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Extensive use of WordPress and SEO, including personal online portfolio, receiving more than 3,000 non-spam views per year
Moderate six Facebook fan pages, more than 100 Twitter followers, 86 LinkedIn connections and an average Klout score of 59
Advanced knowledge of social media including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr, Pinterest, HootSuite, LinkedIn and Google+
Comfortable using Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro X and iMovie for visual story-telling
Skilled in web editing using HTML, HTML 5, CSS, Dreamweaver, and online platforms such as Homestead and Wix
Proficient in photo editing and graphic design using Photoshop, PS Elements, PS Express, sketch tablets and touch screen editing
Understanding of audio recording, editing and manipulation using SoundCloud and Audacity
Familiar with the use of mobile devices for on-the-spot reporting and the gathering and editing of photo, video and audio
Practical knowledge of AP style, and able to submit clean copy
Hands-on experience with breaking news, features and editorial writing, interviewing and working under tight deadlines
Competent in the use of DSLR and standard digital cameras, audio recorders and basic video equipment for digital reporting
Published and award-winning writer experienced in print and online journalism, with a strong interest in crime, courts and politics

Freelance Reporter, North Coast Current, Encinitas, Calif. – Paid - April 2013 – Present

Picked up stories from assignment offers emails or pitched ideas to write for online and print publication
Worked in the field talking to sources, taking photographs and gathering information for stories, often on deadline

Editorial Intern, AOL Patch, San Diego, Calif. – Paid – January 2012 – May 2013

Worked directly with two local editors assigned to four cities, while gaining experience in developing content, reporting, writing and editing, shooting pictures and video, posting stories and media, promoting Patch in the community, attracting user-generated content and engaging readers through social media
Produced at least three work samples during the semester to present to career panel members
Wrote one or more timely news and feature pieces for each area, as well as at least two “Behind the Biz” business profiles, turned in weekly through an online submission system
Conducted and transcribed face-to-face, online and telephone interviews for stories
Gained experience in the field gathering content and photographs, often on short notice and tight deadline

Web Editor, The Daily Aztec, San Diego, Calif. – Paid – March 2012 – December 2012

Posted 8 to 24 print-pages of newspaper content, with photos, to the web via WordPress four nights a week
Scheduled social media posts via HootSuite, moderated comments, made necessary changes and maintained the site daily
Managed a staff of four bloggers, edited and posted their content to the web and trained each to use social media outlets

Senior Staff Columnist, The Daily Aztec, San Diego, Calif. – Volunteer - August 2011 – December 2012

Wrote one or more 700-900 word columns on deadline every week
Monitored headlines and trending topics and pitched at least two story ideas at each weekly meeting
Strived to ensure clean copy and utilized proper AP style

Go Local Contributor, Happy-Hour.com – Paid; freelance – September 2011 – August 2012

Pitched monthly themes for local coverage, then selected and visited five to six venues to review
Wrote one 400-500 word feature piece on deadline for online publishing

Social Media Intern, Global Village Concerns, La Jolla, Calif. – October 2011 – January 2012

Created and posted content online using WordPress, including communication layouts and Flash interactives
Composed and edited emails, flyers, online banners and attachments to communicate new marketing to clients

Web Blogger, Freebie House – Paid; freelance - September 2011 – February 2012

Posted no fewer than four freebie items, with images, on the blog five days a week, using WordPress
Scheduled social media posts using HootSuite

San Diego State University, San Diego, Calif. – Graduated May 2013: B.A. in journalism, with additional coursework in political science

Grossmont Community College, La Mesa, CA – Graduated June 2011: A.A. in communications and language arts

Most Innovative Writer, The Daily Aztec – December 2011: Received award for consistently pitching and writing new and original opinion columns and engaging readership

Published in 2013 college textbook: Had a column republished in “Bedford/St. Martin’s: Real Writing with Readings – Paragraphs and Essays for College, Work and Everyday Life”

Celina says:

January 5, 2012 at 4:41 am

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