Résumé,
December 2015
Education
Harvard University Division of Continuing Education | Cambridge, MA (May 2016)
Master of Liberal Arts (ALM): International Relations
- Concentration: International Law/Human Rights
- Currently working on thesis regarding conflict photography and its effect on public opinion and public policy
Emerson College | Boston, MA (August 2012)
Bachelor of Science: Print and Multimedia Journalism
Bachelor of Arts: Writing, Literature, and Publishing *Magna Cum Laude
Experience
Harvard Kennedy School | Cambridge, MA
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Executive Assistant to Gary Samore (March 2013-Present)
- Produced the quarterly newspaper newsletter and other informational materials with Communications team
- Wrote and updated media databases
- Interviewed research fellows and wrote articles for the quarterly newsletter
Communications Intern (February 2012-February 2013)
- Research and organize material, books, and opinion editorials pertaining to nuclear nonproliferation and U.S. foreign policy toward Iran
- Schedule media requests, interviews, and appointments
- Organize seminars and events for students, fellows, guest lecturers, and VIPs
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | Boston, MA
Digital Strategy Intern (September-December 2012)
- Wrote marketing copy for e-book products and applications
- Produced reports, gathered data, and analyzed sales of digital products
- Wrote press releases
- Authored and updated the internal Houghton Mifflin website/blog
Essdras Suarez, Freelance Photographer | Boston, MA
Production Assistant (December 2011-Present)
- Second-camera photographer
- Set up lighting and equipment for on-location and studio shoots
- Interviewed subjects and gathered source information
- Scouted locations
The Boston Globe | Boston, MA
Photo Co-op (July-December 2011)
- Researched photos for all departments, retrieved photos from wire agencies, distributedphotos to media outlets, and processed all photographs into The Boston Globe database
- Assisted photographers on assignment and in the studio
- Managed the photo department and news desk, including administrative duties, giving photographers assignments/directions, etc.
Gauge Magazine, Emerson College Nonfiction Magazine | Boston, MA
Copyeditor (Spring 2011)
- Instituted a grammar style guide
- Copyedited articles for publication
Film Rites | Los Angeles, CA
Intern (June-August 2010)
- Evaluated manuscripts and screenplays for potential film adaptation
- Produced material for film development and creative meetings
Selected Publications
Photography
- “Tooth Fairy Economics.” The Boston Globe, G Section cover story, print. April 24, 2012.
- “Maddow Spends Her Birthday With Book Fans.” The Boston Globe, print. April 3, 2012.
- “Black Leaders Aiming to Halt Three-Strikes Bill.” The Boston Globe front page, print. January 23, 2012.
- “Aglow Over Sparks at Book Signing.” The Boston Globe, print. October 18, 2011.
- “A Novel Look at ‘The Wire.’” The Boston Globe, print. October 17, 2011.
- “Read on—Boston Book Festival Package.” The Boston Globe, print. October 16, 2011.
- “‘Sonia’s’ Author Visits Emerson Campus.” The Boston Globe, print. September 15, 2011.
Writing
- “Yogathon for Dogs and Their Owners Raises Money for Animal Rescue League.” The Boston Globe online, February 21, 2012.
- “In South End Operation, Police Target ‘Johns’ who Solicit Sex Online.” The Boston Globe online, March 5, 2012.
- “ABC Spanish in Motion Captures Toddlers’ Fun in Learning New Language.” The Boston Globe online, May 7, 2012.
Honors
- Merit Based Dean’s Scholarship at Emerson College | Fall 2008-Spring 2012
- Emerson College Dean’s List/Honor Roll | Eight Semesters
- Undergraduate Award in History | Spring 2007
- Undergraduate Award in Journalism | Spring 2006
Skills
- Proficient in PC, Adobe Flash, Word, Excel, InDesign, and Photoshop
- Experienced in video production and digital journalism, including filming, editing, and sound
- Familiar with social media platforms