Resume

Education                  

University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Journalism 
Minor: Environmental Studies

Work Experience

Freelance Writer, St. Louis, Missouri; March 2009-Present

• Contributed four case studies to the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) “Global Health Case Studies Initiative” (to be published September 2009), analyzing global health initiative partnerships among NGOs, corportations, governments and individuals 
• Proofread and edited three manuscripts for Purple Sheets Publishing, an independent publisher of fiction novels
• Contributor to Mindful Metropolis, a magazine “connecting Chicago’s conscious community”
• Wrote two articles for AUTM “2009 Better World Report,” discussing technology transfer benefits for individuals, communities and international development

Managing Editor, Prairie Ridge Media, Inc., Cary, Illinois; August 2007 to March 2009

• Worked alongside publisher to produce, market and distribute magazines for area of 109,000 homes
• Played pivotal role in launch of McHenry County Living and McHenry County Athlete magazines; developed editorial philosophies, formulas and mission statements
• Wrote and edited articles, promotional materials, distribution plans and editorial calendars
• Managed freelance writers and photographers
• Organized advertisement materials; work with designers, agencies and sales representatives
• Assisted with web site content, development and management

Intern, Conscious Choice, Chicago, Illinois; January to June 2008

• Wrote stories with local focus for Chicago edition of national “enlightened” living magazine, focusing on social, green, health and spiritual consciousness
• Completed assignments given; pitched and wrote stories to meet deadlines
• Interviewed sources, including activists, event organizers, government officials and local businesses
• Assisted in final proofing of editorial pages and observed production process

Reporter, Third Sector, London, England; May to August 2006

• Reported for weekly trade magazine for charities in the United Kingdom
• Proposed and wrote stories for news, fundraising and corporate responsibility departments
• Managed departments during fellow reporters’ absences
• Interviewed charity representatives, charity law experts and representatives of corporations in partnership with charities
• Worked under deadlines and managed multiple projects at once