Elissa Petruzzi

Elissa Petruzzi

E-mail elissa.petruzzi@gmail.com

Journalism Experience | Additional Experience | Education | Skills

Journalism Experience

Student Intern • USA WEEKEND • September 2005-present

Interview, research and write cover story sidebars and “Who’s News” items for USA Today's weekend magazine

Freelance Writer/Online Columnist • Washington D.C. STYLE • October 2005-present

Cover local social events and dating for bimonthly luxury magazine

Freelance Writer • Takoma Voice • June 2005-present

Cover city council meetings and local profiles for monthly newspaper in Takoma Park, Md.

Editorial Assistant • Society for Neuroscience • March 2003-May 2005

Wrote, edited and proofread newsletter articles, brochures, press releases and reports
Wrote and proofread Web site text
Composed introductory speeches for lectures and events
Created and assisted with the recording of a public service announcement series

Additional Work Experience

Biological Laboratory Technician

Performed extensive data manipulation using statistical programs SAS and S-Plus
Assisted in planting and harvesting soybean crop
Prepared and analyzed samples using microscopy

Program Assistant • National Environmental Education and Training Foundation • October 2000-July 2001

Researched, wrote and edited newsletters and brochures
Maintained organization Web site by handling extensive updates and creating all text
Coordinated numerous national conferences for several hundred participants

Education

Master of Journalism

University of Maryland • College Park, Md. • Expected Graduation May 2006

Philip Merrill College of Journalism
GPA 4.0

Bachelor of Science
Resource and Ecology Management
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, Mich. • May 2000
School of Natural Resources and Environment
Dean’s List • Fall 1998-Fall 2000

Skills

Computer-assisted reporting

Basic HTML, Dreamweaver and QuarkXPress