SKILLS:

Proficient with Windows OS, Mac OSX
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Type at least 55 wpm
Excellent Writing, Proofreading, and Editing ability

EXPERIENCE:

America Coming Together

Manchester/Conway, NH
Canvasser/Field Organizer Aug.-Nov. 2004
Canvassed Manchester area, identifying and conversing with
Voters; identified which issues mattered to them, and explained
How their vote would affect those issues;
Quickly promoted to Regional Field Organizer in the North
Country, operating independent office, recruiting and training
Volunteers, focusing efforts on identifying/persuading voters;
Helped run our Get Out The Vote Program

John Kerry For President

Boston, MA
Volunteer/Intern Aug. 2003-Present
Coordinated volunteers, ran phone banks, helped organize and execute visibilities in MA and NH. Worked as part of field staff in the NH Get Out The Vote operation. Answered phones, wrote, edited and proofread email releases to volunteers and media. Various office duties

Nasty Little Man PR

New York City, NY
Intern from January 2002-June 2002
Answered phones, handled publicity requests from major media
outlets, sorted and sent mail, organized mass mailings
Assisted staff with various projects, as well as general office administration tasks

Prostaff

Framingham, MA
General Office Duties, Oct. 2000-Dec. 2001
Worked at various points at Campusfundraiser.com,
Bose, Monster.com, and Chrysalis Publishers answering phones,
proofreading and editing documents, and processing client information

Editorial Assistant

Amherst, MA
Editor and Researcher, 2000-Present
Assisted Richard M. Marano in writing Vote Your Conscience: The Last Campaign of George McGovern (Oct. 2003 Praeger Publishers)
Edited Marano’s drafts, reworked language, summarized research materials for him

Freelance Writer

Framingham, MA
Wrote for various magazines, 1999-Present
Wrote and researched music articles, including CD reviews, concert
reviews, and interviews, for Amplifier Magazine, The Boston Phoenix,
Gadfly Online, Mojo, Harp, and other magazines
Interviewed experts across the country by phone for stories

EDUCATION:

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
B.A. in Journalism
Minor in History

HONORS:

Dean’s List 8 Semesters
Golden Key National Honor Society
Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society

Writing clips and references available