Michael Oleaga

1262 Evergreen Avenue Bronx, NY 10472

917.280.9662

MichaelOleaga@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position utilizing my communication, editing, language, reporting and writing skills.
EDUCATION____________________________________________________________________________
Pace University, Pleasantville, NY
Cum Laude Spring 2012
Dual B.A. Communication Art & Journalism and Political Science Degree - May 2012 GPA: 3.62
AWARDS/HONORS/SCHOLARSHIPS______________________________________________________
Best Feature Story - New York Press Association
General Excellence-American Scholastic Press Assoc.
Lambda Pi Eta - Communications Honor Society
Pi Gamma Mu Social Sciences Honor Society
WORK EXPERIENCE_______________________________________________________
Politics Editor, Latin Post, Manhattan, New York, March 2015 Present
Develop and report U.S. and international politics articles with a focus for Latino and millennial populations;
Collaborate on daily news story pitches for reporters and contributors;
Host, videographer and editor for political, entertainment and special interests podcasts and videos.
News Reporter, Latin Post, Manhattan, New York, January 2014 March 2015
News reporter on business and politics, pitch story ideas and edit reporters articles on a daily basis;
Host, editor and producer for politics and sports podcasts and content;
Monitor the latest trends on various social media networks.
Editor-in-Chief, The Pace Chronicle Newspaper, Pace University, April 2011 April 2012
Founder; Oversee layout production, budget, advertisements, supervises staff, and enforce deadlines;
Edits all content for each issue after Managing, Copy, and Section Editors;
Oversee annual finances and budget for journalism and media conventions.
Assignment Desk Intern, News 12 The Bronx/Brooklyn, Bronx, New York, May 2011 July 2011
News-gathering for daytime and evening broadcasts;
Filter incoming story ideas from the public, monitoring news wires;
Compile information for reporters, maintaining communication with reporters & photographers in the field.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE______________________________________________________________________
Director, Southern Regional Model United Nations (SRMUN), Atlanta, Georgia, Feb. 2012 Present
Write and research information for the assigned committees background guide for nonprofit organization;
Maintain deadlines and administrative tasks provided by SRMUN directors and staff;
Serve as Director or Assistant Director for the assigned committees; edit draft resolution papers.
Speaker, College Media Association, Manhattan, New York, March 2015
Speaker for the College Media Association's Spring National College Media Convention;
Presented "Take It Home: How to Use What You Learn Here to Overhaul Your Newspaper" and "Surviving in a
Startup Company: The Reality of Your First Real Job."
PUBLICATIONS ______________________________________________________________________________
Oleaga, Michael J., Patel, Punit N., "Group of 77," Southern Regional Model United Nations, Atlanta 2013, October 2013
Oleaga, Michael J., Truesdale, Angel, League of Arab States, Southern Regional Model United Nations, Charlotte
2014, January 2014
Oleaga, Michael J., Ramsey-French, Susan, United Nations Childrens Fund, Southern Regional Model United Nations,
Atlanta 2014, September 2014
SKILLS______________________________________________________________________________
Computer: Microsoft Office; Familiar with Final Cut Pro
Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish