Resume
Work Experience
BEDFORD COMMUNICATIONS (LAPTOP MAGAZINE): New York, NY
Staff Writer
March 2007- Present
- Write and research news and feature articles for LAPTOP Magazine and its website, contributing on average 6 articles per each monthly issue and 1 article per each daily web posting.
- Edit and proofread articles for publication.
- Participate in editorial planning activities, generating ideas for trend and feature stories.
KAPLOW COMMUNICATIONS: New York, NY
Intern – Summers of 2004, 2005
Account Coordinator, August 2006 - March 2007
- Supported the eBay and Skype accounts.
- Researched and developed news releases, pitch letters, and alerts for media
- Targeted reporters at publications in specific markets for client programs
- Wrote daily reports about technology and VoIP coverage
ALBANY TIMES UNION: Albany, NY
Freelance Reporter and Intern
Fall 2005 - Winter 2006
- Researched and wrote over 10 published stories for the City Desk (many on deadline)
- Covered local events and developed personality profiles
STERN+ASSOCIATES: Cranford, NJ
Public Relations Intern
June 2003 - August 2003
- Created news releases, pitch letters, and media alerts
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions
Education
Union College Schenectady, NY
B.A. in Political Science and History, June 2006
G.P.A: 3.81
Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Junior Year Trimester Abroad: College Year in Athens (one of 20 students selected from over 75 applicants to participate in program.)
CONCORDIENSIS, Union College Student Newspaper (2002-2006)
Co-Editor in Chief (’06), Editor in Chief (‘05), Managing Editor (‘04), Copy Editor (‘02-’03), Staff Writer (’02)
Member of the Union Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha (2005) Selected for membership in the national political science honor society. Planned Pi Sigma Alpha campus events.
Skills
Knowledge and understanding of Associated Press style
Proficient in Microsoft programs, layout programs (Quark and Adobe Photoshop, InCopy)
Working knowledge of consumer electronics, mobile technology