Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Hire Me!


I'm available for freelance writing, styling, and blogging positions.
Check out part of my resume here and contact me via email for more information!
Thank you!
Experience

Founder & Editor, TheBostonista.Com, Acton, MA                                                April 2008-Present

  Founded and created The Bostonista, a blog that looks at the fashion industry, fashion design, celebrity and style from a twenty-something Bostonian’s perspective
  Research designers, trends, industry gossip and local stores
  Compile videos, photos, quotes, and news to create original opinionated editorial content daily
  Attend and report on local and national fashion/lifestyle events
  Build and maintain a loyal reader following generating an average of eight thousand unique visitors a month
  Generate revenue with both traditional and new media forms of advertising
  Utilize social media to promote The Bostonista and it’s advertisers

Writer, Freelance, Boston, MA                                                                       January 2009-Present

  Message in a Bottle, Lola Magazine (The Boston Globe), February 2009
  Dare to Denim, Rue La La Guest Blog, July 2010
  Shop Boston, Pose Guest Blog, September 2011
  Daily Stuff: The Fourth Annual Emerging Trends Runway Show, Stuff Boston, September 2011
  Daily Stuff: Drea Designs at Bond, Stuff Boston, October 2011

PR/Fashion Intern, dress, Boston, MA                                                                        August 2008-January 2009

     Assisted owner/PR director of upscale designer boutique
     Assisted with styling and production of bi-weekly merchandise photo shoots
     Organized press clippings, and maintained press photographs of incoming merchandise
     Created and edited PowerPoint presentations to send out in press packages
     Assisted clients in the store

Editorial Intern, The Improper Bostonian, Boston, MA                                                   August 2006-May 2007

  Contributed/Wrote small pieces that appeared in the magazine
          - Improper Reports: Steep Thoughts, (11/22-12/5 2006)

  Wrote and edited portions of the events and agenda sections in the magazine
  Researched and fact-checked articles and columns for staff writers and editors
  Trained incoming editorial interns in Quark Express, AP Style format and company procedures

OTHER Experience

Assistant Head Teacher, Acton-Boxborough Community Education, Acton, MA        November 2008-Present

·   Provide a safe environment for children (K-6) before and after school
·   Work as a member of a co-operative team in order to set and provide a fun program for children
·   Create and supervise lesson plans and educational activities
·   Assist with the supervision of children during in door and out door activities
·   Attend to the physical needs of children
·   Develop strong relationships with parents and families

Emmanuel College, Boston, MA

Residence Hall Staff                                                                                                  September 2004-May 2007
  Greeted and assisted students, families, and guests as they enter resident halls
  Maintained a safe and secure environment while enforcing resident hall rules
  Mediated between students and staff to help create resolutions

Admissions Ambassador                                                                                              February 2004-May 2006
  Spoke to perspective students and their families and answer any questions about college and academic life at Emmanuel College
  Effectively communicated information to large groups of perspective students while giving tours of campus

Customer Service, TJ MAX ‘N’ More, Acton, MA                                                                          Summer 2004      
  Problem solved for customers and staff
  Handled all returns and some sales
  Mediated between customers and managers and resolved concerns to satisfy both parties
Education

Emmanuel College, Boston, MA                                                                     September 2003-May 2007
Bachelor of Arts in English-Communications, 2007
Relevant Courses: Journalism, Prose Writing, PR & Advertising, Writing for Mass Media, Media Theory & Criticism, Art History, Magazine Writing
Skills
Quark Express, MAC OS X, Microsoft Office, I Work, Internet Research, AP Style Format, Social Media, Blogger

References & Writing Samples Available Upon Request