OBJECTIVE:

 

A print and digital news journalist for over ten years of experience. Offering years of social media strategies across multiple business platforms. Concluding with an opportunity and a challenging career. 

 

CREDENTIALS:

 

A seasoned college-educated journalist holding extensive experience in online media, social media platforms, reporting, web producing, CMS, and WordPress. My focus is on fitness, wellness, and entertainment. 

RESUME:

 

Writer - Shape.com - January 2016 - Current 

Write SEO driven content that is fitness and wellness driven. 

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Writer  - In Touch, Life & Style - December 2014- December 2015
Write celebrity-based news pieces that include SEO driven content, AP style guidelines that reach millions of readers per day. Independent, reliable, and fast writer with an understanding of why content goes viral. Photoshop skills and an uncanny ability to engage readers. 

Buzz Writer & Reporter - Music Times LLC/Mstarz News- September 2014- January 2015
As a News Buzz writer for MStars, I cover a broad range of entertainment topics, such as entertainment, TV/Film, fashion/beauty, and lifestyle. I report trending topics while delivering strict writing deadlines. I use SEO to drive traffic and exceed traffic goals. Create original content while reporting fair ethical pieces regarding celebrities and trending topics. Conduct celebrity based interviews with the utmost professionalism and tact. 

Travel/Food City Editor & Contributor - The Daily Meal- September 2012- Current
Update and promote new content on the city page. Write, produce and edit well-written stories regarding food, culture and travel. Attend and report on food and travel events. Recruit and maintain local freelancers and contributors. Contributing articles for the Los Angeles and San Francisco area. Recruit readership and restaurant brand awareness through The Daily Meal. Work closely with PR firms to create newsworthy articles. 

Freelance Reporter – Star Magazine/Life & Style Magazine- March 2009- July 2012
Reports Breaking news and covers high-profile red carpet events including, “American Idol” “The Peoples Choice Awards”, “The Directors Guild Awards” and “ESPY Awards.” Conducts celebrity interviews including Sheryl Crow, Matthew McConaughey, and Sandra Bullock.

Reporter/Intern - Us Weekly Magazine- August 2007- September 2008
Interviewed high profile celebrities including Eva Longoria-Parker, Reese Witherspoon, and Robert Downey Jr. Conducted background reporting, attended high-profile red carpet coverage and press junkets.  Provided training for new interns. Reported to West Coast Editor-in-Chief.

Intern -Metromix.com Los Angeles (LA Times) June 2007-August 2007
Helped launch entertainment related website by researching, reporting and writing my inside perspective to local trends and hotspots. Acted as web producer, assisted editors, fact checked and contributed coordination of the online website.

 

Intern -Feedback Magazine - January 2007- June 2007
Wrote many published feature stories on music, careers and entertainment. Pitched story ideas and wrote articles on deadline.

 

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communications California State University, Northridge

Study Abroad Program - London City University. Undergrad- Journalism 

 

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Certified Pilates Instructor - Pilates ProWorks

Trained by BASI Comprehensive Certification under prominent BASI faculty members and founder Rael Isacowitz.