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Fanwood, New Jersey, United States

In this position I am responsible for written and photographic coverage of public meetings and borough events and placement on social media and release to the local press, generating press releases and photos, website content updates, serving as curator of the borough's website, and production of weekly e-newsletter with assistance from the firm that manages Fanwood's website and social media.

Somerville, Nj

Manage and coordinate members and guest bloggers who contribute content to the nonprofit organization’s monthly blog. Design, develop, write and implement social media postings promoting job seeker professional training, speaker/workshop series.

Union, New Jersey, United States

Write articles for TAPinto Westfield, a franchised-owned online news organization based in Westfield, NJ, and The Catholic Spirit, a newspaper covering the New Jersey Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Completed a research and writing project for a client on the history of two parishes in Archdiocese of Newark, NJ. The assignment involved both online and library research. Also provided research on a former northeast police commissioner for a book proposal for the same client, who is an accomplished author.

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States

Responsible for checking actionable table of contents to ensure that tag lines and descriptions match content for an online educational video library. This role involves reviewing transcripts, video tags, summaries, and topics for accuracy including subject matter, spelling and grammar, and making necessary corrections. The video library is utilized by educators of all levels from elementary school to university professors.

Westfield, New Jersey, United States

Responsible for selecting, developing and planning reporting and photography assignments for freelance staff of 12. Fielded calls from the general public with tips and leads in regards to potential newsworthy stories. Headed up political coverage including Union County Freeholders beat. Responsible for layout of front pages and government news section of two community newspapers. Wrote editorials as well as political column on state and local politics.

Westfield, New Jersey, United States

Headed up communications for three state legislators. Responsible for drafting press releases, columns, and answering correspondence. Also handled special events including arrangement of a trip for high school juniors and seniors to the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., and a Town Hall with leaders of New Jersey arts organizations to fight against proposed arts funding cuts by the McGreevey Administration.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communications

Activities and Societies: Staff Writer for The Setonian

High School Diploma