EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania 9/2005 - 5/2009
Journalism, History and Culture Major
Cum Laude WORK EXPERIENCE
Ivy Experience 3/2010 – Present
Founder, Director, and Tutor
- Founded academic tutoring, standardized test preparation, and college prep consulting company
- Provide academic tutoring services and standardized test preparation to students in all subject areas
- Developed strong working relationships with local schools and community organizations, including the Great Valley Community Organization, Study Smart, and Philadelphia KIPP schools
- Manage company finances and contract tutors
- Write copy for and maintain coding for company website
Preminente Premier College Counseling 6/2009 – 1/2012Essay and Application Consultant
- Consult undergraduate and graduate school applicants on their essays, resumes, and applications
- Provide expert editorial insight on conceptual ideas, writing structure, and grammar
The Essayologist 6/2009 – Present
Founder, Essay and Application Consultant
- Founded company
- Consult law, business, medical, and all graduate school applicants on their essays, resumes, and applications
- Provide expert editorial insight on conceptual ideas, writing structure, and grammar
Freelance Writer 1/2006 – Present
- Freelanced feature, sports, and op-ed articles for a variety of publications:
- Newspapers (New York Daily News, The Providence Journal, The Arizona Republic, Philadelphia Daily News, The Bulletin, The Westport News, and The Patriot-News)
- Magazines (Pennsylvania Magazine, Savannah Magazine, Penn Gazette, Celebrate Magazine, Idaho Magazine, Frederick Magazine, and SouthCarolina Magazine)
Ace Coinage 1/2010 – PresentWildlife Writer, Website Designer
- Research and write all animal articles for coin inserts and website
- Design and maintain company website
Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau 9/2008 - 9/2009
Marketing and Communications Associate
- Create and edit all scheduled microsites for the Convention Promotion Program
- Update content throughout microsites
- Research and write content used on www.PhiladelphiaUSA.travel in the online magazine or Web pages
- Assist with posting of videos and images on the PCVB Web site and other third-party sites
- Assist with design and editing of all monthly e-newsletters
- Write HTML web code and use Adobe Dreamweave
WQHS 9/2008 - 1/2009
Radio Host
- Co-host a weekly sports talk show, "Excuse Our Intrusion"
- Research hot topics in the sports world and structure debates and stories
Kelly Writers House 5/2007 - 8/2007
Website Writer
- Wrote 'Notes From the Green Couch' articles recapping past Writers House events
- Coded HTML for articles on Writers House website
The Daily Pennsylvanian 4/2006 - 4/2007
Staff Writer
- Contributed regularly as a Penn sports beat reporter
At The Yard 3/2004 - 7/2006
Monthly Columnist, Reporter
- Wrote a monthly "Logo/Mascot Profile" column on a Minor League Baseball team
- Conducted on-field reporting and interviewing during Major League Baseball All Star Weekends
PUBLISHING WORK
The Green Couch 1/2006 - 5/2009
Founder, Publisher, Layout Designer, Managing Editor
- Founded the publication devoted to literary journalism
- Filled the roles of publisher, layout designer, and managing editor
- Worked with alumnus to insure endowment of publication
- Managed transition of publication to new publishers, editors, and layout designers
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
You Are Penn: Best Penn Places Award 5/2012
University of Pennsylvania, Creative Writing Program Award in Nonfiction 4/2008
Holocaust Remembrance Project 4/2004
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Educational Speaker 2001 - Present
Mighty Writers 2009-2011
Big Brother Big Sister 2006-2007
Peer Advisor 2006-2009
SKILLS
- Widely published writer - print articles, web articles, blogs, copy
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Proficient in HTML, Adobe Dreamweaver, and Photoshop
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