PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
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RESEARCHER,
Kosovar Institute for Policy
Research and Development (KIPRED), Pristina, Kosovo
2010
- Provided analysis of the Serbian-language broadcast media landscape
in Kosovo by employing interview methodology along with third-party research
from various international organizations
- Prepared a policy paper with
suggestions and recommendations for sustainable development of minority
media in Kosovo
FREELANCE
WRITER / EDITOR, New
York, NY
2006 - 2009
- Write, fact-check and proofread stories on a regular, freelance basis
for national magazines including Travel + Leisure, Vice Magazine,
Maxim, OK!, Gotham, Los Angeles Confidential, and
Capitol Files
RESEARCH EDITOR, Radar Magazine,
New York, NY
2006 - 2008
- Researched queries from reporters and editors for online and print editions;
conducted interviews and wrote articles on political pundits and celebrities
for this magazine known for its uniquely irreverent fusion of politics
and popular culture
CULTURE
REPORTER, Fountain Magazine,
Taipei, Taiwan
2006
- Wrote about Taipei's cultural arts scene for this English-language publication
aimed to help foreigners better understand Taiwan; interviewed industry
experts; proofread copy and coordinated production
SENIOR MEDIA
RELATIONS MANAGER, The Cato Institute,
Washington, DC
2005 - 2006
- Edited and placed policy op-eds in major newspapers; drafted news releases
and press statements
- Developed media strategies on issues including foreign policy, national
security, trade, and immigration
- Pitched stories to national and international media outlets; created
and updated media lists
- Managed and provided guidance to a media team; oversaw quality of editorial
content on Web site
RESEARCH DIRECTOR for "THE TONY SNOW SHOW,"
Fox News Channel, Washington, DC
2003 - 2005
- Conducted original research for radio host Tony Snow; spearheaded booking,
call-screening, and show scheduling; prepared daily compendium of topical
issues, analyzed articles, and summarized reports
- Produced and assisted in editing breaking news; pitched story ideas
for segments; created and managed editorial content for Web site
NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST, The Wicker Park Booster
(Sun-Times News Group), Chicago,
IL
2001 - 2002
- Interviewed Chicago trendsetters from the Wicker Park neighborhood for
my front-page, biweekly column
SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR, Velocity Magazine,
Chicago, IL
2000 - 2001
- Recruited and trained new writers; handled editing and assigning of
articles; managed press contacts
- Developed corporate collateral in collaboration with marketing team;
wrote content for magazine
- Created duties and responsibilities list for staff positions, built
magazine's first style guide to ensure consistent content, and instituted
new deadline system to improve flow of copy
- Increased magazine recognition from local publication to national magazine
(circ. 100,000)
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EDUCATION
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THE
NEW SCHOOL, Graduate
Program in International Affairs, New York, NY
M.S. Candidate in International Affairs
Area of Concentration: Conflict and Security
NATIONAL
TAIWAN NORMAL UNIVERSITY, Taipei, Taiwan
Center for Chinese Language and Culture, Mandarin Training Center, 2006
UNIVERSITY
OF CHICAGO, Division
of the Social Sciences, Chicago, IL
M.A. in Social Science, August 2003
Area of Concentration: Political Sociology
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY,
Medill School of
Journalism, Evanston, IL
B.S. in Journalism, Minor in German, June 1999
LUDWIG-MAXIMILIANS UNIVERSITÄT,
Munich, Germany
Wayne State University's Study Abroad Program, 1997 - 1998 |