Amy Ferguson

Miami Beach, FL USA
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Professional Experience

There is one thing which I have always been certain of: I will be a writer. What makes desires tangible for young writers like myself are innovative companies which give freedom to create based upon a unique vision. My goal as a creative visionary in the field of writing is to work hand in hand with clients to successfully build a brand, create ideas that ignite a spark of emotion, and deliver concepts that manifest differently in each human mind, yet connect us all as a whole.

Expertise

Content Editor (online)
2 Years
Copywriter
2 Years
Social Media
2 Years

Specialty

Food
2 Years
Lifestyle
1 Year
Travel
2 Years

Industries


Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
1 Year
Online/new media
2 Years
Other
Entry Level

Total Media Industry Experience

3 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Vault Magazine by Barton G. (10+)

Other Work History

Editor for CelebrityChef.TV Content Editor for DoYouRemember.com City Editor for TheDailyMeal.com

Technical Skills

Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Final Cut

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Mac and Windows Beginner in HTML

Equipment

Digital Camera for filming/photography, Audio Recorder, Editing programs such as Final Cut and Photoshop

References

Alexandra Delgado, Editorial Director, ADelgado@thinkcommercegroup.com Virginia Gil, Editorial Directer at DoYouRemember.com and TheDailyCandy.com Virginia@DoYouRemember.com

Showcase

Food Writing

Dining with Scott Conant and Norman Van Aken: A Review
(CelebrityChef.TV 11/25/2013)
In part of the Miami Book Fair International, Scott Conant and Norman Van Aken hosted a cooking demonstration followed by a private dinner, to celebrate the release of their newest cookbooks. The following is a detailed review of the evening.
4 For February: 4 South Florida Restaurants to Try for February
(TheDailyMeal.com 2/4/2013)
A restaurant guide profiling four restaurants in four different Miami neighborhoods.
Aboard Celebrity Cruises' New Ship 'Reflection'
(TheDailyMeal.com 12/10/2012)
Invited by Celebrity Cruises for the inaugural sailing of their new ship "Reflection" which features exotic dining options.On board the ship was celebrity chef Jeff McInnis who prepared an interactive press dinner with friend John Suley, director of culinary operations for Celebrity Cruises.
New York's 10 Best Mac and Cheeses
(Vault Magazine 8/1/2012)
A guide to the best Mac and Cheese in New York City and a small profile of each restaurant.

Travel Writing

The Country's Best Retro Bars
(DoYouRemember.com 6/13/2013)
A guide to the country's best retro bars.

Art and Design

"Toledo/Toledo: Full Circle" at Miami Dade College's Museum of Art + Design
(Vault Magazine 12/1/2012)
An interview with fashion designer Isabel Toledo and her husband, illustrator Ruben Toledo, on their exhibit that premiered during Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 and a look at Isabel's new book, "Roots of Style."