Albert Spohrer Albany, Louisiana Details
Albert Spohrer's The Advocate Experience August 1996 - July 1998
Job Field Service Technician II
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Alliance Network Power, LLC   June 2014 - Present
Nordco  August 2013 - June 2015
Emerson Network Power  June 2006 - June 2011
US Air Force Reserve  January 2004 - January 2010
ARA  July 2002 - July 2004
US Navy  July 1998 - July 2002
The Advocate   August 1996 - July 1998
Tuscaloosa Commerce Bank   February 1995 - May 1996
Blazo Dairy Farm   August 1979 - July 1991

Skills
Electricians, Troubleshooting, Electronics, Preventive Maintenance, Generators, Maintenance & Repair, Testing, Power Systems, Commissioning, Electrical Engineering, UPS Systems, Automation, PLC, Power Distribution, Wiring, Electricity, Power Generation, Power Electronics, Power Supplies, Switchgear, Field Service, Factory, Electrical..., Instrumentation, Variable Frequency..., Engineering, Test Equipment, Software Documentation, Critical Power, Liebert, Engineering Management, PDU, Battery Management..., Computer Hardware, Power Conditioning, Standby Generators, Battery Charger, Motor Starting, Rectifier, Inverters, DC Power, Oscilloscope, Electro-mechanical, Advance Electronics, Emergency Power, Emergency Generators, Critical Systems, Customer-focused Service, Success Driven

Education
Emerson Network Power Training Center   2006 — 2011
Equipment Cerfications, UPS, Batteries and Network Systems

USAF Training Center, Sheppard AFB   2005 — 2005
Technical, Instrumentation Technology/Technician

USAF Technical Training Center   2004 — 2005
Technical, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

U.S. Navy Technical Core   1998 — 1999
Technical, Advance Electronics

Southeastern Louisiana University
I.T./Automation Systems

Toshiba G9000 and G8000 Training School
G9000 and G8000

D. Michael Bain D. Michael Bain Vancouver, Canada Area Details
D. Michael Bain's The Advocate Experience September 2008 - Present
Job Partner at Hamilton Howell Bain & Gould
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Hamilton Howell Bain & Gould   November 2005 - Present
The Advocate   September 2008 - Present
Vancouver Bar Association   November 2003 - November 2013
Lawson Lundell LLP  September 1998 - November 2005
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP  1997 - 1997

Skills
Litigation, Employment Law, Courts, Civil Litigation, Legal Advice, Administrative Law, Appeals, Trials, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Alternative Dispute..., Dispute Resolution, Employment Contracts, Privacy Law, Legal Issues, Negotiation, Human Rights, Regulatory Affairs, Editing, Editorial, Bass Guitar

Education
The University of British Columbia   1995 — 1998
LL.B., International Law; Constitutional Law; Corporate Law

The University of British Columbia   1992 — 1995
B.A. (Hon), English Literature

Katie Redding Katie Redding Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Katie Redding's The Advocate Experience December 2002 - June 2012
Job Sales Director at N2 Publishing
Industry Publishing
Experience
N2 Publishing  January 2015 - Present
N2 Publishing  June 2012 - Present
The Advocate   December 2002 - June 2012
Harrold's Clothing   September 2002 - March 2003
US Foods  August 2000 - October 2002

Skills
Advertising, Digital Media, Facebook, Social Media, Email Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Media Planning, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing

Education
Mississippi College   1994 — 1999
BS/BA, Marketing

Chapel Trafton School   1987 — 1994

Tyler Nunez Tyler Nunez Lake Charles, Louisiana Details
Tyler Nunez's The Advocate Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Sports Stringer at The Advocate
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Advocate   February 2015 - Present
The Daily Reveille  August 2014 - December 2014
The Daily Reveille  August 2012 - December 2014
NOLA.com  January 2014 - May 2014
Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System  July 2013 - March 2014
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine  March 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Journalism, Sports Writing, Newspapers, Social Media, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Breaking News, AP Style, Storytelling, Interviews, InCopy, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Research, Teamwork, Headline Writing, Football, Facebook

Education
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Print Journalism

Louisiana Tech University   2009 — 2010

Alfred M. Barbe High School   2005 — 2009
High School, 3.33

Dorothy Collins Dorothy Collins Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Dorothy Collins's The Advocate Experience September 1983 - October 1995
Job Freelance Humanitarian/Activist/Civics Instructor
Industry Political Organization
Experience
New World Party   May 2015 - Present
- Freelance  March 2015 - Present
Progressive Democrats of America  January 2013 - Present
All Party Systems   June 2014 - March 2015
Obama for America  2008 - 2012
Tau Center   November 2000 - May 2004
The Advocate   September 1983 - October 1995
The Meridional   May 1985 - April 1987
University of Louisiana-Lafayette  August 1983 - December 1985

Skills
Press Releases, Editing, Social Media, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Journalism, Blogging, Politics, Writing, Social Networking, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Research, Community Outreach, Newspapers, Facebook, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Speech Writing, Community Organizing, Political Campaigns, News Writing, Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Newsletters, Creative Writing, Community Development, Social Media Marketing, Government, Copywriting, Policy, New Media, Grassroots, Web Content, Editorial, AP Style, Proofreading, Photography, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Feature Articles, Leadership, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Publicity, Magazines, Strategic Planning

Education
BBC School of Journalism   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Our Lady of the Lake University   1998 — 2000
B.S.N/R.N., Nursing

University of Louisiana-Lafayette   1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English-Journalism

Jill-Marie Gavin Jill-Marie Gavin Pendleton, Oregon Details
Jill-Marie Gavin's The Advocate Experience September 2011 - June 2012
Job Experienced journalist, photographer, paginator and copy editor.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Confederated Umatilla Journal   September 2012 - Present
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin  June 2012 - August 2012
The Advocate   September 2011 - June 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation, Editing

Education
Mt. Hood Community College   2010 — 2012
AAOT, Journalism

Marlene Sharp (마를린) Marlene Sharp (마를린) Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Marlene Sharp (마를린)'s The Advocate Experience August 2009 - August 2013
Job Producer, TV Series at Sega of America, Inc.
Industry Animation
Experience
Sega  June 2015 - Present
Examiner.com  2009 - Present
Rubicon Group Holding  March 2010 - June 2015
Manifest College Magazine   November 2014 - March 2015
The Advocate   August 2009 - August 2013
Two Twigs & a Berry Productions, LLC   2008 - 2010
Enemes Animation   June 2004 - April 2009
Disney ABC Television Group  2002 - 2004
Renaissance-Atlantic Films   April 1997 - September 2002

Skills
Film, Television, Entertainment, Animation, Feature Films, Creative Direction, Video, Creative Writing, Film Production, Video Production, Editing, Character Animation, Short Films, Multimedia, Screenwriting, Dance, Storytelling, Acting, Broadcast, Press Releases, FileMaker, Microsoft Excel, Voice Over, New Media, Production Managment, Comedy, Social Media, Advertising, Microsoft Word, Social Media Marketing, Directing, Final Draft, Content Strategy, Producing, Commercials, Digital Media, Social Networking, Strategy, Scripting, Marketing, Theatre, SAP, Photoshop, Business Strategy, Project Management, Branded Entertainment, Distribution Strategies, Content Development, Business Development, Commericals

Education
San Diego State University-California State University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Musical Theatre

Loyola University New Orleans
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Drama/Communications

Mount Carmel Academy

Scott Lemonier Scott Lemonier United States Details
Scott Lemonier's The Advocate Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Owner at Bonanana Publishing
Industry Publishing
Experience
The Advocate   May 2015 - Present
Bo-na-na-na Publishing   January 2014 - Present
Bo-na-na-na Publishing   January 2014 - Present
NOLA Media Group  1986 - 2012

Skills
Copy editing,..., Acting, Voice Acting, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation, C++, C, Java, Books, Copy Editing, Blogging, Journalism, Editing

Education
Loyola University New Orleans   1983 — 1986
Bachelor's Degree, Print Journalism

Loyola University New Orleans   1982 — 1986
Bachelor's Degree, Print Journalism

Jesse Trelstad Jesse Trelstad Moorhead, Minnesota Details
Jesse Trelstad's The Advocate Experience January 2009 - January 2011
Job Freelance Photojournalist at Associated Press
Industry Higher Education
Experience
The Daily Globe   November 2014 - Present
Harold's Photo Experts   June 2014 - October 2014
Associated Press  May 2014 - October 2014
Bob's Photo   April 2013 - June 2014
Horizonlines Magazine   January 2013 - May 2013
Ramada Plaza & Suites  August 2012 - May 2013
Forum Communications  May 2012 - July 2012
Minnesota State University Moorhead  August 2010 - May 2012
Minnesota State University Moorhead  February 2009 - May 2012
The Advocate   January 2009 - January 2011

Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, Soundslides, Photo Mechanic, Lightroom, Final Cut Pro, PC and Mac, Digital Photography, Social Media, Mac, PC, Editing, Multimedia, Magazines, Layout, Journalism, Blogging, Photojournalism, Adobe Creative Suite, Videography, Facebook, Camera, News Writing, Research, Illustrator, Video Production, WordPress, Newspapers, Photography, Flash, Proofreading, Creative Writing, AP Style, Copy Editing, Image Editing, Adobe Bridge, Photos, Editorial, Video Editing, Newsletters, Press Releases, Portrait Photography, Art, Storytelling

Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead   2007 — 2013
BS, Mass Comm, Photojournalism, Documentary Journalism

Andrew Jason Andrew Jason Fargo, North Dakota Area Details
Andrew Jason's The Advocate Experience August 2011 - May 2012
Job Editorial Director at Spotlight Media Inc.
Industry Media Production
Experience
Spotlight Media  January 2012 - Present
The Advocate   August 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Writing, Graphic Design, Photography, Piano, Running, Health, Editing, Spanish-English, Newsletters, Digital Photography, Magazines, Journalism, Press Releases, Newspapers, Social Media, Proofreading, Final Cut Pro, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Editorial, Publishing, Facebook, AP Style, Entertainment, InDesign, Blogging, Web Content, WordPress, Feature Articles, Storytelling, News Writing

Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language and Literature

Blackduck High School   2003 — 2007

Thomas Chandler Thomas Chandler Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Thomas Chandler's The Advocate Experience May 2006 - April 2009
Job Graphic Designer at Vivid Ink Graphics
Industry Printing
Experience
Vivid Ink Graphics  May 2010 - Present
Kadair's Cameras   August 2009 - May 2010
The Advocate   May 2006 - April 2009

Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Flash, Digital Illustration, Sketching, Layout, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Image Editing, Logo Design, Branding, Digital Photography, Illustration, Graphics, Vector Illustration, Creative Direction, Business Cards, Brochures, Flyers, Pre-press, Image Manipulation, Visual Communication, Typography, Corporate Identity, Drawing, Stationery, Art, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Corel Draw, QuarkXPress

Education
Louisiana Tech University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication Design

Baton Rouge High School   1999 — 2002
High School Diploma honors in Art

Alison Moon Alison Moon Lafayette, Louisiana Area Details
Alison Moon's The Advocate Experience December 2010 - April 2012
Job Real Estate Photographer at IMOTO photo
Industry Photography
Experience
IMOTO photo   June 2014 - Present
Alison E Moon Photography   August 2013 - Present
Keaty Real Estate  October 2012 - Present
Media Kids   November 2013 - February 2014
Jay Faugot Photography   September 2012 - September 2013
Beta Land Services LLC  June 2011 - August 2012
The Advocate   December 2010 - April 2012
The Vermilion  August 2008 - May 2011
Brad Edelman Photography   2011 - 2011
Lafayette Wildcatters   November 2008 - April 2010

Skills
Editing, Sports Photography, Street Photography, Journalism, Photography, Storytelling, Layout, Photos, Headshots, Newspaper, Digital Photography, Photojournalism, Copy Editing, Portrait Photography, Editorial, Newspapers, Title Research, Abstracting, Real Estate Photography, Architecture Photography, Travel Photography, Framing, Photo Mechanic, Lightroom, photo editing, Adobe Camera Raw, Photoshop, Multimedia, Event Photography, AP Style, Video Editing, Publications, Image Editing, News Writing, Magazines, ESL teaching, Research

Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette   2007 — 2011
English, English, French, Journalism, Photography

Steven Calamusa Steven Calamusa Orlando, Florida Details
Steven Calamusa's The Advocate Experience January 2009 - October 2009
Job Public Relations, Communications
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Orlando Utilities Commission  April 2014 - Present
Universal Orlando  January 2012 - April 2014
Daversa Partners  March 2011 - January 2012
The Walt Disney Company  May 2010 - March 2011
Guaranty Broadcasting  December 2009 - May 2010
Louisiana State University  January 2009 - May 2010
The Advocate   January 2009 - October 2009
FOX8 News   October 2006 - December 2008

Skills
Social Media, Press Releases, Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Networking, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Copywriting, Editing, Strategic Communications, Digital Media, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Newsletters, AP Style, Publicity, Crisis Communications, New Media

Education
University of Central Florida   2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Louisiana State University
B.A., Mass Communication, Business Administration

Becki DeGeest Becki DeGeest Lincoln, Nebraska Details
Becki DeGeest's The Advocate Experience May 2012 - May 2013
Job Banker and Freelance Journalist
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
US Banccorp  October 2014 - Present
Avon  October 2014 - Present
News Link  May 2014 - Present
MSUM Advocate   November 2013 - May 2014
Minnesota State University Moorhead  August 2013 - May 2014
ARTSpulse   May 2013 - August 2013
The Advocate   May 2012 - May 2013
First International Bank & Trust  December 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Newspaper, Media Writing, Desktop Publishing, Music, Marketing Communications, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Photography, Final Cut Pro, Journalism, Copy Editing, Digital Media, Newspapers, Illustrator, Blogging, Storytelling

Education
University of Lincoln   2013 — 2013
Media Production, 3.2

Staples Motley High School   2005 — 2010
High School Diploma, 3.3

Minnesota State University, Moorhead   2010 — 2014
Mass Communications, Journalism, 3.0

Sandy Fisher Sandy Fisher Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Sandy Fisher's The Advocate Experience 2002 - 2006
Job Manager, Human Resources at CB&I
Industry Human Resources
Experience
CB&I  2006 - Present
The Advocate   2002 - 2006
Convergys  2000 - 2002

Skills
Human Resources, Personnel Management, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Performance Management, Team Building, Talent Management, New Hire Orientations, Recruiting, Program Management, Applicant Tracking..., Microsoft Office, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Workforce Planning, HR Strategy, Talent Assessment, Benefits Administration, Compensation & Benefits..., Payroll, Process Improvement, Employment Law, Workplace Harassment, Complaint Management, Complaint Investigations, Incentive Programs, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Visio, ADP Payroll, Taleo, JD Edwards, American’s with..., Family Medical Leave Act, FMLA

Education
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

Veronica Dominach Veronica Dominach New Orleans, Louisiana Details
Veronica Dominach's The Advocate Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Freelance Photojournalist
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   July 2013 - Present
The University of Southern Mississippi's Student Printz   August 2012 - May 2013
Canebrake Country Club  June 2013 - 2013

Skills
Research, Field Work, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Archaeology, Sustainability, Anthropology, Community Outreach, Report Writing, Social Media, Customer Service, Photojournalism, Interviewing Skills, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Social Networking

Education
University of Southern Mississippi   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Anthropology, Photojournalism, and Spanish Minor

Marla Elsea Marla Elsea Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Marla Elsea's The Advocate Experience July 2007 - Present
Job Copy Editor/Page Designer at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   July 2007 - Present

Skills
Copy Editing, Graphic Design, Editing, InDesign, Photoshop, Newspaper, Journalism, Pagination, Web Content Management, Facebook, Twitter, Social Media, AP Style, Digital Photography, Microsoft Word, QuarkXPress, Layout, Breaking News, DTI, Proofreading, Management, Copywriting, Advertising, New Media, Fact-checking, Headline Writing, Web Content, Newspapers, Feature Articles, Editorial

Education
Southeastern Louisiana University   1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Robin Blanchard Robin Blanchard Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Robin Blanchard's The Advocate Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Classified Advertising Director at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   June 2015 - Present
The Advocate   December 2014 - May 2015
The Courier  January 2011 - December 2014
The Courier Newspaper- Houma   2009 - December 2010
The Courier newspaper- Affiliate of the New York Times Newspaper Group   October 1999 - December 2010
Daily Comet   May 1997 - January 2000
H.R  May 1981 - January 1997
Daily Comet   May 1981 - January 1997

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Sales Management, Advertising Sales, Media Buying, Leadership, Customer Retention, Budgeting, Selling, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Newspaper, Online Advertising, Newspapers, Sales, Direct Mail, Online Marketing, Multimedia, Budgets, Salesforce.com, Media Planning, Publishing, Digital Media, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Creative Direction, Digital Strategy, Customer Service, Social Media, B2B, Promotions, Customer Relations, Training, Mobile Marketing, Cold Calling, Sales Presentations, New Media, Lead Generation, Mobile Advertising, SEM, SEO, Social Networking, Facebook, Marketing Communications

Education
Nicholls State University   1990 — 1991

Brad Boner Brad Boner Victor, Idaho Details
Brad Boner's The Advocate Experience January 2001 - June 2001
Job Chief Photographer at Jackson Hole News&Guide
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Jackson Hole News&Guide  May 2004 - Present
Gillette News-Record  April 2003 - May 2004
Anchorage Daily News  May 2002 - October 2002
The Tennessean  July 2001 - December 2001
The Advocate   January 2001 - June 2001
Midland Daily News  April 2000 - December 2000
Arizona Daily Sun  April 1999 - April 2000

Skills
Digital Photography, Wedding Photography, Commercial Photography, Editorial Photography, Photo Editor, Social Media, Multimedia, Social Networking, Advertising Photography, Videography, Wedding Photojournalism, Photography, Fashion Photography, Portrait Photography, Portraits, Lifestyle Photography, Fine Art Photography, Editorial, Studio Photography, Event Photography, Travel Photography, Photo Editing

Education
Northern Arizona University   1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Commercial Photography

Minnesota State University, Moorhead   1995 — 1997
Mass Communication/Media Studies

Nicole Kaitz Nicole Kaitz New Orleans, Louisiana Details
Nicole Kaitz's The Advocate Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Multimedia Sales Consultant
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The Advocate   May 2014 - Present
The Advocate   August 2013 - May 2014
Haute Boutique   February 2013 - May 2014
Pan-Mass Challenge  January 2014 - March 2014
Hearts On Fire  June 2013 - August 2013
Elie Tahari  June 2012 - August 2012
Kiki D Design and Consign   June 2011 - August 2011
The Moss Tucker Group   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Microsoft Access..., Microsoft Excel..., Cognos, AS400 system, Social Networking, Advertising, Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, Sales, Management, Publicity, CRM, Facebook, Instagram, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Event Planning, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications

Education
Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Marketing

The Rivers School   2004 — 2010

Russell Langdon Herrick Russell Langdon Herrick Portland, Oregon Area Details
Russell Langdon Herrick's The Advocate Experience March 2011 - Present
Job Writer at Mongadillo Studios, Voice Over at the Safety Council, Writer at The Advocate
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Mongadillo Studios   June 2014 - Present
The Advocate   March 2011 - Present
The Safety Council of Baton Rouge   November 2009 - Present
Painting With a Twist  April 2011 - May 2012
90.9 KSLU   August 2006 - May 2010
TOKYOPOP  2007 - 2007

Skills
Writing, Voice Over, Radio, Editing, Creative Writing, Storyboarding, Stories, Journalism, Proofreading, Storytelling, Broadcast, Music, Copywriting, Comics, Comedy, Screenwriting, Editorial, Blogging

Education
Southeastern Louisiana University   2006 — 2010
BA, Digital Art

Southeastern Louisiana University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree

Amanda Hay Amanda Hay Houston, Texas Details
Amanda Hay's The Advocate Experience November 2008 - November 2012
Job Writing, Editing, Graphic Design
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
PLS Inc.  June 2015 - Present
The Lab Consulting  December 2012 - June 2015
The Advocate   November 2008 - November 2012
The Kansas City Star  September 2001 - October 2008
The Journal News  June 2001 - August 2001

Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, QuarkXPress, Mac, AP Style, Editing, Illustrator, Freehand, InCopy, Ap Style, Layout, Multimedia, Headline Writing, Publications, Writing, Copy Editing, News Writing, Editorial, Journalism, Newspapers

Education
University of Kansas   1997 — 2001
BSJ, Journalism, news-editorial emphasis

Tensey Pricer Tensey Pricer Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Tensey Pricer's The Advocate Experience April 2001 - June 2008
Job Agency Relations Representative at LWCC
Industry Insurance
Experience
LWCC  July 2013 - Present
LWCC  June 2008 - July 2013
The Advocate   April 2001 - June 2008
American Press in Lake Charles, La.   September 1996 - April 2001

Skills
Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Press Releases, Media Relations, Editing, Newsletters, Social Media, Writing, Copywriting, Event Management, Event Planning, Workers Compensation, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Commercial Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Underwriting, Customer Service

Education
McNeese State University   1993 — 1997
B.S., Mass Communications

American Institute For Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters
Associate in Commericial Underwriting

American Institutes for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter

Chelsea Van Baalen Chelsea Van Baalen Portland, Oregon Details
Chelsea Van Baalen's The Advocate Experience September 2009 - June 2010
Job Marketing Consultant at Pamplin Communications
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Pamplin Communications  May 2015 - Present
Easy Media™  June 2013 - May 2015
The Torch  September 2012 - December 2012
Moveline  June 2012 - December 2012
The Torch  September 2011 - June 2012
University of Oregon  September 2011 - June 2012
City of Springfield  January 2011 - August 2011
The Advocate   September 2009 - June 2010
The Advocate   December 2008 - June 2010
The Advocate   September 2008 - June 2009

Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Excel, Keynote, CSS3, HTML 5, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Search Engine..., Social Media Planning, Social Media Best..., Social Media Marketing, Editing, Blogging, Storytelling, Journalism, AP Style, Social Media

Education
University of Oregon   2010 — 2012
B.S., Public Relations and Advertising

Mt. Hood Community College   2008 — 2010
A.A.O.T., Journalism

Sandy Union High School   2006 — 2008
High School Diploma, Journalism

April Buffington April Buffington Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
April Buffington's The Advocate Experience December 2009 - Present
Job Freelance Photographer at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   December 2009 - Present
The Southern Digest   January 2009 - November 2010
New York Times Student Journalism Institute  May 2010 - May 2010

Education
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge   2009 — 2010
Bachelors of Arts, Mass Communication

Baton Rouge Community College   2005 — 2007
Associate, Entertainment Technology

Britny Auxt Britny Auxt Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Britny Auxt's The Advocate Experience February 2004 - June 2007
Job Senior Territory Manager at Primus Pharmaceuticals
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Primus Pharmaceuticals  February 2011 - Present
Louisiana Business Inc  August 2010 - January 2011
Electrostim Medical Services Inc   2009 - 2010
Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals  June 2007 - September 2009
The Advocate   February 2004 - June 2007

Skills
Sales Operations, Selling, OB/GYN, Pharmaceutical Sales, Medical Devices, Diabetes, Sales Effectiveness, Marketing, Sales Management, Training, Market Planning, CRM, Leadership, Cardiology, Selling Skills, Allergy, Orthopedic, Management, Advertising, Sales, Cold Calling, Lead Generation, Pain Management, Product Launch, Urology, Neurology, New Business Development, Sales Force Development, Capital Equipment, Managed Care

Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing

Michelle Vroom Michelle Vroom Columbus, Ohio Area Details
Michelle Vroom's The Advocate Experience January 1997 - June 2000
Job Lead Brainstormer at Vroom Strategic Communications
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Vroom Strategic Communications   August 2009 - Present
eSchoolView  September 2009 - Present
Dublin City Schools  2009 - Present
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio  July 2010 - July 2013
City of Dublin  May 2008 - August 2009
Hilliard City Schools  May 2003 - May 2008
Newark City Schools  June 2000 - May 2003
The Advocate   January 1997 - June 2000
The Columbus Dispatch  1997 - 1997
Dinsmore and Shohl   1995 - 1996

Skills
Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Community Engagement, Media Relations, Writing, Newsletters, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Community Relations, Press Releases, Speech Writing, Social Media, Internal Communications, Community Development, Government, Web Content, Editing, Event Planning, Journalism, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Publications, Leadership, Content Development, Communications Planning, Storytelling, Advertising, Message Development, Public Affairs, Editorial, Publicity, Strategy, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Copywriting, Facebook

Education
The Ohio State University   1996 — 1997
Master's, Journalism

Miami University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor's, Literature/Journalism

Jared Janes Jared Janes Austin, Texas Area Details
Jared Janes's The Advocate Experience September 2006 - October 2008
Job Student at University of Texas School of Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Travis County District Attorney's Office  August 2015 - Present
Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps (IRR)   July 2015 - Present
The University of Texas School of Law  August 2013 - Present
Harris County District Attorney's Office  June 2015 - August 2015
Office of Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa   January 2015 - June 2015
Texas Attorney General/U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas   May 2014 - August 2014
The Monitor  November 2008 - August 2013
The Advocate   September 2006 - October 2008
The Daily O'Collegian  August 2002 - May 2006

Skills
Journalism, AP Style, News Writing, Newspapers, Editorial, Copy Editing, Social Media, Press Releases, Public Relations, Storytelling, Media Relations, Blogging, Feature Articles, Social Networking, Editing, Multimedia, Politics, Advertising, Video Editing, Copywriting, Newsletters, Publications, Investigative Reporting, Speech Writing, Headline Writing, Final Cut Pro, Proofreading, Web Content, New Media, Social Media Marketing, Breaking News, Online Journalism, Facebook, Creative Writing, Corporate Communications, Sports Writing, Radio, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Content Management, Publishing, Magazines, Publicity, Digital Media, Content Strategy, Public Policy, Leadership, Legal Research, Legal Writing

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Oklahoma State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, journalism and economics, cum laude with Honors College Degree

Gregory Leonov Gregory Leonov Gresham, Oregon Details
Gregory Leonov's The Advocate Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Attended Mt. Hood Community College
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   September 2014 - Present
Red Bridge Production   July 2012 - October 2012

Skills
Literature, Theology, Music Production, Social Networking, Editing, Creative Writing, Final Cut Pro, Social Media

Education
Mt. Hood Community College   2010 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Journalism

Mt. Hood Community College

Jeremy Harper Jeremy Harper Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Jeremy Harper's The Advocate Experience 2007 - 2009
Job Freelance writer, editor and designer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Self-Employed  February 2007 - Present
DIG Magazine - Baton Rouge  September 2012 - February 2014
Self Employed  March 2010 - December 2012
The Advocate   2007 - 2009
American Press  2001 - 2007

Skills
Storytelling, Copy Editing, Newspaper, Journalism, Breaking News, AP Style, News Writing, Feature Articles, Online Journalism, Editorial, Proofreading, Blogging, Copywriting, InCopy, Editing, Magazines, Media Relations, Creative Writing, Investigative Reporting, Web Design, Social Media, Press Releases, Facebook, Public Relations, Publishing, Newspapers, InDesign, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, New Media

Education
McNeese State University   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Mass Communication, Print Journalism

Jackie West Jackie West Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Jackie West's The Advocate Experience 1979 - 1989
Job Risk Management Projects Coordinator at City/Parish of Baton Rouge
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City/Parish of Baton Rouge  2006 - Present
City/Parish of Baton Rouge  1990 - 2006
The Advocate   1979 - 1989

Skills
Public Speaking, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Policy, Program Management, Analysis, Workers' Compensation..., Organizational..., Budgets, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Customer Service, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Legal Writing, Leadership, Training, Government, Workers Compensation, Emergency Management

Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science

JaNae Boswell JaNae Boswell Belcourt, North Dakota Details
JaNae Boswell's The Advocate Experience May 2009 - May 2013
Job EnglishLanguage Arts Teacher at Turtle Mountain Community High School
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Turtle Mountain Community High School   September 2014 - Present
Boswell Photography   January 2010 - Present
Turtle Mountain Star   May 2013 - August 2014
Minnesota State University Moorhead  May 2011 - May 2013
The Advocate   May 2009 - May 2013
Copy2Print   January 2010 - April 2013
Minnesota State University Moorhead Athletics   August 2009 - May 2011

Skills
Photojournalism, Digital Photography, Sports Photography, Commercial Photography, Event Photography, Wedding Photography, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Bridge, InDesign, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Social Media, Editorial, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Report Writing, Feature Articles, Opinion Writing, Sports Writing, Magazine Articles, Research, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Publications, Journalism

Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Minnesota State University, Moorhead   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General

Lynn Sharer Lynn Sharer Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Lynn Sharer's The Advocate Experience 2004 - 2008
Job loan officer at Assurance Financial Group, LLC
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Assurance Financial Group, LLC  January 2008 - Present
The Advocate   2004 - 2008
The Advocate   August 2004 - December 2007

Skills
Real Estate, Marketing Strategy, Mortgage Lending, Customer Service, Selling, USDA Rural Housing, Marketing, FHA, Loans

Education
Nicholls State University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor, Marketing

Assumption High School

Richard Alan Hannon Richard Alan Hannon Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Richard Alan Hannon's The Advocate Experience March 2000 - Present
Job editorial and landscape photographer
Industry Newspapers
Experience
freelance  December 2011 - Present
The Advocate   March 2000 - Present
The State  January 1999 - January 2000

Skills
Photojournalism, Photography, Digital Photography, Field Recording, Editorial, Portrait Photography, Newspapers, Magazines, Photos, Mac, Storytelling, Image Editing, Photo Mechanic, Photoshop, Portraits, Journalism

Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Amy Barnhart Amy Barnhart El Paso, Texas Area Details
Amy Barnhart's The Advocate Experience March 2011 - March 2012
Job Executive Director of Carlsbad MainStreet
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Carlsbad MainStreet   September 2010 - Present
Cheryl's School of Dance   September 2011 - May 2012
The Advocate   March 2011 - March 2012
Clothes Minded   September 2004 - August 2010
Texas Tech University  August 2002 - May 2004
The Round Up  August 2000 - May 2002

Skills
Media Design, Social Media, Press Releases

Education
The University of New Mexico   2012 — 2013
Graduate Certificate, Historic Preservation and Regionalism

Texas Tech University   2002 — 2004
MA, Mass Communications

New Mexico State University   1998 — 2002
BA, Journalism & Mass Communications

Vicki Ferstel Vicki Ferstel Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Vicki Ferstel's The Advocate Experience 2014 - Present
Job Night Editor at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   2014 - Present
The Advocate   1988 - Present
WYNK FM radio   1986 - 1988
KANE-AM   1981 - 1987
Southern Mutual Help Association   1980 - 1981
The Daily Iberian  1978 - 1980
The Jennings Daily News   1977 - 1978

Skills
Writing, Newspaper, Research, AP Style, Journalism, Editing, Broadcast, Interviews, Grant Writing, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, News Writing, Breaking News, Investigative Reporting, Web Content, Associated Press style, Grammar

Education
Syracuse University   1972 — 1976
B.A., Journalism/Political Science

Valley Stream NY Central High School   1968 — 1972
high school

Skip Descant Skip Descant Palm Springs, California Details
Skip Descant's The Advocate Experience October 2010 - August 2012
Job Tourism Writer at The Desert Sun
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Desert Sun  August 2012 - Present
The Advocate   October 2010 - August 2012
Northwest Arkansas Morning News   June 2008 - October 2010
The Commercial Dispatch  2004 - 2008

Skills
Editing, Newspapers, Journalism, AP Style, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Newspaper, Editorial, Public Speaking, News Writing, Copywriting

Education
Loyola University New Orleans   2001 — 2004
Journalism

Louisiana State University   1989 — 1994
BLA, Landscape Architecture

Brittany LeBlanc Brittany LeBlanc Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Brittany LeBlanc's The Advocate Experience February 2004 - January 2007
Job Pharmaceutical Sales Professional
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Shionogi Inc.  January 2011 - January 2014
Waste Management  February 2007 - August 2010
The Advocate   February 2004 - January 2007

Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Neurology, Managed Care, Cardiology, Product Launch, Account Management, Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Urology, Cold Calling

Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Henri LeJeune Henri LeJeune Lafayette, Louisiana Area Details
Henri LeJeune's The Advocate Experience December 2009 - January 2013
Job Legal Technical Writer (PIO) for the U.S. Attorney's OfficeWDLA
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
U.S. Attorney's Office - Western District of Louisiana   January 2013 - Present
The Advocate   December 2009 - January 2013
Delmar Systems, Inc.   March 2008 - April 2009
Daily World  June 2006 - April 2008
The Daily Iberian  March 2004 - June 2006
Daily World  March 2001 - February 2004
Daily World  June 1999 - March 2001

Skills
Press Releases, Editing, Storytelling, Editorial, Publications, Journalism, Ap Style, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Public Relations, News Writing, Newsletters, Feature Articles, Newspaper, Interviews, InDesign, Proofreading, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Copywriting, Facebook, Video Editing, Internal Communications, Social Media, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Fact-checking, Breaking News, Online Journalism, Content Development, Headline Writing, Publishing, Publicity, Freelance Writing, QuarkXPress, Layout, Grammar, Associated Press style, Newspaper Design, Web Content, Crisis Communications, Technical Writing, Blogging, Corporate Communications, Social Networking

Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette   1996 — 1999
Journalism, English, History

Louisiana State University at Eunice   1993 — 1995
transfer, journalism

Kathleen DesHotel Kathleen DesHotel Greater New Orleans Area Details
Kathleen DesHotel's The Advocate Experience 2005 - July 2014
Job Writer, Photographer Freelance; photography and writing
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Freelance; photography and writing   June 1990 - Present
SELF  August 2013 - January 2015
The Advocate   2005 - July 2014
STPSB  August 2009 - May 2010
STPSB  August 1990 - June 2009
WWL-TV  2003 - 2004

Skills
Microsoft Office, Digital Photography, Negotiation, Writing, Fine Art Photography, Pets, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Creative Writing, Film Production, Interviews, Books, Videography, Video Production, Multimedia, Public Relations, Proofreading, Social Media, Journalism, Blogging, News Writing, Event Planning, Video Editing, Advertising, Copy Editing, Research, Public Speaking, Editing, Storytelling, Photography, Event Management, Fundraising, Media Relations, Publicity, Newspaper, Newsletters, Magazines, Newspapers, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Screenwriting, Film, Avid, Publishing, InDesign, Documentaries, Editorial, Press Releases, Video, Marketing Communications

Education
Northshore High School in Slidell, LA   1990 — 2009

Loyola University New Orleans   2001 — 2005
+30, Phoography, Writing

University of New Orleans   1988 — 1990
Gifted & Talented Ed, Education

Our Lady of Holy Cross College   1985 — 1987
MEd, C&I, Reading Specialist

Hal Brown Hal Brown Austin, Texas Area Details
Hal Brown's The Advocate Experience March 1995 - October 1996
Job Freelance Writer/Editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Flaming Cactus Publications   October 1977 - Present
Burnet Bulletin   June 2008 - June 2009
Del Rio News-Herald   November 2006 - May 2007
New Canaan News-Review   June 2004 - November 2006
Norwalk Citizen-News   June 1999 - May 2005
Woodworkers Warehouse  May 1997 - October 1998
The Advocate   March 1995 - October 1996
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette  April 1987 - May 1993
Corpus Christi Caller-Times  April 1978 - April 1987

Skills
Newspaper, Editorial, Editing, Writing, Stories, Copy Editing, Journalism, News Writing, AP Style, Press Releases, Media Relations, Photojournalism, Layout, QuarkXPress, Freelance Writing, InDesign, Newsletters, Headline Writing, Photoshop, Photography, Newspapers, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Web Content, Video, Breaking News, Online Journalism, Publications, Publishing, Content Management, Blogging, Content Development

Education
University of Central Arkansas   1992 — 1993
MS, Information Science

Texas Tech University   1968 — 1972
BA, Journalism/ History

Zach Gray Zach Gray Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area Details
Zach Gray's The Advocate Experience September 2011 - Present
Job Staff Photographer at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   September 2011 - Present
Freelance  September 2008 - Present
The Oklahoman  May 2011 - August 2011
The Daily O'Collegian  March 2008 - May 2011
Tulsa World  May 2010 - August 2010
The Edmond Sun  June 2009 - July 2009

Education
Oklahoma State University   2008 — 2011
BS, Journalism and Broadcasting, with an option in Advertising

Ada High School

Fred Kuhr Fred Kuhr Toronto, Canada Area Details
Fred Kuhr's The Advocate Experience December 2003 - Present
Job Editor, Writer, Broadcaster, Actor, Pundit
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Press Pass Q   September 2006 - Present
Sirius Satellite Radio  April 2005 - Present
Xtra/Pink Triangle Press   April 2005 - Present
The Advocate   December 2003 - Present
GoodLife Fitness  2009 - 2015
GoodLife Fitness  2011 - 2013
Bob Rae Campaign   January 2008 - October 2008
IN Newsweekly   April 1998 - December 2007
NBN, Inc.   April 2005 - October 2007
The Pawtucket Times  February 2001 - February 2002

Skills
Press Releases, Editing, Storytelling, Editorial, Public Speaking, Broadcast, Writing, Radio, Publications, Speech Writing, Newspapers, Blogging, Community Outreach, Video, Politics, Media Relations, Headline Writing, Strategic Communications, Interviews, Creative Writing, Voice Over, Social Networking, Newsletters, Research, Sports, Copywriting, Social Media, Event Management, Journalism

Education
Northwestern University   1984 — 1988
BS

Sheila Runnels Sheila Runnels Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Sheila Runnels's The Advocate Experience June 2010 - Present
Job Vice President of Advertising, The Advocate, Baton Rouge, La
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   June 2010 - Present
The Huntsville Times  March 2009 - June 2010
The Huntsville Times  August 2007 - March 2009
The Huntsville Times  August 1999 - August 2007

Skills
Publishing, Newspaper, Advertising, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Sales Management, Management, Social Skills, Digital Media, Team Building, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Training, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Newspapers, Advertising Sales, Lead Generation, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Strategic Partnerships

Education
Louisiana Tech University   1982 — 1985

Marsha Hebert Marsha Hebert Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Marsha Hebert's The Advocate Experience January 2005 - Present
Job Owner/Operator at Marsha's Cakeland
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Marsha's Cakeland   February 2014 - Present
The Advocate   January 2005 - Present

Skills
Baking, Cakes, Birthday Cakes, Cake Decorating, Wedding Cakes, Cupcakes, Cookies, Bakery, Icing, Confectionery

Education
Northwestern State University   1995 — 1999
BS, Business Administration, Management and Operations

Marian Goldin Marian Goldin New Paltz, New York Details
Marian Goldin's The Advocate Experience 1985 - 1990
Job Marketing Director at the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce   July 2015 - Present
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum  October 2005 - May 2015
The Advocate   1985 - 1990

Skills
Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Fundraising, Newsletters, Facebook, Social Networking, Editing, Google Analytics, Web Content Management, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Web Content, Blogging

Education
University at Buffalo   1981 — 1984
B.A., Communication

Queensborough Community College   1980 — 1981

Naomi Martin Naomi Martin Dallas, Texas Details
Naomi Martin's The Advocate Experience January 2012 - August 2012
Job Public safety reporter at The Dallas Morning News
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Dallas Morning News  February 2015 - Present
The Times-Picayune  August 2012 - Present
The Advocate   January 2012 - August 2012
The Times-Picayune  November 2011 - January 2012
The Times-Picayune  July 2011 - November 2011
WTUL New Orleans 91.5 FM  January 2010 - August 2011
The Tulane Hullabaloo  January 2010 - June 2011
The Lens  January 2011 - May 2011
USA TODAY  May 2010 - August 2010
The Daily Get Up   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Writing, Editing, Photography, Audio Editing, SEO, Spanish, Film Editing, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Social Networking, Facebook, Broadcast, Storytelling, Blogging, Multimedia, Social Media, Newspapers, Radio, New Media, Journalism, Copy Editing, News Writing, Research

Education
Tulane University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Economics, Spanish

Universidad de Buenos Aires / UBA   2009 — 2009

John Habib John Habib San Francisco Bay Area Details
John Habib's The Advocate Experience 2001 - 2002
Job Brand and content manager with operations experience in the financial, retail and meatloaf industries
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
KTD Fine Jewelers   2014 - Present
The Meatloaf Bakery   2013 - 2015
Cerberus Capital Management  2002 - 2013
The Advocate   2001 - 2002
BrassRing  2000 - 2001
Walgreens  1999 - 2000
VoxPop online magazine   1999 - 2000
SBC Advertising  1998 - 1998
ProMedica  1995 - 1997

Education
The Ohio State University   1995 — 1999
B.A. with Honors, English

St. John's Jesuit High School   1991 — 1995

Doug Demmons Doug Demmons Birmingham, Alabama Area Details
Doug Demmons's The Advocate Experience October 1983 - October 1987
Job Owner/Operator at Sculpture Hospitality of Central Alabama
Industry Wine and Spirits
Experience
Sculpture Hospitality of Central Alabama   December 2014 - Present
Rapid City Journal  April 2013 - June 2014
The Birmingham News  November 1987 - September 2012
The Advocate   October 1983 - October 1987
The Clarion-Ledger  December 1980 - September 1983

Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Journalism, News Writing, Newspaper, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Ap Style, Research, Publications, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Editorial, Public Relations, Social Media, Press Releases, Creative Writing, Microsoft Word, Blogging, AP Style, Magazines, Photography, Breaking News, Newspapers, Investigative Reporting, Online Journalism, Newsletters, Web Content, Media Relations, Headline Writing, Freelance Writing, Sports Writing, Publishing, Publicity, Pagination

Education
Northwestern University   1979 — 1980
Master of Science (M.S.), Journalism

Millsaps College   1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Sarah Chacko Sarah Chacko Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Sarah Chacko's The Advocate Experience October 2007 - January 2010
Job Senate reporter at CQ Roll Call Group
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
CQ - Roll Call Group  November 2012 - Present
The Federal Times   February 2011 - November 2012
The Advocate   October 2007 - January 2010
Denton Record-Chronicle  May 2006 - October 2007
Killeen Daily Herald  August 2004 - May 2006
Fort Worth Weekly  January 2003 - June 2003

Skills
Investigative Reporting, Editing, Breaking News, Online News, Publications, New Media, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Journalism, AP Style, News Writing, Storytelling, Headline Writing

Education
Northwestern University   2010 — 2011
Master's degree

Texas Christian University   1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism

Bret McCormick Bret McCormick Alexandria, Louisiana Area Details
Bret McCormick's The Advocate Experience June 2012 - August 2013
Job Sports Editor at The Town Talk
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Town Talk  August 2013 - Present
Louisiana High School Athletic Association  September 2009 - Present
The Advocate   June 2012 - August 2013
The Town Talk  April 2006 - June 2012
The Herald-Zeitung   December 2008 - June 2009
The Ruston Daily Leader   May 2003 - April 2006

Education
Louisiana Tech University   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Ruston High School   1996 — 2000

Jeremy Travis Jeremy Travis Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Jeremy Travis's The Advocate Experience March 2012 - January 2013
Job Public Information Officer at Louisiana Department of insurance
Industry Online Media
Experience
Louisiana Department of insurance  June 2012 - Present
The Advocate   March 2012 - January 2013
The Advocate   January 2010 - January 2012
Blockbuster  June 2007 - July 2011
Walt Disney World  January 2008 - June 2008

Skills
Digital Media, AP Style, Journalism, Newspapers, News Writing, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Storytelling, Media Relations, Breaking News, Feature Articles, Editing, Publications

Education
Southeastern Louisiana University   2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications & Journalism

Brenden Neville Brenden Neville Boulder, Colorado Details
Brenden Neville's The Advocate Experience July 2011 - December 2011
Job Freelance photographer
Industry Photography
Experience
Self Employed  October 2012 - Present
The Vicksburg Post  January 2012 - October 2012
The Advocate   July 2011 - December 2011
The Saginaw News  January 2011 - July 2011
The Columbia Missourian  August 2010 - December 2010
The Maneater  September 2007 - December 2008

Skills
Editing, Photography, Multimedia, Journalism, Soundslides, Photojournalism, Newspaper, Photo Mechanic, Copy Editing, Ap Style, Breaking News, Storytelling, Blogging, Audacity, Online Journalism, News Writing, Final Cut Pro, Editorial, Fact-checking, Videography, Documentaries

Education
University of Missouri   2007 — 2010
Bachelors, Journalism

Michigan State University   2006 — 2007

Taylor Cole Miller Taylor Cole Miller Madison, Wisconsin Details
Taylor Cole Miller's The Advocate Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Assistant Instructor and PhD Student at University of Wisconsin Madison
Industry Research
Experience
University of Wisconsin-Madison  June 2012 - Present
Ogden Publications  March 2009 - Present
The Herb Companion   August 2008 - December 2011
Ogden Publications  December 2008 - June 2010
The World Company  August 2006 - August 2008
The Advocate   2008 - 2008
Freestate Studios   2007 - 2008
Kansas Memorial Unions  August 2006 - May 2007

Skills
Final Cut Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Photography, Video Production, HTML, Perl, Chyron, Layout, Graphic Design, Creative Writing, Spanish, Blogging, Ap Style

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   2012 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Media and Cultural Studies

The University of Texas at Austin   2010 — 2012
M.A., Media Studies

The University of Kansas   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Editorial Journalism

The University of Kansas   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela   2006 — 2006
Philology of Spanish

Universidad de Alcalá
Peninsular Spanish Grammar and Culture

Jordan Jeromchek Jordan Jeromchek Greater Denver Area Details
Jordan Jeromchek's The Advocate Experience May 2010 - May 2011
Job Marketing Coordinator
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Cii (Community Investors Inc.)   August 2015 - Present
Gallup  May 2013 - July 2015
Advise Media Group  March 2013 - January 2014
Kealaola Farm   July 2012 - October 2012
Pacific & Maine   July 2011 - November 2011
The Advocate   May 2010 - May 2011
Flypaper Creative Services  January 2010 - May 2011
Lincoln Saltdogs Baseball Club   May 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Advertising, Social Media, Copywriting, Photoshop, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Social Networking, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Press Releases, Copy Editing, WordPress, Email Marketing, Landing Page...

Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications

University of Hawaii at Hilo   2009 — 2009
National Student Exchange

Dawn Mathis Dawn Mathis Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Dawn Mathis's The Advocate Experience September 2014 - Present
Job The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   September 2014 - Present
Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home   April 2012 - August 2014
Resthaven Funeral Home   June 2009 - April 2012
Pacific Sunwear  2009 - 2009
Raising Cane's  2006 - 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Administrative..., Data Entry, Time Management, Messenger Make It..., Event Planning, Verifying Life Insurance, Bookkeeping & Data..., Microsoft Publisher, Director's Assistant, HMIS, Training, Family Service, Marketing, Multitasking Skills, Money Management, Business Innovation, QuickBooks, HMIs, Administrative..., Customer Service, Retail

Education
Our Lady of the Lake College   2009 — 2010
Nursing

Redemptorist High School
High School Diploma

Sacred Heart of Jesus

Marsha Hebert Marsha Hebert Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Marsha Hebert's The Advocate Experience September 2005 - Present
Job Owner/Operator at Always Typing
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Always Typing   January 2015 - Present
The Advocate   September 2005 - Present
The Lufkin Daily News  October 2009 - August 2010
State Farm  February 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Staff Development, Customer Service, Newspapers, AP Style, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Newspaper, Blogging, Social Media, Editing, Facebook, Digital Media, New Media, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Sales, Sales Management, Lead Generation

Education
University of Phoenix   2002 — 2005
Master's degree, Secondary Education

Northwestern State University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Bush Bernard Bush Bernard Greater Nashville Area Details
Bush Bernard's The Advocate Experience April 1999 - January 2000
Job Corporate Affairs Communications Specialist at Louisiana Pacific Corporation
Industry Building Materials
Experience
Louisiana Pacific Corporation  February 2007 - Present
Bernard Lock & Key Inc.   August 2003 - June 2007
The Tennessean  January 2001 - February 2007
Nashville Business Journal  January 2000 - January 2001
The Advocate   April 1999 - January 2000
The Advocate   June 1997 - April 1999
Daily Comet, Thibodaux, La.   September 1994 - June 1997
The Houma Courier  September 1993 - September 1994
Daily Comet, Thibodaux, La.   September 1992 - September 1993
The Ledger  October 1989 - August 1992

Skills
Press Releases, Editing, Media Relations, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Corporate Communications, Journalism, Web Content, Newspaper, News Writing, Ap Style, Feature Articles, Communications Planning, Research, Social Media, Crisis Communications, Proofreading, Blogging, Speech Writing, Publicity, Publications, Internal Communications, Editorial, Graphic Design, Press Kits, Photography, Website Development

Education
Nicholls State University   1975 — 1987
BA, History major with a minor in journalism

Seth Dickerson Seth Dickerson Carencro, Louisiana Details
Seth Dickerson's The Advocate Experience May 2014 - May 2015
Job Breaking News Reporter at The Daily Advertiser
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Daily Advertiser  May 2015 - Present
The Advocate   May 2014 - May 2015
The Vermilion  June 2014 - April 2015
The Vermilion  January 2014 - May 2014
The Vermilion  August 2012 - December 2013

Skills
Journalism, AP Style, Newspaper Design, Newsroom Management, Team Leadership, Writing, Programming, Web Design, Payroll Management, Copy Editing, Editing, Research, News Writing

Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette   2010 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Journalism

Carencro High School   2006 — 2010
High School Diploma, Information Technology

Hannah Wareham Hannah Wareham Springfield, Massachusetts Area Details
Hannah Wareham's The Advocate Experience June 2008 - August 2008
Job Web & Social Media Specialist at Northfield Mount Hermon School
Industry Online Media
Experience
Northfield Mount Hermon School  March 2012 - Present
The Homesteady   September 2012 - Present
GayCities  January 2010 - Present
Bay Windows newspaper   August 2009 - March 2012
Mount Holyoke College Alumnae Quarterly magazine   September 2008 - May 2009
ZigZag, Mount Holyoke College's literary magazine   September 2007 - May 2009
The Advocate   June 2008 - August 2008
Mount Holyoke News  January 2007 - January 2008
MassPublishing, Co. LLC   June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Social Media, Publications, Social Media Marketing, Storytelling, Politics, Proofreading, Nonprofits, CMS, HTML, Microsoft Office, Writing, Blogging, Photoshop, Photography, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Videography, Event Planning

Education
Mount Holyoke College   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

Roderick Bailey Roderick Bailey Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Roderick Bailey's The Advocate Experience March 2001 - November 2006
Job Ingram Barge Company
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Ingram Barge Company  April 2010 - Present
Kirby Inland Marine Lp  March 2000 - April 2010
The Advocate   March 2001 - November 2006

Skills
AutoCAD, Commissioning, EPC, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Inspection, Oil, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Pumps, Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Petroleum, Customer Service, Team Building

Education
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge   1997 — 2000
Mechanical Engineering

Meghan Feir Meghan Feir Fargo, North Dakota Area Details
Meghan Feir's The Advocate Experience January 2012 - July 2012
Job Digital Marketing Specialist and Freelance Writer and Copy Editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Minnesota State University Moorhead  May 2013 - Present
Self-employed  September 2010 - Present
In-House Advertising   May 2012 - July 2013
Minnesota State University Moorhead  January 2013 - May 2013
MSUM's campus newspaper, The Advocate   January 2011 - May 2013
Valley City Times-Record   September 2012 - February 2013
Merle Norman Cosmetics  August 2011 - January 2013
The Advocate   January 2012 - July 2012
MSUM's campus newspaper, The Advocate   August 2011 - January 2012
The Pelican Rapids Press   July 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Journalism, Copy Editing, Facebook, Blogging, Editing, Social Media, Press Releases, Singing, English Composition, Fiction Writing, English Literature, Music, Opinion Pieces, Opinion Writing, Columns, Arranging, Makeup Artistry, Video Editing, Retail, Interviewing Skills, Videography, Marketing, Email Marketing, Photography, Storytelling, Photoshop, Magazines, Mac, Columnist, AP Style, News Writing, Interviews, Creative Writing, Newspapers, Social Networking, Copywriting, Transcribing, Editorial, Web Content, Piano Arrangements, InDesign, WordPress, Multimedia, Feature Articles, Research, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Proofreading, Twitter

Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead   2015 — 2016
Certificate in Publishing

Minnesota State University, Moorhead   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Dual major in English and mass communications with a minor in music, Magna Cum Laude

Emily Engberg Emily Engberg New Orleans, Louisiana Details
Emily Engberg's The Advocate Experience December 2012 - Present
Job Multimedia Sales Supervisor at The Advocate
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The Advocate   December 2012 - Present
Image Gallery  June 2012 - December 2012
Heriard-Cimino Gallery   June 2010 - July 2010
Arts in Medicine   January 2010 - June 2010

Skills
Painting, Drawing, Sales, Communication, Open Table, Microsoft Office, Travel, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Spanish, Art History, Art, Graphic Design, Photography, Editing, Social Media, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Facebook, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel

Education
Tulane University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine and Studio Arts

UNIVERSIDAD DE GRANADA/IES ABROAD   2010 — 2010
Spanish and Iberian Studies

The Salisbury School

Makala Laverne Clark-Blake Makala Laverne Clark-Blake Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Makala Laverne Clark-Blake's The Advocate Experience June 2012 - January 2013
Job Account Executive at NOLA Media Group
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
NOLA Media Group  June 2015 - Present
Solid Ground Innovations, LLC.   March 2015 - June 2015
Solid Ground Innovations, LLC.   August 2014 - December 2014
AT&T  February 2013 - August 2014
The Advocate   June 2012 - January 2013
Cox Communications  March 2012 - December 2012
The Coca-Cola Company  January 2011 - January 2012
Denor Brands   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing, Creative Direction, Press Releases, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Sponsorship, Event Management, Media Relations, Digital Media, Publicity, Social Media, Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office

Education
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge   2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mass Communications/Public Relations

Shawn Roux Shawn Roux Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Shawn Roux's The Advocate Experience March 2000 - Present
Job IT BUSINESS SYSTEM ANALYST
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   March 2000 - Present
The Advocate   March 1999 - March 2000

Skills
SQL Server 2005/2000, System Maintenance, Graphic Design, Web Design, Software Project..., Computer Hardware..., Software Implementation, HTML, Troubleshooting, PHP, Web Development, Software Installation, OS X, Help Desk Support, Windows, WordPress, Project Management, CSS, Blogging, Technical Writing, Dreamweaver, Website Development, Social Media, Management, Customer Service

Education
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College   1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting

Christine Gacharná Christine Gacharná Greater New Orleans Area Details
Christine Gacharná's The Advocate Experience December 2013 - Present
Job Technical Communicator | Freelance Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
University of Phoenix  May 2011 - Present
The Advocate   December 2013 - Present
Namasté of Metairie   October 2010 - October 2013
Christine Gacharna Photography   January 2004 - December 2012
The CleoBleu Colllection   January 2001 - December 2004
The Tacoma Weekly   January 2000 - December 2001
Arizona Daily Wildcat  August 1994 - January 1996
Arizona Daily Star  1995 - 1996
Mohave Community College  September 1994 - December 1994
Lake Havasu City Herald   September 1993 - August 1994

Skills
Technical Communication, Team Leadership, University Teaching, Photography, Writing, Journalism, Editorial, Feature Articles, Editing, Blogging, Copy Editing, News Writing, Newspapers, Publishing, Storytelling, Creative Writing, Newsletters, Publications, Portrait Photography, Photojournalism, Studio Lighting, Studio Photography, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Image Editing, Graphic Design, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Publicity, Layout, Wordpress, Academic Writing, Teaching, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Public Relations, Technical Writing, Project Management, WordPress

Education
University of Arizona   1995 — 1997
MA

Oregon State University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Christopher Rudolph Christopher Rudolph New York, New York Details
Christopher Rudolph's The Advocate Experience December 2012 - May 2013
Job Editorial Assistant at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
Industry Online Media
Experience
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia  November 2014 - Present
- Freelance  April 2014 - Present
The Huffington Post  April 2013 - April 2014
The Advocate   December 2012 - May 2013
Fab.com  July 2010 - December 2010
Next New Networks  February 2007 - April 2008
Paper Magazine  January 2006 - October 2006

Skills
Editorial, Copy Editing, Blogging, Editing, Final Cut Pro, New Media, Journalism, Social Media, Television, Copywriting, Publishing, Video Production, Video, Storytelling, Content Strategy, Magazines, Feature Articles, Web Content, News Writing, Digital Media, Content Development, Content Management, Creative Writing, Publications, Facebook, Writing, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Entertainment, Freelance Writing

Education
North Carolina School of the Arts
Screenwriting

Suffolk University
Degree: B.F.A, Journalism

S. Abby Donaldson S. Abby Donaldson Chicago, Illinois Details
S. Abby Donaldson's The Advocate Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Journalist and columnist at The Advocate
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Advocate   September 2014 - Present
The Advocate   September 2014 - Present
Sun-Times News Group  September 2013 - September 2014
Sun-Times News Group  August 2013 - December 2013
Builders Association  August 2012 - December 2012
88.7 WLUW LunchTime News   January 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Journalism, Copy Editing, AP Style, CMS, WordPress, Social Media, Radio Broadcasting, Mandarin, Digital Photography, Fact-checking, Twitter, InDesign, Photoshop, Audacity, Storify, Interviewing Skills, Tumblr, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Broadcast, Django, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, StumbleUpon, Reddit, International Relations

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2009 — 2013
B.A., Journalism, International Studies, 3.5

The Beijing Center   2013 — 2013
Journalism, Mandarin Language, International Studies

John Felice Rome Center   2012 — 2012

Laura Posterick Laura Posterick Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Laura Posterick's The Advocate Experience August 2009 - May 2010
Job Senior Copywriter at catchfire
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
catchfire  November 2010 - Present
Eat Drink Be Fancy   November 2013 - Present
Signet Coffee Roasters   October 2011 - Present
Bearded Men Improv   January 2008 - Present
H2M  July 2010 - November 2010
The Advocate   August 2009 - May 2010
Flypaper Creative Services  January 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Social Media, Advertising, Copywriting, Public Relations, Photoshop, InDesign, Event Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, Press Releases, Photography, Brand Development, Strategy, Marketing, Project Management, Final Cut Pro, Packaging, Graphic Design, Video, Branding & Identity, Creative Direction, Art, Wordsmithing, Social Media Marketing, Art Direction, Illustrator, Integrated Marketing, Web Design, Brochures, Creative Writing, Blogging

Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications Emphasis in Integrated Advertising and Public Relations

Shannon Connolly Shannon Connolly Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Shannon Connolly's The Advocate Experience January 2009 - January 2010
Job Regional Sales Manager at MetLife Expatriate Benefits
Industry Insurance
Experience
MetLife  August 2012 - Present
CBS Television  2011 - 2012
Riverstreet Productions  2010 - 2011
Point Foundation  2009 - May 2010
The Advocate   January 2009 - January 2010

Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Editing, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Publicity, Event Planning, Social Media, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Research, Media Relations, Public Relations, Program Development, Event Management, Program Management, Employee Benefits, Insurance, Sales, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Strategic Communications

Education
Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management   2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

University of Southern California   2007 — 2009
French

University of Richmond   2005 — 2007
Leadership Studies, French

Casey McTiernan Casey McTiernan Farmington, Connecticut Details
Casey McTiernan's The Advocate Experience June 2012 - May 2013
Job Junior Interactive Producer at CTP
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
CTP  April 2015 - Present
Keiler  June 2013 - April 2015
Cashman + Katz Integrated Communications  August 2012 - May 2013
The Advocate   June 2012 - May 2013
University of Connecticut  May 2011 - August 2011
Girl Scouts of the USA  May 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Interpersonal..., Public Speaking, Hospitality Management, Time Management, Social Media, International Relations, Customer Service, Public Relations, Press Releases, Advertising, Social Networking

Education
The University of Connecticut   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication with an International Studies minor

University of Melbourne
International/Global Studies

Ryan Broussard Ryan Broussard Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Ryan Broussard's The Advocate Experience September 2012 - October 2014
Job Staff Writer at The Baton Rouge Business Report
Industry Printing
Experience
Baton Rouge Business Report  August 2015 - Present
KATC Communications  October 2014 - August 2015
The Advocate   September 2012 - October 2014
The University Of Louisiana at Lafayette  August 2010 - May 2012
The Opelousas Daily World   August 2011 - March 2012
The Vermilion  June 2008 - July 2010
The Vermilion  October 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Ap Style, Copy Editing, Editing, Feature Articles, Media Relations, News Writing, Social Media, Journalism, Copywriting, AP Style, Newsletters, Social Networking, Newspapers, Creative Writing, Newspaper, Storytelling, Blogging, Press Releases, Editorial, Proofreading, Magazines, Publications, Event Planning, Web Content, Online Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Facebook

Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette   2009 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Mass Communication/Media Studies, 4.0

University of Louisiana at Lafayette   2003 — 2009
BA, Mass Communication

Erik Verduzco Erik Verduzco Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Erik Verduzco's The Advocate Experience September 2008 - June 2010
Job Staff Photographer at Las Vegas ReviewJournal
Industry Photography
Experience
Las Vegas Review-Journal  July 2014 - Present
Erik Verduzco Photography   May 2011 - Present
Healthline Networks, Inc.   April 2013 - Present
San Francisco Chronicle  January 2012 - May 2012
Golden Gate Xpress  May 2011 - December 2011
The Bay Citizen  May 2011 - August 2011
The Advocate   September 2008 - June 2010

Skills
Photojournalism, Newspaper, Soundslides, Ap Style, Newspapers, Photos, Photo Mechanic, Breaking News, Video, Editorial, Digital Photography, Blogging, Photography, Multimedia, Social Media, Twitter, Art, Storytelling, Journalism, Magazines, Final Cut Pro, News Writing, Online Journalism, Investigative Reporting, Copy Editing, AP Style

Education
San Francisco State University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Photojournalism

Contra Costa College   2006 — 2010
AA, Journalism, Art

Alison Auger Alison Auger Parker, Colorado Details
Alison Auger's The Advocate Experience June 2014 - September 2014
Job Executive Assistant at Tethered By Letters
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Parker Arts Culture and Event Center   June 2014 - Present
Tethered By Letters   April 2013 - Present
The Advocate   June 2014 - September 2014

Skills
Writing, Editing, Special Effects Makeup, Stage Management, Creative Writing, Publicity, Publications, Newspapers, Short Stories, Social Media, Social Networking, Management, Article Writing, Grant Writing

Education
Elizabeth High School

University of Colorado Denver

Jhamesa Brown Jhamesa Brown Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Jhamesa Brown's The Advocate Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Technology Assistant at Montgomery College
Industry Media Production
Experience
Montgomery College  January 2015 - Present
The Advocate   October 2014 - Present
Montgomery College  June 2014 - Present
Enterprise Rent-A-Car  August 2013 - August 2014
Mama Dukes Catering   August 2012 - April 2013

Skills
Broadcast Journalism, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Facebook, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, Teamwork, Event Planning, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Excel, Research, HTML, Windows, Photography, Illustrator, Social Media Marketing

Education
Montgomery College   2014 — 2016
Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast Journalism

University of North Carolina at Greensboro   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media Studies

Taylor Milam Taylor Milam San Diego, California Details
Taylor Milam's The Advocate Experience January 2012 - August 2013
Job Assistant Director of Media Communications at University of San Diego
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
University of San Diego  April 2015 - Present
Mark Schneider Design   January 2014 - Present
UCLA Annual Fund   September 2013 - March 2015
FEM Newsmagazine  September 2013 - June 2014
Modern Luxury  January 2014 - May 2014
DIVA Magazine   July 2013 - November 2013
University of San Diego Public Relations   September 2012 - September 2013
Sexual Assault Awareness Week   February 2013 - August 2013
The Advocate   January 2012 - August 2013
The Vista  April 2012 - July 2013

Skills
Creative Writing, Journalism, Public Speaking, Writing, LGBT rights, Women's Studies, Travel Writing, Travel, Newspapers, Feature Articles, Editing, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Blogging, Social Media, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Marketing

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General, Fourth Year

University of San Diego   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Rancho Bernardo High School   2008 — 2010
High School Diploma

University of California, Santa Barbara

Mary Dallas Jameson Mary Dallas Jameson Chicago, Illinois Details
Mary Dallas Jameson's The Advocate Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Assistant Account Executive at Uproar PR
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Uproar PR  April 2014 - Present
BIZ 3 Publicity  April 2014 - April 2014
TeamWorks Media  September 2013 - April 2014
World Trade Center of New Orleans  January 2013 - May 2013
The Advocate   January 2013 - May 2013
Loyola University Maroon Newspaper   January 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Photoshop, Social Media, Teamwork, Windows, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Public Relations, Storytelling, Journalism

Education
Loyola University New Orleans   2009 — 2013
BA Mass Communications, Journalism, Spanish Minor

Universitat Pompeu Fabra   2012 — 2012
Spanish Language and Literature

Loyola University New Orleans- India   2011 — 2011

Matt Rist Matt Rist Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Matt Rist's The Advocate Experience March 2008 - September 2008
Job Reporter at CBS7 News (KOSA)
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
ICA Broadcasting I LTD. (dba CBS7)   January 2013 - Present
WAFB TV  August 2012 - September 2012
NBCUniversal, Inc. - NBC 4 Washington   January 2012 - June 2012
George Washington University  August 2011 - June 2012
GWTV  August 2011 - December 2011
The GW Hatchet  August 2008 - September 2011
Hotel Corona of Granada   February 2011 - June 2011
Meet The Press - NBC Universal   April 2010 - August 2010
U.S. House of Representatives - Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr. Md.   January 2009 - May 2009
The Advocate   March 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Final Cut Pro, basic HTML, Spanish, Writing, Journalism, Press Releases, Video, Newspaper, Audacity, Photoshop, Newspapers, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Social Media, Television, Editing, Broadcast

Education
The George Washington University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Universidad de Granada   2011 — 2011
Study Abroad, Economics

Kevin Blanchard Kevin Blanchard Lafayette, Louisiana Area Details
Kevin Blanchard's The Advocate Experience August 1998 - March 2008
Job Director of Public Works at Lafayette Consolidated Govt.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Lafayette Consolidated Govt.  December 2014 - Present
Lafayette Consolidated Govt.  November 2013 - December 2014
Onebane Law Firm  September 2011 - October 2013
Cox Communications  March 2008 - August 2011
The Advocate   August 1998 - March 2008

Skills
Appeals, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Legal Advice, Contract Law, Oil, Arbitration, Lexis, Courts, Public Relations, Licensing, Petroleum, Product Liability, Litigation Support, Trials, Public Speaking, Westlaw, Family Law, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance, Employment Law, Insurance Law, Personal Injury, Tax Law, Mediation, Social Media, Hearings, Intellectual Property, Fraud, Trademarks

Education
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center   2008 — 2011
J.D.

Louisiana State University

Leah Bennett Leah Bennett Greater New York City Area Details
Leah Bennett's The Advocate Experience May 1993 - August 1996
Job Web producer, copy editor at Asbury Park Press
Industry Media Production
Experience
Asbury Park Press  February 2012 - Present
Star Ledger  March 2003 - December 2008
The Morning Call  1999 - 2004
Newsday  June 1998 - June 1999
The Tallahassee Democrat  August 1996 - June 1999
The Advocate   May 1993 - August 1996

Skills
Newspaper, Journalism, Editing, Critical Thinking, AP Style, Stories, Writing, Final Cut Pro, Copy Editing, Social Media, Proofreading, Newsletters, Media Relations, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Social Networking, Research, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Facebook, Blogging, Ap Style, Film Production, Newspapers, Web Content

Education
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge   1991 — 1994
Bachelor's, Mass Communications

Alexandra Wentworth Alexandra Wentworth Greater New York City Area Details
Alexandra Wentworth's The Advocate Experience September 2007 - June 2008
Job Client Partnerships at LeadDog Marketing Group
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
LeadDog Marketing Group  December 2014 - Present
LeadDog Marketing Group  June 2013 - December 2014
LeadDog Marketing Group  June 2012 - June 2013
The Pennsylvania State University  August 2008 - June 2012
Penn State University  2008 - 2012
Nestle Waters  May 2011 - August 2011
Terra.com  May 2010 - August 2010
Glam.com   May 2009 - August 2009
The Advocate   September 2007 - June 2008
The Westword   September 2005 - June 2008

Skills
Advertising, Blogging, Marketing, Editing, Proficient in MS Office..., Spanish, Sales, Multi Tasking, Written and Oral..., Idea Generation, Priority Management, Time Management, Highly detail oriented, New Business Development, Business Development, Creative Writing, Presentation Development, Pitch Development, Pitching Ideas

Education
Pennsylvania State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising, Psychology, International Studies

Universidad de Sevilla   2011 — 2011
Spanish Language

Ramona Thukral Ramona Thukral Greater New York City Area Details
Ramona Thukral's The Advocate Experience January 1982 - 1999
Job Sr. Art Director
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Rienzi & Rienzi Communications, Inc.   March 1999 - June 2011
The Advocate   January 1982 - 1999

Education
Raritan Valley Community College   2011 — 2011

Essex Computers in Clifton, NJ   2009 — 2009

Essex Computers in Clifton, NJ   2008 — 2008

Leonia High School
Diploma

Milo School in Totowa, NJ

New Jersey City University

Elizabeth Crisp Elizabeth Crisp Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Elizabeth Crisp's The Advocate Experience November 2013 - Present
Job Reporter at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   November 2013 - Present
St. Louis Post-Dispatch  March 2012 - November 2013
USA TODAY  December 2010 - February 2012
The Clarion-Ledger  January 2007 - February 2012
The Clarion-Ledger  May 2006 - January 2007
The Reflector  April 2005 - April 2006

Education
Mississippi State University   2002 — 2006
B.A., Communication - Journalism

Chad Hebert Chad Hebert Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Chad Hebert's The Advocate Experience July 2007 - May 2009
Job Managing Report Editor at Louisiana Legislative Auditor
Industry Publishing
Experience
Louisiana Legislative Auditor  September 2014 - Present
Louisiana Legislative Auditor  May 2013 - September 2014
Louisiana Legislative Auditor  January 2012 - May 2013
Barefoot Graphics by Chad Hebert, Inc.   July 2011 - June 2012
St. Tammany News   February 2010 - December 2011
DS Services  July 2009 - January 2010
The Advocate   July 2007 - May 2009
The News Banner/St. Tammany News   October 2004 - July 2007
The St. Tammany Farmer   July 2004 - October 2004
The Slidell Sentry-News   May 2003 - July 2004

Skills
Publishing, Editorial, Advertising, Print, Web Content Management, AP Style, Newspaper, Graphics, Digital Media, Magazines, Brochures, Graphic Design, Publications, Copy Editing, Logo Design, Social Media, Online Marketing, Newspapers, Media Relations, Marketing, Storytelling, Editing, Press Releases, Newsletters, Copywriting, InDesign

Education
Southeastern Louisiana University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications & Journalism

Victoria Coman Victoria Coman Birmingham, Alabama Area Details
Victoria Coman's The Advocate Experience June 1993 - June 1995
Job Freelance writer.
Industry Media Production
Experience
Birmingham City Schools System   October 2012 - Present
All the Write Words   September 2012 - Present
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.   December 2011 - March 2014
Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary   2010 - December 2013
The Birmingham News  April 1997 - September 2012
The Times (shreveport   June 1995 - April 1997
The Advocate   June 1993 - June 1995
Akron Beacon Journal  June 1992 - August 1992
The Birmingham News  June 1991 - August 1991
Birmingham Post-Herald  June 1990 - August 1990

Skills
Report Writing, Public Relations Skills, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Journalism, Storytelling, Ap Style, News Writing, Editing, Feature Articles, Press Releases, Headline Writing, Publications, Breaking News, Creative Writing, Editorial, Social Media, Media Relations, Proofreading, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Publicity, Public Relations, AP Style, Video Production, Newspapers, Magazines, Copywriting, Publishing, Multimedia, Facebook, Content Management, Online Journalism, Video, Web Content, Social Networking, Community Outreach, New Media, Freelance Writing, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Fundraising

Education
University of Alabama   1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism (Print Sequence)

The Alabama School of Fine Arts   1984 — 1988
High School Diploma, Creative Writing

University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts of Communication

Alicia Calzada Alicia Calzada San Antonio, Texas Details
Alicia Calzada's The Advocate Experience August 1995 - August 1997
Job Media Law/ First Amendment Attorney and working mother
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Haynes and Boone, LLP  August 2012 - Present
Alicia Wagner Calzada, PLLC   May 2011 - Present
National Press Photographers Association  2003 - Present
Alicia Wagner Calzada Photography   June 2000 - Present
Fourth Court of Appeals of Texas   September 2010 - December 2010
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit  July 2009 - August 2009
Rumbo  June 2004 - January 2007
National Press Photographers Association  June 2005 - June 2006
Orlando Sentinel  August 1997 - August 1999
The Advocate   August 1995 - August 1997

Skills
Photojournalism, News Photography, Commercial Photography, Corporate Portraits, Media Law, Copyright Law, First Amendment, Intellectual Property, Portraits, Blogging, Photography, Image Editing, Videography, Magazines, Newspapers, Photos, Lightroom, Journalism, Entertainment Law, Digital Photography, Multimedia, Advocacy, Documentaries, Editorial, Publishing, Storytelling, Photoshop, Travel Photography, Mac, Portrait Photography, Non-profit..., Public Relations, Editing, Media Ethics, Freedom of Information..., Copy Editing, Non-profit Leadership

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2007 — 2010
Doctor of Jurisprudence, Law

The University of Texas at Austin   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Journalism, Photojournalism

Adam B. Vary Adam B. Vary Los Angeles, California Details
Adam B. Vary's The Advocate Experience July 2002 - June 2006
Job Senior Film Reporter at BuzzFeed
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
BuzzFeed  January 2013 - Present
Entertainment Weekly  June 2006 - January 2013
Alternative Press Magazine  January 2003 - August 2006
The Advocate   July 2002 - June 2006
Entertainment Weekly  October 2001 - June 2006
Variety  November 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Pop Culture, Wordpress, Fact-checking, Copy Editing, Magazines, Editorial, Photoshop, Journalism, Publishing, Editing, Blogging, Content Strategy, Content Development, Books, Creative Writing, Content Management, Celebrity, Copywriting, New Media, Basic HTML, InCopy, Television, Feature Articles, Film

Education
Miami University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Stacy Ledet, CBP Stacy Ledet, CBP Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Stacy Ledet, CBP's The Advocate Experience May 1994 - February 1999
Job Benefits Specialist at The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Industry Banking
Experience
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas  May 1999 - Present
The Advocate   May 1994 - February 1999

Skills
PeopleSoft, Lotus Notes, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Onboarding, HRIS, Employee Benefits, College Recruiting, Deferred Compensation, Payroll, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Training, Employee Training

Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette   1989 — 1994
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Comeaux High School

Peter Bergman Peter Bergman Pittsfield, Massachusetts Area Details
Peter Bergman's The Advocate Experience February 2007 - February 2013
Job Theatre Critic at The Chaham Courier
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Chaham Courier   June 2007 - Present
Edna St. Vincent Millay SocietyAust   February 2007 - November 2013
The Advocate   February 2007 - February 2013
Arrowhead, Herman Melville Museum   August 2005 - December 2006

Skills
Editing, Press Releases, Event Management, Theatre, Creative Writing, Fundraising, Photography, Blogging, Copy Editing, Event Planning, Public Relations, Non-profit..., Copywriting, Media Relations, Social Media, Non-profits, Books, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Writing, Social Networking, Online Journalism, Newsletters, Volunteer Management, Strategic Communications, Publicity, Art, Publications, Facebook, Entertainment, Publishing, Proofreading, Grant Writing

Education
The New School   1971 — 1976
Creative Writing

The Juilliard School   1969 — 1971
Music Theory and Composition

Queens College   1965 — 1968
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters

New York University   1964 — 1965

Bayside High School, Bayside, NY   1960 — 1963

Kathryn (Little) Bamberger Kathryn (Little) Bamberger Albany, New York Area Details
Kathryn (Little) Bamberger's The Advocate Experience June 1989 - September 1990
Job Industrial Development / International at NYS Dept. Economic Development
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
NYS Dept. Economic Development   June 2014 - Present
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets  September 2001 - June 2014
American Red Cross NENY  September 2001 - May 2013
Junior League of Albany   September 1996 - 2010
Bon Mot Marketing Communication and Special Events   January 2001 - November 2004
Thomson Learning  September 1993 - January 2001
Storey Communications/Garden Way Publishing   September 1990 - June 1993
The Advocate   June 1989 - September 1990
Massachusetts State House  May 1987 - September 1987

Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing, Policy, Newsletters, Market Research, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, Government, Public Speaking, Event Management, Media Relations, Public Policy, Spanish, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Community Development, Editing, Advertising, Research, Strategic Communications, Politics, Social Media

Education
Saint Lawrence University
BA

The Sage Colleges-Sage Graduate School
MBA

Ari Karpel Ari Karpel Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Ari Karpel's The Advocate Experience November 2010 - December 2012
Job Journalist, Teacher, Media Consultant
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Outfest  January 2014 - Present
Fast Company  February 2012 - Present
UCLA Extension  June 2010 - Present
Freelance  December 2008 - Present
The Advocate   November 2010 - December 2012
Modern Tonic   December 2008 - December 2010
Entertainment Weekly  February 2003 - December 2008
TV Guide  2000 - 2003
TV Guide  1996 - 2000
Entertainment Weekly  June 1994 - July 1996

Skills
Journalism, Asking Questions, Teaching, Writing, Editing, Panel Moderator, Press Releases, Television, Film, Content Development, Blogging, Newspapers, Radio, Magazines, Copy Editing, Storytelling, AP Style, Content Strategy, Newsletters

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   1991 — 1994
BA with Honors, History and History of American Culture

New York University   1989 — 1991
Tisch School of the Arts: Film

East Brunswick High School

Stacey Plaisance Stacey Plaisance Greater New Orleans Area Details
Stacey Plaisance's The Advocate Experience 1997 - 1998
Job Video Journalist and Breaking News Staffer at Associated Press
Industry Media Production
Experience
Associated Press  April 2013 - Present
Associated Press  April 2009 - April 2013
Associated Press  April 1999 - April 2009
The Advocate   1997 - 1998
Southeastern Louisiana University  1994 - 1998
The Times-Picayune  1993 - 1994

Skills
Journalism, Storytelling, Newspapers, News Writing, Online Journalism, Newspaper, Video Journalism, Breaking News, Entertainment, Video, Video Editing, Broadcast Journalism, AP Style, Media Relations, Social Media, Radio, News, Press Releases

Education
Southeastern Louisiana University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Communications

Les East Les East Greater New Orleans Area Details
Les East's The Advocate Experience June 2011 - Present
Job Columnist/Reporter at The Baton Rouge/New Orleans Advocate
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Advocate   June 2011 - Present
Self-employed  July 1992 - June 2011
New Orleans Saints  1998 - 2006
New Orleans Zephyrs  1995 - 2001

Skills
Journalism, Newspaper, Public Relations, Magazines, Newspapers, Radio, Press Releases, Editing, Media Relations, Storytelling, Feature Articles, News Writing, Copy Editing, AP Style, Online Journalism, Writing, Breaking News, Social Media

Education
Loyola University New Orleans   1978 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications

Charles Lussier Charles Lussier Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Charles Lussier's The Advocate Experience March 2001 - Present
Job Staff Writer at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   March 2001 - Present
The Courier  September 1994 - March 2001

Skills
Ap Style, Breaking News, InCopy, Newspaper, Investigative Reporting, News Writing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Editorial, Editing, Proofreading, AP Style, Creative Writing, Publications, Newspapers, Online Journalism, Press Releases, Feature Articles

Education
Loyola University New Orleans   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, English, 3.5

Bishop Moore High School   1985 — 1989
Diploma, General

Devin Courtright Devin Courtright Portland, Oregon Area Details
Devin Courtright's The Advocate Experience September 2009 - June 2011
Job Photographer/Designer
Industry Media Production
Experience
Portland Spectrum   October 2014 - Present
Portland State Vanguard  June 2014 - Present
Portland Art Museum's Rental Sales Gallery   October 2013 - Present
Portland Spectator Magazine  October 2011 - October 2013
The Advocate   September 2009 - June 2011
Gresham Art Advisory Committee   January 2007 - January 2011

Skills
Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Photography, Painting, Art, Drawing, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Research, Newspapers, Image Manipulation, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Illustration, Typography, Web Design, Portraits, Video, Fine Art, Creative Writing, Facebook, Mac, Newsletters, Image Editing, Social Media, Layout, Editing, Contemporary Art, Brochures, Copy Editing, CSS, Digital Photography, Graphics, Journalism, Logo Design, Magazines, Press Releases, Social Networking, Storyboarding, Vector Illustration, Video Editing, Visual Communication, Multimedia, Magazine Design, Dreamweaver, Adobe Bridge, Posters, Flyers

Education
Portland State University   2011 — 2015
Art History, Graphic Design

Mt. Hood Community College   2006 — 2011
Journalism

Dieter Stanko Dieter Stanko Greater New York City Area Details
Dieter Stanko's The Advocate Experience March 2007 - Present
Job Assistant City Editor at Hearst Newspapers
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   March 2007 - Present
Connecticut Media Group   2000 - Present
Connecticut Post  2000 - 2007
Westport News  1990 - 1995

Skills
Copy Editing, Storytelling, Newspaper, Ap Style, Journalism, News Writing, Feature Articles, Headline Writing, Breaking News, Online Journalism, Editorial, Editing, Newspaper Design, InCopy, QuarkXPress, Copywriting, Fact-checking, WordPress, Investigative Reporting, Proofreading

Education
University of Connecticut   1984 — 1989
BA, Political Science

Jacquelyn Galligan Jacquelyn Galligan Greater New York City Area Details
Jacquelyn Galligan's The Advocate Experience March 1996 - July 2004
Job Entrepreneur
Industry Accounting
Experience
BenefitMall  August 2013 - Present
TriNet  June 2012 - May 2013
BenefitMall  2013 - 2013
On Deck Capital, Inc.   2011 - 2012
Paychex Inc.  May 2009 - May 2011
ADP  2011 - 2011
Humanscale  November 2006 - January 2009
Brady Worldwide   August 2004 - October 2006
Advocate Newspapers   April 1996 - July 2004
The Advocate   March 1996 - July 2004

Skills
Salesforce.com, Direct Sales, Sales, Sales Operations, Selling, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Management, Recruiting, Business Planning, Strategy, Training, Sales Management, Sales Process, Program Management, Business Development, New Business Development, B2B, Account Management, Budgets

Education
Southern Connecticut State University   1984 — 1998
B.S., Graphic Design

Southern Connecticut State University   1984 — 1998
BS, Studio Arts; Graphic Design

Tom Guarisco Tom Guarisco Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Tom Guarisco's The Advocate Experience August 1993 - November 2001
Job Communications Director, Louisiana Workforce Commission
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
225 Magazine  September 2005 - December 2011
Baton Rouge Business Report  2001 - 2005
The Advocate   August 1993 - November 2001

Education
Nicholls State University   1983 — 1988
B.A., Communication arts

Diane McClure Diane McClure Greater Chicago Area Details
Diane McClure's The Advocate Experience 1982 - 1984
Job Independent Media Production Professional
Industry Media Production
Experience
The Star-Ledger  May 1998 - December 2008
Newsday and New York Newsday   1986 - 1995
The Advocate   1982 - 1984
Libit, Lindauer & Henry   1978 - 1980

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1980 — 1982
Photojournalism, Newspaper Design

Northwestern University
BSJ, Journalism

Roosevelt University
Paralegal Certificate, Civil litigation

Denny Culbert Denny Culbert Lafayette, Louisiana Area Details
Denny Culbert's The Advocate Experience February 2008 - January 2009
Job CoFounder at Runaway Dish
Industry Photography
Experience
Denny Culbert Phography   April 2011 - Present
Runaway Dish   April 2013 - Present
The Daily Advertiser in Lafayette, LA   January 2009 - May 2011
The Advocate   February 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Photojournalism, Photo Mechanic, Photography, Photos, Newspaper, Editorial, Soundslides, Digital Photography, Documentaries, Journalism, Storytelling, Magazines, Breaking News, Visual Journalism, Documentary Photography, Travel Photography, Audacity, Event Photography, Food Photography, Newspapers

Education
Ohio University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science in Communication, Photojournalism

Eddie Adams Workshop 2008

Kerry Maloney Kerry Maloney Greater New Orleans Area Details
Kerry Maloney's The Advocate Experience July 2002 - July 2006
Job Owner / Photographer at Heirloom Collective
Industry Photography
Experience
Heirloom Collective   January 2010 - Present
Kerry Maloney Photography   April 2009 - April 2013
Idaho Statesman  July 2006 - April 2009
The Advocate   July 2002 - July 2006

Skills
Wedding Photojournalism, Commercial Photography, Editorial, Photojournalism, Newspapers, Digital Photography, Photography, Sports Photography, AP Style, Journalism, Photo Mechanic, Magazines, Photos, Storytelling, Portrait Photography, Event Photography, Breaking News, Blogging, News Writing, Image Editing, Videography

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1997 — 2001
BA, Photojournalism

Janet Gramza Janet Gramza Syracuse, New York Area Details
Janet Gramza's The Advocate Experience June 1987 - November 1992
Job Public relations at USITT, the United States Institute for Theatre Technology.
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
USITT  December 2012 - Present
Self employed  June 2002 - October 2012
The Post-Standard  January 1992 - June 2002
The Advocate   June 1987 - November 1992
Syracuse Newspapers  January 1982 - May 1987

Skills
AP Style, Copy Editing, Blogging, Editing, Press Releases, Storytelling, Proofreading, Journalism, News Writing, Web Content, Feature Articles, Editorial, Newspapers, Newsletters, Online Journalism, Media Relations, Fact-checking, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Facebook, Social Media

Education
Syracuse University   1979 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, Journalism

Syracuse University - Maxell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), History

Syracuse University - NewHouse School of Public Communications   1979 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, Journalism

Alexandra Hedrick Alexandra Hedrick Picayune, Mississippi Details
Alexandra Hedrick's The Advocate Experience June 2012 - January 2013
Job Teacher at Pearl River Central High School
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Pearl River Central High School   August 2014 - Present
The Picayune Item   June 2013 - June 2014
Southeastern Louisiana University  January 2012 - May 2013
The Advocate   June 2012 - January 2013
Southeastern Louisiana University  August 2011 - December 2011
Hammond Daily Star Publishing Company, Inc.   December 2009 - May 2011
Hammond Daily Star Publishing Company, Inc.   August 2010 - December 2010
2010 Southeastern Journalism Conference   March 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Journalism, Blogging, Social Media, InDesign, Social Networking, Copywriting, Research, Newspapers, Web Content, Storytelling, Editorial

Education
Southeastern Louisiana University   2011 — 2013
Master's Degree, English

Southeastern Louisiana University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and English

Tim Elsea Tim Elsea Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Tim Elsea's The Advocate Experience 1987 - Present
Job Graphic Designer at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   1987 - Present
New Generation  October 1983 - May 1987
New Generation  October 1983 - May 1987

Skills
Newspapers, Graphic Design, Graphics, Social Media, Photoshop, Brochures, Illustrator, Public Relations, Advertising, Press Releases, AP Style, Copy Editing, Magazines, Art, Photography

Education
Louisiana State University   1980 — 1983
Commercial and Advertising Art

Louisiana Tech University   1979 — 1980

Jeff Adelson Jeff Adelson Greater New Orleans Area Details
Jeff Adelson's The Advocate Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Jefferson Parish reporter at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   June 2013 - Present
The Times-Picayune NOLA.com   January 2012 - June 2013
The Times-Picayune  June 2011 - December 2011
The Times-Picayune  December 2007 - June 2011
The Gainesville Sun  2004 - 2007

Education
Syracuse University   2000 — 2003
B.S., B.A., Newspaper, Political Science

Bryce Haugen Bryce Haugen New York Mills, Minnesota Details
Bryce Haugen's The Advocate Experience August 2013 - November 2013
Job Freelance writer/photographer
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Self employed  November 2014 - Present
Wadena Pioneer Journal   November 2013 - Present
Wadena Pioneer Journal   August 2014 - November 2014
The Advocate   August 2013 - November 2013
The High Plains Reader   February 2010 - October 2013
The Advocate   January 2013 - May 2013
The Advocate   January 2012 - May 2012
Atomic Coffee and Wine Bar   April 2009 - March 2012
The Advocate   January 2010 - May 2010
The Minnesota Daily  2004 - 2007

Skills
Journalism, Editorial, Storytelling, Newspaper, Ap Style, Copy Editing, News Writing, Editing, Feature Articles, Blogging, Final Cut Pro, Press Releases, Radio, InDesign, Customer Service, Photography, Newspapers, Creative Writing

Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead   2010 — 2013
Mass Communications, Broadcast Journalism, 3.91

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2004 — 2007
Political Science

Krista Perry Krista Perry Atlanta, Georgia Details
Krista Perry's The Advocate Experience July 2010 - October 2010
Job Technical Services Consultant at IHG
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)   March 2015 - Present
Assurant  June 2014 - Present
InComm  August 2012 - April 2014
CGI Group, Inc  June 2011 - May 2012
Ashley Furniture  January 2011 - June 2011
The Advocate   July 2010 - October 2010
College Project   March 2009 - April 2009
School Project  March 2009 - April 2009
College Project   March 2009 - April 2009

Skills
SQL, BMC Remedy, SharePoint, HTML, SDLC, ITIL, Outlook, Citrix, Oracle, Microsoft Office 2007, QuarkXPress, Primus ATG Knowledge..., basic CSS, Lotus Notes, InDesign, Highly detail oriented, Excellent Interpersonal..., Good Consultative Skills, Positive Team Player, Effective Communicator, Innovative Problem..., Service Now, Splunk

Education
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge   2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Information Systems

Audrey Kuhn Audrey Kuhn San Francisco Bay Area Details
Audrey Kuhn's The Advocate Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Server at The Advocate
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
The Advocate   July 2015 - Present
Straw   February 2015 - Present
Marin Brewing Company  March 2015 - July 2015
The Good Hop Bottleshop   June 2014 - April 2015
The Pasta Shop  October 2013 - October 2014
Trader Joe's  October 2011 - October 2013
Trader Joe's  July 2000 - October 2011
Ciao Bella Gelato  2007 - 2009

Skills
Merchandising, Inventory Management, Retail, Customer Service, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Social Networking, Cashiering, Retail Sales, Store Management, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Event Planning, Time Management, Marketing, Event Management, Craft Beer, Signage Systems, Retail Buying, Photography, Budgets, Social Media, Catering

Education
San Francisco State University   2004 — 2006
BA, Art, dual empashis in Art History& Photography

Kevin Fambrough Kevin Fambrough Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Kevin Fambrough's The Advocate Experience October 1989 - Present
Job Copy editor at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   October 1989 - Present

Skills
Copy Editing, Press Releases, Social Media, Media Relations, Journalism, Public Relations, Copywriting, News Writing

Education
Nicholls State University   1974 — 1978
BA, Communications arts/journalsim

Nicholls State University   1974 — 1978
Bachelor's degree, Communications

Rhiza Dizon Rhiza Dizon Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Rhiza Dizon's The Advocate Experience December 2008 - June 2009
Job Production Coordinator at Bravo
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Bravo  2011 - Present
NBC Universal  January 2010 - June 2010
SheWired.com   February 2009 - June 2010
Hammer Museum  September 2007 - May 2010
The Advocate   December 2008 - June 2009

Skills
Entertainment

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   2006 — 2010
BA, English, World Arts, and Cultures

Heidi (Rogers) Kinchen Heidi (Rogers) Kinchen Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Heidi (Rogers) Kinchen's The Advocate Experience May 2012 - Present
Job Reporter at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   May 2012 - Present
The Daily Star (Hammond, La.)   January 2009 - April 2012

Skills
Storytelling, Magazines, Editorial, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Press Releases, Editing, Feature Articles, Proofreading, InDesign, Social Media, Social Networking, Breaking News, Investigative Reporting, Web Content, AP Style, News Writing, Newspapers, Online Journalism, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Speaking

Education
Southeastern Louisiana University   2008 — 2009
B.A., Communication (Mass Communication & Journalism)

Tulane University Law School   2002 — 2005
J.D., Civil Law

Southeastern Louisiana University   2000 — 2001
B.A., Political Science, Music minor

Cynthia T. Toney Cynthia T. Toney Houston, Texas Area Details
Cynthia T. Toney's The Advocate Experience October 1981 - October 1998
Job Author at Write Integrity Press
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Write Integrity Press   May 2015 - Present
Port Yonder Press   April 2012 - March 2015
The Catholic Writers Guild   2013 - 2015
Demand Media  January 2011 - December 2014
Luxe Home Interiors  July 2005 - July 2009
BellSouth  October 1998 - October 1999
The Advocate   October 1981 - October 1998

Skills
Copywriting, Copy Editing, Interior Decorating, Newsletters, Publishing, Published Author, Fiction, Interior Design, Novels, Journalism, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Publications, Books, Storytelling, Editing, Short Stories, Freelance Writing, Web Content, Blogging, Ghostwriting, Magazines, Non-fiction, Literature, Feature Articles, Marketing Copy, Content Development, Book Reviews, Content Writing, Magazine Articles, Advertising, Fiction Writing, SEO copywriting, Manuscript, Content Strategy, News Writing, Online Publishing, Publicity, Text Editing, Editorial, Newspapers, Press Releases, Poetry, Creative Non-fiction, AP Style, Rewriting, Creative Writer, Ebooks, Line Editing, Content Management

Education
Southeastern Louisiana University   1973 — 1977
B.A., Art, History

Eva Reed, MBA Eva Reed, MBA Nashville, Tennessee Details
Eva Reed, MBA's The Advocate Experience August 2003 - May 2004
Job Site Activation Specialist at Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Sarah Cannon Research Institute  August 2015 - Present
PRA Health Sciences  July 2013 - Present
Pinnacle Career Institute  January 2012 - June 2013
T-Mobile  May 2007 - January 2012
The Advocate   August 2003 - May 2004

Skills
Sales, College Recruiting, Training, Management, Telecommunications, News Writing, InDesign, Motivational..., Media Production, College Applications, Telephone Interviewing, Newspaper Design, Microsoft Office, Clinical Research, Regulatory Requirements, Site Management, Pharmaceutical Industry

Education
Baker University   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Kansas   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Kansas City Kansas Community College   2001 — 2004
Associate of Arts (AA), Journalism

Roxanne Hare Roxanne Hare Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Roxanne Hare's The Advocate Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Page Designer/Copy Editor/Public Relations
Industry Media Production
Experience
The Advocate   January 2013 - Present
Freelance Writing & Graphic Design   February 2008 - Present
The Shaw Group (now CB&I)   July 2009 - January 2013
The Advocate   January 2001 - July 2009
The Daily Sun  September 1997 - November 1999
The Times-Mail   April 1996 - August 1997

Skills
Writing, Editing, Graphic Design, Project Development and..., Social Networking, Social Events, Management, Web Content Management, Proofreading, Ap Style, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Publications, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, AP Style, Marketing Communications, Storytelling, News Writing, Advertising, Marketing, Event Management, New Media, CMS, Brochures, Newsletters, Journalism, Media Relations, Internal Communications, Copywriting, Public Relations, Newspapers, Feature Articles, Publishing, Blogging, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Facebook, Publicity, Editorial, Web Content, Online Journalism, Magazines

Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bachelor of Arts, English Education/Journalism

Jim Mustian Jim Mustian New Orleans, Louisiana Details
Jim Mustian's The Advocate Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Staff Writer at The Advocate
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Advocate   January 2013 - Present
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer  November 2010 - December 2012
Odessa American  November 2009 - November 2010
The Daily Iberian  September 2008 - November 2009
L'Observateur  May 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Ap Style, Storytelling, Journalism, News Writing, Newspaper, Blogging, Press Releases, Breaking News, AP Style, Newspapers, Investigative Reporting, Feature Articles, Editorial, Online Journalism, Publications, Editing, Web Content

Education
Northwestern State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism

Universität Dortmund   2006 — 2007
Sprachwissenschaft

Danielle Hummel Danielle Hummel Burbank, California Details
Danielle Hummel's The Advocate Experience August 2003 - December 2006
Job Graphic Designer, Packaging and Branding, Web Content Manager, Photographer and Photo Editor, Efficient in CS5 Programs
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Just the Berries   May 2009 - Present
Leader News   May 2008 - May 2009
High Plains Reader  August 2007 - January 2008
The Advocate   August 2003 - December 2006
Institution for Education in International Media   May 2006 - August 2006

Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead   2002 — 2007
Bachelors, Mass Communications, Photo Journalism

University of South Florida   2004 — 2005
Photography and Print Journalism

Heath Druzin Heath Druzin Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Heath Druzin's The Advocate Experience October 2003 - May 2005
Job Reporter at Stars and Stripes
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Stars and Stripes  September 2008 - Present
Idaho Statesman  May 2005 - August 2008
The Advocate   October 2003 - May 2005

Skills
Multimedia reporter...

Education
University of California, Davis   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Political Science

George Cotton George Cotton Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
George Cotton's The Advocate Experience 1971 - 1983
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
US Department of Homeland Security  2005 - December 2013
Lane & Cotton LLP   January 1989 - November 2005
Hoffman Sutterfield   February 1987 - January 1988
Louisiana Supreme Court  January 1986 - January 1987
The Advocate   1971 - 1983
The Palm Beach Times   September 1969 - December 1970

Skills
Appeals, Community Outreach, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Litigation, Legal Research, Lexis, Courts, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Private Investigations, Media Relations, Criminal Law, Mediation, Policy, Government, Commercial Litigation, Administrative Law, Federal Government, Policy Analysis

Education
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center   1983 — 1985
Juris Doctorate

Corinne Cook Corinne Cook Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Corinne Cook's The Advocate Experience 1975 - Present
Job Food columnist at The Advocate cookbook author
Industry Publishing
Experience
The Advocate   1975 - Present

Skills
authored 2 cookbooks

Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
BS degree, Home Economics

Nicholas Fontenot Nicholas Fontenot Lafayette, Louisiana Details
Nicholas Fontenot's The Advocate Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Bid Coordinator at Offshore Energy Services, Inc.
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Offshore Energy Services, Inc.   May 2015 - Present
The Advocate   May 2013 - Present
The Daily Advertiser  September 2010 - Present
Offshore Energy Services  February 2014 - May 2015
Offshore Energy Services  January 2013 - February 2014
The Vermilion  May 2011 - April 2012

Skills
Journalism, Copy Editing, Newspapers, News Writing, AP Style, Editing

Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette   2008 — 2012
BA, Mass Communication

Jessica Mapes Jessica Mapes Baton Rouge, Louisiana Details
Jessica Mapes's The Advocate Experience June 2014 - April 2015
Job Account Executive at Guaranty Media
Industry Entertainment
Experience
The Advocate   June 2014 - April 2015
Baton Rouge River Center  July 2012 - June 2014
Raycom Media  May 2011 - June 2012
Entercom  June 2010 - May 2011
Clear Channel Radio  December 2007 - May 2010

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Event Planning, Online Advertising, Entertainment, Digital Media, Email Marketing, Marketing Management, Online Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Advertising Sales, Media Buying, Facebook, Copywriting, Media Relations

Education
The University of Memphis   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Brett Barrouquere Brett Barrouquere Louisville, Kentucky Details
Brett Barrouquere's The Advocate Experience June 2000 - January 2004
Job Reporter at Associated Press
Industry Media Production
Experience
Associated Press  January 2004 - Present
The Advocate   June 2000 - January 2004
Sarasota Herald-Tribune  1998 - 2000

Skills
News Writing, Journalism, Breaking News, Storytelling, Newspapers, AP Style, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Online News, Investigative Reporting, Business Journalism, Digital Journalism, Fact-checking, Headline Writing, Computer-assisted...

Education
Nicholls State University   1990 — 1993

Alicia Peyton Alicia Peyton Prairieville, Louisiana Details
Alicia Peyton's The Advocate Experience August 2012 - April 2013
Job Customer Service Rep at School Book Supply Company of Louisiana
Industry Education Management
Experience
School Book Supply Company of Louisiana   June 2013 - Present
The Advocate   August 2012 - April 2013

Education
Nicholls State University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

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