Resume

Education History
University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA    2006-2010
Bachelor of Arts in Print Journalism

• Minor in International Relations
• Thematic Option Honors Program

Journalism and Publishing Experience
Writing Team Manager, Mahalo.com | Los Angeles, CA    April 2011-June 2012

• Managed a team of in-house and freelance writers for a video-driven, educational app company
• Set the editorial calendar for app releases and assigned and edited articles for the web and mobile platforms
• Responsible for reviewing the quality of all app content/features and providing feedback to video editors, on-camera hosts and iOS/Android developers
• Researched and wrote video scripts and articles on topics including fitness, nutrition, beauty and music theory

Reporting Intern, Men’s Health | Emmaus, PA    July-December 2010

• Reported stories for the health, sex, fitness and nutrition sections of the magazine
• Researched and uploaded content for Best Life and Daily Dose sections of the website
• Administrative duties including calling in products, aiding with photoshoots and checking copy before publication

Editorial Intern, People | Los Angeles, CA    Spring 2010

• Research story leads and fact-checked pieces for publication
• Conducted interviews/ reported on stories (including event coverage) for magazine and People.com

Contributing Writer, Organic Spa Magazine | Telecomuting    September 2008- August 2009

• Researched and interviewed to write pieces for a bi-monthly magazine
• Fact-checked articles for publication and called in products and images for layouts and photoshoots

Editorial Intern, Zink | New York City, NY    Summer 2008

• Researched and wrote pieces for a monthly magazine (also did work for their Canadian publication)
• Fact-checked articles for publication and called in products and images for layouts and photoshoots

Staff Writer, Daily Trojan | Los Angeles, CA    Fall 2007 and Spring 2008

• Spring 2008: Assistant Lifestyle Editor: wrote headlines, decks, and captions, fact check, design and layout
• In general: composed pieces published in the Lifestyle section of USC’s daily newspaper

Events & Promotions Intern, Hollywood Life | Los Angeles, CA    Spring 2008

• Coordinated interviews and guest list for Young Hollywood Awards
• Aided writers and designers in promoting the redesign issue

Research Intern, Fit Pregnancy | Woodland Hills, CA    Spring 2008

• Fact checked stories for bi-monthly magazine

Professional and Administrative Experience
Administrative Assistant, USC Viterbi School of Engineering | Los Angeles, CA    August 2006- May 2010

• Assisted with grant writing and conducting research for the office of Electrical Engineering, including event coordination
• Supported faculty and staff in making travel arrangements, preparing reimbursements and reconciling expense accounts
• Responsible for answering phones and various office duties including equipment inventory and Research Assistant contracts

VP Philanthropy, Alpha Chi Omega Epsilon Chapter | Los Angeles, CA    January- December 2009

• Coordinated week-long annual philanthropy event benefitting a local women’s shelter and other philanthropic events
• Organized opportunities for members of the sorority to participate in community service

Guest Services Representative, USC Lyon Center | Los Angeles, CA    January- December 2008

• Manage front desk of USC’s recreation center enhancing customer service skills through interfacing with clients and guests, including check-in and membership and equipment sales
• Responsibilities included answering phones and basic administrative tasks

Publishing Qualifications and Capabilities

• In-depth undergraduate education focusing on print, broadcast and online journalism, including courses in reporting and news-writing, and extensive past work experience
• Confidence in coordinating interviews, researching story leads, review and feature writing, copy-editing and grant writing, along with daily office work
• Ability to work well under pressure answering to multiple people, while balancing and prioritizing several important projects
• Reliable, a quick learner and has confidence in client contact roles
• Knowledge of both Mac and PC computer platforms, Microsoft programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat, AVID editing systems and Internet applications including basic knowledge of various content management systems