Strong writer with a keen editing eye. Great under deadline pressure and not afraid to tackle tough or touchy subjects.

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
PR Newswire	(Confidential)	8/2006 - 5/2007
The Associated Press	(Confidential)	5/2005 - 3/2006
The Independent Florida Alligator	(Confidential)	8/2001 - 5/2005

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
University of Florida	Journalism	2005	Bachelor Degree
University of Florida	Political Science	2005	Bachelor Degree

Highlights:

Closed 39 percent of sales pitches for $21,036 in additional revenue at PR Newswire. Earned business writer byline at The Associated Press status by completing AP financial training, concentrating on reporting earnings, mergers and bankruptcies and interpreting federal financial documents. Spearheaded redesign of weekly entertainment section at college newspaper to make content more accessible to casual readers and to focus coverage on local artists and musicians.

Companies I like:

American Cancer Society, DePaul University, Northwestern University, Loyola University Chicago, Susan G. Komen Foundation

P&L responsibilities
Presentation
Sales Support
Leadership

• Public Relations
• Journalism
• Writing
• Editing

Recorded bureau's second highest rate of client error catches in first four months on the job. Brought in more than $21,000 in additional revenue by suggesting relevant distribution upgrades to clients.