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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Created and maintain an educational blog focusing on chronic illness. I write medical content including continual medical education, medical journals and mainstream media.

Glenview, Illinois, United States

Provided critical support in the classroom with assistance to students on the autism spectrum and other elementary-aged students with special needs. Maintained the professional atmosphere of the classroom area and helped with individual student goals, recorded data on students' progress.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Performed integral research on grant pursuits for the organization's programs for young people and unemployed or underemployed individuals, providing ample visibility for the organization. Wrote letters of inquiry and need statements, maintained spreadsheets of local and national organizations and donors. Provided ample publicity for the employment resource center.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Conducted research and wrote for a variety of projects including articles for the Lincoln Park Zoo Magazine and research for the Street Corners initiative, a local news organization.

Winnetka, Illinois, United States

Acted as the primary reporter for local newspapers the Barrington Courier and the Winnetka Talk. I covered all community news areas including business, education, politics, breaking news, and special events. Attended town hall and school board meetings, and cultivated relationships with key officials, interviewing them on a daily basis. I also had the opportunity to shoot photos and videos as part of coverage.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Reported on the historic 2011 aldermanic elections and other local news including crime, business, and city housing foreclosures. The stories I wrote for the Chicago News Cooperative ran in the Chicago edition of the New York Times.

Skokie, Illinois, United States

Edited items for the UPI wire service, including national and international news, features, businesses, and science stories. I effectively paired down longer stories into shorter items for the NewsTrack section of the UPI website.

Chicago, Il

Generated several specialized press kits for the zoo's Earth Day celebrations. The media kits that I wrote and assembled included press releases, project summaries, program lists, and education materials.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Created a special series of lectures and discussions examining homelessness in America. Wrote and edited press releases that the organization depended on for expanding reach and event attendance. I also handled other correspondence with the media, gaining the organization increased visibility in the Wall Street Journal and Financial Times. Contributed to newsletters, program brochures, press kits, websites, and volunteer materials. Doubled contact lists database for marketing.

Lincolnwood, Illinois, United States

Reported on, wrote, and edited stories for the chain's Features Section.

Chicago, Il

Solicited donations, performed clerical duties, aided in the adoption process, and the upkeep of the shelter.

Chicago, Il

Wrote articles for the Special Town Section of a major daily newspaper that highlighted local community leaders.

Medical Writing And Editing Certificate, Medical Writing

Education record