Resume

Education

City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism
2010

Master of Arts: Journalism
Specialization: Interactive
Concentration: Arts & Culture

University of Nebraska‐Lincoln
2005

Bachelor of Journalism: Broadcasting
Bachelor of Science: International Business
Minors: Economics, English, History, Marketing, Spanish

University of Granada, Spain
2004

  • Studied social and economic impact of European Union on Spanish culture.
  • Volunteered as a goodwill ambassador in a children’s cancer hospital.

University of Oxford
2001

  • Studied European and International Economics.
  • Researched economic strategies to strengthen European Union.

Work Experience

SheKnows
2010 – Present
New York, N.Y.

SEO Entertainment/Lifestyle Contributor

Yahoo! Contributor’s Network

2010 – Present
New York, N.Y.

Entertainment & Business Contributor

AOL
2010‐Present
New York, N.Y.

Freelance Contributor

Developed, pitched and wrote content for Asylum.com. Interviewed musicians and wrote long‐form profiles for Spinner.com. Pitched and
wrote travel analysis and tip articles to Gadling.com. Contributed a variety of music and entertainment‐related content to TheBoot.com and
theBVX.com. Promoted work via social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, Digg, StumbleUpon and AOL partner websites.

NBC Universal
2010
New York, N.Y.

Intern – NBCNewYork.com

Pitched editorial ideas and created content for entertainment section of website. Attended and reported at various celebrity and social events
around New York City for NiteSide, an entertainment/social blog. Designed photo and audio slideshows. Uploaded content into website CMS.
Promoted work via social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook and various NYC social life websites.

Demand Media Studios
2009‐Present
New York, N.Y.

Freelance Contributor

Created content for various niche websites under the Demand Media Studios brand. Wrote health, lifestyle, business and education articles for
eHow.com. Wrote travel articles for Travels.com. Wrote business articles for Walden University and YellowPages.com. Wrote beauty and fashion articles for a new Tyra Banks partnership. Promoted content through appropriate social media channels and niche websites.

Book Pal Australia
2008‐2009
New York, N.Y.

Freelance Copywriter

Created book media kits. Wrote marketing copy for books and company website. Advised authors on book marketing, web and social media strategy. Consulted company executives on social media strategy.

iUniverse Publishing

2007‐2008
Lincoln, Neb.

Freelance Copywriter and Publicist

Developed book publicity campaigns for self‐published books based on individual author goals. Secured local, regional and national media placements for authors. Implemented social media marketing campaigns for books. Consulted authors on website development. Wrote marketing copy for self‐published fiction and non‐fiction books.

iUniverse Publishing
2006‐2007
Lincoln, Neb.

Marketing and Publicity Coordinator

Supervised freelance book publicists and marketing interns. Coordinated national book publicity campaigns for the iUniverse Star imprint. Developed and nurtured partnership with Barnes & Noble Inc. to place exceptional iUniverse books in stores. Revamped iUniverse author marketing services that led to a 65% increase in sales over one fiscal year. Wrote corporate communications including press releases, internal announcements and website content.

Three Eagles Communications/KFRX and KFOR Radio
2003‐2006
Lincoln, Neb.

On‐Air Talent/Producer

Hosted various on‐air programs. Pitched show segments and created segments as assigned. Wrote and produced popular morning show and daily show promotional commercials. Wrote, produced and anchored weekend newscasts.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, SoundSlides, Final Cut Pro, Avid, ProTools, Flip video camera recording, digital photography, video
production, Marantz, Audacity, Audio Hijack Pro, SalesForce, search engine optimization, Spanish language, copy editing, event planning.