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EDUCATION
Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Master of Science, Journalism (Expected – Summer 2017)
· GPA: 3.84/4.0
Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL -- Class of 2016
· Majors: Journalism (Magazine Concentration), Legal Studies
· GPA: 3.54 / 4.0
· Honors: Fall 2013, Winter 2015, Winter 2016 Dean’s List
INTERNSHIPS & WRITING EXPERIENCE
New York Magazine Summer 2016
Fact-Checking Intern
· Corroborated information for print and web stories ranging from features to department pieces
· Also contributed to magazine staples including To Do and The Approval Matrix
Freelance Writer
· Publications include Nylon, Brooklyn Magazine, DIY, The 405, and PopMatters
· Wrote a variety of pieces including profiles and thinkpieces on topics such as music, fashion, and politics
TeamWorks Media July 2015 – December 2015 Editorial Intern
· Wrote editorial features for Big Ten Network and other major clients
· Edited pieces and assisted in content production, including pitch presentations and video scripts
The Journal News, a Gannett Company Summer 2013
News Intern
· Reported local news stories published on LoHud.com and in physical newspaper
· Honed skills in social media, video editing, photography, and Internet writing from current Journal News staff
Bleacher Report
NBA Featured Columnist February 2011 – June 2015
· Collaborated with Bleacher Report senior staff to optimize articles to reach broadest possible target audience
· Articles Written: Over 330 | Article Reads: Over 3.5 million | Honorable Mention All-NBA Writer: 10x
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
North By Northwestern Fall 2013 – Winter 2016
Director of Ad Sales and Contributing Writer
· Secured advertising funding for five quarters of publication for NU’s largest student-run magazine
· Closed largest single ad purchase in magazine history with Kellogg School of Management
Mayfest Productions Fall 2014 – Current
Corporate Committee Member
· Obtained corporate funding for Dillo Day, the largest student-run music festival in the country
· Acted as point person for outreach to Chicago-area businesses
· Past festival sponsors include Cricket Wireless, IndieU, Coca Cola and CelebTV
Niteskool Music Fall 2014 – Fall 2016
Executive Board Member
· Aided in promotion of student and Chicago music at Northwestern
· Planned two financially successful concerts, facilitated partnerships, booked and promoted events
Pretty Good Music Blog December 2013 – Current
Co-Founder, Head of Submissions
· Oversaw close-knit staff of writers, produced content and corresponded with artists and their representation
TECHNOLOGY
Proficient in Mac and Windows, Word, Adobe production software (Photoshop, inDesign), blogging and CMS software (Wordpress, Blogspot, Tumblr), audio production (Ableton Live), social media, and HTML coding