Michele Bigler is a freelance journalist seeking a position as a lead contributor for a media company. She has over 5 years of experience writing for various publications, including blogs for The Prism Music Group and Miami Shoot magazine. She is fluent in Spanish, English, and French and has a Master's degree in English and Spanish Literature.

1. MICHÈLE BIGLER
FREELANCE JOURNALIST
8600 SW Miami,Fl. 33157 Mobile:+1 305 987 60 98
Twitter:MicheleBigler@UpSpeakUpSpeak E-MAIL:michibigler@hotmail.com
M.B.
OBJECTIVE
Professsionally commited freelance writer equipped with the necessary tools to become a lead contributor for a
media company; offering unique approaches to modern journalism, creativity and enthusiasm by abetting in the
fabrication of original content.
WORK EXPERIENCE
THE PRISM MUSIC GROUP Since July 2015
8325 NE 2nd Ave.#204
Miami, Fl. 33138
+1 404 272 3600
http://theprismmusicgroup.com
 Lead contributor for The PrismMusic Group blog, covering bothPrismand Miami culture events.
 Successful start with coverage of Terra Music Live’s Julieta Venegas concert and upcoming interviews with
local and international musicians,concert reviews andbio’s on local talent.
 Creative libertyto choose and develop intriguing content fostering consistent traffic to the blog.
 Activelyinvolvedinsocial media marketing concentratedon the increasedperformance of blog.
 Initiator of series onstrong,independent and successful women.
 Pitching,organizing and marketing cultural branding events for clients.
MIAMI SHOOT Since May 2015
333 NE 24t h St.Suite 410
Miami, Fl. 33137
+1 305 454 0851
http://www.miamishoot.com
 Freelance reporter and writer for the culture sector responsible for the greater Miami area.
 Valli Art Galleryopening article featuredinthe July/August print issue.
 Employs extensive researchinthe preparationof articles.
 Continually prepared to pitchand lead projects withdiligence and integrity.
I HAVE THE CONCH Since March 2014
http://theconch.me
 Sole founder of website that includes a compilation of texts, photographs and videos coverage of cultural
experiences.
 Provenautodidactic skills throughthe creationof a successful website onWordpress.
 Single contributor to a well followed,expanding blog that contains an emergent audience.
 Completelyresponsible for self-branding and expansion of the site.
 Demonstratedwriting,designand technological proficiencies ina blog inspiredby our modern world.
 Implements multi-media approach geared towards a collage technique of photography, video and writing in
articles.

2. PUNTO LATINO January 2009-November 2014
Postfach
Zurich8048
+41 79 756 0706
http://www.puntolatino.ch
 Autonomous reporter for the online magazine with exclusive coverage of nationwide Latin-American cultural
events including movie, concert,record,book and art galleryreviews.
 Leading reporter for renowned international film festivals (Fribourg International Film Festival, Locarno
International FilmFestival & ZurichInternational FilmFestival). Still invitedto saidevents.
 Interviewed celebrated musicians, directors and artists. Some examples include Grammy winner Lila Downs,
Tomatito,The Caronni sisters andTito & Tarantula.
 Recognized author at Punto Latino,publicallypraised for articles and interviews.
 Cultivated and maintained close contact with Latin American embassies & ambassadors (predominantly the
Colombian, Peruvianand Mexicanembassies) and was consistentlyinvited to cover their culturalevents.
 Managed 90% of the photography for saidevents.
 Receivedconsistent positive feedback fromreaders and supervisor.
EDUCATION
SSEH SOCIEDAD SUIZA DE ESTUDIOS HISPÁNICOS November 2014
Master thesis «La fuga de la jaula de la melancolía» was awarded the best academic paper in a Swiss competition.
Thesis specializes in modern day Mexican literature, more specifically, in the works of Sergio Pitol and Álvaro Enrigue
covering issues suchas globalizationand post nationalism.It also receivedthe highest grade on the Swiss scale (6).
UNIVERSITY OF BERN, SWITZERLAND October 2014
MASTER IN ARTS (ENGLISH & SPANISH LITERATURE AND LANGUAGES)
INSIGNI CUM LAUDE
UNIVERSITY OF FRIBOURG, SWITZERLAND 2011
BACHELOR IN ARTS (ENGLISH & SPANISH LITERATURE AND LANGUAGES)
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
TEFL CERTIFICATION (TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE) August 2010
80-hour online course including planning and business adjunction. Certificate number TO0015316
UNIVERSITY OF MURCIA, SPAIN Spring semester 2010
Recipient of the prestigious ERASMUS scholarship, a foreignstudent exchange program.
SKILLS
 Fluent in Spanish, English and French. Advanced German. Basic Italian.
 Versed public speaker thanks to four years of teaching experience.
 Sincere auditor withdeveloped writtenand verbal communicationskills.
 Deadline orientedprofessional that thrives ina fast paced and creativelydemanding environment.
 Deep knowledge and fascinationwithculture, music,digital,social media, content and technology.
 Computer skills: proficient in PC, MSO, Mac, iMovie, basic Photo Shop, Wordpress & Social Media. Basic
copyediting and AP style knowledge.