Scratch Magazine, New York, NY
Editor-In-Chief, June 2005 - November 2006
• Oversaw the editorial direction and growth of the largest hip-hop magazine for DJs and producers
• Collaborated with Director of Photography and Art Director to determine the look and layout of the magazine
• Assigned and edited all features
The Source Magazine, New York, NY
Deputy Editor, April 2005 - June 2005
• Top Edited all features, lifestyle, culture and news content
• Directed staff meetings, attended photo shoots and acted as spokesman for the publication when necessary
• Write and edit all HEDS, DEKS, cover lines and support copy
Features Editor, June 2003 - March 2005
• Assigned, wrote and edited cover stories, all feature-length music profiles and annual music packages
• Top edited automobile, DJ and Producer columns
Music Editor, January 2003 - June 2003
• Assigned and edited all music reviews and coordinated ratings
• Worked with Features Editor on profiles and music packages
Associate Music Editor, May 2002- January 2003
• Wrote, assigned and edited new artist features and album reviews
• Collaborated with Music Editor on writing, assigning and editing features
Black Beat Magazine, New York, NY
Assistant Editor, August 2001- May 2002
• Worked with Editor to plan content and structure of each issue
• Wrote and edited music, book, and film content for all departments and proofread final layouts
• Conceived and implemented first video game review column
Volume.com (a subsidiary of Home Box Office) New York, NY
Assistant Editor, November 1999- July 2000
• Wrote feature articles, reviews and previews
• Edited reviews
• Secured freelance writers and assigned tasks to interns
Freelance Writer, March 1997- Present
• Interview artists, review albums and write editorials for The Source, Vibe, XXL, KING, Trace, One World, Beatdown, BET.com, Platform.net and Allhiphop.com
Pace University, New York, NY
Master of Science in Publishing, June 2002
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT
Bachelor of Arts, 1996
