Professional Experience
I'm a freelance writer fluent in Italian. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, I cover travel, food and culture, particularly in Italy. I also translate from Italian to English.
Expertise
Writer
3 Years
Social Media
7 Years
Copy Editor
2 Years
Specialty
Travel
3 Years
Food
3 Years
Women's Issues
1 Year
Industries
PR (in-house) - Fortune 1000 corp. clients
1 Year
Online/new media
3 Years
Magazine - Local/Regional magazines
1 Year
Total Media Industry Experience
3 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Walks of Italy (10+), Transitions Abroad (3-5), Columbus Weddings (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
IBM (10+), College of Health Sciences and Professions at Ohio University (10+)
Technical Skills
Blogging, copy editing, social media, storytelling, feature writing, interviewing, writing.
Foreign Language Skills
English native speaker, Proficient Italian, Conversational Spanish
Computer Skills
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. Excellent research skills and knowledge of Mac and Windows operating systems. Basic HTML and excellent Wordpress skills. Capable with FinalCut Express (video editing) and Audacity (audio editing) software.
Work Permits & Visas
Permit of Stay in Italy, thus ability to work in all of Schengen area.