PHILIP
POSILLIPO
Bronx,
NY
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COPYWRITING/MARKETING/SALES
Recently
graduated,
accomplished
and
accountable
copywriter/marketing
and
sales
expert
with
significant
experience
in
article
composition,
publication,
advertising
sales
and
broadcast
news
production.
Recognized
for
quality
and
meticulous
research.
Thrives
in
a
fast-
paced
atmosphere
where
deadlines
are
paramount.
Adept
at
completing
assignments
in
challenging
and
fast-
changing
environments.
Seasoned
relationship-
builder
with
expertise
in
collaborating
with
a
diverse
group
of
sources
and
associates.
AREAS
O F
E XPERTISE
Features
●
Investigations
●
Visuals
●
Research
Proofreading
●
Microsoft
Office
Suite
●
Client
Services
●
Web
Design
●
Social
Media
Organization
●
Adobe
● AP Style ● Editorial
PROFESSIONAL
E XPERIE NCE
WESTCHESTER
MAGAZINE,
Rye,
NY
Contributing
Writer/Editorial
Assistant,
2011-
present
Oversee
and
manage
the
final
publication
of
select
articles
and
sidebar
columns.
Transitioned
to
contributing
status
from
a
highly-
selective
internship.
Key
Duties:
• Publish
articles,
magazine
polls
and
conduct
roundtable
sessions
with
diverse
industry
professionals.
• Write
ongoing
“Comparisons”
features.
• Research,
investigate
and
collect
external
data/visuals
for
publication.
• Independently
verify
reported
facts,
data
and
external
quotations.
• Communicate
with
clients,
sources,
editors
and
internal
departments
regarding
editing
and
proper
language
use;
utilize
AP
style
knowledge.
NEWS
12
WESTCHESTER,
Yonkers,
NY
Associate
Producer,
2012-
present
Provide
daily
copy
for
mainstream
consumption.
Key
Duties:
• Gather
pertinent
story
information
for
the
delivery
of
effective
and
concise
on-
air
broadcasts.
• Edit
scripts,
anchor
reads
and
sound
elements
for
final
on-
air
broadcasts.
• Assist
producers,
anchors
and
directors
in
the
final
output
of
all
broadcasting
elements.
• Meet
all
newsroom
deadlines.
• Direct
timely
preparation
of
reporters
and
photographers
for
on-
site
coverage/interviews.
• Liaise
with
media
sources,
including
public
relations
representatives
and
government
officials,
in
order
to
gather
story
information
for
producers
and
studio
anchors.
LORD
AND
TAYLOR,
Scarsdale,
NY
Sales
Associate,
2011-
present
Client
services
specialist
at
prestigious
department
store
location.
Key
Duties:
• Front-
line
representative
for
customers,
department
and
store
managers.
• Create
visual
displays
for
maximization
of
customer
satisfaction
and
product
sell-
through.
• Design
specific
marketing
approaches
to
improve
customer
approval
ratings
and
enhance
client
loyalty.
• Receive,
account
for,
maintain
and
organize
incoming
inventory
and
sellable
units.
E DUCATION
Bachelor
of
Arts,
Communications,
Journalism,
Marketing
Manhattan
College,
Riverdale
NY,
2011