About Me
I am an experienced writer and editor with a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Miami, where I dual majored in Journalism and Creative Writing. I have worked as an Editorial Assistant and Freelance Writer for various local magazines, including Go Riverwalk, Ocean Drive, BizBash Miami. From 2010-2011 I worked as a Photo Editor and Photodesk Assistant for American Media Inc. at RadarOnline.com and The Globe Magazine. I also have experience as a screenplay editor.
Professional Experience:
Freelance Writer Go Riverwalk! Magazine, Boca Raton, FL Jun 2007—Mar 2012
· Write editorial content and feature stories
· Compile lists for top products and trends
· Conduct interviews
Editorial Assistant/Freelancer BizBash Magazine, Miami Beach, FL Aug 2007—Mar 2012
· Attend and take photos at local corporate events
· Write event reports and feature stories
· Conduct interviews
· Proofread and edit
Photo Editor RadarOnline.com, Boca Raton, FL Mar 2010—Aug 2011
· Monitor photo desk submissions for unique photos and stories
· Create and edit photo galleries
· Find and choose photos for news posts
Photo Assistant Globe Magazine, Boca Raton, FL Feb 2010—Aug 2011
· Purchase and negotiate photo pricing with agencies
· Monitor submissions for unique photos and stories
· Manage weekly photo budget
· Organize photos for roundups
Editorial Assistant Ocean Drive Magazine, Miami, FL Jan 2007—Feb 2007
· Research for products in upcoming issues
· Write editorial content
· Contact companies/designers for image permissions
Education:
B.S. Communication University of Miami Coral Gables, FL Aug 2004—May 2008
Majors: Journalism and Creative Writing
Minor: Marketing
· Cum Laude Graduate
· Member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
· Provost’s Honor Roll Spring 2006, 2007
· Dean’s List Fall 2004, 2005
