Michael La Corte Email & Phone Number

-With bylines in Salon, multiple MSN outlets, Whetstone, INSIDER, Apartment Therapy, Matador Network, The Kitchn, House Beautiful, Delish, Brit + Co, Country Living, Well + Good, Dotdash, Eat This Not That, Mashed, Redbook, Wide Open Eats, Try The World, Masterclass, Simply Recipes, The Spruce Eats, Women's Health, Mashed, and Food & Wine-Research, write, and edit food-centric pieces which explore historical and cultural intricacies through the lens of ingredients, dishes, and customs.-Write and edit service-forward pieces which demystify challenging cooking techniques or processes-Write and edit personal essays focused on food, family, and nostalgia-Develop, write, and edit recipe content-Work with Google Workspace and various CMS platforms to publish articles

-Write and edit a variety of food-centric news and trends stories, primarily focusing on singular ingredients, culture, and history-Source photos and/or videos for pieces-Utilize varying organization, scheduling, and messaging tools to ensure consistent remote workflow-Use CMS platform to publish pieces, attach images, and in-text links

-Recruit high-quality writers for Static Media digital publications, including Mashed, Looper, Nicki Swift, The List, Verge, Gruge, Health Digest, SVG, and more-Confer with editors to prioritize only the best potential candidates-Utilize organization and communication tools in order to optimize performance-Contact candidates to discuss roles -Build professional connections

Franklin Lakes, Nj

-Reviewed resumes of all incoming applicants for a variety of positions-Conducted phone interviews-Attended recruitment events, posted job openings, and contacted potential applicants

Bergen County, Nj

-Collaborate with students, ranging from 4th to 12th graders, to meet academic goals primarily within editing and writing-Communicate with clients about desired academic requests and connect potential clients with tutors-Revised and proofread countless academic and collegiate application essays

Franklin Lakes, Nj

Conceptualized, planned, organized, and executed company-wide social events to promote internal culture

-Spoke with potential clients and informed them of BrainStorm offerings-Connected interested clients with appropriate tutor "matches" and acted as liaison -Followed up with both client and tutor to confirm that expectations are being met

Remote

-Write five service-driven, culinary & explanatory articles that are in-line with SEO touchpoints per week-Revise pieces after editor feedback-Develop/edit recipes in accordance with SEO trends

Remote

-Fact check, copy edit, and write content for articles and recipes-Edit introductions, headnotes, outdated visuals, etc.-Review existing articles and revise as necessary-Abide by brand guidelines, project instructions, and editorial judgement in editing and writing content-Complete assignments on a project basis

New York, New York, United States

• build and edit recipes in CMS system, abiding by the Delish style guide and culinary knowledge• confer with recipe developers and food editors to ensure consistency• write polls, heds, deks, and meta descriptions to best capture each recipe's unique traits• create individual ingredient-focused galleries and populate the galleries with various on-site and off-site recipes• update existing galleries with new recipes• upload, tag, and crop all relevant recipe photos and videos and embed into CMS recipe pages• write, edit, and update recipe intros

Lodi, Nj

-Worked with guests in a fine dining establishment, answering questions pertaining to menu, food sensitivities, etc.-Ran food, set, cleared, and sanitized tables, shined glassware and silverware, etc.-Made coffees, expressos, cappuccinos, etc.-Expedited, hosted, worked very closely with owners/chefs, and assisted with menu development-Answered phones, handled reservations, greeted and guests-Gained FOH experience

New York, New York, United States

• Edited recipes for clarity, content, style, and grammar• Inputted editorial changes into database• Conferred with recipe developers about tools, ingredients, methods, etc.• Wrote headnotes and table stories• Attended meetings regarding shipping, processing, procurement, and payment, then edited recipe cards to reflect changes

Greater New York City Area

Immersed in a daily discussion of food and cultureVisited starred and non-starred restaurantsCompiled and managed database of chefs, restaurants, regions, etc.Produced social media content for various platformsEdited proofs and filed paperwork for upcoming guides

Greater New York City Area

-Wrote multiple articles and features per week about food, cooking, culture, ingredients, and customs -Conducted, transcribed, and edited interviews with international brands, chefs, and entrepreneurs -Researched and explored cultural and culinary-based specialties within other countries-Edited product descriptions on the online shop-Contacted varying partners about possible future collaborations-Developed and tested various recipes to best appeal to the beginning home cook

New York, Ny

Gained knowledge working in a professional kitchen

Introduce prospective students and their families to the Pace campus

General Editor, Student Editor, Clubs and Organizations Editor

Assisted professor in course introducing first-year students to campus

Consult with patients within the research unit, confer with the APT Foundation

Conducted weekly council meetings, enacted judicial hearings for violations of university policy

Help incoming students in the acclimation to collegiate life

Led a team to create and host enrollment and recruitment events

Education record

Ba, Psychology, English/Literature

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Tau National Fraternity, Inter-Fraternity Council, Gamma Sigma Alpha National honors society, Sigma.