Michelle G

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

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE Driven multi-platform journalist with extensive experience across a broad and diversified 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 completing Boston Universitys graduate journalism program. Proven reporting skill and ability to conduct probing research, delivering timely, quality content. Well-versed in hard news, feature, and magazine writing. EDUCATIONBoston University (BU), College of Communication, Boston, MA Expected May, 2015 M.S. in JournalismUniversity of New Hampshire (UNH), Durham, NH May, 2008 B.S. in International Business and Economics Major 2: International Affairs Minor: FrenchGrenoble cole de Management, Grenoble, France Jan. - June 2007 Intensive exchange program focused on the global business environment Advanced French proficiencyWORK EXPERIENCEBoston Magazine, Boston, MA Jan. 2015-PresentEditorial 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 editorsThe Daily Free Press, Boston, MA Sept. 2014 - PresentFeatures 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 SpotlightBU 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 multimediaSimmer Magazine, Boston, MA Sept. 2014 - PresentFreelance 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 communityThe Quad, Boston, MA Sept. 2014 - PresentFreelance Writer, Photographer Write photo-accompanied feature stories on various topics for Boston University's online magazineBaker Hughes, Houston, TX June - Aug. 2014Internal 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 videosMcNeil, Gray & Rice Strategic Communications, Boston, MA Apr. - June 2014Publicist 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 analyticsForrester Research, Cambridge, MA Nov. 2008 Jan. 2014Associate 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. 2008Intern International Trade Administration Performed research and data analysis on trade in European Union (EU) nations, drafting reports for specific industries and countriesORGANIZATIONS International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Boston Chapter