Matthew H Emma
36 Sierra Vista Lane
Valley Cottage, New York 10989
(845)-348-9356
matthewemma174@gmail.com
matthewemma909@yahoo.com

Career Goal: I am seeking to further my career in the communications, writing and/or journalistic field by utilizing the vast experience I have gained in two decades of experience writing for a client base, working as an Search Engine Optimization (SEO) author and as a print and online journalist. 
Work Experience:
January 1998-current
Freelance Writer:
*Written various documents, ranging from news stories to promotional materials, for online sites and individual clients.
*Edited such documents as reports, literary works and promotional materials for individual clients. 
*Served as ghostwriter for a client authoring a biography.
*SEO articles. 
June 2010-May 2011
Nyack Patch Online News Publication
Nyack, New York
Reporter
*Covered government and school board meetings.
*Authored human interest and community-based stories.
*Attended and provided coverage for various sporting events. 
February 2005-October 2008
Rockland Review Newspaper
West Nyack, New York
Senior Correspondent:
*Covered local, state and federal politicians, in addition to government meetings.
*Authored movie and book reviews.
*Attended and provided coverage for local sporting events.
*Authored a long-running sports column.
*Wrote numerous human interest pieces.
*Snapped photographs.
*Edited press releases.
*Supervised junior reporters and interns.
*Assisted editor with production. 
June 2001-February 2005
Rockland Review Newspaper
West Nyack, New York
Staff Writer:
*Attended local government meetings.
*Covered local sporting events.
*Authored human interest stories.
*Typed press releases. 
Areas Of Expertise:
*Excellent at meeting deadlines.
*Experienced managing and completing multiple assignments.
*Self-directed.
*Extensive knowledge of and experience writing about numerous different topics and subjects.
*Had numerous short stories accepted for publication in both online and print, literary journals. 
*Sold a feature-length screenplay.
Education:
University of Connecticut:
August 1996-December 1997
*Earned eighteen credits towards a Master of Arts in International Relations.
Elmira College:
September 1992-June 1996
*Completed a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. 
Special Skills:
*Proficient in Microsoft Word
*Basic experience with Photoshop. 
*Highly experienced in internet research and researching techniques.
*Working knowledge of the Spanish language.
*Published creative writer who has had more than 20 short stories published in online and print literary publications and has written six festure-length screenplays, one of which was purchased.