UniversityChic.com (Washington-based), August 2009-Present,
Blogger
Create articles as technology writer focusing on television series and computer product reviews.
Also write about iPhone applications and software reviews.
Additional stories relating to health and beauty, as well as pop culture.

Staten Island Advance, Staten Island, N.Y., August 2009-December 2009,
Online Editorial Intern
Assist the Advance with a variety of articles and galleries via moveable type interface,
which can be viewed at www.SILive.com, the official Web site for the newspaper.

Aces Deuce Productions, (New York & Boston-based), July 2009-August 2009,
Marketing Intern for a Independent Film Company
Assisted with creating social networking profiles for television pilot, “Life Without Green.”

Ed2010.com, New York, N.Y., June 2009-August 2009,
“Money Blogger”
Blogged on Ed’s Intern Diaries for Fortune Small Business magazine.

Fortune Small Business magazine, New York, May 2009- August 2009,
Editorial Intern
Assisted editors with research for print-based news, trend features and tech tools articles.

This Old House magazine (Time, Inc.), New York, September 2008-May 2009,
Online Editorial Intern
Worked in the New York City office and learned how to publish, create, research and write content for the Web. Utilized viral marketing techniques including: StumbleUpon, Digg, Twitter, Facebook, and Mr.Wong. Also monitored comment boards and answered reader questions via email.

Memebox, Futureblogger.com, (New York-based) July 2008-September 2008.
Online Intern
Aggregated content via Google news to create blog posts focusing on concepts relating to the Futurist community –ways the economy and world relations will change in the future.

The Quad News, Hamden, Conn., May 2008-September 2009
Managing Editor of the Web/Head Copy Editor
Founding member of Quinnipiac’s first independent online student newspaper.
Also served as Web editor and head copy editor, wrote a style guide / procedure manual.
Served as consultant for media projects including: galleries, “Top 10” photo articles, and YouTube updates.

EDUCATION:
Quinnipiac University, School of Communications
Bachelor of Arts, May 2010 (anticipated graduation)
Major: Journalism, with a print concentration
Minor: History

ACTIVITIES:
President, Lambda Pi Eta Communications Honor Society/Tau Delta Chapter Nov. 2008-Dec. 2009
Executive Vice President, Founding Member, Alpha Delta Pi, Sept. 2009-Present, Elected Oct. 09
Order of Omega, Greek Honor Society, Psi Upsilon Chapter, Nov. 2009-Present

PROFILE
• Creative online and print writer.
• Familiar with research methodology.
• Handling multiple tasks without sacrificing attention to details.
• Working with images that complement text.
• Seeing documents through all stages of the editorial process.
• Proficient in AP, Chicago, and MLA styles.

EXPERIENCE
Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD
Adjunct Instructor of English, 2009-present
• Teaching freshmen composition and research courses.
• Creating interesting and dynamic lectures and assignments.

Chesapeake Times, Chestertown, MD
Contributing Writer, 2008-Present
• Writing magazine articles for online and print distribution.
• Working with editors to deliver content before deadline.

What’s Up? Eastern Shore Magazine, Annapolis, MD
Assistant Managing Editor, 2007
• Supported the Managing Editor of a glossy regional magazine.
• Maintained project calendar and supervised calendar editor.

California Community Colleges System, Fairfield & Sacramento, CA
Adjunct Instructor of English, 2004-2006
• Taught English Composition courses.
• Assessed student essays and exams.

SKILL SET
Writing
Editing
Research
Interviewing
Grammar
Proofreading marks
PC/Macintosh
Microsoft Word
Photoshop
Access
Excel
Internet applications
Working knowledge of HTML and CSS
Typing 50 w.p.m.
Data entry
Project management

EDUCATION
MFA (Creative Writing) San Francisco State University, CA
MA (English Literature and Creative Writing) Hollins University, VA
BA (English) University of Hawaii, HI
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Shambhala Meditation International (2004-present)
• Event planning and coordination & meditation class assistant
Friends of the Kent County Library (MD) (2007-present)
• Publicity writing & event planning
Chester River Hospice (2008-present)
• Supporting and visiting patients
The Prince Theatre (2008-present)
• Marketing board member, publicity assistance & performance hospitality
Wordsmiths Guild (CA) (2001-2003)
• Organized readings by visiting authors & event planning
Poetry Center & American Poetry Archives (CA) (2001-2003)
• Publicity assistant, wrote and distributed news releases & maintained archives
PUBLICATIONS
BOOKS
“What Year Is It?” Oakland Out Loud: Poetry and Prose in Celebration of There, Oakland: PEN, 2007. 54. (poetry)
“Exploring the Writing Process,” A Community of Writers: A Workshop Course in Writing, Eds. Peter Elbow and Pat Belanoff, Boston: McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2000, 419. (nonfiction)
MAGAZINES & JOURNALS
“Prince Offers Twist on Dickens Classic,” co-written with Lucia Foster, The Star Democrat and The Kent County News, Maryland: November 19, 1009. (news release)
“Friends of the Library Book Sale,” The Kent County News and Delmarva Town Crier, Maryland: November 10, 2009. (news release)
“Three for the Road: Ways to Enjoy Fall on the Eastern Shore,” Chesapeake Times, Maryland: October, 2009, Vol. 2, Number 17, 16-20. (article)
“Today’s Volunteer Firefighters,” Chesapeake Times, Maryland: September, 2009, Vol. 2, Number 16, 20-25. (article)
“Exploring Area Farmers Markets,” Chesapeake Times, Maryland: August, 2009, Vol. 2, Number 15, 8-15. (article)
“Throwing a Great Party Is as Easy as Connecting the Dots,” Chesapeake Times, Maryland: June 2009, Vol. 2 Number 13, 16-21. (advertorial)
“The Legacy of Kent County’s African-American Heroes,” Chesapeake Times, Maryland: October, 2008, Vol. 1, Number 5, 22-28. (article)
“Digging Up the History of Nature’s Saint,” Chesapeake Times, Maryland: August 2008, Vol. 1, Number 3, 20-25. (article)
“Meet Doug Gill,” Currents, Chestertown, Maryland, 2008, Vol. 18, 3. (article)
“Victorian-Era Vintage Baseball in Talbot County,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, Maryland, June 2008, 38-40. (article)
“Who’s Who,” American Painting Contractor, Virginia: May 2008, 20-24. (B2B article)
“For a Fun and Fabulous Workout—Hit the Ice!” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, Maryland, January 2008, 15-16. (article)
“Books by Local Authors,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, co-written with Nadja Maril, Maryland, December 2007, 35-37. (article)
“2007 Most Eligible Singles,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, Maryland, November 2007, 30-33. (article)
“W.H. Harris: The Last Survivor,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, Maryland, November 2007, 50-51. (article)
“What’s the Dish?” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, Maryland, October 2007, 97. (article)
“Fields Stretching On,” The South Carolina Review, Clemson U: Volume 40, Number 1, Fall 2007, 126-127. (poetry)
“Art Energizes Life: The Avalon Theatre in Easton,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, Maryland, September 2007, 50-53. (article)
“Wager on the Water,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, Maryland, July/ August 2007, 44-48. (article)
“Get Your Feet Wet: Wade-In Festival at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, June 2007, 17-18. (article)
“The Quick Six: Poet Sue Ellen Thompson,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, June 2007, 96. (interview)
“Morning View of the Chester,” Delmarva Quarterly, Lewes, Delaware, Vol. 5, Number 4, Spring 2007, 56. (poetry)
“Teaching Outside the Box: Echo Hill Outdoor School,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, May 2007, 46-49. (article)
“A Beginner’s Guide to the Easton Golfing Scene,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, May 2007, 56-58. (article)
“Featherweights Descend on Federalsburg,” What’s Up? Eastern Shore, June 2007, 19-20. (article)