AMI OLSON

600A N. Greensboro St., Carrboro 315.380.0983 amiolson.com

Experience
Editor, The Trusted Professional
New York State Society of CPAs, October 2011 to present Editor of monthly trade newspaper distributed to more than 29,000 Society members, emphasizing coverage of financial and CPA community news. Manage staff writer and editorial assistant while working closely with copy desk, page designer and marketing departments throughout production cycle. Developed monthly story budget and assigned and wrote stories as necessary, following progress of each story through to completion to ensure adherence to deadlines. Led creation of new website in its final stages through to launch, increased social media presence of publication and Society. Edited often complex and technical stories for clarity, accuracy, style and sense, while maintaining advocacy for Societys membership and initiatives.

Editor, The Eagle

Eagle Newspapers, July 2010 to Oct. 2011 Editor of urban weekly newspaper covering local news, sports and the arts in Syracuse, NY. Responsible for editorial content, photography and print page design. Manage freelancers, website and social media presence of publication. Represent publication in various social settings, expand readership and awareness of the paper in the community. Launched redesign of flagship publication with strong focus on development and progress, community and neighborhood concerns and in-depth coverage of under-reported issues.

Editor, Eagle Observer

Eagle Newspapers, March 2008 to July 2010 Editor of suburban community weekly newspaper in Syracuse, NY.

Boston University Bookstore Caf

August 2007 to January 2008 Worked the counter of a busy hybrid Starbucks/Barnes & Noble caf for the BU community and public. Tasks included learning and using the POS system, sandwich and dessert preparation, preparing specialty coffee drinks, maintaining stocked inventory throughout shifts, and keeping the caf and counter area spotless. Was primarily responsible for opening shifts but also regularly worked day and evening shifts.

Public Relations Intern

Utica College, January to May, 2007 Paid internship with public/media relations department. Produced feature stories for quarterly publications, press releases, covered live events, photographed events.

In-Store Marketing Associate

Sears, September 2006 to May 2007 Part-time retail position at shopping mall anchor store Duties included installing and maintaining new signage in all departments to reflect advertised sales, stocking and organizing merchandise, adjusting item pricing as required to rotate merchandise, designing and arranging merchandise displays to match corporate directive, and assisting customers as needed.

Wait staff
Alterra Villas of Sherman Brook, 2003 to 2004 Served a limited but made-to-order menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner seatings of up to 100 residents per shift at a senior living community in upstate NY. Unique setting required kitchen staff to get to know each resident, as well as their family and frequent visitors, and to adhere to dietary restrictions and special physical accommodations.

Wait staff
The Village Clock, summer 2003 Breakfast, lunch and dinner shifts at small diner in upstate NY.

Education
Utica College
BS, Liberal Studies, May 2007 Journalism Studies minor Graduated magna cum laude Assistant photo editor and contributing writer, weekly student newspaper

Awards
Best Front Page Design, Syracuse Press Club, 2010 Best Column, Syracuse Press Club, 2009 Rookie Reporter of the Year, Runner-up, New York Press Association, 2008 Best In-Depth Reporting, New York Press Association, 2008 Best News Series, New York Press Association, 2008

Skills
Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Bridge, various CMS and blogging

platforms Managing deadlines with shifting priorities Preserving writers voice and style while polishing and tightening overall piece Producing clean, accurate copy under pressure Utilizing social media to engage readers and to create and sustain dialogue Blogging and aggregating content with emphasis on SEO best practices Debate and public forum moderation