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 and diversified spectrum of subject matter, from technology, to business, to science, food, and the arts. Five years of editorial and program management work experience at one of the world’s premier technology consulting firms prior to completing Boston University’s graduate journalism program. Highly motivated and self-directed, with proven reporting skill and the 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 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 École de Management, Grenoble, France Jan. - June 2007

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

WORK EXPERIENCE

BU Today, Boston, MA May 2015-Present

Editor/Writer

Generate original articles for publication in BU Today's Arts & Entertainment and Neighborhoods sections

Identify compelling subject matter in Boston and at Boston University for longer form feature stories

Conduct background research, interviews, and cover major events on site

Collaborate with multimedia team to integrate audio, photo, and video elements into stories

Boston Magazine, Boston, MA Jan. 2015-May 2015

Editorial Assistant

Pitch and write blog posts related to food, arts, health, and news for Boston’s 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 - May 2015

Features Spotlight Editor and Features Writer

Introduce 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 - May 2015 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 - May 2015

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 - May 2015

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

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

Created copy and collateral materials for various enterprise-wide initiatives, using multimedia for 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, delivering written and oral strategic planning advice to Fortune 1000 companies embracing web-based, emerging technologies

Lead editorial and content specialist, directing the quality, consistency, and integrity of consulting team's written communications

Authored written proposals, advisory articles, and reports focused on digital marketing, business process management, social media integration, mobile device deployment, and customer relationship management systems

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

Senior Program Manager - Consulting

Worked with existing clients to identify needs and objectives, drafting customized proposals and managing the consulting programs from start-up to end product delivery

Provided business development support to the sales team, ensuring productive use of Forrester consulting capabilities, and cultivating leads for larger projects

Consistently exceeded all quarterly goals [100 to 125 percent of goal] during 2+ year tenure in this department, generating $1.5 million in new Forrester business revenue between Sept. 2010 and Oct. 2012

Other positions held at Forrester Research: 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

PLATFORMS AND APPLICATIONS

MS Office Suite, Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, InDesign, Final Cut Pro X, VideoScribe, WordPress, Squarespace