Carlos Bongioanni
Waynesboro,PA
Summary
Dynamic Web Editor and Navy Journalist with a proven track record at Stars and Stripes and the U.S. Navy. Excelled in mentoring, enhancing editorial content, and covering significant events with exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking. Skilled in editing, proofreading, and fostering team collaboration. Achieved a seamless blend of storytelling and factual reporting.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Web Editor
Stars and Stripes
08.2003 - 08.2024
- Mentored junior editors by providing constructive feedback on their work, fostering professional growth.
- Managed editorial content for timely publication of high-quality content across various platforms.
- Served as staff photographer covering hearings and events at the U.S. Capitol, the White House and various military bases in the DC metro region.
- Enhanced website content by editing and proofreading articles for grammar, punctuation, and style.
Navy Journalist
U.S. Navy
12.1989 - 08.2003
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for daily newspapers and weekly base pagers.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with subject matter experts associated with the Defense Department.
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate, informative and relevant stories.
- Covered high-profile military events in dozens of countries throughout Europe, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region.
- Attende hundreds of news events as a photographer providing high quality images for print publications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Williams College
Williamstown, MANo Degree - Print And Broadcast Journalist
Defense Information School
Fort Meade, MDSkills
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Editing and proofreading
- Research
Accomplishments
- Awarded Navy Achievement Medal for producing a high-quality Welcome Aboard video for the crew of a Navy ship transferring to a base in Italy.
- Awarded numerous joint military achievement and commendation medals for role in helping print and broadcast media outlets winning recognition for stellar performance.
Languages
Italian
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Web Editor
Stars and Stripes
08.2003 - 08.2024
Navy Journalist
U.S. Navy
12.1989 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Arts -
Williams College
No Degree - Print And Broadcast Journalist
Defense Information School
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