ELIZABETH BRONKESH

1255 Kearny Street • San Francisco, CA 94133 • (609) 226-8347 • Lizzy872@gmail.com

WORK EXPERIENCE:
• FlipGloss Media Inc. - Los Angeles, CA
I have been employed as an Editorial Associate since July 2008 at FlipGloss Media, a start-up website based in Los
Angeles and New York City with backing from Forbes Media. FlipGloss Media is an interactive visual experience
that allows users to browse through photo collections that span across fashion, popular culture, lifestyle and travel.
As a member of the editorial team, my work began with uploading our photo-based content through a custom-
made system that allowed us to input as much data around an image with the intent of enhancing our search
engine. This work is crucial to FlipGloss in order to boost Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine
Marketing (SEM) results. I primarily focused on my data entry duties from July through December, adding as much
content to the website as possible before our launch in February 2009. My next responsibility was to research our
given areas of interest to find innovative trends that would work well as image-based stories. After pitching ideas to
my editor I would reach out to the appropriate public relations contacts in order to access the highest quality
images. After compiling the images I would write a brief introduction, compose catchy captions and find interesting
facts to go along with each photo. I was then responsible for making sure each photo and piece of information got
through our system by deadline. In addition to maintaining relations with PR people and keeping to date with my
editorial responsibilities, I served as an assistant to my editor and other office superiors as needed. I scheduled
meetings, ordered office supplies, arranged lunches and kept the office orderly.

• SelectMinds - New York City, NY

From June 2007 to August 2007 I was a Public Relations and Marketing Intern for SelectMinds, a global provider of
Corporate Social Networking Solutions. I served as an assistant to the head of the Public Relations department,
taking notes during meetings, proofreading crucial company documents (the white paper), drafting press releases,
updating media lists and compiling press clips.

• Boston Common Magazine – Boston, MA

From June 2006 to January 2007 I served as an Editorial Assistant at Boston Common Magazine. As an assistant to
the editor and associate editor, I was responsible for researching articles, transcribing interviews, writing articles,
organizing events and working large company parties.

• Senate Office of Senator Jon Corzine – Newark, NJ

I interned for Senator Jon Corzine (D-NJ) from June 2005 to August 2005. I fulfilled several secreterial duties,
including answering constituent telephone calls, responding to citizen mail and attending Senator Corzine's press
conferences. In addition, I researched social issues such as child abuse, education and welfare.

• Zen Athletica Yoga Studio – Boston, MA

As Shift Manager at Zen Athletica Yoga Studio I signed customers into classes and assisted them with their
purchases. I opened and closed the studio, as well as manage the overall appearance.

EDUCATION:
Boston University College of Communication Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Journalism May 2008
Concentration in Print Journalism / Liberal Arts Minor in English GPA in Major: 3.22/4.0
New York University Study Abroad Florence, Italy
Studies in Art History and Italian Language January – May 2007
Relevant Course Work: Feature Writing, Magazine Writing and Editing, Magazine Workshop

SKILLS:
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Quark, Photoshop, PC and Macintosh formats. I have working knowledge of the
Italian language.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
I was an after school volunteer through the Boston University Community Service Center at a Catholic elementary
school in Boston where I tutored students. I also partook in Boston University’s First Year Student Outreach
Program in August 2004, raising awareness about gender equality. I volunteered at a Boston hospital over the
Christmas season with Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation.

References and clips available upon request