ALYSSA CHOINIERE

709 Willowcrest Dr.

Gibsonia, PA 15044
www.alyssachoiniere.com (724) 799-1531 achoiniereportfolio.blogspot.com/

SUMMARY

Enterprising college co-ed journalist published extensively in diverse genres and media. Undergraduate
studies include investigative reporting, civic and community journalism, business management,
advertising, and international studies.

Classes included a balance of studies in addition to journalism, many focusing on international studies.
Professional experience includes writing for web content, magazines, newspapers, scripts, and blogs in
topics including social justice issues, world news, music, technology, health, and politics.

• Writing, editing, photography • Proficient in AP Style

• Layout and design - Adobe InDesign • Two years of Arabic
• Balanced full-time studies while • Work selected by professors for
freelancing features in university
• Cumulative GPA 3.73 publication

Professional Experience

Editor and Founder 2008

• The Hook Magazine - Developed and introduced prototype of local music magazine, created all
content, both print and photography, and handled all business relations. This publication evolved into
a platform for local musicians and businesses.

Newspaper Writer 2008 - Current

• The Honolulu Advertiser – Feature story on rapper Mickey Avalon.
• Southern Maryland Enterprise – Article on punk band Patent Pending.

Published Magazine Articles 2008 - Current

• DINE Pittsburgh – Descriptive reviews of local restaurants.

• Hewitt and May – Short character-based fiction pieces for London-based clothier.
• In Community Magazine – Feature articles on Pittsburgh-area celebrities.
• Punchline Online Magazine – Profile article published based on interview with comedian Bo
Burnham.

Blogger 2008 - Current

• Finding an Art Job – Blogs about achieving success with freelance.
• Test Freaks – Reviews, buying guides, and technological service articles.
• World News and Social Justice – My personal blog about international conflicts.

Script Writer 2008 - Current

• Independent Films – Script revision for director Matt Burek.
• Other Experience – Radio and TV advertisements and TV show scripts for classes. Currently
developing concepts for scripts for full-length and short films.
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Web Content Developer 2008 - Current

• The HawkEye – Investigative reports for this civic online newspaper including photography.
• Patch - More than 600 short articles based on interviews with business owners in Pine-Richland and
Cranberry, PA for this online community newspaper and directory, an affiliate of AOL.
• Pittspace.com – Feature stories and photographs of local bands.
• Spanish Academies LLC – Cultural, business, economic, and marketing pieces for various cities.
• Will Find LLC – SEO research and articles on various topics for this affiliate of Google.
• MREnterprise – Business and medical articles for international clients.
• Quantum Critics – CD reviews.
• Tests.com – Detailed information in SEO articles about various tests.
• MMO Life – Game reviews.

Other Writing Experience 2008 - Current

• Advertising – Advertising copy and photography for advertising writing class.
• Short stories and poetry – In development.
• Editing – Short stories series and suggested best methods for publication.

Management and Supervision 2008 - Current

• The Hook Magazine – Managed a graphic designer to develop the layout and logo of the magazine.
• Promotional Companies – Managed teams of brand ambassadors to promote brands and sell products.

Photography 2010 - Current

• The Hawkeye - Investigative photo story with accompanying photographs for investigative articles.
• Patch - Photography of businesses for online directory and community newspaper. Photographs were
required to show details of the businesses.
• Ongoing Projects - Independent projects in artistic photography and socially concerned
photojournalism.

EDUCATION
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Major: Journalism
Double Minor: Pan-African studies and Asian studies
Anticipated Graduation: December 2011
Founding Presidential Member, The National Society of Student Leadership and Success.
Member, Society of Professional Journalists.
Member, Student Photography Association.

Pine-Richland High School

Graduated 2007

Extracurricular Activities and Volunteer Participation

• Volunteered for children's and college organizations.

• Member, The Inkwell, a creative writing club.