Sofia E.

Carlson
sofiacrlsn@gmail.com EDUCATION: Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL Expected May 2014 Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Maintained a 3.47 cumulative GPA Received the Loyola and the Directors scholarship from Loyola University Chicago Published articles on Loyola Chicagos up-and-coming blog Hub Bub as well as the Universitys online alumni magazine Compass Magazine. EXPERIENCE: Michigan Avenue Magazine January 2014-May 2014 Editorial Intern Complete dossiers, assist with interviews and photo shoots, and complete online event listings. Write stories for both the online and print issue of the magazine. Time Out Chicago August 2013-December 2013 Intern, Chicago, IL Completed listings, researched events and contacted food and entertainment venues for press releases. Wrote blog posts, including a weekly food event post that covered topics ranging from food to music. Continues to author Freelance articles on an ongoing basis American Apparel April 2012-August 2013 Assistant Manager, Chicago, IL Performed as a manager on duty when necessary to complete tasks like helping customers and resolving issues. Assumed a position of authority through delegating tasks in order to maintain the stores order and meet sales goals. SKILLS: Bilingual (Spanish) Experience using InDesign, Photoshop, Content Management Systems and HTML PUBLICATIONS: http://www.timeout.com/chicago/music/warpaint-at-metro-photos http://www.timeout.com/chicago/music/lorde-at-aragon-ballroom-photos http://www.timeout.com/chicago/music/kanye-west-at-united-center-photos-and-review