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Overview
Work History
Education
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Writingandeditorialbackground
Chess, model making
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Luis Vazquez

New York,NY

Summary

Knowledgeable in content writing and editing with knack for crafting engaging and compelling content. Proven track record of producing well-researched and impactful articles for diverse audiences. Demonstrated capability in storytelling and interviewing, consistently showcasing creativity and attention to detail.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Feature Writer

ASIANINNY.COM
12.2016 - Current
  • Gained recognition for exceptional storytelling abilities through various writing awards, elevating the reputation of the publication within industry circles.
  • Streamlined editing process by implementing consistent style guides across all feature articles, improving overall cohesion within the publication.
  • Championed underrepresented voices within the industry by actively seeking out diverse sources for interviews and quotes.
  • Pitched innovative story ideas that aligned with publication goals, resulting in increased coverage of trending topics.

Editor-in-Chief

PRESS4YOUREVENT.COM
01.2013 - Current
  • Developed publication website, blogs and social media presence.

Editor-in-Chief

HELLO! BERGEN
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Coordinated special edition publications, showcasing high-quality content tailored to specific themes or events.

Beat Writer

NY SPORTSDAY
01.2017 - 10.2017
  • Collaborated with photographers, producers and managers to coordinate content production.

Writer

ELITE SPORTS NY
11.2016 - 01.2017
  • Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.

Editor-in-Chief

AZINE MAGAZINE
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Developed publication website, blogs and social media presence.

Staff Writer

LATIN TRENDS MAGAZINE
01.2006 - 01.2014
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.

Editor-in-Chief

LATINO Y STYLE MAGAZINE
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Coordinated special edition publications, showcasing high-quality content tailored to specific themes or events.

Editor-in-Chief

ULTIMATE ATHLETE MAGAZINE
01.2010 - 01.2011

Staff Writer

BROKEN RECORDS MAGAZINE
01.2010 - 04.2010
  • Collaborated with editors to refine content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and cohesiveness for publication.

Staff Writer

SCORES MAGAZINE
01.2010 - 01.2010
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.

Contributing writer

ELBORICUA.COM
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.

Writer

NYC SPORTING NEWS
01.2005 - 01.2006

DRAHMA MAGAZINE
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Contributed articles and interview pieces over two editions

Writer/Researcher

THE NEW TOMORROW
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.

Writer

BOSTON/NEW YORK EDGE
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Sports staff writer.
  • Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.

Education

BS Business Administration - Business

Boricua College
New York
05.2019

Skills

Content Planning

Target audience understanding

Collaborative mindset

Deadline Management

Exceptional storytelling

In-Depth Research

Writingandeditorialbackground

Professional writer for over twenty years, with experience in magazine, newspaper, and business writing. Author of various articles in various national and digital publications., Editor of two electronic newsletters, various organizational newsletters. Experienced in copy editing, content editing, and proofreading., Developer, writer, editor and designer of a wide range of business materials, newsletters, and annual reports., Familiar with HTML, VTML, and Java. Familiar with several desktop publishing programs for both electronic and print publishing., Invited speaker to several writing conferences.

Chess, model making

I have always been a follower of strategy and hands on creations. As a son of an architect i learned Drafting. In my free time I am interested in Chess, Risk and similar military strategy games. These serve to keep my mind sharp and creative which contribute to my writing style. 

Timeline

Editor-in-Chief

HELLO! BERGEN
01.2019 - 04.2019

Beat Writer

NY SPORTSDAY
01.2017 - 10.2017

Feature Writer

ASIANINNY.COM
12.2016 - Current

Writer

ELITE SPORTS NY
11.2016 - 01.2017

Editor-in-Chief

PRESS4YOUREVENT.COM
01.2013 - Current

Editor-in-Chief

AZINE MAGAZINE
01.2013 - 01.2015

Editor-in-Chief

LATINO Y STYLE MAGAZINE
01.2010 - 01.2012

Editor-in-Chief

ULTIMATE ATHLETE MAGAZINE
01.2010 - 01.2011

Staff Writer

BROKEN RECORDS MAGAZINE
01.2010 - 04.2010

Staff Writer

SCORES MAGAZINE
01.2010 - 01.2010

Staff Writer

LATIN TRENDS MAGAZINE
01.2006 - 01.2014

Writer

NYC SPORTING NEWS
01.2005 - 01.2006

DRAHMA MAGAZINE
01.2005 - 01.2006

Contributing writer

ELBORICUA.COM
01.2004 - 01.2007

Writer/Researcher

THE NEW TOMORROW
01.2004 - 01.2005

Writer

BOSTON/NEW YORK EDGE
01.2003 - 01.2005

BS Business Administration - Business

Boricua College
Luis Vazquez