Basics

Channels:
Writing, Art, Communication, Unique, and Film
Genres:
Arts & Entertainment, Blog, Editorial, Essays, Journalism: Copywriter, Journalism: Journalist, Lyrics, Narrative, Nonfiction, Persuasive, Philosophical, Poetry
Roles:
Writer, Copywriter, Poet, Screeenwriter, Blogger, Artist
Specialties:
Editorial, Copywriting, Poetry/Lyrics, Screenwriting
Hometown:
Hudson Valley

Biography

State University of New York at New Paltz Cum Laude Graduate 2007
Major: Media Management with 16 interdisciplinary credits in marketing, advertising, journalism and cultural studies. Maybe if I can get it paid for I'll get a Masters' in journalism one day.

Current References

Logan Lenz (Current Employer)
ANR Magazine
Editor-In-Chief
954.650.4282
anrmag.com (coming soon)

Dominick Evans (Current employer)
Editor
Literary Illusions News and Reviews Blog
Email: editor@literaryillusions.com

Donna Flayhan (Professor & Employer)
and Lead Organizer on the Lower Manhattan Public Health Project at Associate Professor at SUNY New Paltz
Department: Communication & Media
Office: JFT 520
Phone: (845) 257-3511
E-mail: flayhand@newpaltz.edu

Lynn Spangler (Professor)
Associate Dean
Department: Dean - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Office: JFT 608
Phone: (845) 257-3551
E-mail: spanglel@newpaltz.edu

William Clark (Employer)
Director TCMC
Department: Campus Media Center
Office: SUB 309
Phone: (845) 257-3084
E-mail: clarkw@newpaltz.edu

Amanda Garlin
Department: Promotions and Station Manager 88.7 FM, the Edge
Email: garlin51@newpaltz.edu

Kim Mann (Collogue)
Assistant on the Lower Manhattan Public Health Project
Phone: (845) 313-2678

Statements

The thinker must become his thought to truly be able to communicate.

Styles

I am a journalist, editorial writer, expository poet. I like spoken word prose poetry and colorful visuals when I make art (in the style of LeRoy Neiman and Justin Bua, etc).

Creative Tools Used

I use pen, paper, audio recorders, Final Draft software, Mac Protools Corel Paint Shop (for digital art) and of course, both sides of my brain.

Techniques

I have philosophical approach where I first look at larger concepts and deduce and breakdown the subject as I work

Achievements

MICHAEL LA PENNA
177 DuBois Street, Pine Bush, NY 12566 | (845) 313-4714| mike.lapenna@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in fields such as freelance writing and journalism, copywriting, punch-ups, editing or any related area therein.

EDUCATION
State University of New York at New Paltz
Bachelor of Arts in Media Management May 2007
Cum Laude

EXPERIENCE
Staff Writer
Literary Illusions New and Reviews Blog July 2007- May 2008
- Writing political blogs, media reviews and various related content.
Intern
Lower Manhattan Public Health Project, New York, New York via State University of New York at New Paltz June 2006- May 2007
- Created PSA’s which aired June 2006
- A lead researcher for press conference held at near Ground Zero September 2006

On-campus
WFNP 88.7 FM New Paltz, New York January 2005- December 2007
- On-air DJ
- Promoted events such as the Breast Cancer Walk, Accepted Students Day and Relay for Life
- Reviewed CD’s for airing

Freelance DJ
Self Employed, New York June 1999- December 2004
- Played and mixed music for parties during early undergraduate years

COLLEGIATE ACTIVITIES
- Performed with SUNY New Paltz RPM and members of the college slam poetry team (Placed third in the nation in 2006)
- Contributing writer/editor for college literary magazine (Fall 2006- Spring 2007)

LIST Of CURRENT WORK
- Daily blogger to Today.com
- Monthly contributor to "d/visible" Magazine

COMPUTER SKILLS
- Microsoft Office
- Final Draft 7
- Mac Protools
- Dragon Naturally Speaking

Exhibitions

Art and creative writing: http://mikeymystik.deviantart.com/
Blogs :http://www.literaryillusions.com/LIreviews/2007/07/06/political-party-campaign-changes/#more-624

Specialties

Editorial, Copywriting, Poetry/Lyrics, Screenwriting

Inspirations

Creators: God, Parental wisedom, Religious Entities: Jesus, Buddha etc. Misc: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., FDR, Pope John Paul II. Musicians: Outkast, Stevie Wonder, Hendrix. Wrestlers: Senshi (formerly Low Ki) The Amazing Red, AJ Styles. Superheros: Batman, Daredevil and Really Really Big Man lol. Artists/Poets/Others: My girlfriend Abby<3, RPM, (all of you, you know who you are) and Saul Williams...and me on really good days lol!