Editor-in-Chief, Jerk Magazine
Summer 2008-Fall 2009 | Syracuse, NY
– Oversaw editorial, public relations, design, business and advertising departments
– Lead bi-weekly staff meetings, published three 64-page issues per semester, increased advertising revenue by 900%, doubled magazine circulation
– Web traffic increased from 1,000 to 30,000 hits/month, Facebook followers from 100 to 800
– Former Asst. Arts & Music Editor, assigned and edited local arts and music feature stories
– Named “Best Student Magazine in the Northeast” by Society of Professional Journalists
Press Intern, Chris Coleman for St. Paul
Summer 2009 | St. Paul, MN
– Monitored daily newspaper, TV, and blog coverage of the mayoral and gubernatorial races
– Compiled report for daily press coverage for the mayor and top campaign advisors
Communications Intern, Madia for US Congress
Summer 2008 | Maple Grove, MN
– Collaborated with staff to write, edit weekly campaign newsletter and press releases
– Founded volunteer-based running team to promote campaign at community races
Street Team Member, Minnesota Public Radio
Summer 2007 – present | St. Paul, MN
– Organized promotional material and distribution, manage visibility at events
– Represented MPR at Nine Nights of Music, Black Dog Block Party, Pizza Lucé Block Party, Joanna James Live at the Ruins
Graphic design: Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
Web design: HTML, CSS, WordPress theme design
AP style, social media promotion, search engine optimization, public speaking
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, GarageBand, Soundslides
Syracuse University
S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Class of 2011 | Syracuse, NY
– Public Relations Major, Communications and Rhetorical Studies Minor
– Dean’s list, 3.7 GPA