1. Ian D. Spula
1935 N. Fairfield Avenue, Unit 312, Chicago, IL 60647 / ian.spula@gmail.com
On LinkedIn & Twitter / (585) 727-6617
Education
2004 B.A., Urban Studies, University of Toronto
recent Work Experience
Oct. 2015 – Present Writer, The Spaces Magazine
Contributing writer for London-based architecture & design
publication, covering architecture news stories, transformational
projects, and industry events that appeal to an international
reader.
Jan. 2014 – Present Writer, The Architect’s Newspaper
Contributor to the Midwest edition of this trade publication,
profiling architecture firms and reviewing newly built projects.
April 2016 – Nov. 2016 Content Strategist, Jennifer Ames Chicago
Writer and strategist for a leading broker in luxury real estate.
Developed print advertizing, listing brochures, flyers, mailers,
email and social media marketing, and more, in close
collaboration with our graphic designer and Director of
Marketing. Additional responsibilities included PR outreach,
interviewing sellers in their homes, recording the selling points
and descriptive details for each of our properties, and
communicating market trends to sellers.
Oct. 2015 – April 2016 Writer, Dwell Magazine
Occasional web contributor, pitching and producing slideshows
of cutting-edge modern homes.
Feb. 2014 – Dec. 2015 Freelance Reporter, Chicago magazine
Real estate beat reporter for print and online editions of the
magazine. I researched and wrote an average of three online
articles a week and one print article a month, including two
covers. I also scripted, co-produced, and anchored a web video
series on Chicago’s neighborhoods.
Oct. 2011 – Dec. 2013 Editor, Curbed Chicago
Full-time editor contributing the vast majority of content. The
role entailed rigorous blogging on real estate, urban
development, and architecture; day-to-day website operation;
managing contributing writers; and posting to social media. I
spearheaded a dramatic growth in readership.

2. Awards / Recognitions
May 2015 Finalist, “Best Places To Live” for Chicago magazine, City and
Regional Magazine Awards (CRMA).
Internships
2002 – 2005 Intern, Housing Opportunities Inc,
Rochester, NY
Worked summers for a non-profit affordable housing provider in
a tenant services capacity helping people with the lease renewal
and government benefit verification process. Administered
surveys and conducted workshops to aid the company’s response
to chronic housing issues.
2002 – 2003 Intern, Toronto City Hall
Worked as a research assistant in the office of City Councilor
Brian Ashton, investigating a range of public transit concerns.
Skills
• Advanced writing skills, with a clear, personable style
• Skilled content marketer and ad writer; strong understanding of brand and personas
• Experienced, confident interviewer
• Able to work accurately and proficiently under multiple tight deadlines
• Adept in using social media for content promotion
• Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite as well as project management and publishing platforms
• Basic photography skills
References
Micheal Anthony, Executive VP of Operations, Jennifer Ames Chicago / (312) 440-7551 /
micheal@jenniferames.com
Malaika Byng, Editor-in-Chief, The Spaces magazine / +442-07-297-5980 /
malaika@thespaces.com
Emmet Sullivan, Senior Web Editor, Chicago magazine / emmet.sullivan@gmail.com