Resume

Journalism Experience
Glamour Magazine, New York, NY, Online Editorial Intern, June 2008-Present
Assist in site redesign and planning. Compile photos and write copy for slideshows and blogs. Research for news features. Assist with prizing set-up and distribution. Develop and manage social-networking websites.

Home Reporter and Sunset News, Brooklyn, NY, Freelance Writer, February 2008-May 2008
Pitched and contributed community news features on Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

The Huffington Post’s Off the Bus, Contributor, February 2008
Contributed photos and produced a multimedia piece on the New York presidential primary.

CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, New York, NY, Digital Media Assistant, October 2007-Present
Responsible for general maintenance, troubleshooting, and HTML programming for the NY City News Service and the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism social-networking websites.

NY City News Service, New York, NY, Reporter, August 2007-Present
Report and produce multimedia pieces on New York City area breaking news.

Philadelphia People, Philadelphia, PA, Publisher, January-May 2007
Oversaw all aspects of the annual magazine’s conception, execution, and publication. Coordinated traffic flow. Managed final distribution of print magazine.

VIBE Magazine, New York, NY, Editorial Intern, September-December 2006
Published daily online news feed. Transcribed interview recordings of music artists, producers, moguls, and actors. Assisted research chief with research and fact-checking for upcoming issues. Assembled and prepared media packets. Wrote an online blog entry for VIBE’s MySpace website on the struggles of being an intern.

SHE Magazine, Philadelphia, PA, Entertainment Editor, January 2006-May 2007
Collaborated on magazine relaunch in Spring 2006. Created new section called “He.So.Real” targeting male readers. Conceived, assigned, edited, and wrote a variety of editorial content including feature pieces and reviews. Selected and procured all photo and graphic materials and oversaw and assisted in design and layout processes. Performed extensive interviewing and reporting. Webmaster of MySpace site.

The Temple News, Philadelphia, PA, Staff Writer, November 2004-October 2005
Wrote service and entertainment articles, including restaurant reviews.

Education
City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism, New York, NY
Master of Arts, Multimedia Concentration, Expected December 2008
Honors: Time, Inc. Scholar; NABJ Visual Task Force Scholarship; SPJ 2007 Region 1 Mark of Excellence Award Winner-Best All-Around Independent Online Student Publication, First Place: NYCityNewsService.com; Speckyboy Top 30 Modern Web Designs (Magazine Style Showcase), Eighth Place: NYCityNewsService.com

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Concentration in Magazines, Minor in African American Studies, May 2007
Honors: Dean’s List; Temple Scholar Award; GPA: 3.53; Graduated magna cum laude

Computer Skills
Macintosh- and Windows-literate. Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel. Efficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Flash CS3, Soundslides, GarageBand, iMovie HD, Final Cut Pro. Experience in building and maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and websites. Skilled at searching the web and using online databases, including Lexis-Nexis and Factiva.

Professional Affiliations
National Association of Black Journalists–Student Chapter President; Society of Professional Journalists–Member