Professional Experience
Forbes, Music Industry Contributor
April 2014-present
April 2014-present
PolicyMic, Music Columnist
April 2014-present
April 2014-present
TLG Magazine, Music Editor
February 2014-present
February 2014-present
The Huffington Post, Contributing Writer
New York City, December 2013-present
▪ Wrote my own blog dedicated to anything music-related.
▪ Published one of the first reviews of the surprise Beyonce album, an article that quickly went viral.
New York City, December 2013-present
▪ Wrote my own blog dedicated to anything music-related.
▪ Published one of the first reviews of the surprise Beyonce album, an article that quickly went viral.
Syco Entertainment/FOX Television "The X Factor", Music Industry Expert
November 2013-present
▪ Was the first music journalist ("music industry expert") featured on The X Factor's live online spinoff series "The Press Factor".
▪ Fielded questions from fans about the show, the contestants, and the music industry.
▪ Interviewed the remaining singers on the show.
(click here to watch the first episode)
November 2013-present
▪ Was the first music journalist ("music industry expert") featured on The X Factor's live online spinoff series "The Press Factor".
▪ Fielded questions from fans about the show, the contestants, and the music industry.
▪ Interviewed the remaining singers on the show.
(click here to watch the first episode)
BoomBox, Inc., Marketing Manager
New York City, October 2013-June 2014
▪ Part of the creative team tasked with coming up with creative marketing campaigns for brands such as Hugo Boss and Starter, and then presented these ideas to the prospective clients.
▪ Manage all social media for the company and the CEO.
▪ Seek out and create PR opportunities for the company and our assorted projects.
▪ Followed all related awards and events, so I could enter us for consideration and secure speaking engagements for our CEO.
New York City, October 2013-June 2014
▪ Part of the creative team tasked with coming up with creative marketing campaigns for brands such as Hugo Boss and Starter, and then presented these ideas to the prospective clients.
▪ Manage all social media for the company and the CEO.
▪ Seek out and create PR opportunities for the company and our assorted projects.
▪ Followed all related awards and events, so I could enter us for consideration and secure speaking engagements for our CEO.
MTV, International Pop Music Columnist
New York City, June 2013-present
▪ Published reviews and new artist write-ups for the internationally-focused website MTV Iggy.
▪ Pitched stories to editors that were accepted and eventually published.
▪ Arranged and conducted interviews with international artists.
New York City, June 2013-present
▪ Published reviews and new artist write-ups for the internationally-focused website MTV Iggy.
▪ Pitched stories to editors that were accepted and eventually published.
▪ Arranged and conducted interviews with international artists.
Niños de Veracruz, Head of Marketing
Newton, MA, Spring 2012-present
▪ Organized public speaking opportunities to spread the word and ask for donations, one of which raised over $6,000.
▪ Secured interviews and press for myself and other members to increase awareness of our cause.
▪ Organized and launched a personal Facebook donation campaign that raised hundreds of dollars in just one month.
Newton, MA, Spring 2012-present
▪ Organized public speaking opportunities to spread the word and ask for donations, one of which raised over $6,000.
▪ Secured interviews and press for myself and other members to increase awareness of our cause.
▪ Organized and launched a personal Facebook donation campaign that raised hundreds of dollars in just one month.
Pop! Bang! Boom!, Editor-in-Chief June 2010-present
▪ A daily blog about pop music, with a focus on new talent, sales and chart numbers, and marketing.
▪ 500,000+ total reads in over 95 countries; at peak: over 50,000 reads per month.
▪ Organized and conducted interviews with up-and-coming or already established pop acts.
▪ A daily blog about pop music, with a focus on new talent, sales and chart numbers, and marketing.
▪ 500,000+ total reads in over 95 countries; at peak: over 50,000 reads per month.
▪ Organized and conducted interviews with up-and-coming or already established pop acts.
Mouth Public Relations, Associate Account Executive
New York City, April -October 2013
▪ Created media lists for national campaigns consisting of television, radio, print and online outlets.
▪ Wrote press releases, media alerts, and pitch letters.
▪ Organized media events both in the United States and internationally.
▪ Accompanied clients to television and radio interviews as well as book signings with bestselling authors and Oscar nominated actresses.
▪ Directed a new social networking site from creation to full development.
New York City, April -October 2013
▪ Created media lists for national campaigns consisting of television, radio, print and online outlets.
▪ Wrote press releases, media alerts, and pitch letters.
▪ Organized media events both in the United States and internationally.
▪ Accompanied clients to television and radio interviews as well as book signings with bestselling authors and Oscar nominated actresses.
▪ Directed a new social networking site from creation to full development.
Billboard Magazine, Editorial Intern
New York City, Fall 2012
▪ wrote pieces for Billboard.com and Billboard.biz, including news stories and single reviews.
▪ edited existing articles for the online edition of the magazine, including retitling and rewording where appropriate.
▪ transcribed interviews with artists and authors for features online and in print.
▪ searched other magazines and blogs every day for story ideas; pitched said ideas, and often wrote own stories.
New York City, Fall 2012
▪ wrote pieces for Billboard.com and Billboard.biz, including news stories and single reviews.
▪ edited existing articles for the online edition of the magazine, including retitling and rewording where appropriate.
▪ transcribed interviews with artists and authors for features online and in print.
▪ searched other magazines and blogs every day for story ideas; pitched said ideas, and often wrote own stories.
Lasell College Honors Program, Social Media Editor
Newton, MA, September 2012-June 2013
▪ Write and plan daily Facebook posts for the Lasell College Honors Program page.
▪ Encourage members to like the page and post things themselves.
▪ Work with students getting credit for this program on their own posts.
▪ Track daily, weekly, and monthly views and analyze based on what was posted and when.
Newton, MA, September 2012-June 2013
▪ Write and plan daily Facebook posts for the Lasell College Honors Program page.
▪ Encourage members to like the page and post things themselves.
▪ Work with students getting credit for this program on their own posts.
▪ Track daily, weekly, and monthly views and analyze based on what was posted and when.
Colette Phillips Communications, Inc., Public Relations Intern
Boston, Spring 2012
▪ Wrote press releases, media advisories, and calendar listings that were published in major media outlets.
▪ Secured interviews and helped initiate stories about our clients on radio, television, and in print media.
▪ Helped secure information for a client regarding setting up local and national advertising campaigns.
Boston, Spring 2012
▪ Wrote press releases, media advisories, and calendar listings that were published in major media outlets.
▪ Secured interviews and helped initiate stories about our clients on radio, television, and in print media.
▪ Helped secure information for a client regarding setting up local and national advertising campaigns.
PMEP Talent, Social Media and Marketing Consultant
July 2012-present
▪ Consulted with the CEO about the importance of social media and how it can improve his brand’s image and presence.
▪ Helped explain how these websites and tools work and how to get the most out of the least amount of time.
July 2012-present
▪ Consulted with the CEO about the importance of social media and how it can improve his brand’s image and presence.
▪ Helped explain how these websites and tools work and how to get the most out of the least amount of time.
American Diabetes Association, Social Media Intern
Framingham, MA, Spring 2012
▪ Reorganized all donation history and donor contact info into one streamlined database for efficient future tracking of donor asking.
▪ Ran the official Facebook and Twitter for the Boston area’s Step Out Walk (their largest annual fundraising event).
▪ Wrote and scheduled daily Facebook posts and tweets for a seven month period of time.
▪ Secured donations from local businesses for raffling as an incentive for volunteers to raise more money.
Framingham, MA, Spring 2012
▪ Reorganized all donation history and donor contact info into one streamlined database for efficient future tracking of donor asking.
▪ Ran the official Facebook and Twitter for the Boston area’s Step Out Walk (their largest annual fundraising event).
▪ Wrote and scheduled daily Facebook posts and tweets for a seven month period of time.
▪ Secured donations from local businesses for raffling as an incentive for volunteers to raise more money.
Allston-Brighton Community Development Corporation, Special Events Intern
Allston, MA, Summer 2010
▪ Helped organize mailing lists and a system for a large-scale mailing for a 20th anniversary event.
▪ Had a say in picking the location, date, time, entertainment, and all venues for promotion for said event.
▪ Organized donation levels and created incentives for greater giving.
▪ Reorganized donation history into one document to better facilitate future campaigns.
Allston, MA, Summer 2010
▪ Helped organize mailing lists and a system for a large-scale mailing for a 20th anniversary event.
▪ Had a say in picking the location, date, time, entertainment, and all venues for promotion for said event.
▪ Organized donation levels and created incentives for greater giving.
▪ Reorganized donation history into one document to better facilitate future campaigns.
Concerts4Charity, Events Planner
Worcester, MA, Fall 2006
▪ Organized small-scale (less than 500 people) concerts at venues in Worcester, Boston, and the area.
▪ Found bands to play these events for free, and worked with the venues to secure as many necessities as possible for as little money as possible.
▪ Promoted these events on Myspace and through email lists and flyers.
Worcester, MA, Fall 2006
▪ Organized small-scale (less than 500 people) concerts at venues in Worcester, Boston, and the area.
▪ Found bands to play these events for free, and worked with the venues to secure as many necessities as possible for as little money as possible.
▪ Promoted these events on Myspace and through email lists and flyers.
Something Used, Owner/Founder
Ashland, MA, 2003-2011
▪ Designed four clothing lines and dealt with all details of production.
▪ Embarked on a summer-long promotional tour of the Northeast for debut line.
▪ Raised thousands of dollars in donations through sales, all the while raising awareness of the benefitting causes and charities.
▪ In charge of the distribution of physical music for bands, as well as promotion and some touring for said bands.
▪ Organized a summer-long concert series at the Boston Courthouse for free for the public.
Ashland, MA, 2003-2011
▪ Designed four clothing lines and dealt with all details of production.
▪ Embarked on a summer-long promotional tour of the Northeast for debut line.
▪ Raised thousands of dollars in donations through sales, all the while raising awareness of the benefitting causes and charities.
▪ In charge of the distribution of physical music for bands, as well as promotion and some touring for said bands.
▪ Organized a summer-long concert series at the Boston Courthouse for free for the public.
Education
▪ Masters of Science in Management
- Honors Program ▪ Bachelor of Science in Marketing - Deans List - Honors Program - Presidential Scholar |
Classes Taken
- Analyzing Global Trends for Business and Society - Gamification |
Spent a semester in Paris as a part of my bachelors at Lasell.
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▪ High School Diploma, Ashland High School, Ashland, MA
- Vice President, Amnesty International - Officer, Student Council |
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Awards & Organizations
▪ Nominated, Shorty Award, Blogger (2014)
▪ Member, The Recording Academy (The Grammys)
▪ Nominated, Global Student Entrepreneur of the Year (The Entrepreneur Organization) (2008).
▪ Award of special recognition from the city of Veracruz, Mexico.
(references available upon request)
▪ Member, The Recording Academy (The Grammys)
▪ Nominated, Global Student Entrepreneur of the Year (The Entrepreneur Organization) (2008).
▪ Award of special recognition from the city of Veracruz, Mexico.
(references available upon request)
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