WILLIAM SOKOLIC

**** ******** ****** - ********* ** Ventnor, NJ 08406

609-***-**** – ad2zeq@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

More than 25 years experience writing for a diverse audience from hospitality executives in the gaming industry to a local audience in Cumberland and Atlantic counties. Record of 21 years in the dental field prior to switching to full time journalism. Concurrent leadership role in non-profit film festival I founded in 2008.

Professional Experience

Freelance Writer Global Gaming Business

Jersey Shore, Las Vegas, Remote

July 2013 to Present

•Researches, aggregates, writes gambling news, profiles, long-form trends

•Writes for monthly, weekly, publications

Freelance Writer, Shore Local

South Jersey Shore, Remote

May 2023 to Present

•Researches, writes variety of news, profiles, long-form trends, both future and historical

•Takes photos as needed.

Freelance Writer SNJ Today

Millville, Vineland New Jersey, Remote July 2021 to Present

•Researches, writes features on Cumberland County

•Interviews performers, writes advances for upcoming appearances

Founder and Board Chair Atlantic City Cinefest

Atlantic City, New Jersey

January 2008 to Present

•Creates collateral written material, including Facebook posts

•Curates submissions of films

•Oversees event planning

•Prepares press releases in advance of the festival

Freelance Writer Beachcomber News

Brigantine, New Jersey

March 2015 to November 2016

•Researched, wrote about Brigantine

•Covered features, politics, business

Staff Writer Courier-Post

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

September 1993 to March 2015

•Reported stories for local news, features, business, entertainment, tourism and gaming

•Created photos and videos

•Relied on social media such as Facebook to assist story development

•Ran Jersey Shore/Atlantic City bureau for 16 years

Professional Skill Sets

Long form journalism * Short form journalism * Diverse subject material * Social media skills

Background in health science * Operating non-profit * Microsoft Office suite * Event planning

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology

Pennsylvania State University

Doctor of Dental Medicine

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

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