Michael DiGrande

Current

• Editor, Connection at IABC
• Author & Editor at Thissongstartsacraze.blogspot.com

Past

• Editorial Intern at MIX IT UP Magazine
• Arts & Entertainment Editor at Sonoma State STAR
• Sales Associate at GAP INC

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Education

• Sonoma State University

Recommended

1 person has recommended Michael

Connections

10 connections

Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Websites

• My Blog

Michael DiGrande’s Summary

Recent college graduate searching to break into the public relations or business communications fields. Strong experience in writing for weekly newspaper and bi-monthly magazine, as well maintaining a live blog. Direct interview experience as well as familiarity with layout software such as Adobe In Design.

Michael DiGrande’s Specialties:

adobe photoshop, ap style, art, copy editing, editing, layout design, letters, microsoft office, newspaper, project management, supervisory skills, writing

Michael DiGrande’s Experience

• Editor, Connection

  IABC

  (Non-Profit; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  October 2009 — Present (2 months)

  -Content editor/contributor to monthly email newsletter.
  -Responsible for fact checking, proofreading, and writing news bullets.
  -Sends final copy to layout editor.
  -Maintains SFIABC‘s voice throughout all copy.

• Author & Editor

  Thissongstartsacraze.blogspot.com

  (Online Media industry)

  July 2007 — Present (2 years 5 months)

  -Reviews of music albums and live performances.

• Editorial Intern

  MIX IT UP Magazine

  (Publishing industry)

  September 2008 — May 2009 (9 months)

  -Intern for start up publication.
  -Editor for stories dealing with entertainment, health, fitness, and nightlife.
  -Generate advertising solicitation letters.
  -Story contributor/writer.

• Arts & Entertainment Editor

  Sonoma State STAR

  (Newspapers industry)

  August 2007 — May 2009 (1 year 10 months)

  -Oversaw section production.
  -Responsible for assigning stories, writing articles, formatting layout, and copy editing
  -Managed 5 section writers.
  -Coverage included concerts, live theater, art exhibitions and campus productions.

• Sales Associate

  GAP INC

  (Retail industry)

  June 2007 — December 2008 (1 year 7 months)

  -Seasonal worker.
  -Responsible for assisting costumers and maintaining store standards.

Michael DiGrande’s Education

• Sonoma State University

  Bachelor Of Arts , Communications Studies , 2005 — 2009

  Graduated Cum Laude with Distinction (3.7 GPA).

  Activities and Societies:

  Sonoma State STAR, Improvisational Theater Group (SSU Improvaholics)

Additional Information

Michael DiGrande’s Websites:

• My Blog

Michael DiGrande’s Interests:

Art, Communications, Music, Social Media, Writing

Michael DiGrande’s Groups:

•    International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
•    PRSA San Francisco Chapter

Michael DiGrande’s Honors:

College Media Association Award for Best Arts & Entertainment Column, 2007.

Michael DiGrande’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch