OBJECTIVE To join a creative company where I can use my innovative brainstorming, strong writing skills to produce quality, cutting-edge work.

EXPERIENCE Freelance Writer 2011 - current Montclair, New Jersey
Provide quality written work for a diverse portfolio of clients to provide an eclectic of articles while adhering to client’s needs and deadlines.
• Received general guidelines from clients and developed them into a specific plan of action
• Worked independently with minimal supervision while meeting strict deadlines.
• Wrote web content articles, reviews of products, websites and restaurants and contributed to several blogs

Senior Paralegal
McKenna McIlwain, LLP 2006 - 2011 Montclair, New Jersey
Promoted from junior paralegal in 2008 while working in this litigation based law firm. I left the firm study to Mandarin Chinese overseas.
• Interviewed and worked with clients to draft complaints
• Drafted, edited, and finalized legal documents including pleadings, motions and legal briefs
• Researched federal and state cases and statutes to be used in legal briefs
• Maintained and contributed content to firm website including attorney and firm profiles

Playwright 2004 – present Montclair, New Jersey
Wrote and self-produced The Giant’s Causeways, featured in the 2009 FRIGID Theatre Festival to a sold out audience for all five performances.
• Researched, drafted, edited and finalized a fictional Irish historical play
• Marketed and promoted play to the public through emails and social networking
• Wrote press release for the play highlighting background of the play and actors
• Prepared media kits for the press including media blasts, actors’ profiles and press release
• Designed playbill containing actors’ accomplishments and advertising space

Promoter, Brand Ambassador
RedPeg Marketing 2005 Hoboken, New Jersey
Contracted to work with promotion campaign for marketing of products to consumers
• Retained brand knowledge, interacted with and educated consumers about the product
• Prepared recap reports after each event and fulfilling program objectives

EDUCATION National Cheng Kung University 2011 Tainan, Taiwan
1 of 20 recipients to receive a 6 month scholarship to study Mandarin Chinese overseas
• Mandarin Chinese Language Center
Rutgers University 2005 New Brunswick, New Jersey
Successfully completed degree program with an emphasis in creative writing
• English, B.A.

COMPUTERS Offer the ability to rapidly master new software/hardware and proficiency with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, and various Social Media