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Marie Louise Leone

My complete CV is below. For a PDF of my one-page resume, contact me at my email.My complete portfolio can be found here.

  • 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