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Objective
- To write for print and/or online publications on a freelance basis
Professional Experience
Tufts University,
Medford, MA
Managing Editor of Web Communications, November 2007 to present
Web Communications Specialist, October 2004 to November 2007
- Write and edit stories about Tufts-related personalities and events
- Maintain editorial calendars and strategically manage content on upper levels of
university web site and daily/weekly news channels
- Manage editorial assistant and student writers
- Help develop comprehensive online strategy for Tufts web communications
- Create multimedia presentations, including development and production
- Develop special projects and features for website
- Consultation on development of content management systems and web
templating
- Collaboration across departments and publications, information sharing
- Panelist, "A Synergistic Approach to Content and Technology: Utopia?" at
HigherEd Symposium: Creating an Online Campus, Worcester MA, Oct. 2006
- Conferences Attended: Web Communications and Strategies Conference, 2005; SXSW Interactive, March 2006; HighEdWebDev, Oct. 2006; CASE Communications, Marketing and Technology, April 2008
Boston.com,
Boston, MA
News Producer, November 2001 to October 2004
Content Intern, May 2001 to November 2001
- As politics editor, managed coverage of 2004 political conventions and presidential campaigns and 2002 Mass. state elections for New England's largest regional Web site, in conjunction with The Boston Globe. 2004 Democratic National Convention coverage included producing The New Boston, Delegate Diaries, coordinating with on-site blogger and reporters, and updating Boston.com homepage and DNC section with fresh content. 2002 coverage included comprehensive, up-to-the-minute election results, updated news, photo galleries, and homepage and section presentation. Worked with Globe editors on running features such as Political Play and The Primary Source. Coordinated online chats with prominent figures. Worked with Globe writers and photographers to create many special features. Produced light features such as Candidate As Athlete and Hail to the Hair, as well as broader historical features such as photo overviews of Massachusetts political history and the Kennedys.
- Worked on award-winning site covering the clergy abuse crisis. Honored by the NAA and ONA. Co-recipient of annual honor by company for work on project.
- Collaborated with Globe editors and writers in developing online presentation and enhancement of Globe content. Responsible for online production and presentation of weekly Ideas section. Past projects include Speed Trap, Lives Lost, and Easy Pass, as well as work on packages for Sept. 11, 2003 in review, and The War in Iraq
- Worked closely with many in-house departments (technology, marketing, design, advertising) and third-party content providers (New England Cable News, Associated Press) to develop features; experience with content management systems (usage and development)
- Helped
maintain, update, and create new pages and features for New England's largest regional Web
site
- Updated breaking news, using wire services and reporting and writing
stories as necessary
digitalMASS (part of Boston.com),
Boston, MA
Content Intern, January 2001 to November 2001
- Wrote
and photographed stories for site covering the local
high-tech industry
- Helped
maintain, update, and create site features and databases
- Utilized
wire services to update breaking news
Boston
University Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Publications Group, Boston, MA
Editorial Assistant, May 1999 to December 2000
- Wrote features,
articles, and
profiles
for various alumni publications, including Bostonia
- Assisted
editors with research, proofing, fact-checking for articles
and other projects
- Participated
in writing “Class Notes” section and obituaries
for Bostonia, the alumni magazine
- Assisted
in online production of Bostonia, including scanning
of images and HTML coding and design
Boston
University Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Strategic Communications, Boston, MA
Alumni Web Intern, October 2000 to December 2000
- Assisted
in maintenance of Boston
University Alumni Web, including updating and creating
pages, analyzing site structure and content, and assisting
in other website-related projects,
- Supported
staff for Alumni E-mail Forwarding for Life project
The
Atlantic Monthly / Atlantic Unbound, Boston,
MA
New Media Intern, June 2000-August 2000
- Assisted
in publication of The Atlantic Unbound, the online
supplement to The Atlantic Monthly magazine. Duties
included HTML coding of articles, proofreading and editing
copy, researching, creating "Flashbacks" features
for the Unbound, and other special projects.
- Reply
to and redirect readers' e-mails
The
Daily Free Press, Boston University's Student
Newspaper, Boston, MA
Staff Writer, September 1997 to December 1999
- Weekly
Columnist, September 1999 to December 1999
- Writer
for News, City, Arts sections, September 1997 to December
1999
Natural
Health Magazine, Boston, MA
Editorial Intern, May 1999 to August 1999
- Field
and reply to readers’ calls and mail
- Wrote
and researched brief stories
- Assisted
editors with projects
Neighborhood
Network News, Boston, MA
Editorial and Production Assistant, May 1998 to August 1998
- Wrote
and researched news readers for Neighborhood Network News
(NNN), a nightly cable-access news show broadcast on Boston
Neighborhood Network
- Crew
member; worked on camera, audio, teleprompter, and graphics
- Worked
as director, assistant director, and technical director
Projects
and Related Experience
Freelance blogger
Freelance writer
Published poet
- One published poem, "Old Woman in a Housecoat," was featured in US Poet Laureate Ted Kooser's American Life in Poetry project
SXSW Music 2005
- Attended major annual music industry showcase and wrote about it for Splendid Webzine
Freelance web designer
- Bicycle Barn and Riding School, December 2005
- Mosaica Botanica, March 2005
- James Laczkowski, March 2005
- Safe Digression, August 2004
- Boston Milkshake Shakedown, May 2003
- The Ramune Conundrum, December 2003
- Words Not Bombs, February 2004
- The Reputation, March 2004
- The Appleton Street Center, Summer/Fall 2000
- Never Forget, Spring 2000
WMFO,
91.5 FM, Tufts University Freeform Radio, Medford,
MA
Disc Jockey, February 2006 to present
- Produce
and host weekly hour-long radio show
dekadamag.com,
Boston, MA
Associate Editor, May 2001 to September 2001
- Edited
and solicited articles for online magazine focusing on media,
entertainment, opinion and creative writing
- Wrote
a monthly column about popular music called "High Fidelity"
- Wrote
reviews, features, and other articles
Boston
University Literary Society, Boston, MA
Webmaster and Editorial Board Member, September 2000 to May
2001
- Maintained
and designed additional pages for the website of the Boston
University Literary Society, publishers of BU's literary
magazine, Clarion
- Participated
in selection of pieces to be published in Clarion
- Helped
with advertising and fundraising for Clarion
WTBU,
89.3 FM/640 AM, Boston University Student Radio, Boston,
MA
Disc Jockey, September 1998 to May 2001
- Produced
and hosted weekly two-hour long radio show
InsideGuide.com
website for Boston University, Boston, MA
Contributing Writer, June 1999 to April 2000
- Contributed
articles and reviews
to college-oriented website
Boston
University College of Communication Student Assembly,
Boston, MA
Vice President of Academic Affairs, September 1998 to May
1999
- Planned
and coordinated academically-oriented events geared towards
student in the BU College of Communication, including career
workshops, computer tutorials, and debates of media issues.
- Participated
in college student government with regard to planning events,
discussion of student concerns, and allocating funds to
student groups.
Education
Boston University College of Communication, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, May 2001
Concentration - Print Journalism
Minor - Religion
Cumulative GPA: 3.75/4.0.
Dean's List every semester.
Graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Blue Chip Award Recipient - Journalism (one of five top graduating seniors in program)
Computer
Skills
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Platform/OS
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Production
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Web
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Internet
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Miscellaneous
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PC/Mac
Windows (all)
Unix (Pico, Emacs, Pine and basic commands)
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Photoshop
Flash (basic)
SoundSlides
QuarkXPress
OmniPage Pro
Sound Forge
Audacity
RealProducer
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HTML
CSS
Dreamweaver
FrontPage
HomeSite/BBEdit/
EditPlus
Content Management
| Netscape
IE
Mozilla
Telnet/SSH
FTP
Usenet |
digital photos
digital audio
MS Word
MS Works
Filemaker
Lotus Notes
AP NewsCenter
Wintext / Atex
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Interests
Writing
(poetry, fiction, essays), listening to and collecting music, community volunteerism, photography,
reading, urban exploration, league softball, and movies.
References
available upon request
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