DAN SALOMONE
952.270.8900
djsalomone@gmail.com
EDUCATION
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY columbus, ohio
B.A., double major in Journalism and Political Science
WRITING GIGS
SPORTS CORRESPONDENT
STAMFORD ADVOCATE (september 2009 - current)
GREENWICH TIME (september 2009 - current)
FREELANCE WRITER
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
- Wrote and formatted charity dinner program
- Interviewed pro ball players and wrote some biographies
STAFF WRITER
THE LANTERN, ohio state's daily student newspaper
STUDY ABROAD INTERNSHIP PROGRAM sydney, australia
EDMUND RICE CENTRE
- worked intensely with local Aboriginal citizens, writing for their weekly publication
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sports Illustrated On Campus captain consultant
columbus, ohio
- Leveraged existing campus networks to provide clients with authentic messaging
- Clients included: Nike, Apple, Nissan, Old Spice, BCS, Finish Line, HBO
SKILLS
- Proficient in K4 Publishing Software, SPSS, Adobe Creative Suite, iLife, Final Cut Pro, Macintosh OSX Operating System, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
- Recipient of the National Buckeye Scholarship for non-Ohio residents
- Selected to the First-Year Leadership Collaborative, Ohio State’s leadership development program
- Ohio State Ski Club, marketing team for the largest student organization on campus
- Makio, Ohio State’s Yearbook, sports writer and general contributor
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts Double Major: June 2009
Public Affairs Journalism and Political Science
Relevant Experience
The Advocate Stamford, CT
Greenwich Time Greenwich, CT
The Ridgefield Press Ridgefield, CT
Sports Correspondent September 2009 - Current
• Covered high school sports for various Connecticut teams playing around the state
• Linked stories to social media networks
Major League Baseball New York, NY
Writer—Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.) October 2009 – January 2010
• Collaborated on writing and formatting the B.A.T. Dinner journal
• Interviewed former professional baseball players, writing and transcribing their stories
Sports Illustrated On Campus Columbus, Ohio Captain Consultant March 2007 – June 2009
• Served as the team captain, contacted SI on a regular basis, and functioned as organizational strategist
• Delivered peer-to-peer marketing to promote products, services and brands on campus
• Leveraged existing campus and social networks to provide clients with authentic messaging, low-cost execution and natural campus integration. Clients included: Nike, Apple, Nissan, Old Spice, BCS, Finish Line, HBO
o SI Evolution of the Game Tour presented by Nissan (most successful tour stop in past two years of program)
The Lantern Daily Student Newspaper Columbus, Ohio
Staff Writer September 2008-June 2009
• Worked the sports desk for the daily student newspaper with a circulation of 15,000 in addition to its online medium
• Covered the 2009 Inauguration, established and connected campus to my live blog and photographs
Just Comment Edmund Rice Centre Advocacy Newsletter Sydney, Australia
Study Abroad Internship Program February 2008-June 2008
• Worked full time four days per week and attended class one day per week
• Conducted research and worked intensely with local Aboriginal citizens for the social justice center’s bimonthly publication, which discussed issues affecting both local and international nations and cultures
The Hannah Report Ohio's Most Comprehensive Daily Legislative & Government News Report Columbus, Ohio
Staff Writer/Intern March 2007-June 2007
• Covered legislative committees, floor sessions, government activities, and synopses of recent court decisions
• Relayed information between the Ohio Statehouse and Hannah’s offices, gathered from political aides, lobbyists, etc.
Skills
• Computer Skills: Proficient in K4 Publishing Software, SPSS, Adobe Creative Suite, iLife, Final Cut Pro, Macintosh OSX Operating System, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Honors & Activities
• Recipient of the National Buckeye Scholarship for non-Ohio residents
• Selected to the First-Year Leadership Collaborative, Ohio State’s leadership development program
• Ohio State Ski Club, marketing team for the largest student organization on campus
• Makio, Ohio State’s Yearbook, sports writer and general contributor
Relevant Coursework
• Multimedia Journalism, Mass Communications, News Reporting and Editing (AP Style), Public Relations, Media Ethics, Sports and Event Marketing
