Tricia Olszewski tolszewski@gmail.com Objective   A writing career that requires me to be entertaining, sharp, and hip to the world beyond my balcony Work Experience 9/03–Present Freelance Critic, Washington Post Washington, DC   I began as a freelance theater reviewer, covering an average of 4-10 plays a month. Moved into music criticism, now writing approximately 2-4 pieces monthly. 1/99–Present Freelance Critic/Entertainment Reporter, Washington City Paper Washington, DC   I'm one of the two main film reviewers, writing 2-4 pieces every week as well as covering film festivals. I also occasionally write profiles and review music, books, and upcoming events. 6/07–Present Film and Television Critic, PopMatters   I contribute film and television reviews on an irregular but ongoing basis. 6/00–5/01 Editor, Time-Life Music Alexandria, VA   I wrote and edited liner notes for albums produced by Time-Life. The AOL merger made my stay a short one. 9/02–5/04 Editor, Knight-Ridder Tribune Washington, DC   I wrote headlines for and edited incoming business-news stories from publications worldwide. I processed 16-20 stories an hour. 11/98–1/04 Proofreader/Copy Editor, Washington City Paper Washington, DC   I was hired as a proofreader and moved up to a part-time copy-editing position after a couple of years. Familiar with AP style, working long hours. We edited on paper. Education 9/91– 12/95 Bachelor's Degree at Canisius College Buffalo, NY I have a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in Communications. I concentrated on writing classes, including creative and business. Special Skills AP style, multiple word processing programs Publications, Memberships Published weekly in the Washington City Paper: www.washingtoncitypaper.com. Member of the Washington, D.C. Area Film Critics Association