Freelance Writer Community Relations

AQUALA BOGAN

A N E X P E R I E N C E D, A C C O M P L I S H E D J O U R N A L I SM P R O F E S S I O N A L Reseda, California 818-***-**** ******.*****@*****.*** E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y

An experienced, driven, and accomplished Journalism Professional, with a wealth of experience while working for leading publications.

S U M M A R Y O F Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

More than eight years of strong experience, holding positions of increasing scope and responsibility.

Strong background in many areas including writing, reporting, conducting interviews, story research, proofing and editing copy, website content development, and community relations.

Hard-working and driven, while highly-experienced in all aspects of journalistic work, and is thoroughly familiar with journalism and reporting practices, standards, and protocols.

Possesses extensive reporting and writing experience, producing copy for leading publications, broadcast, and digital media, and is proven in meeting the highest expectations. P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

THE REALIST WOMAN, Los Angeles, California

Founder/Editor-In-Chief) (2018-Present)

Directly responsible for managing day to day publication operations, establishing editorial direction and publication policies, selecting stories, preparing social media posts, website development, establishing and maintaining publications’ social media presence, proofreading and editing copy, gathering and processing story information, conducting story-related interviews, community relations, and handling various special projects. Selected Accomplishments and Initiatives:

Launched publication from its inception, and quickly spearheaded it to a high community profile.

Proofreads, edits, and evaluates final copy to ensure that content aligns with established guidelines.

Publishes three stories and four social media posts on a weekly basis. FEMINSPIRE, Los Angeles, California

Freelance Writer (2014)

Responsible for submitting story pitches, conducting story-related interviews, managing social media presence for written work, and other writing-related functions. Published an in-depth investigative piece for the blog. Selected Accomplishments and Initiatives:

During this period, handled various freelance assignments, dealing with various story subjects.

Ensured that the highest in journalistic and quality standards were consistently met. WASHINGTON EXEC, Vienna, Virginia

Freelance Reporter (2013)

Responsible for writing stories, conducting story research, conducting story interviews, copy editing, ensuring that all journalistic standards were met, and other reporting-related functions. Covered mergers, acquisitions, and business activities within the government contracting industry. Selected Accomplishments and Initiatives:

Published four to five stories on a daily basis.

Also managed social media presence.

EXECUTIVE MOSAIC, Vienna, Virginia

Staff Reporter (2011-2012)

Responsible for writing stories, conducting story research, conducting interviews, copy editing, and other writing functions. Covered mergers, acquisitions, and business activities in the government contracting industry, and contributed weekly to media websites with coverage of federal, IT, policy, legislation, emerging trends, and technologies.

E D U C A T I O N

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE, Northridge, California Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Minored in Political Science. Named to Dean’s List. Compiled 3.8 GPA. LOS ANGELES MISSION COLLEGE, Sylmar, California

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts. Coursework included Journalism, English and Political Science. Compiled 3.5 GPA. T E C H N I C A L P R O F I C I E N C Y

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