"So it goes." - Kurt Vonnegut
EDUCATION
- BA in Journalism/Mass Communication, Seattle University, Dec. 2006. Cum Laude.
SKILLS
- Organized and creative
- Proficient in writing, researching and editing according to preferred style
- High-level of interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- High level of knowledge in the following computer programs:
- Microsoft Office, Access, Excel and Outlook
- Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign
- High level of knowledge in both digital photography and use of AV equipment
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ASSOCIATIONS
- Member, Society of Professional Journalists. 2007-Present.
RELATED WRITING AND JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
- Chief Editor, The Red Telephone, Seattle, WA 2008-Present
- Created, wrote and designed issues for quarterly press publication
- Interviewed and wrote articles on social issues, politics, avant-garde music/art
- Managed writers, contributors and artists
- Communicated and coordinated with vendors, advertisers and printers
- Freelance Writer, Seattle, WA 2002-Present
- The Skanner Newspaper, Seattle WA. 2008
- Wrote profile stories on nonprofit companies and relevant social issues
- Edited articles and scheduled necessary photo shoots
- The Internationalist, Seattle WA. 2007
- Conducted interviews with notable political and social leaders
- Wrote articles which delved into deep social and political issues
- Husky Digest, Seattle WA. 2007
- Wrote assigned sports features on prep athletics
- The Stranger, Seattle WA. 2002-2004
- Wrote music previews & short articles
- Website and Marketing Copy Writer for Marketsync, Kirkland WA.
Sept. 2006-May 2007 - Wrote website copy that is both engaging and informative
- Optimized writing for search-engine results (SEO Copy)
- Features Editor for the Spectator (Seattle University), Seattle WA.
Sept. 2005-May 2006 - Proofread, assigned and edited articles for Features section
- Gave constructive feedback to staff writers
- Designed weekly page layouts
- Intern for the Capitol Hill Times Newspaper, Seattle WA. Spring 2006
- Wrote Feature and hard news articles related to the Capitol Hill neighborhood
- Staff Writer for Backfire Magazine, Seattle WA. 2000-2003
- Wrote feature articles and interviews focused on international underground music scene
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
- Data Processor, Benevon, Seattle WA. May 2007-Present
- Fulfilling research and data requests
- Processing and entering data within a tight deadline
- Maintaining accuracy of database through company-wide audits
- Providing support and training to fellow staff members in the use of our database
- Operations Coordinator & Website Copy Writer Marketsync, Kirkland WA.
Sept. 2006-May 2007 - Wrote website copy that is both engaging and informative
- Edited and proofread for content, style and grammar