Michael LaPenna
Pine Bush, NY
Writing, editing and creative services
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1I have a business plan for a fully interactive, wideband-compatable website interface for creative people that has never been done to the level I would do it. I'd tell you more... but not without a contract. I am looking for investors.
79 weeks ago
About Me
I am what some people might call an omptimistic opportunist. I see the "glass half full with a sense od realistic expectatation and I see every setback as a setup for something new. I am a freelance writer, a poet, advocate for social good and education, lover of culture and your party host.
Work History
- Boys and Girls Club (Pine Bush)
- Program Assistant
- September 2010 to Present
I mentor children ages 11-15 in an afterschool program. The program encourages education developement of life skills to combat negitive behaviors such as bullying, general violence, illicit drug use, premature sexual activity, etc.
- Self-employed
- Freelance Writer and Editor
- July 2007 to Present
I have spent the past three years of my over five years' experience developing my craft as a writer, editor, blogger, copywriter and promoter for such companies as Independent Living Inc. in Newburgh, NY, Blogdog.com (formerly Today.com), Examiner.com and various individual clients.
Education
- State University of New York at New Paltz
- Bachelor of Arts with Honors (GPA: 3.48), Media Management
- 2005 - 2007
Attended Screenwriting course under NYU professor Julia Keefer
Grade Attained: A-
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