Marie Louise Leone
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +1 (510) 229-8726
Website: marielouiseleone.carrd.co
EDUCATION
University of Southern California (USC) Los Angeles, CA
Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Graduated May 2024.
Master of Science.
•Journalism.
Seton Hall University (SHU) South Orange, NJ
School of Diplomacy and International Relations. Graduated May 2021.
Bachelor of Science (Double Major), Dean’s list, Magna cum Laude.
• Diplomacy & International Relations.
• Modern Languages (Spanish, Arabic).
Universidad de Belgrano (UB) Buenos Aires, AR
Studied abroad at the Universidad de Belgrano, July – Nov 2019.
Study Abroad in the Basque Country, Spain Bilbao, Spain
Memory and Conflict: Dealing with the Past Constructively, March 2017.
• Addressed conflict resolution using the Basque experience as a case study.
• Met with representatives of the Autonomous Basque and Navarra governments.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Annenberg Radio News (ARN) Los Angeles, CA
Executive Producer. Jan - May 2024
Radio Producer. Oct 2023 - Jan 2024
• Worked with the executive producers and other radio to create a radio show weekly.
• Managed multimedia journalists and assisted them in completing daily stories.
• Produced content, researching, writing and interviewing for the ARN show.
BevMo! Wine and Liquor Store Walnut Creek, CA / Marina del Rey, CA
Service Lead/Operational Manager. Jan – Sept 2023
• Managed teams of employees, overseeing the store’s daily operations.
• Led, organized and oversaw the weekly charitable food donations program.
• Responsible for collecting, securing and tallying high volume cash registers.
• Provided customer service in English and Spanish in a fast-paced retail environment.
Our Lady of Lourdes Church Oakland, CA
Social Media Coordinator. Sept 2022 – May 2023
• Developed and curated engaging content for social media platforms.
• Created and edited written, photo and video content on a weekly basis.
Asahi Shimbun America San Francisco, CA
News Assistant. Dec 2021 – Oct 2022
• Assistant to San Francisco Bureau Chief of leading Japanese newspaper.
• Conducted interviews with experts in technology, entertainment and politics.
• Researched and prepared summaries of ongoing news stories.
San José Spotlight San Jose, CA
Freelance Writer and Photographer. Nov 2021
• Wrote for San José Spotlight’s Santa Clara County and Transportation sections.
• Photographed assigned subjects in San Jose for published articles.
International Rescue Committee (IRC) Elizabeth, NJ
Economic Empowerment Intern. Jan – May 2021
• Helped Spanish language refugee families navigate work, school and finances.
• Managed monthly caseload of 30+ immigrant clients.
WSOU 89.5FM, SHU Radio South Orange, NJ
News Writer, Newscaster, Assistant Producer and Community Program Broadcaster. Aug 2020 – May 2021
• Conceived, wrote, produced and delivered live on-air newscasts and podcasts.
• Broadcasted weekend community programs, including live and prerecorded shows.
The Setonian, SHU Student Newspaper South Orange, NJ
Managing Editor (Jan – May 2020), Contributing Writer and Photographer. Nov 2017 – May 2021
• Responsible for managing, editing and publishing weekly newspaper.
• Oversaw transition of The Setonian to 100% digital production.
• Wrote weekly articles for the news section of The Setonian.
• Photographed assigned subjects for The Setonian feature articles.
Pirate Sports Network (PSN) South Orange, NJ
Team Member. Aug 2018 – May 2021
• Camera operator for live video broadcasts of SHU athletic events.
• Managed graphics and created caption banners in real time.
The Borgen Project Seattle, WA
Political Affairs Ambassador Intern. Sept – Nov 2020
• Campaigned for legislative initiatives to combat global poverty.
• Created and led a successful fundraiser to address poverty.
BevMo! Wine and Liquor Store Orinda, CA
Bevmologist/Customer Service Representative (seasonal). June 2018 – Dec 2019
• Provided customer service in English and Spanish in a retail environment.
• Handled high volume register; assisted with inventory and stocking.
• Received the Creating a Customer Centric Environment Award & the Teamwork Award.
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE
World Rugby HSBC Sevens Series, USA 7s Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV
Tournament volunteer. March 2018
• Acted as runner for news outlets and tournament officials.
Pitts Martial Arts Academy Oakland, CA
Student Instructor for Special Needs Class. 2011 – 2015
• Taught martial arts-based therapy for moderate to severe autism spectrum students.
• Developed leadership techniques and teaching skills.
CloseUp Washington D.C. Civic Education Program Washington, D.C. January 2014
• Attended seminars with U.S. government officials in Washington, D.C.
• Contributed to student workshops on current political and social issues.
HONORS AND AFFILIATIONS
Berkeley All Blues D2 Rugby Club Berkeley, CA
• Played as a forward (lock #4) and participated in team events. Jan - Apr 2023
Union County Mudturtle Rugby Club Union County, NJ 2016 – 2021
• Played as a forward (lock #4) and participated in fundraising events.
Seton Hall University Photo Club South Orange, NJ Sept 2017 – May 2021
• Photographed and experimented with technique during weekly events.
• Shared and reviewed photographs taken at events.
Empire San Francisco, International Mock Trial Competition San Francisco, CA November 2014
• Participated in multiple mock trials as an attorney.
Black Belt First Dan, Taekwondo