Angela M. Stefano

OBJECTIVE  Seeking a position in journalism, multimedia, new media and/or corporate communications

EDUCATION Boston University College of Communication                                                               Boston, MA
                               Bachelor of Science in Journalism                               Graduated Magna cum Laude, May 2009
                               Concentration in Magazine Journalism                                                         Overall GPA: 3.6/4.0
                               Liberal Arts Concentration in Sociology                                                          Major GPA: 3.7/4.0

RELATED     Citigroup Global Markets Inc.                                                                                       Getzville, NY
EXPERIENCE Senior Assistant, Quantitative Portfolio Strategy sector             June 2010 – Present

                       Self-Employed
                               Freelance Writer                                                                                               May 2009 – Present
                              Pitch story ideas, conduct interviews and research, and write and edit material for outlets
                              including Delaware North Companies communications department, Demand Studios,
                              TheHockeyWriters.com, The Next Great Generation, Sports and Leisure Magazine, and
                              WNYMedia.net
                              Highlights: Contributed material for DNC’s SportsBusiness Journal 2010 insert; manage
                              Buffalo Sabres blog for TheHockeyWriters.com and personal blog on WNYMedia.net

                              Artvoice                                                                                                                              Buffalo, NY
                      Web Team Member                                                                                         May 2009 – Aug 2009
                              Promoted material on Artvoice.com via social networking sites and blogging

                              MySecretBoston.com                                                                                                         Boston, MA
                              Writer                                                                                                                 Sept 2008 – May 2009
                              Crafted short, informational paragraphs about unique Boston-area destinations

                              Boston Bruins                                                                                                                      Boston, MA
                              Student Correspondent/BostonBruins.com Writer                           Jan 2008 – May 2009
                              Conducted interviews with players, staff and fans to write articles for BostonBruins.com
                              Attended team events, practices and games
                              Transcribed interviews and assisted Media Relations staff when needed
                              Highlights: Worked and wrote about 2008 and 2009 Trade Deadline Day, Burins home games
                              during the 2008 and 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and summer 2008 Bruins Development Camp
 
                              The Daily Free Press                                                                                                     Boston, MA
                              Contributing/Staff Writer                                                                           Sept 2006 – Dec 2008
                              Conducted interviews and wrote stories for Boston University’s independent, student-run
                              newspaper          

                                                                                                                           
                              WTBU Radio Station                                                                                                         Boston, MA
                              Music Reviewer                                                                                               Sept 2006 – May 2008
                              Crafted short reviews of new albums for play on Boston University’s student radio station
                              DJ                                                                                                                         Jan 2007 – May 2008
                              Created playlists, managed soundboards and audio tools, and ran a two-hour radio show

                              The Buffalo News                                                                                                           Buffalo, NY
                              NeXt Correspondent                                                                                       Nov 2002 – Aug 2006
                              Brainstormed story ideas, conducted interviews and wrote feature stories, interviews and
                              reviews for The Buffalo News’s weekly, teen-written section
                              Assisted with new writer orientations and writer meetings
                              Highlights: Interviewed Robby Takac, bassist for The Goo Goo Dolls, actor Topher Grace,
                             and numerous local bands; participated in a “religion swap” and a “school swap” with fellow
                             writers

OTHER          ITT Technical Institute                                                                                                 Getzville, NY
EXPERIENCEMarketing Administrative Assistant                                                   Oct 2009 – June 2010
                              Answered telephones and greeted and directed prospective students
                              Assisted marketing department with advertising materials, data entry and general office
                              duties

                              Dakota Watch Company                                                                                        Williamsville, NY
                              Sales Associate                                                                                                May 2008 – Aug 2009
                              Assisted customers with watch sales and repairs
                              Managed cash drawer and maintained a clean, organized kiosk
                              Performed opening and closing duties on appropriate shifts                                                         
                               Manager-in-Training                                                                                   Sept 2009 – Oct 2009
                              Assisted sales associates with questions and concerns
                              Completed managerial paperwork

SKILLS         Computer:  Knowledge of PC and Macintosh formats: Microsoft Word, Excel, and
                              Powerpoint; Adobe InDesign; various audio, video and photo editing programs; Associated
                              Press ENPS; Pathfire Digital Media; Dreamweaver and Quickbooks 
                              Language:  Basic knowledge of French

GROUPS       Society of Professional Journalists (2008 – present)
                      Youth Leadership Erie County (Class of 2005)
                              Participated in a semester-long sociology research project undertaken by Boston University
                       professor Daniel J. Monti – helped design project, collect and analyze data, and summarize
                              findings.

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