The Washington Post
Deerfield, Ill.
Regular Contributor
Aug. 2010-present
- Write monthly columns about college in the education
section of the online paper
Scripps-Howard
Foundation Wire Washington, D.C.
Intern Jan.
2010-Apr.2010
The
Deadbeat (Humor Magazine)
Urbana, Ill.
Editor-in-Chief, Founder Aug. 2010-present
- Promoted start-up idea through Facebook
and in-person interactions
- Lead team of 20 writers, editors and artists to create
issues
- Raised funds for and designed website
(www.deadbeathumor.com)
Jerusalem
Post
Jerusalem, Israel
Intern
Jun.-Jul. 2009
- Researched and wrote articles for the largest
English newspaper in the Middle East in News and Arts & Entertainment
- Interviewed the Israeli Chief of Police, Israeli War of
Independence veterans and Maccabiah Athletes
- Drew political cartoons and illustrations
Bluecat Screenwriting Competition Champaign,
Ill.
Script Reader
Jan. 2011
to present
·
Read and analyze 3-4 screenplays a
week
·
Provide feedback to writers
Ravenswood
Pictures
Chicago, Ill.
Contributing Writer and Consultant
Jun. 2010-Sept. 2010
- Contributed to scripts for web series The Green Hornet
- Checked for accuracy regarding how the characters would
behave in reality
Impact Journals Champaign, Ill.
Digital Editor
Jan. 2010-present
- Format articles for professional cancer research
journal with XML, Dreamweaver and inDesign (paid
position)
Gallery
1333
Deerfield, Ill.
Public Relations Director
May 2010-Aug. 2010
- Composed articles and press releases for the Deerfield
Review, the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times and other local news
sources announcing art shows
- Designed fliers, submitted event to entertainment
publications and helped design signs and gallery
The
Lotus Reader (E-zine)
Deerfield, Ill.
Founder, President 2006-2009
- Designed website to give new writers a chance to get
their work published
- Brought on dozens of writers and created publicity for
the magazine with social networking and forums
- Received literary submissions from around the world and published quarterly
Five
Minute Plays and Cannon Theater Champaign, Ill.
Playwright Aug.
2010-present
- Crafted and directed short play “Checkers”
- Collaborating with five others to write three hour play
event for theater troupe
Independent Author and Playwright 2005-present
- Wrote humor book, Quasi-Notes,
about U.S. History. Being sold on Amazon.
- Wrote satirical novel, Briars. Published by Lulu Publishers.
- Wrote Half Waxed
Wings, a comedic play combining Greek myths.
- Travel journalism piece
received award in Travel Bigo
- Flash fiction published in Freight Train Magazine
- Flash fiction published in Fred: The Magazine for Young Mensans
The
Daily Illini
Champaign, Ill.
Political Cartoonist and
Entertainment Reporter Oct. 2009-present
- Illustrate 2-3 editorial cartoons a week for The Daily Illini
- Write weekly arts-related reviews for The Buzz including "Banana Shpeel" and "Nine"
Film Club
Champaign, Ill.
Filmmaker
Sept. 2009-present
- Write, cast, direct, film and edit videos using
animation and real subjects
- Collaborate with 25 other filmmakers
Job Youshaei Rug Company Highland Park, Ill.
Photo Editor Jan.
2009-May 2009
- Edited photos for new website
- Tripled editing speed and improved quality by using
Photoshop to digitally crop and straighten rugs
Campus Honors Society
Urbana, Ill.
Research Head Aug. 2009-present
- Create and help execute activities for society
American Mensa
Urbana, Ill.
Newsletter Editor and Member Nov.
2010-present
- Write for Fred, magazine for young members of Mensa
- Took test to get into Mensa, have an IQ of over 132
(Mensa test was pass-fail, only gives above 132 or below 132 approximation)
Student Congress (Debate)
Champaign, Ill.
President Sept.
2010-present
- Organize meetings
- Create bills for tournaments
- Debate with other colleges in Illinois
