SUMMARY
Enterprising college graduate published extensively in diverse genres and media. Undergraduate studies included upper-level courses in investigative reporting, civic and community journalism, business management, public relations, art history, music, advertising, and international studies.
Classes included a balance of studies, many focusing on international studies. Professional experience includes SEO web writing, magazines articles, social media marketing, press releases, newspapers writing, scripts, and blogs in topics including social justice issues, world news, music, technology, health, and politics.
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Proficient in AP Style
- Writing, editing, photography
- Two years of Arabic
- Balanced full-time studies while freelancing
- Layout and design - Adobe InDesign
- Work selected by professors for features in university publication
Professional Experience
Social Media and Public Relations Specialist
2008 - Current
- Hook-Line Media - Started as an online magazine, and evolved into a social media platform specializing in marketing for non-profit organizations.
News Intern
May 2011 - August 2011
- The Butler Eagle - Performed regular reporting duties with daily and weekly assignments including news articles, feature articles, man-on-the-street interviews, and photography.
Advertising Writing and Public Relations
2010 - Current
- Advertising – Advertising copy and photography for two advertising writing classes.
- Kroma Inc. – Social media marketing and public relations for clients of this marketing company.
- Hewitt and May – Short character-based fiction pieces for promotional emails and website.
Photography
2010 - Current
- The Hawkeye - Investigative photo story with accompanying photographs for investigative articles.
- Patch - Photography of businesses for online directory and community newspaper.
- Ongoing Projects - Independent projects in artistic photography and socially concerned photojournalism.
Published Newspaper Articles
2008 - Current
- The Honolulu Advertiser – Feature story on rapper Mickey Avalon.
- Southern Maryland Enterprise – Article on punk band Patent Pending.
- Pittsburgh City Paper – Contributed reporting to an article on education budget cuts.
Published Magazine Articles
2008 - Current
- DINE Pittsburgh – Descriptive reviews of local restaurants.
- In Community Magazine – Feature articles on Pittsburgh-area celebrities.
- Punchline Online Magazine – Profile article published based on interview with comedian Bo Burnham.
Blogger
2008 - Current
- Finding an Art Job – Blogs about achieving success with freelance.
- Test Freaks – Reviews, buying guides, and technological service articles.
- World News and Social Justice – My personal blog about international conflicts.
Script Writer 2008 - Current
- Independent Films – Script revision for director Matt Burek.
- Other Experience – Radio and TV advertisements and TV show scripts for classes.
Web Content Developer 2008 - Current
- The HawkEye – Investigative reports for this civic online newspaper including photography.
- Patch - More than 600 short articles based on interviews with business owners in Western PA.
- Pittspace.com – Feature stories and photographs of local bands.
- Spanish Academies LLC – Cultural, business, economic, and marketing pieces for various cities.
- Will Find LLC – SEO research and articles on various topics for this affiliate of Google.
- MREnterprise – Business and medical articles for international clients.
- Quantum Critics – CD reviews.
- Tests.com – Detailed information in SEO articles about various tests.
- MMO Life – Game reviews.
Editing 2008 - Current
- Short stories – Edited series and suggested best methods for publication.
- Pure Content – Weekly editing assignments for content production company.
Marketing and Management 2008 - Current
- The Hook Magazine – Managed a graphic designer to develop the layout and logo of the magazine.
- Promotional Companies – Managed teams of brand ambassadors to promote brands and sell products.
Editor and Founder
2008
- The Hook Magazine - Developed and introduced prototype of local music magazine, created all content, and handled all business relations. This publication evolved into Hook-Line Media.
EDUCATION
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Major: Journalism
Double Minor: Pan-African studies and Asian studies
Graduated December 17, 2011
Founding Presidential Member, The National Society of Student Leadership and Success.
Member, Society of Professional Journalists.
Member, Student Photography Association.
Pine-Richland High School
Graduated 2007
Extracurricular Activities and Volunteer Participation
- Volunteered for children's and college organizations.
