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April Kilcrease

Oakland, CA USA
8 Years Experience

Professional Experience

I have a proven ability to write engaging stories about a diverse range of topics—from blogging about sustainable design and reviewing eco-focused books to reporting on clean technology and social media startups to writing about art and music.

Expertise

Fact-Checker 1 YearReporter 1 YearWriter 8 Years

Specialty

Entertainment 2 YearsTechnology 1 YearTravel 2 Years

Industries

Book Publishing Consumer 2 YearsMagazine - Large Consumer/National magazines 2 YearsMagazine - Local/Regional magazines 1 Year

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Noise Pop Industries (10+)
  • The Age (1-2)
  • ReadyMade (10+)
  • New York Times Magazine (1-2)
  • Mobil Travel Guides (3-5)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • SWA Group (10+)
  • Berkeley Programs for Study Abroad (1-2)
  • Heckmann Communications (6-10)

Other Work History

Red Herring, Reporter; Going.com, stringer; California magazine, Fellow; Lonely Planet Publications, Junior Publicist; Planet magazine, Editorial Assistant

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, Windows XP, InDesign

Equipment

laptop, digital camera, audio recorder