EDUCATION

Fordham University, Lincoln Center

Bachelor of Arts expected Jan. 2011
Media Studies major / Visual Arts minor

Courses in:
  • Graphic Design
  • Web Design
  • Color Photography (Digital)
  • History of Photography
  • Media Industries
  • Writing for Magazines
  • Public Relations
  • Gender Studies
  • Foreign/American Film

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

REDBOOK Magazine

Art Department Intern (September 2009 - December 2009)
New York, NY
Provided general assistance to the art department. Contributed to the design of page layouts, using K4, Adobe InCopy, InDesign, Photoshop, & Illustrator. Conducted in-depth photo research for stories & section openers. Trimmed proofs, updated & routed boards to editors, & consistently maintained “the wall".

Big Machine Media

Publicity Intern (September 2008 - May 2009)
New York, NY
Designed fliers, invitations and press releases for clients & events used in promotion. Publicized music groups, celebrities, and events to national, regional & new media outlets. Conducted in-depth research and development of media lists & contacts. Assisted in the booking of interviews & television spots for clients & obtained press for touring musical acts.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Crumbs Bake Shop

Assistant Store Manager (December 2009 - Present)

Center for Communication

Media Seminar Marketing Intern (February 2008 - May 2008)

SKILLS

Mac/Windows platforms, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, HTML/CSS & basic web design, digital photography & image editing