Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

I am a senior at Syracuse University with a dual major in Television, Radio & Film and Political Science. My passions and professional interests include journalistic writing, sound production, live entertainment, and pop culture. I have unique talents in singing, acting and playing guitar.

Working and interning in environments such as professional contracting, government office and journalism have exposed me to the importance of interpersonal networking. With LinkedIn, I connect with those who can share knowledge, seek common interest and form beneficial relationships.

I look forward to a rewarding career in the entertainment industry, where I will be able to leverage my writing skills with my passion for creative production.

Work History

• Brand-Yourself.com
• Blogging and SEO Intern
• May 2010 to Present

• I create and edit content for the company's personal branding blog. My goal is to write useful, informative articles that readers will share and spread to others. I heavily utilize social media such as Twitter and Facebook to connect and network with individuals who seek to improve and succeed with their personal brands.

• The Daily Orange
• Staff Writer
• November 2009 to Present

• As the music critic for Syracuse University's campus-wide newspaper, I have authored over 20 featured articles. I review and rate new music releases--albums, mixtapes, EPs--and cover live concert performances. In the past months, I have conducted interviews with popular artists such as Parachute, RJD2 and rapper XV.

• Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Legislative Intern
• May 2009 to August 2009

• I interned for Massachusetts state senator Brian A. Joyce during the summer of 2009. On behalf of Senator Joyce, I drafted letters to local constituents, researched pertinent legislative issues, fielded constituent phone calls, created Excel spreadsheets of voting records, and recorded proceedings of live Senate hearings.

Education

• Syracuse University
• B.S., Television, Radio & Film, Political Science
• 2007 - 2011

• I have built up knowledge and experience in the mass media and communications industries. My passions and focus have turned towards music journalism and sound engineering. I have proficiencies with ProTools HD 8.0, FinalCut Pro and have a particular skill for recording live instruments. I wish to leverage my knowledge of pop culture and mass communications with my creative and technical skills to enter the music and entertainment industries.