Education

Central Connecticut State University

• B.A., English, concentration in journalism
• President's Citation for outstanding community service and academic achievement
• Editor in Chief, The Recorder -- university student newspaper

Relevant courses: Journalism I & II, Feature writing, Editorial writing, Magazine Writing, Arts journalism, Online web journalism, internship.

References

1. Vivian Martin, Journalism
2. Anthony Cannella, Journalism
3. Candace Barrington, British Literature
4. Gil Gigliotti, English Department Chair
5. Nicholas Pettinico, Vice President of Institutional Advancement
6. Jacqueline Cobbina-Boivin, Director - Ruthe Boyea Women's Center

Relevant Experience

BVI Beacon, August 2004 - April 2005

• Areas covered: BVI Government (Legislative Council, Finance, Health & Welfare, Public Works, Conservation & Fisheries, Education, Agriculture), courts & crime, social issues, Governor's office.
• Only reporter, December 2004 to March 2005 -- 10-plus articles per week.
• Developed understanding of BVI culture and history, as well as government structure and function.

References

1. Todd VanSickle, Production Manager -- landho22@hotmail.com
2. Jennifer Turnbull, Advertising Manager -- 284-494-3434
3. Paul Boring, Reporter -- 284-494-3434
4. Sandra Ward, Director of Communications, Chief Minister's Office -- 284-468-3701 x2152
5. Rick Evans, Department of Information & Public Relations -- 284-494-8949
6. Daniel Singh, Department of Information & Public Relations -- 284-468-3701 x2139

The Hartford Courant, January 2004 - July 2004

• Internship, Spring 2004. Final Grade, A.
• Hired, Summer 2004 - Town News: Berlin, Plainville, Bristol, New Britain.
• Areas covered: police, education, general town news, budget, features.

References

1. Sandra James, New Britain Bureau Chief -- sjames@courant.com, 860-832-5001
2. Bill Leukhardt, Assistant Bureau Chief -- bleukhardt@courant.com, 860-832-5002
3. Mike McCune, Editorial Writer -- mmccune@courant.com, 860-241-6567
4. Richard Paskiewicz, Berlin superintendent of schools -- 860-828-6581

The Recorder, 2001-2004

• Positions held: Staff writer, copy assistant, copy editor, editorial editor, editor in chief.
• Built staff from 15 to over 40 volunteers and paid editors while increasing circulation from 2,500 to 4,000.
• Supervised annual budget of over $90,000 while nearly doubling advertising revenue.
• Developed skills in writing, editing (elements of a story, balance and completeness, AP style), layout & graphic design, photography, and public relations.

References

1. Christopher Drewry, past news editor & current editor in chief -- 203-525-8795
2. Shannon Howard, past news editor & editor in chief -- 860-302-2753
3. Stacy Morgan, past managing editor -- dslg81@excite.com
4. Julia Bakes, entertainment editor -- shyarachan@yahoo.com
5. Carol Davis, past editorial editor -- pumpkinsmo@aol.com
6. Otis Mamed, director of operations, student center - 860-832-1984