Emerson Muzada
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Writing/Marketing Experience
Communications and Media: Report news stories for publication describing the background and details of events. Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story. Review, copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following AP stylebook guidelines. Ability to meet demanding deadlines. Maintain a casual blog.
Marketing: Responsible for maintaining database for the entire state of Washington. Ensure updates and relevant information are reviewed in content, grammar, and punctuation for daily newsletter. Constant correspondence with city municipalities, counties, universities and school districts for detailed information.
Programs: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, InDesign CS5, Photoshop CS5, iPhoto, USA Jobs, DCPDS, Social Media Management, Proficient in Mac OS X and PC
Education
California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA 2006 to 2008
Major: B.A. in Journalism
Experience
Filipino Press, National City, CA 2012 to present
Reporter/Photographer
Responsible for reporting, writing, and photographing factual, precise, accurate, compelling stories affecting the Filipino-American and Asian-American community in San Diego.
Integrated Marketing Systems, San Diego, CA 2011 to 2012
Region Manager
Extensive research in publically funded capital projects (RFPs and RFQs) in Washington State for architectural, engineering and environmental consultants. Write and edit detailed transcripts for daily newsletter.
Department of Defense HRSC, San Diego, CA 2009 to 2011
Human Resource Specialist
Code and process Requests for Personnel Actions (RPA) with precision. Inform potential applicants about facilities, operations, benefits, and job opportunities in organizations. Screen and refer applicants to hiring personnel, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.
The Star News, Chula Vista, CA 2008 to 2009
News Assistant
Write and edit weekly news briefs in reference to crime, city council and local events. Report and write hard news stories and feature stories on local events and businesses. Copy edits weekly content in its entirety.
Daily Sundial, Northridge, CA 2007 to 2008 Staff Reporter
Research, write and report on specialized fields such as science and technology, politics, sports, arts, crime, or education at Cal State Northridge. Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.
Previous positions:
Editorial Intern
Communications Coordinator
Sales Associate/Stocker