My Resume

Journalism Experience:
Feature Writer, Interviewer, New York, NY RebelCityMusic.com 09/2006-present
o Research raw talent to showcase
o Interview artists in person, phone or by e-mail
o Write articles on a weekly basis for weekly publication

Feature Writer, Washington, D.C., Scheme Magazine 11/2006-present
o Interview talent for monthly publication
o Write and edit feature articles for various departments
o Seek raw talent and festivals for staff to attend
Health and Beauty Editor, Philadelphia, PA, SHE Magazine 02/2004-05/2006
o Managed a staff of writers and assigned all articles
o Researched article ideas and kept a running calendar for semester
o Edited all articles for publication using Adobe InDesign

Assistant Editor, Philadelphia, PA, Writer Blocks Newspaper 08/2004-01/2006
o Edited all incoming articles from freelance writers
o Founded the College Column, published first editorial
o Researched all feature article topics
o Wrote reviews, interviews and editorials on a monthly basis

Professional Experience:
Licenser, Dept. of Public Welfare 05/2007-contract position
o Licensed personal care homes for adults throughout Philadelphia, Delaware and Chester counties
o Maintained quality assurance by implementing state regulations
o Wrote violation reports for homes that were not in compliance

Publisher, intern, Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources 02/2006-08/2006
o Designed, authored, edited and published monthly newsletter
o Translated technical information and made it readable for the everyday reader using graphs or translated copy.
o Turned technical information into graphs and charts using Micro. Excel

Computer Assisted Reporting Skills:
§ Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs.
§ Experience in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Flash Professional
§ Solid Knowledge of on-line databases and the Invisible Internet

Education:
§ Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 2003-2006
o Journalism, Graduation: December 2006
o Bachelors of Art
§ Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA 2002-2003
o Criminal Justice

Published Features/Exposé:
Scheme Magazine:
§ Black Ice, spoken word artist, February 2007
§ Kareem Black, photographer, February 2007
§ Jeffrey Ogbar, professor University of Conn. March 2007
§ Kyra Gaunt, CEO of Kyraocity, March 2007
§ Hezekiah, MC, song writer, producer, April 2007
§ Amiri Baraka, author, poet, play writer, May 2007
§ Stacy Gueraseva, author, May 2007
§ DJ Ultraviolet, DJ, June 2007
§ Stacy Epps, MC, poet, July 2007
§ Sa-Ra, MCs, producers, July 2007
§ Atlanta Rock The Bells 2007 Tour, Editorial, August 2007
§ Top 10 Female Artists of 2007, Editorial, December 2007
§ J*DaVeY, duo, singer, songwriters, producer, December 2007

Rebel City Music.com:
§ Tracey Amos, singer, songwriter, March 2007
§ SANTOGOLD, singer, songwriter, April 2007
§ American Hero, singer, songwriter, May 2007
§ Jenn-Jenn, MC, poet, songwriter, August 2007
§ Semaj, MC, poet, songwriter, October 2007
§ Raji, poet, singer, songwriter, October 2007
§ Nola Darling, duo, emcee, songwriters, November 2007
§ Rozzi Daime, singer, illustrator, songwriter, January 2008

Festivals Attended as Press:
Black Lily Presents: Women in Film, May 2007
Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, July 2007
Atlanta Rock the Bells Tour, August 2007
RebelCityMusic.com Poetry Slam, November 2007

References:
Tracey Lynn, Editor-in-chief, Writer Blocks Newspaper: 267-471-5221
Dale Coachman, Editor-in-chief, Schememag.com: 202-421-8096
Reva Cheri, Editor-in-chief, RebelCityMusic.com: reva@rebelcitymusic.com
Fran Rubert, Supervisor, DCNR: 215-560-1183
Carolyn Wallis, Director, DCNR: 610-71-7961
Kevin Casey, Department of Welfare Deputy Secretary: kecasey@state.pa.us