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Amanda Aldinger

Writer/Editor

AmandaAldinger

New York

I am a writer and editor with experience producing everything from short and long copy to reported features my specialization ranges from fashion to beauty to art to family and lifestyle. I am passionate about revitalizing the situation of the contemporary writer, as well as integrating new technologies and voices into copy writing and standard journalism. I have an extensive arts background and enjoy producing for dynamic companies with a contemporary aesthetic.

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ExperienceEditorial CoordinatorNew York, NY

Oct 2011 - Present

Edit, copy-edit, produce product descriptions, marketing materials, national and international ad campaigns, collection copy for leading international cosmetics brand.

Concept, manage and edit content for M A Czine, a quarterly magazine which includes everything from editorial features and interviews to copy for upcoming collections.

Manage as many 70-100 projects on deck at a time.

Oversee organization of all jobs and content produced by the Editorial Department.

Fashion EditorNew York, NY

May 2009 - Present

Produce 2 monthly columns for web publication regarding vintage and international fashion, article pitches, source images for article layout, and attend and cover NY Fashion Week.Contributing WriterChicago, IL

- Present

Pitches and writes article posts for renown fashion website with an international audience.Publicity ManagerNew York, NY

Aug 2009 - PresentAbby's One True Gift

Develop and maintain social media identities for the agency on both Facebook and Twitter, as well as producing and posting blog content on Wordpress

Train agency employees on uses for social media

Develop relationships with other adoption agencies/potential clients through social media

Produce content for the monthly newsletter, including one feature article and one question/answer pieceFashion and News EditorChicago, IL

Dec 2009 - Aug 2011

Lead editor for fashion and school news sections for both print and web

Wrote pitches and editorial copy, conducted research and reporting

Edited and copy edited articles for both print and web on InDesign and Wordpress, fact checked, blogged weekly, and worked with a design team to produce the print edition

Mentored writers in: the journalistic style, event coverage, writing pitches/reviews/previews, conducting interviews, and developing visual and thematic concepts

Awards: ACP Pacemaker Finalist, Student Society for News Design awards for "Overall Design of Newspaper" and "Best Overall College News Website"Marketing InternChicago, IL

Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

Worked alongside the Marketing Coordinator of one of the world's top three best art and designer schools

Assisted in developing a national recruitment advertising concept in high school newspapers across the country

Monitored and managed with the Marketing Coordinator SAIC s online press resources, including press room and digital media library

Responded to media inquiries and accommodate members of the media as directed

Assisted in the research, development, and publishing of online media materials

Participated in grant fulfillment and other obligations related to press and marketing

Assisted with departmental paperwork and team building sessions

WriterChicago, IL

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010Covers

Wrote bi-monthly fashion-centric articles for music/fashion fusion web publication

Developed fashion-related articles based around each issue s theme, sourced images for article layout ColumnistChicago, IL

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010Chicago Flame

Developed, authored, and edited City Chic, a bi-weekly fashion column.WriterChicago, IL

Contributing writer to "The No Gossip Zone," by Sam Chapman, published by Sourcebooks, Inc.

Researched, wrote and edited PR pitches, blogs, magazine articles, brochures, and biographies

Attended meetings with new clients to brainstorm PR ideas, worked within very tight deadlinesWriting InternChicago, IL

Aug 2008 - Aug 2010

Wrote monthly articles on fashions trends, and copy for photographic editorials, e-blasts and product descriptions (outerwear, tops, bottoms, dresses, shoes, accessories, vintage)

Attended photo shoots and meetings, and worked with site owners to develop new ideas for marketing/advertising and online retailStylistChicago

Formed customer relationships/clientele base, performed as a personal shopper for clientele

Represented AKIRA at local fashion shows, dressed models and organized looks backstage

Executive AssistantChicago, IL

Aug 2005 - Aug 2008

Maintained and audited three operating and production budgets, approved and recoded all accounting charges (over 7000 annually), processed deposits

Coordinated schedule of Managing Director, supervised and trained other office assistants

Replied to donation requests

Created, edited and distributed department marketing materials and purchased supplies for the theatre, music and fine arts departments

EducationMaster of Arts New Arts JournalismChicago, IL

Aug 2009 - May 2011

Recipient of a faculty-nominated Student Leadership award in 2009 and 2010.

Authored a Master's thesis on the legitimacy of fashion bloggers as journalists entitled "Bloggers vs. Bylines" BA: Theatre Minor: BioethicsChicago, IL

Aug 2004 - May 2008

Focus: Acting and Production Management

Graduated in top 15% of class, Cum Laude, Departmental Honors,

Theatre Department Leadership Award, Dean s List 2004 08

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