Independent Writing and Editing Professional
Salinas, California Area
- Current
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- Freelance Writer (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Assistant Editor at Dance Spirit, Dance Teacher, Pointe and Dance Retailer News
- Listings Editor at Lifestyle Media
- Education
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- New York University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Writing and Editing
- Websites
Wendy Garofoli’s Experience
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Freelance Writer
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Writing and Editing industry)
January 2007 — Present (1 year 9 months)
Write and report on a broad range of topics, including dance, entertainment, community issues and education. Author of six non-fiction children's books on dance for Capstone Press. Contributing editor for Dance Spirit magazine. Other publications include The Monterey County Herald, The Salinas Californian, Ink (lifestyle and entertainment weekly in California's central coast), Dance Magazine, Cheer Biz News and Dance Retailer News.
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Assistant Editor
Dance Spirit, Dance Teacher, Pointe and Dance Retailer News
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry)
November 2004 — January 2007 (2 years 3 months)
Generated content for four national dance magazines, including front-of-book columns, media and product reviews, news items and features. Also coordinated fashion photo shoots for Dance Spirit magazine, including collaborating with art on concepts, calling in products and styling the models.
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Listings Editor
Lifestyle Media
(Writing and Editing industry)
October 2003 — November 2004 (1 year 2 months)
Wendy Garofoli’s Education
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New York University
BS, Communication Studies, Mass Media, 1998 — 2002
- Activities and Societies:
- NYU Dance Team
Additional Information
Wendy Garofoli’s Websites:
Wendy Garofoli’s Groups:
Society of Professional Journalists, Mediabistro AvantGuild, COA certified (to judge dance and cheerleading competitions)
Wendy Garofoli’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- expertise requests
- reference requests
