1. Alicia A. Abalo
1327 Halsey St.
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(732) 947-2384 | aabalo1987@gmail.com
SUMMARYOF QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Print Journalism and Psychology from the University of Miami, Coral
Gables. Experience in writing, editing, layout, and design on books, newspapers, and magazines.
Additional work experience in office management and the hospitality industry.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Swept Away Publications NewYork, NY
Editor/Copywriter October 2013-June 2014
 Proofread series of books for local public author
 Edited story layouts and chapter structuring
Crest Property Management Carteret, NJ
Assistant to VP/Sales and Marketing September 2011-April 2013
 Designed summer brochures to increase rentalcapacity
 Managed front desk guest relations
Communique Coral Gables, FL
Writing/Layout 2010 Edition
 Yearly publication sent to alumni of the University of Miami
 Editor of student stories
 Headline writer
 Design layout
Onewater.org Coral Gables, FL
Contributing Writer September 2010-June 2011
 Collaborative project published by University of Miami students and faculty
 Brings awareness to global water challenge
Our National Parks.us Coral Gables, Fl
Contributing Writer September 2010-June 2011
 Ongoing project by University of Miami students
 Involves traveling to national parks and contributing experiences to the website
BackslashMagazine Miami, Fl
Music Reviews/Contributing Writer September 2008-July 2009
 Offbeat,artist-driven bi-monthly magazine
 Wrote reviews on concerts,CDs, and local bands
Miami Hurricane Coral Gables, FL
Contributing Writer November 2007 – January 2009
 The University of Miami’s student newspaper

2. OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Bartender 05/2013 – 11/2014
Society Billiards and Bar | New York, NY
 Assisted with inventory
Bartender,Manager, Server 09/2011 – 04/2013
The Old Bay Restaurant | New Brunswick, NJ
 Creator of seasonalcocktail menus
 Contributor to restaurant’s PR team
EDUCATION
University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida
Bachelor in Print Journalism, Bachelor in Psychology December 2010
Coursework: Custom Print Journalism Track –Advanced SocialMedia for Mass Communications,
Editing and Layout, Reporting on Global Environmental Issues,Mass Media Law,News Ethics, News
Reporting and Writing, Graphic Promotional Media, Still Photography
SKILLS/ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS
Technical Skills - Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, iMovie for Macintosh, Windows Multimedia,
Microsoft Excel, Word Press,Microsoft Access
Activities: WVUM DJ,blog writer, spokesperson for Planet Beach,actor in UM student films, avid reader/fiction
writer
Language Skills
 7 years of Spanish-language courses
REFERENCES:
Heidi M. Carr
Journalism Professor at University of Miami
h.carr@miami.edu
(305) 284 -5350
Iliana Oroza
Journalism Professor at University of Miami,
ioroza@miami.edu
(305) 284-4080
Michele Andrea
North Brunswick Humane Association
micheandre@aol.com
732-713-3532
Marge Karahuta
Crest Management VP/Sales and Marketing
marge@iinjreality.net
732-239-3390