MICHELLE G. MARINO (603) 978 - 3582 michelle.g.marino@gmail.com

michellegmarino.com / salutesanteskal.wordpress.com

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Driven multi-platform journalist with extensive experience across a broad spectrum of subject matter, from food, to technology, to business, science, and the arts. Bachelor of Science in International Business and Economics and five years of editorial work experience at one of the worlds premier technology consulting firms prior to journalism graduate school at Boston University. Proven reporting skill and ability to conduct probing research, delivering timely, quality content. Well-versed in hard news, feature, and magazine writing.

EDUCATION

Boston University (BU), College of Communication, Boston, MA Expected May, 2015

M.S. in Journalism

University of New Hampshire (UNH), Durham, NH May, 2008

B.S. in International Business and Economics Major 2: International Affairs Minor: French

Grenoble cole de Management, Grenoble, France Jan. - June 2007

Intensive exchange program focused on the global business environment Advanced French proficiency

WORK EXPERIENCE

Boston Magazine, Boston, MA Jan. 2015-Present

Editorial Intern

Pitch and write blog posts related to food, arts, health and news for Bostons online blogs

Write articles for the front-of-the-book section

Work with editors and writers to fact-check writing material

Conduct background research and transcribe interviews for senior editors

The Daily Free Press, Boston, MA Sept. 2014 - Present

Features Spotlight Editor and Features Writer

Pitch weekly story ideas for assignment and manage staff writers

Edit at least two stories in the Features Spotlight section per week, generate photo and multimedia ideas to accompany stories and assist in staff writer training

Write a variety of articles for all Features sections to include: InBusiness, Catalyst (Science), Muse (Arts & Entertainment) and Spotlight

BU College of Communication COMGrad Blog, Boston, MA Sept. 2014 - Present Editor, Blogger

Report and write stories targeted to BU's College of Communication and prospective students, ranging from professor and student spotlights to discussing programs and covering events

Edit one story per week incorporating photos and multimedia

Simmer Magazine, Boston, MA Sept. 2014 - Present

Freelance Writer, Photographer

Write photo-accompanied restaurant reviews and recipes, as well as report on food events in the local area for a Boston-based online and print publication catering to the college student community

The Quad, Boston, MA Sept. 2014 - Present

Freelance Writer, Photographer

Write photo-accompanied feature stories on various topics for Boston University's online magazine

Baker Hughes, Houston, TX June - Aug. 2014 Internal Communications Writer

Drafted, edited and marketed articles for Baker Hughes' enterprise news source, Inside the News

Created copy and collateral materials for various enterprise-wide initiatives, to include speeches, presentations, mailers, and corporate videos

McNeil, Gray & Rice Strategic Communications, Boston, MA Apr. - June 2014 Publicist

Drafted press releases and pitches to industry publication editors, generating publicity for B2B clients

Enhanced media presence of assigned clients across a variety of social platforms, employing use of data analytics

Forrester Research, Cambridge, MA Nov. 2008 Jan. 2014 Associate Consultant Application Development & Delivery Consulting

Promoted to Associate Consultant, demonstrating not only content knowledge, but the ability to effectively communicate this knowledge to end users

Drafted proposals and written content addressing strategic planning advice for companies embracing digital marketing, social medial integration, customer relationship management, and other emerging technologies.

Developed sample deliverables, delivery templates and marketing materials for repeatable consulting offerings such as business cases, maturity assessments, strategic road maps and vendor selection projects

Copy-edited an array of complex team consulting documents, incorporating graphics, spreadsheets and slides

Team point person for editorial questions, maintaining quality and integrity of team's written communications

Other positions held: Senior Program Manager (Consulting), Research Specialist (Research Services), Vendor Relations Specialist (Client Services)

U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC June - Aug. 2008 Intern International Trade Administration

Performed research and data analysis on trade in European Union (EU) nations, drafting reports for specific industries and countries

ORGANIZATIONS International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Boston Chapter