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SARA PETERS
**********.******@*****.***
http://happyinhooverville.squarespace.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/sarapeterseditor
Work samples available at mediabistro.com/sarapeters
DESCRIPTION:
An inquisitive journalist, writer, editor, designer, researcher, content strategist, conference planner, conference presenter and story-teller
with over 10 years of varied editorial experience including in-print, online, on-camera and on-stage I excel at ripping apart complex
topics and putting them back together in easily digestible pieces, with a personable, witty style.
EXPERIENCE:
Senior Editor, Computer Security Institute (CSI), United Business Media (UBM)
JAN. 1, 2005–MAY 10, 2010
As senior editor, my duty was to develop CSI's content strategy for publications, live conferences, virtual conferences, and online content
and direct all content-related endeavors. This included blogging, tweeting and writing in-depth analysis of cybersecurity issues for CSI's
flagship monthly publication for security professionals. I also edited and designed CSI publications, and managed both full-time staff and
freelancers. I worked closely with the CSI conference management team, selecting conference speakers, working with speakers on their
presentations, and advising on conference operations and marketing.
This position also required me to serve as an industry expert and conduct original research. I created the CSI Working Group on Web Security
Research Law and authored our inaugural report the only in-depth research yet conducted on the topic. I also researched, wrote and
designed the 2009 edition of the CSI Computer Crime and Security Survey (one of the most widely quoted pieces of cybersecurity research). I
have been interviewed by multiple media outlets, including SecurityFocus.com, DarkReading.com, Federal News Radio and National Public
Radio's The Sound of Ideas. I taught sessions at CSI conferences and other industry events, organized and moderated panel discussions,
and presented a public Webcast to an audience of over 1,800.
Communications Associate, School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), Princeton University
SEP. 11, 2001–DEC. 31, 2004
Responsibilities: writing the bulk of editorial content for the SEAS quarterly alumni magazine; coordinating freelance assignments;
editing submissions; designing illustrations, displays, brochures and logos, and; contributing to the school's communication strategy.
Social Editor, The Cranbury Press and The South Brunswick Post, Packet Publications
MAY 15, 2000–SEP. 4, 2001
Responsibilities: write features and news stories for The South Brunswick Post and The Cranbury Press weekly newspapers. Lay out entire
community news section of both papers, as well as inside pages. Organize community news and assign appropriate stories and photos.
SKILLS:
Technical skills: Expert in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Experienced with several blogging and Web content
management platforms, including SquareSpace, Drupal, WordPress, and TypePad.
Other skills: Part of New York City's blooming live storytelling scene, I've performed at TOLD!, Stories at The Creek and am a Moth Story
Slam winner. I'm also an actor and director with the Alliance Repertory Theater Company.
EDUCATION:
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Cook College
B.A. in Journalism / Minor in Environmental Policy, Institutions and Behavior; Member of Rutgers Women's Crew team
REFERENCES:
My manager: Robert Richardson, Director, CSI My employee: Kristen Romonovich Clarke, Former editorial assistant, CSI
******.**********@***.***, 610-***-**** **********@*****.***, 412-***-****
My co-worker: Dina Nicovic, Senior Conference Manager, CSI; *********.*******@***.***, 609-***-****
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