Carolyn Vallejo

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Experience Education
Managing Editor, B2B PYMNTS.com Boston University
1.2015 - Present College of Communication
After the success of CPI, promoted to launch the B2B 9.2008 - 5.2012
payments and FinTech newsletter of larger sister-site Bachelor of Science in
PYMNTS.com. I manage our editorial direction and calendar, Journalism
newsletter design and podcasts to establish PYMNTS.com
as the premier source for corporate payments innovation Minor in Psychology
news and commentary.
Magna cum Laude honors
Managing Editor, Competition Policy International
10.2012 - 2.2015 Journalism Department office
Directed all content, distribution, promotion and social media assistant
for this law and regulation platform. Developed new
columns, coordinated an interview podcast series, led
website and newsletter design, managed events, and hired Quick Look
and trained new staff.
Jason Zeeman of Z-Rant
Staff Writer, Alter The Press Dig Boston
6.2012 - 11.2014
Became one of founder Jon Ablesons go-to writers for The Business Case For
musician interviews, profiles and album reviews, disrupting Protecting SME Borrowers
the status-quo of contemporary music journalism to write PYMNTS.com
honest, in-depth features.
Looney Tunes
Local Record Store Feature
Staff Writer & Photographer, Allston Pudding
12.2011 - 8.2014 Sum 41
Contributed artist interviews, op-eds and live reviews to Big Cheese Magazine
propel this Boston music blog into an award-winning
platform for local and international acts. Transit
Local Band Photography
Contributor, Performer Magazine
3.2012 - 3.2013
Crafted content including musical profiles and features, Beyond The Writing
album reviews, live concert reviews and photography with a
voice geared towards the technically-trained musician.
Proficient in Spanish
Contributor, Dig Boston
1.2011 - 5.2012 LA Animal Services volunteer
Approached by then-editor David Day to break into Bostons Member of Delta Gamma
food scene for features, interviews and reviews at this Fraternity, Zeta Zeta Chapter
weekly Boston journal.
Studied abroad in London as part
Contributor, Big Cheese/Vive le Rock Magazines of the 2011 Internship Program
2.2011 - 3.2012
Starting as an intern while abroad in London, I was quickly Dual citizen of Colombia and US
handed more demanding assignments for these music
magazines, including long-form profiles, videography Studied abroad in Medellin,
Colombia in 2006
packages, and reviews.