Experience

Editor
CrunchGear.com
September 2006 to Present
Write and edit for daily technology blog.

Freelance Writer
May 2005 to Present
Men’s Fitness Magazine, New York, NY
Write fitness-related technology feature stories.

Senior Associate Editor
Computer Shopper Magazine, New York, NY
March 2004 to September 2006
Wrote and/or edited monthly lead feature story for consumer technology publication. Top edited reviews and columns. Assisted with planning of editorial calendar. Worked closely with other staff members, freelance writers, and product vendors. Wrote for magazine’s blog, Web forums, and e-mail newsletters.

Managing Editor
February 2003 to February 2004
Laptop Magazine, New York, NY
Oversaw complete production of a monthly consumer magazine with a circulation of 110,000. Planned, assigned, and coordinated all stories with staff and freelance writers. Directed flow of art and copy between editors and art department. Wrote, edited, and fact checked content. Handled budget for editorial expenses.

Freelance Editor
May 2002 to February 2004
Amazon.com, New York, NY
Wrote reviews, buying guides, and product descriptions for the software and electronics stores.

Assistant Editor
July 2001 to May 2002
Amazon.com, Seattle, WA
Composed and edited content, reviews, and product descriptions for software division. Trafficked site content between purchasing, marketing, and editorial departments. Authored monthly e-mail newsletter.

Public Relations Associate
October 2000 to May 2001
Parker LePla, Seattle, WA
Drafted and edited press releases, pitches, and contributed articles for tech-oriented public relations firm. Performed Internet research, clip tracking, and database creation for multiple PR accounts. General account support and coordination for PR and branding activities.

Reporter
March 2000 to August 2000
Suburban News Publications, Columbus, OH
Wrote average of 10 stories with a total minimum of 130 inches per week. Covered beats including schools, city government, and entertainment for three weekly newspapers.

Arts Editor
August 1999 to January 2000
The Ohio State Lantern, Columbus, OH
Coordinated and managed Arts writing staff for daily newspaper with a circulation of 33,000. Composed layout and design of daily newspaper sections. Electronically manipulated photos and images for stories.

Reporter
June 1999 to October 1999
WOSU 820 AM, Columbus, OH

Education and Training

B.A., Journalism, focus in Music and Theater, December 1999
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Additional Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Photoshop
Experienced user of Windows and Mac operating systems
Familiar with HTML and XML coding

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