John C.

Brandi
3 Lookout Place, Ardsley, N.Y. 10502 914-374-6467 johncbrandi@gmail.com

Career Focus

Writer/Editor responsibilities with a magazine, PR firm, book publisher, non-profit or newspaper.

Experience Summary

Experienced in writing feature articles, short stories, biographies, essays, editorial pieces, press releases and research reports. Well versed in copyediting, transcription/editing of interviews and proofreading, most recently as news editor for a weekly college periodical. Strong technical command of the English language; familiarity with virtually all writing styles; serious commitment to excellence in the printed and published world. Competent researcher, interviewer and reporter. 201

Education Professional Experience

B.A., Journalism, Minor, Law & Politics, State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, N.Y. Social Media Intern The OUTSIDE IN Piermont, Piermont, N.Y. Built a digital audience through social media sites Wrote and edited press releases Facilitated the needs of guests at onsite evens Photographed the works in the gallery space News Editor The New Paltz Oracle, New Paltz, N.Y. Wrote, edited and proofread several articles for New Paltzs award-winning college periodical, a weekly publication targeting the campus and local community with a circulation of 2,500. Worked with staff and contributing writers to organize and refine articles. Created the layout for the news section and placed advertisements with Adobe In-Design. Authored several front page articles and covered a variety of writing assignments. Copy Editor, Newsroom The New Paltz Oracle, New Paltz, N.Y. Wrote, edited and proofread articles. Covered local events, Student Association senate meetings and New Paltz Village and Town meetings. Fact checked and copy edited articles from senior members of the staff, copy editors and contributing writers. Generated story ideas and found the local angle.

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09/2011 05/2012

12/2010 05/2011

05/2010 08/2010

Marketing Intern for Research and Audience Development Financial Times (FT), New York, N.Y. Exposure included various aspects of publication. Built a pipeline and developed strategic partnership in key sectors such as finance and wealth management, the credit card industry and trading sites. Utilized website analytics tool to assess the performance of search engine marketing key word terms. Assisted with special events such as creative services, list management, invites and onsite events.

Computer Skills

WordPerfect Microsoft Office Macintosh and Windows Systems Adobe In-Design

Writing Samples & References Available