RESUME
SUMMARY
Experienced writer with a background in entertainment journalism and technical writing, including experience producing compelling reviews and articles for music and entertainment publications. Proven ability to deliver engaging content for diverse audiences.
WRITING EXPERIENCE
Technical Writer
Dorman Products • Colmar, PA • January 2011–Present
• Write automotive-related posts for company’s media hub, “Shop Press”
• Write copy for product descrptions, infographics, and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Write, design, and proof technical documents for parts made by automotive after-market manufacturer, including sub-contracting Spanish and French translations, creating translated versions, file management, process tracking, uploading to company website
Freelance Music Writer
two.one.five magazine • Philadelphia, PA • April 2012–September 2012
• Reviewed music performances for Philadelphia-based music blog
• Interviewed musicians, reviewed rock and pop CDs
Freelance Entertainment Writer
The Aquarian Weekly • Little Falls, NJ • March 2001–June 2001
• Reviewed music performances for regional alternative weekly music newspaper serving New Jersey tri-state area
Freelance Entertainment Writer
The Morning Call • Allentown, PA • July 2000–June 2001
• Reviewed music performances for Tribune Company newspaper with circulation of 126,518
• Interviewed musicians, reviewed rock and pop CDs
EDUCATION
MORAVIAN COLLEGE Bethlehem, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude Honors, May 2018
Major: Art, Graphic and Interactive Design
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY–LEHIGH VALLEY Allentown, PA
Webmaster Certificate Program, Fall 2000
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Arts, May 1998
Major: English, Creative Writing
PORTFOLIO
SHOP PRESS (AUTOMOTIVE WRITING)
Do You Survey Your Customers, and How?
RIP iPod, the best way to listen to music in your car, maybe ever
See all my pieces on Shop Press
THE MORNING CALL (ENTERTAINMENT WRITING)
WESTON BEEFS UP FOR CROWD AT THE CROC