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Experience
Temporary Editorial Assistant, Haute Living Magazine   Nov 2008-Present
  • Write and research content for upscale magazine, maintain media contacts, and pitch editorial content ideas
  • APA Formatting techniques refined; published after first day on job, proving fast learning capabilities (both online/print)
Intern, CBS News Political Unit, Washington, D.C.   Jan 2008-Mar 2008
  • Work exclusively with Plitical Unit producers, in charge of covering 2008 campaign. Assisted with interviews for evening news, conducted political research, and learned to work fast and efficiently.
  • Found innovative ways to locate video content for productive campaign coverage, re-organized entire library
  • Assisted major CBS producers with various tasks such as feed content to New York Bureau and research events
Research Intern, Levine Communications   July 2007-Dec 2007
  • Research for major public relations firm
  • help maintain clients and employee schedules as well as find pertinent information for the company and clients
Intern, Cool Hunt Inc, International Press Agency   Spring 2007-July 2007
  • Researching and writing reviews / articles for high fashion magazines throughout the world; acquiring sharp editorial and grammar skills. Knowledge of beauty trends and spas.
Admin. Assistant, Ira Spilky & Associates Restaurant Brokers   Winter 2007-Spring 2007
  • Assist clients, including major chain operators, in the restaurant industry. Work well with others and can convey ideas professionally. Helped company gain and manage new clients in past months.
  • Create and organize various presentation books for conventions, draft letters to current or perspective clients.
  • Compile documents, update client disclosures/weekly inventories for easy access and efficiency.
Assistant, RGB Real Estate Company   Summers 2004-2006
  • Worked on spreadsheets and computerized information for easy access to property files/database
  • Learned about the real estate business, participated in meetings and helped generate ideas
Intern, Office of Congressman Brad Sherman   Fall 2004-2005
  • Worked with a large variety of constituents, managing and solving various problems and questions.
  • Drafted numerous articles and letters for Congressman Sherman published in a variety of different mediums for several different events. Strong writing and editing skills acquired.
  • Learned and helped with current political issues that contributed to his community outreach programs
Counselor, Sierra Canyon Day Camp   Summers 2001-2004
  • Camp Counselor for ages 5-7: managed and attended to groups of 20+ kindergarten children
Volunteer
Co-Chairman/Public Relations Advisor, Global Art Exhibit Non-Profit Organization   March 2007-Present
  • Contact/write donors, prepare for charity art auctions/gallery to benefit Sangharmitra Service Society in India
Volunteer, Los Angeles Independent Film Festival   Summer 2006
  • Help organize and assist with a variety of different venues and events for the festival