AOL.com · Fashion Blogger
New York, NY · Februaray 2009–November 2010

· Wrote articles on fashion, news, and celebrity style.
· Provided fashion week show reviews.
· Responsible for biweekly posts on a range of topics.

Real Simple Magazine · Researcher/Reporter
New York, NY, November 2004–October 2008

· Reported, edited and wrote fashion features.
· Fact-checked beauty, fashion, and organizer stories.
· Attended industry events, maintained contacts with public relations companies, and requested products for shoots and on site trials.
· Updated Microsoft Excel Expert and Contact list for Research and Beauty departments.
· Participated in cover line meetings and shoots.

Newsweek Magazine · Editorial Intern
New York, NY · June 2004–September 2004

· Reported on four cover stories for the Society and Science Technology department.
· Published several user-friendly articles in the Tip Sheet Section.
· Spearheaded report on early admission for Kaplan Special Edition College Guide.

New York Magazine · Editorial Intern
New York, NY · January 2004–June 2004

· Contributed reporting to two cover stories.
· Assisted editors with writing, research, and reporting.
· Responsible for fact checking, faxing, and various office duties.

ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

Harvard University · Cambridge, MA · June 2003
A.B. magna cum laude with highest honors in French and African American Studies

· John Harvard Scholarship for academic achievement of the highest distinction.
· Dean's List all semesters.
· Recipient of Weissman International Internship grant to work in France.
· Co-Director of Caribbean Club Dance Troupe. Vice President of Caribbean Club.
· Liaison for Harvard's Race, Culture, and Diversity Initiative.

The Westminster Schools · Atlanta, GA · June 1999
Diploma with honors

· Recipient of National Merit Scholarship
· Member of National Honors Society
· Recipient of Gabelein Award for Music (viola)
· AP Scholar

Specialized Skills