Accomplished and articulate Writer/Copy Editor with extensive experience in all facets of writing, publishing, editing and media seeking an opportunity to apply expertise to a dynamic professional environment. QUALIFICATIONS • Writing: Professional freelancer for over 17 years with experience in magazine, newspaper and online media. Author of countless features, interviews, reviews and news stories in a wide variety of national publications, such as Billboard, Red Bull Music Academy, CMJ, MySpace, BLURT, Paper, MTV, Paste, RELIX, The Village Voice and VH-1. • Editing: Experienced in copy editing, content editing, proofreading and fact checking. Production editor for established book publishing company, handling all written materials for each release addition to marketing, advertising and website resources. Extensive knowledge in AP, APA and Chicago style. • Print publishing: Independently designed, edited and published successful free music and arts culture magazine and its online accompaniment (www.irtmag.com). • Desktop Publishing, HTML and Internet: Proficient in both Mac OS and Windows OS, Microsoft Office, Quark XPress, Filemaker Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Sharepoint Designer, CMS, video editing, Acrobat and Social Media, including WordPress, Blogger, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr and Instagram. Highly skilled in Typing (110 WPM), Data Entry, Database Management, Research and Transcription.