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VIRGINIA EARL Greater Los Angeles Area earlvirginia@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/virginiabenvenutoearl PROFILE: More than 20 years of experience as an international marketing liaison, bilingual writer and editor for international companies selling products in the United States, Europe and South America. EDUCATION: B.S. in Journalism, University of Maryland;; SOFTWARE: Microsoft Word/Outlook, Power Point, Excel; FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Spanish (Excellent reading, writing and verbal communication); AP STYLEBOOK SPANISH EDITOR / PROJECT MANAGER Translations Unlimited South America (TUSA), Murrieta, CA, 1995-Present Responsibilities: Coordinate and oversee marketing, technical translations projects for various industries, manage editorial deadlines • Hire translators; editors, proofreaders and simultaneous interpreters for conferences; submit bids/estimates; sign contracts; determine rate schedule; manage small business certifications • Attend conferences, breakfast & luncheon networking meetings to promote business • Write, translate, edit & proofread copy for public service announcements & marketing Accomplishments: Doubled revenue in one year. Developed technical glossaries (English-Spanish); Coordinated & supervised subtitles for “Shrek” MANAGING EDITOR, Cahners Publishing (Currently BNP Media), Alimentos Procesados, (Monthly Spanish Food Processing Magazine, Int’l Circulation 23,000), Des Plaines, IL. 1993-1995 Responsibilities: Marketing liaison between clients & advertising department • Represented publication at major trade shows in the United States and South America • Identified key contacts for stories; interviewed CEOs, consultants & engineers of international corporations; selected photos/graphics, press releases for feature stories; took photographs of industrial processes; assigned story ideas • Supervised associate editor; coordinated production deadlines Accomplishments: Improved editorial style and design of publication & developed production process guidelines. Wrote a four-page cover story detailing the processing of a product that generated telephone inquiries from readers interested in buying the featured company. The company’s CEO sold the plant for a larger sum than expected; the article was used at major international trade shows to boost advertising sales. Partial list of published Articles in English: (Partial List): Assistance Centers Sprout to Help Businesses Achieve Compliance; Industries, Cities, Gravitate Toward Wastewater Recycling, Reuse; Published Articles in Spanish: (Partial List); Who is More Susceptible to Osteoporosis?; Activated Carbon Technology Meets Environmental Industry Demands Partial list of published Articles in Spanish: (Partial List) New Trends in Corporate America from Now to the Year 2000; Who is More Susceptible to Osteoporosis?; Can You Make Your Skin Look Better?; Three Types of Cancer in Men; Women’s Health: Our Accomplishments and Obstacles; Activated Carbon Technology Meets Environmental Industry Demands; New European Environmental Packaging Laws; Method Combination Reduces Water Treatment Costs; Keeping Your Children Busy During the Holidays (English) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/ANNUAL CONFERENCES: American Translators Association, The Society of Professional Journalists, National Association of Hispanic Journalists; RECOGNITIONS: Listed in Who’s Who Among Hispanic Americans 1992-1993, Who’s Who in American Women 1996; COMMUNITY SERVICE: 1996-1997, 1997-1998 Charter President, Greater Santa Ana Lions Club, Santa Ana, CA; PERSONAL INTERESTS: Swimming, Tennis, Horseback Riding, Performing Arts, Museum Exhibits, Historical Sites and Travel

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Heather Allen School Address: 701 E. Foothill Blvd. Unit # 3182 Azusa, CA 91702 heatherjustine.allen91@gmail.com Permanent Address: 1856 Delancey Dr. Salinas, CA 93906 (831) 206-4926 Objective: To obtain a career in promotions, marketing or A&R for the entertainment industry that showcases my knowledge of the fields of journalism and communications studies. Education: Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Anticipated Graduation Date – December 2013 Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies Notre Dame High School Salinas, CA Class of 2010 Related Experience: Promotions Intern January 2013-present Planet LA Music Los Angeles, CA • Assisted in organizing promotional and charity events o Grammys o SXSW Showcases o Whole Planet Foundation • Compiled audience traffic data for artists performing in our showcases o Includes: ? Facebook ? Twitter ? YouTube • Scheduling for showcases and events A&R/Social Media Intern May 2012- August 2012 Real Talent Management Redondo Beach, CA • Specifically for indie artist Nicole Lexi Davis • Contacted bloggers for press on Nicole’s album o Email o Twitter o Mailed submissions • Administrator for Nicole’s Facebook page o Invited friends/ fans to Nicole’s shows o Advertised Nicole’s music on personal page o Posted news to page • Contacted radio stations for airplay o Email o Mailed submissions • Collaborated with other interns through conference calls • Booking Student Reporter January 2012 - May 2012 Collide Magazine Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Student Reporter January 2011 - December 2011 The Clause Newspaper Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA • Arts beat January 2011- May 2011 • Entertainment beat September 2011- December 2011 • Occasionally guest write Assistant Activities Director June 2011 – August 2011 Madonna Del Sasso Church Salinas, CA • Activities team • Planned and organized non-spiritual activities/events for high school church camp • Head of decoration committee Activities Team Secretary June 2010 – August 2010 Madonna Del Sasso Church Salinas, CA • Documented ideas/plans for non-spiritual activities/events for high school church camp • Planned and organized activities/events • Planned fundraisers to fund camp • Head of decoration committee Copy Writer August 2006 – June 2010 Summit Yearbook Notre Dame High School Salinas, CA • Frequently did adjoining layout for written copy • Head photographer August 2009 – June 2010 Other Experience: Student Worker September 2011 – present Cougar Walk BBQ Café Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Student Film Extra September 2011 – present Azusa Pacific University Theater, Film & Television Department Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Customer Service Summer 2010 Monterey County Elections Office Salinas, CA • Collecting ballots • Greeting guests High School Commissioner August 2008 – June 2010 Salinas City Youth Commission Salinas, CA • Planned and organized activities for the youth of Salinas • Discussed issues regarding the youth of Salinas with city council members Co-Web Page Designer May 2009 – September 2009 United Way 211 Crew Salinas, CA • Designed youth oriented 211 informational website • Designed youth oriented 211 informational pamphlets Customer Service Rep May 2008 – October 2008 Cook’s Photography Salinas, CA • Student intern Model May 2005 – September 2006 Finesse Model Management Sausalito, CA • Commercial print • Mall runway shows Skills: • Booking • Customer Service • Event Planning • Microsoft Office (word, excel, power point) • Internet • Inventory • Basic Photoshop Honors/Awards/Activities: • Azusa Pacific University Dean’s Scholarship recipient • Azusa Pacific University Blackout Crew- Student Crowd Leader • Madonna Del Sasso Youth Group-Young Adult Leader • Palma Cheerleading Football/Basketball-4 years (Basketball Captain Senior Year) • California Scholarship Federation • National Honor Society of High School Scholars • Presidential Academic Award • Honor Roll-4 years References: Mark Nguyen Founder Planet LA Records Los Angeles, CA (310) 487-1457 mark@planetlarecords.com Genie Davis Talent Manager Real Talent Management Redondo Beach, CA (310) 918-5586 realtalentmgmt@yahoo.com Monique Arnold Supervisor Cougar Walk BBQ Café Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA (626) 815-6000 ext.3287 marnold@apu.edu Charlie Trementozzi Youth Group Coordinator Madonna Del Sasso Church Salinas, CA (831) 206-7901 charlietoz@aol.com Jason Cook Owner/ Head Photographer Cook’s Photography Salinas, CA (831) 424-5486 cooks@cooksphotography.com