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| Writing, Editing, Marketing |
| Antiques & Collectables : Sports |
| 03/15/06 |
Objective: Writing or editing position focused on music, technology, art, lifestyle features, news or sports.
Publisher/Managing Editor
March 2003 - Present
San Francisco, CA
· Developed and launched a bimonthly print publication covering local and national musicians, artists and filmmakers.
· Developed and assigned story ideas and photo shoots.
· Copy Edited 28+ Pages of Content per issue.
· Developed contacts with public relations professionals.
· Conducted interviews with numerous artists, musicians and cultural figures; Wrote articles and letter from the editor.
· Reviewed CDs, DVDs and books.
· Launched Web site using html and CSS (December 2003)
· Oversaw site and content management system rebuild and uploaded content to Web site, currently receiving 50,000+ unique visitors per month.
· Wrote press releases for issues, events and Web site updates.
· Designed ads and promotional materials.
· Booked and promoted events featuring bands, DJs, speakers, including well-attended or sold-out events at 111 Minna, The Rickshaw Stop, The Cat Club & StudioZ.
· Sponsored events including the 2004 Valencia Street Fair, Mission Creek Music Festival & Noise Pop Festival.
Development Associate
February 2003 - Present
San Francisco
· Prepared, designed and wrote material for Annual Reports (2004 & 2005).
· Drafted letters of inquiries and grant proposals to numerous foundations and corporations.
· Maintained donor database for $400,000 fundraising campaign.
· Collaborated on and edited grant proposals including $25,000 Education Award, $1,450,0000 Renewal Grant, $100,000 Capital Campaign Grant.
· Assisted in the production of donor and volunteer receptions, and yearly gala event, which raised over $150,000 per year.
· Oversaw Silent Auction donations, wrote, designed and oversaw production of event catalog and program.
· Drafted and sent acknowledgement letters for donations.
· Wrote numerous marketing letters to school community.
Contract Proposal Writer and Researcher
October 2002 – January 2003
Belmont, CA
· Conducted research on funding opportunities for herbal medicine research, the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) and San Jose Taiko.
· Drafted Letters of Inquiry to various foundations for ACTCM and San Jose Taiko.
Freelance Music Writer and Photographer
February 2002 – January 2003
DIW, Skyscraper, The Forecast, Zero Magazine, Bay Area Buzz Magazine, California Music Awards Program
· Conducted and wrote interviews with musicians, reviewed CDs and live shows and photographed live events.
· Wrote monthly opinion column for South Lake Tahoe’s The Forecast.
Associate Editor
May 2000 – June 2002
Intern
January 2000 – May 2000
Chico, CA
· Developed story ideas for weekly music and culture magazine.
· Copyedited entire magazine for grammar, punctuation and style.
· Wrote weekly “Best Bets” event blurbs.
· Developed biweekly feature “Bro-in’ with Brophy” that satirized college lifestyle.
· Conducted and wrote numerous interviews with musicians.
Education
California State University, Chico
· B.A in Journalism
· Minor in Creative Writing
· Staff Writer Chico State Orion: 2 Semesters
· Staff Photographer Chico State Orion: 1 Semester
· Winner of Freshman Essay Contest: 1996
· Chico State London Semester: 1999
University of Reading, UK
Junior Year Abroad Program 1998
Computer Skills
· Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Giftmaker Pro, Auction-Tracker and other software programs.
· Working knowledge of InDesign, Dreamweaver.
· Basic HTML coding skills.
Other Skills & Interests
· Photography, printing and editing.
· Interests include live music, art, baseball, emerging technology, local and national politics and independent and classic films.
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