ROSANA LAI

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EDUCATION:
Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism, Evanston, IL
graduated June 2014
Journalism major; English and Russian Literature minors (GPA: 3.75/4.0) Cum Laude
Alice Kaplan Humanities Scholars

EXPERIENCE:
Through Rosie Colored Lenses, New York, NY
Jan 2015-Present
Founder
Founded a fashion and writing blog that features my style and personal pieces, updated weekly
Visual Therapy, New York, NY
Styling & Social Media Assistant
Write and edit daily articles on fashion trends and style tips for the blog
Post and maintain activity across all social media platforms
Style and curate looks for the blog
Assist Lead Stylists in dressing and shopping for clients

Sept 2014-Present

GLAMOUR Magazine, New York, NY

Features Intern
Sept 2013-Dec 2013
Interviewed celebrities and wrote an article featured on Glamour.com that became one of the top five
most viewed stories that week.
Compiled photo and article research for the December, February and March cover stories
Aided in archive curating and wrote 60 biographies for Glamours 75th Anniversary issue
Pitched stories to print and web editors
PEOPLE.com, New York, NY
Features Intern
June 2013-Aug 2013
Collaborated with PEOPLE Pets, Star Tracks, Moms & Babies and more to write daily articles on deadline
Conducted photo and article research for one of PEOPLEs largest annual projects
Attended press junkets, interviewed celebrities, and wrote fashion articles for PEOPLE StyleWatch
STITCH Fashion Magazine, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
In April 2013, STITCH was recognized by Teen Vogue as one of the top 10 best college fashion magazines in America

Senior Editor
March 2013-Dec 2013
Oversaw all print and web editorial content by staff of 75
Decided which pitches are accepted for print issues and performed final edits for print content
Gave guidance on content related photo shoots and staff discipline
Sassy Hong Kong, Hong Kong

July-Sept 2012

Sassy Hong Kong is an online lifestyle publication in Hong Kong directed at a female audience

Editorial Intern
Pitched and created new features and guides on beauty, fashion, food, and shopping in Hong Kong
Attended and reported on media events for brands like Lancme, BCBGMaxAzria and M.A.C. Cosmetics

SKILLS:
Languages: Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Wordpress, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube