Kristie Bertucci's Resume
Resume:
Kristie D. Bertucci
Hacienda Heights, Ca 91745
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www.kristiebertucci.com
Education
B.A. in English, University of California, Los Angeles 06/2005
Objective
To obtain a position where I can effectively use my journalistic and public relations skills.
Work Experience
Features Editor-DUB Magazine, City of Industry, CA 03/07-Present
• Write feature articles on athletes, artists and celebrities
• Proof layouts
• Copy edit freelance writers’ articles
• Fact-check information
• Research car-related information
• Write captions for layout
• Oversee lifestyle part of magazine (fashion, electronics, etc.)
• Write press releases for an annual car show
• Write blog entries
Staff Writer-Highlanders/San Gabriel Valley Tribune, West Covina, CA 10/06-03/07
• Wrote three to four community news stories a week
• Researched and found my stories on a weekly basis
• Wrote for the daily when needed
• Helped with layout of the Highlanders
• Helped copy edit Highlanders
• Edited web videos using Apple iMovie HD
• Occasionally wrote a bi-weekly “Style Watch” fashion story for the features section
Communications Coordinator-Coaster Company of America, Santa Fe Springs, CA 9/2005- 10/2006
• Editor of company’s bi-monthly newsletter
• Designed and proofed company newsletter and all other company memos and manuals
• Helped produce a Branch Operations Manual for various branches nationwide
• Created and designed all company posters and marketing materials
• Attended career fairs for recruitment
• Performed duties of an HR assistant
Editorial Assistant-Strategic-Directions International, Los Angeles, CA 5/2005-9/2005
• Copy edited articles for a laboratory instrument bi-monthly newsletter
• Used Adobe PageMaker to format articles in newsletter
• Researched current laboratory instrument trends
• Collaborated on creating articles for newsletter
• Occasionally wrote feature articles or sidebars
Internships/ Freelance Writing
Private English Tutor- San Gabriel Valley 11/2007-Present
• Tutor high school students in English after work and on the weekends
• Help them with their essays and English homework
Copy Editor- My Mom, The Secret Agent: The Exploits of Priscilla Roletti by Mike DeClemente 1/2008-Present
• Copy edited entire book that he self published
• Made story line suggestions for improvement of the novel
• Will be working with him on his next projects
Freelance Managing Editor-LA XLARGE Magazine, Los Angeles, CA 5/2007-8/2008
• Brainstorm content for entire issue
• Set up interviews
• Copy edit entire magazine
• Help with picture selection
• Set up layout of magazine
• Help promote magazine by writing press releases for events
Freelance Writer-Vapors Magazine, Los Angeles, CA 5/2007-Present
• Write features on artists and celebrities
• Write online music reviews
• Write features on streetwear clothing brands
Freelance Writer-MAGIC’s Show & Tell Magazine, Los Angeles, CA 5/2007-8/2007
• Research clothing companies that will participate at MAGIC’s bi-annual show
• Interview clothing brand representatives for articles
• Write fashion forward pieces involving the latest trends in fashion
Freelance Writer-DUB Magazine, City of Industry, CA 3/2006-3/2007
• Wrote articles on actors, musical artists and athletes
• Pitched possible article ideas
Freelance Writer-Metro.pop Magazine, Long Beach, CA 3/2006-Present
• Write feature and sidebar fashion articles
• Interview up-and-coming artists, designers and musicians
• Pitch possible article ideas
• Conduct background research on given topic
• Review fashion stores and boutiques
Freelance Writer-OYE Magazine, Long Beach, CA 08/2005-11/2006
• Wrote feature articles on actors, models and singers within the Hispanic community
• Assisted in layout and design of the articles
• Pitched possible article ideas
• Copy edited magazine
• Did various PR job duties to enhance readership
• Was responsible for the Health, Fashion and Music sections
Freelance Writer-Rap-Up Magazine, Los Angeles, CA 03/2005-Present
• Interviewed up and coming musical artists in the R&B and Hip-Hop industry
• Collaborated with other writers on article ideas
• Covered industry events for possible interviews
Freelance Writer/College Editor-REGO Magazine, Los Angeles, CA 01/2005-01/2006
• Researched and created informative entertainment and college experience
articles
• Assisted in the layout and design of magazine
Freelance Writer-iCaramba U Magazine, New York, NY 05/2004-01/2006
• Wrote lead stories on fashion, dating, college life and nightlife
culture in Los Angeles
• Copy edited other writers’ works
Public Relations/Website Editor-Collegiate Circuit Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA 10/2002-5/2006
• Copy edited entertainment articles for their national magazine and membership-
based Internet site.
• Developed promotional media kits for campus student organizations to
generate event participation.
• Recruited new organizations and members for website
• Supervised a team of writers
• Posted articles on website
Staff Contributor-The Daily Bruin, UCLA, CA 04/2002-06/2005
• Created articles for “Arts & Entertainment” beats on popular culture and music
concerning campus life
• Collaborated with writers to generate future news articles for various beats
Skills
• Proven organizational and communication skills in managing multiple task and meeting deadlines
• Proficient in MS Office (Explorer, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat
• Proficient in both Mac and PC
• Knowledgeable in both AP Style and Chicago Style
• Proficient in Adobe Page Maker, Illustrator, Photo Shop and In Design; knowledgeable in Quark
• Have taken extensive journalism classes and PR courses from Mediabistro
Affiliations
• National Association of Hispanic Journalists
• Member of Alpha Phi National Sorority
References
Louie Lujan
La Puente Mayor
Herman Flores
Editorial Director
DUB Magazine
Richard Irwin
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Highlanders
626. 962.8811 ext 2801
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