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New York, New York, United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

Survey streetscape within the BID's boundaries to collect data on infrastructure elements and physical conditions through the use of ArcGIS and Adobe Illustrator. Management of the Alliance's database of property and business information through online research.

New York, New York, United States

Assisted Greystone in completing Broker’s Opinion of Value documents for the MTA. Provided research on transit-oriented development, transit retail, multifamily housing and travel plazas in various markets, in addition to research to update market reports on retail and office divisions in New York City. Completed research on MTA pole, pipe and wire.

Greater New York City Area

Promoted to executive editor of Town & Village newspaper after 7 years as associate editor. I am solely responsible for the weekly publication of a 12-14 page paper, including reporting on and writing at least six front-page stories, layout of the entire paper with InDesign, copyediting submissions and content from freelance writers, compiling and editing.

Greater New York City Area

Dedicated and hard-working reporter and editor covering a wide range of topics, including politics, real estate development, healthcare, affordable housing, crime and other issues affecting Stuy Town/Peter Cooper Village, Gramercy, Union Square and other surrounding neighborhoods; photograph for news and events; copyedit content; update the Town & Village.

Greater New York City Area

Reported on crime for newspaper in Chelsea (Chelsea News)

Greater New York City Area

Call and verify businesses for Patch.com business directories. Write descriptions and research businesses in various towns for local directories. Correspond with Patch editors and ad managers about specialized listings.

Brooklyn, NY

Wrote weekend stories for Bedford-Stuyvesant, Fort Greene-Clinton Hill and Windsor Terrace Patch site.

Greater New York City Area

Categorized and scanned foundation information into the Advance database. Performed general administrative work at the front desk. Greeted and assisted alumni with questions about benefits

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

Wrote an article on the economics of global warming for the Autumn 2009 issue. Copy-edited and proofread articles translated from Czech. Researched news about Hungary for a case study.

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

Selected articles from submitted class essays for site publication. Copyedited and proofread articles. Edited website layout and fixed formatting problems on Wordpress. Conducted interviews and wrote short pieces to supplement site content.

Greater New York City Area

Researched news about children and babies and compiled noteworthy stories in a newsletter for editors. Researched product information for editors. Wrote headlines for web and magazine content. Gathered quotes from readers through email and interviewed experts via telephone for story content.

Greater Boston Area

Studied various exhibits throughout the museum to create thematic tours. Led art discussions for small groups of high school students. Created relevant activities to be completed after tours. Organized art activities throughout the museum for families on the weekends

Master'S Degree, Urban Planning

Activities and Societies: Urban Review editor, GUPPA (Graduate Urban Policy and Planning Association) secretary

Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism And Anthropology

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Varsity Swimming, Varsity Outdoor Track & Field, National Honor Society