Objective
To work as an writer and editor for an innovative and creative company
Strengths
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to interact with professionals at all levels
- Strong analytical, critical, and interpretive problem solving skills
- Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines
- Self-motivated and eager to achieve goals
Professional Experience
Associate Editor
Sept. 2002-Present
Traveling Times, Inc., Valencia, CA
- Researching and writing 5 to 7 syndicated travel event articles per month for various travel publications
- Coordinating story ideas with freelance writers and photographers
- Designing pagination and collaborating with designers on layout for magazines and newsletters
- Writing promotional copy for cruise lines, tour companies and travel agencies worldwide
- Clients include Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, Universal Studios and Virgin Vacations
Freelance Writer
Mar. 2002 - Sept. 2002
McGraw-Hill’s California Construction Link Magazine, Monrovia, CA
- Researched and wrote various stories for a local trade magazine focused on construction
Senior Editor
Feb. 2000 - Nov. 2001
Los Angeles Family Magazine, Los Angeles, CA
- Feature story writer/creator of Calendar section
- Editor and proofreader of all incoming editorial content
- Designed magazine’s pagination and layout structure
- Worked closely with photographers and freelance writers
- Obtained celebrity covers and conducted interviews
Agent Assistant
Jan. 1998 - Oct. 1999
Paradigm, A Talent and Literary Agency, New York, NY
- Evaluated and provided coverage on submitted manuscripts
- Organized interview requests and schedules for high profile actors
- Cut demo reels and supervised client contract renewals
Sports Editor
Sept. 1995 - June 1997
Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
- Editor and contributor to the college’s weekly newspapers
Education
- Bachelor of Arts; History Major, English Minor, Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA 1993-1997
Computer Skills
- Type 65 WPM
- Proficient in Mac, PC, Quark, HTML, Excel, InDesign, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat
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