Tim Pulice

Focused and self-reliant writer/editor/project manager who produces original editorial, promotional, and social media content. Particularly skilled as an interviewer, whether subject is an author, musician, actor, CEO, etc. Ideal position also would incorporate talents as a broadcaster. Focused on business, technology, arts & entertainment, politics, and education, main topics of "Bits & Bytes," an online column that ran in Crain's Detroit Business in 2006 and 2007, and currently in personal blog (see link above), "'The Pulice Report." Highly proficient with such Web-based collaborative tools as Google Docs, Zoho Writer, Highrise, and Writeboard. Maintains the highest professional standards.

Tim Pulice’s Specialties:

Retail marketing, social media, online research, branding and identity, content development and management, media/vendor relations, fundraising.

Tim Pulice’s Experience

Founder

Michigan Creatives

(Online Media industry)

February 2009 — Present (10 months)

Connecting the myriad creative professionals who live and work throughout Michigan and, as a result, make it a better state for everyone. The term "creative" definitely covers a lot of territory, but it naturally includes artists, photographers, filmmakers, actors, writers, musicians, broadcasters, teachers, librarians, designers (Web, game, fashion, etc.), hair stylists, interior decorators, and so many others. Free to join, site is built on the Ning platform, which allows users to interact as on Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, and other social networking venues.
Contractor

Aquent

(Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)

Contractor for this global staffing agency. Recent assignment (September-December 2008) as an Interactive Project Manager at Wunderman-Team Detroit involved overseeing text and images within Ford Motor Company's Configuration and Retail Services (CARS) content management system, for a wide range of 2009 vehicles on the automaker's customer-facing websites.
Director of Marketing & Communications

MotorCityCanine.com

(Online Media industry)

February 2008 — Present (1 year 10 months)

• Create and implement tactical and annual PR plans for this online community by and for dog owners in southeastern Michigan, slated to launch in January 2009
• Write and distribute news releases to increase awareness and generate interest
• Create original content, both text and multimedia, and acquire same from outside sources
• Secure advertising for home and category pages
• Coordinate special events on Web site and at local venues
Blogger
The Pulice Report (pulicereport.com) (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Online Media industry)

February 2008 — Present (1 year 10 months)

The Pulice Report -- "Michigan focus, global perspective" -- spotlights newsmakers and issues that impact Michigan and beyond, and celebrates in particular the creative spirit found throughout the Great Lake State. Posts center on a wide range of topics, notably business, technology, arts & entertainment, politics, and education.
Enumerator

United States Census Bureau

(Government Administration industry)

April 2009 — May 2009 (2 months)

Temporary full-time position, with project management responsibilities that included verifying street, address, and other critical location data, in preparation for the 2010 Decennial Census. Set own schedule for each day worked, and met regularly with crew leader or crew leader assistant. Led other field staffers on select assignments. Upon completion of initial project, was one of a limited number of temporary Census personnel chosen to perform quality control functions, in order to further ensure data accuracy.
Content Editor

Borders Group, Inc.

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; BGP; Online Media industry)

September 2000 — January 2008 (7 years 5 months)

• Wrote eight sections of the My Borders Monthly e-mail newsletter, including those centered on business, sports, and music
• Updated corresponding, genre-specific landing pages on customer-facing Web site
• Negotiated with vendors to acquire original and exclusive supporting content, including music/video clips, podcasts, interviews, audio excerpts, author notes, and photo galleries
• Shaped editorial voice and advised on brand-optimizing product selection
• Streamlined and managed production of marketing copy for in-store music listening stations, implementing new schedule that ensured deadlines were consistently met
Web Columnist

Crain Communications, Inc.

(Privately Held; Publishing industry)

April 2006 — December 2007 (1 year 9 months)

Wrote “Bits & Bytes,” which ran weekly in the online version of Crain's Detroit Business, and which spotlighted the most interesting sites and resources on the Web, as they related to business, technology, arts & entertainment, politics, education, and more.
Program Host, Music Librarian, Volunteer Coordinator

WDET-FM, Detroit Public Radio

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

September 1991 — March 2002 (10 years 7 months)

PROGRAM HOST
• Produced and hosted The Tim Pulice Program (March 1997-March 2002) on WDET-FM, Detroit Public Radio
• Acted as radio station’s primary substitute host (May 1992-March 1997), filling in for twelve distinct music programs that spotlighted jazz, blues, classical, rock, and more
• Fundraised for own program and for other music, news, and information programs, meeting six-figure dollar goals
MUSIC LIBRARIAN (January 1993-January 1994)
• Managed WDET’s 30,000+ title CD and vinyl library
• Reported music charts to Radio & Records, Billboard, CMJ, and other trade publications
• Scheduled weekly and monthly on-air promotional giveaways
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR (September 1991-January 1993) – Trained, scheduled, and supervised 100+ volunteers for the Detroit Radio Information Service, a WDET sub-channel.

Tim Pulice’s Education

Mediabistro

N/A , Public Relations, Online News Writing , 2008 — 2008
New Horizons Computer Learning Center

N/A , Internet Foundations and Site Design certificates , 2000 — 2000

Earned "Internet Foundations" and "Site Design" certificates.
Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts

N/A , TV and Radio Production , 1985 — 1986

Emphasis on radio and TV production. Earned Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit from Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
University of Michigan

B.A. , Communication , 1981 — 1983

Emphasis on radio and TV production, journalism, and public speaking. Worked as news anchor at campus radio station, WJJX-AM, and contributed to news department, WCBN-FM.
Macomb Community College

N/A , General Studies

Took a wide range of liberal arts courses, in preparation for junior transfer to the University of Michigan.