Resume
CARRIE S. S. SMITH
(240) 676-1596 • carriestavolasmith@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, minor in Environmental Science
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom, InDesign, etc.)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Photography, videography, and video production
In-depth knowledge of social media marketing platforms: Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok
Writing (AP style, Gonzo, Investigative, Digital, Broadcast), ENPS production system
Editing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), WordPress
Storytelling, Ethics & Integrity, Newsgathering, Communication
JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
Remote- Washington, D.C.
March 2023- Present
Freelance Writer
DC Music Review
•Coordinates and conducts live interviews with music artists
•Writes short and long-form digital entertainment-based pieces via WordPress
•Provides coverage in real-time of events, concerts, and festivals
Remote- Alexandria, VA
June 2021- June 2022
Writer, Reporter
World Future Fund
•Pitched topics to highlight important social and political issues through storytelling
•Conducted research on current events and wrote 3-5 articles per week
•Designed audios and videos to captivate viewers' attention on issues
Contributing Writer, Reporter
Amherst Wire
Amherst, Massachusetts
Sept. 2019 – May 2021
•Wrote weekly articles within AP Style guidelines for the student digital magazine published by UMass Journalism Dept.
•Coordinated with the editor to pitch story ideas, report news, and write storytelling pieces
•Interviewed individuals in the area to highlight unique stories for the entertainment and news section
Writer Intern
The Neo Elite / AMPD
Washington, D.C.
May 2020 – Dec 2020
•Constructed original, authentic, and interesting written and digital content with a team
•Interviewed subjects on and off camera for weekly article series
•Created and wrote entertainment, lifestyle, and news articles centered around music and culture
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive Assistant
Hammer Design Build Remodel
Rockville, MD
June 2022– Present
•Designs social media content and posts on various platforms (Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook)
•Manages lead intake via Zendesk Sell by speaking to potential clients, filtering inquiries, and converting deals
•Assists creative director by scheduling meetings, coordinating with staff, and communicating with clients
Artist Relations Intern
FWAYGO Music
Remote- Rockville, MD
July 2021- Dec 2021
•Established and orchestrated live interviews with music artists to entertain start-up audience
•Networked with entrepreneurs, producers, engineers, artists, and celebrities across the globe
•Initiated an original, creative, and modern newsletter to inform supporters of important updates
Director of Strategic Media Relations
ISSA-NOVA
Northern Virginia
Feb. 2021 – Jan. 2022
•Composed press releases to secure media and news coverage for events
•Produced digital advertisements to spread awareness of cybersecurity conferences
•Integrated a youthful perspective of social media engagement with the organization
Remote- Los Angeles, CA
Jan 2022- Present
Copy Editor, Writer
The Fox Magazine
•Uses WordPress to publish articles for lifestyle and entertainment sections
•Utilizes SEO within focus keywords, article descriptions, and tags to gain more site traffic
•Writes and edits press releases, listicles, and articles.
•Conducts interviews via email, phone call, and video chat