Online Content Specialist at Lambda Legal
Greater New York City Area
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- Online Content Specialist at Lambda Legal
- Founder/Managing Editor at Urban Molecule
- Freelance Journalist at EDGE Publications
- Past
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- Managing Editor at Urban Molecule
- Consultant at Telos Press
- Assistant Director at The New York Center for Independent Publishing
- Server at SoHo House New York
- Program Associate, Contributing Writer (Intern) at Lambda Literary Foundation - New York
- Freelance Technical Editor at Bare Associates International
- Server at Kimpton Group - Firefly Restaurant, Washington DC
- Investigative Journalist for Hi Magazine (Intern) at The Magazine Group
- Senior Editor - Healthy Expectations Project at George Mason University Center for the Advancement of Public Health
- Server at Eat Well DC - Logan Tavern
- Associate Scientist II at Genaissance Pharmaceuticals
- Human Resources Associate at Scan Optics
- Education
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- George Mason University
- Eastern Connecticut State University
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Christopher de la Torre’s Summary
Thinker
I am an adept writer and editor with over ten years of experience producing and managing persuasive and engaging communication for a variety of clients in diverse professional settings including biotechnology, industrial manufacturing, entertainment, retail, academia, education, non-profit literary, non-profit legal, publishing, journalism, and alternative medicine.
Researcher
My expert researching skills have been used for both laboratory work and performing complicated archival and internet searches using resources including but not limited to medical databases, academic journals, and the Library of Congress.
Creator
Whether I am writing for a client or editing a client's work, creativity, independence, and diplomacy give me my handle on the project from conception through to completion. I like to watch things grow.
Christopher de la Torre’s Specialties:
I'm dedicated to communication (online and off), giving a voice to those who don't have one, and furthering the quality of life. That's the gist. Everything else falls into place.
Christopher de la Torre’s Experience
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Online Content Specialist
Lambda Legal
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
March 2008 — Present (1 year 9 months)
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Founder/Managing Editor
Urban Molecule
(Publishing industry)
February 2008 — Present (1 year 10 months)
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Freelance Journalist
EDGE Publications
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
September 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)
Research and write feature stories and reviews for all national markets. Based in New York City.
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Managing Editor
Urban Molecule
(Writing and Editing industry)
2008 — 2009 (1 year )
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Consultant
Telos Press
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Management Consulting industry)
2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
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Assistant Director
The New York Center for Independent Publishing
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Publishing industry)
July 2007 — January 2008 (7 months)
Managed daily operations, including membership recruitment and coordination of annual public programs. Directed and assisted a diverse body of individual and publisher constituents.
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Server
SoHo House New York
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Hospitality industry)
November 2006 — July 2007 (9 months)
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Program Associate, Contributing Writer (Intern)
Lambda Literary Foundation - New York
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
June 2006 — September 2006 (4 months)
Contributed to monthly publication, researched and wrote copy for the foundation website. Editorial Intern in Washington, DC (2005). Edited member newsletter. Researched and wrote copy for foundation, and maintained database donor, author and title information.
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Freelance Technical Editor
Bare Associates International
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Market Research industry)
February 2006 — July 2006 (6 months)
Harley-Davidson Account report editing.
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Server
Kimpton Group - Firefly Restaurant, Washington DC
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Hospitality industry)
December 2005 — May 2006 (6 months)
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Investigative Journalist for Hi Magazine (Intern)
The Magazine Group
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry)
September 2005 — December 2005 (4 months)
Researched and wrote several feature stories, as well as fashion, science and technology shorts for print and online publication. Fact checked stories for other writers. Hi Magazine is a U.S. State Department project.
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Senior Editor - Healthy Expectations Project
George Mason University Center for the Advancement of Public Health
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
May 2005 — September 2005 (5 months)
Managed contributions of over thirty professionals to compile a 150-page multi-media student resource for healthy living. In 2006 it was named 'model program' by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Server
Eat Well DC - Logan Tavern
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Hospitality industry)
September 2003 — July 2005 (1 year 11 months)
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Associate Scientist II
Genaissance Pharmaceuticals
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; GNSC; Biotechnology industry)
September 2000 — November 2002 (2 years 3 months)
Performed DNA research, subject blood sample accessioning, DNA extraction, and reagent quality control testing. Wrote CLIA-compliant protocols for all duties. Created inventory tracking system for dispensary.
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Human Resources Associate
Scan Optics
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Computer Software industry)
February 1999 — July 2000 (1 year 6 months)
Edited monthly company newsletter. Administered health benefits, recruited for all temporary positions, wrote technical protocols for onsite and satellite employees in compliance with ISO regulations.
Christopher de la Torre’s Education
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George Mason University
MA , English , 2004 — 2008
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Eastern Connecticut State University
BS/BA , Biology/English , 1992 — 1998
- Activities and Societies:
- Marine Ecology Internships - Maine (1994), Bermuda Biological Station for Research (1993,1997)
Drama - President of Drama Society, Lead Dramatic Roles (Measure for Measure, Marat Sade), Stage Manager NYC productions Off Broadway (Rural Play, Voyeur).
Tutor - Freshman English
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