Maggie Ricco
Cell: 215-559-1060
Email: number18@gmail.com
Communication is achieved through the mediums of language, design and style. Any project, however varied, should thus be considerate of how the user will enjoy, consume, or interact with it. Highly proactive, technology focused, with a special attentiveness towards detail and clarity. Organized, with excellent interpersonal and written skills, and strong analytical abilities. Empathetic and experienced in group settings or alone. Background in web and social media, office administration, and customer service and relations.
- Skills
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Web & Technology
- Well-versed in both Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
- Accomplished in web site design, content creation, and implementation
- Up-to-date knowledge of HTML & CSS best practices; working PHP and jQuery knowledge
- Experienced with set-up and management of Wordpress and other content management systems
- Skilled at utilizing social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc) to establish Web presence & promote
- Excellent blogger! Currently writing for Omoi Zakka Shop and Philadelphia Weekly Style blogs
Instruction
- Experienced with elementary school children & adults as media literacy educator
- Empowers web site owners and content editors to learn necessary skills and tips towards maintaining site without outside help
Practical Communications
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities; experienced in academic, casual (blog), and professional writing etiquette.
- Journalistic interviewing and digital photo editing skills
- Great at orchestrating group communication and training/explaining new protocols to others; likewise quick to learn
- Japanese language: Upper intermediate proficiency (awaiting JLPT 2 results). 日本語は日本語能力試験２級のレベルほどできおります。
- Work Experience
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Web Master & Store ClerkJanuary 2008 – Present
- Omoi Zakka Shop, 1608 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA
Main site: https://www.omoionline.com
Store blog: http://blog.omoionline.com/
In-School MentorJanuary 2011 – June 2011
- Media Education Lab at Temple University; Philadelphia, PA
Working with Jubilee School in West Philadelphia and Wayne Elementary School in Wayne, PA to facilitate web design and media literacy education, respectively.
Style Blogger October 2010 – September 2011
- Thursday Street Snaps at Philadelphia Weekly Style Blog; Philadelphia, PA
http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/style/
Stockroom Coordinator July 2006 – March 2008
- American Apparel, 1611 Walnut Street; Philadelphia, PA
Analyst I July 2005 – June 2006
- Department of Labor, Philadelphia Backlog Elimination Center, Exceed Corp; Bala Cynwyd, PA
Logistics & Customer Service Associate September 2004 – October 2005
- Old Navy at Twin Cities Mall, Leominster, MA
- Old Navy at The Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
Deli & Food Service Clerk August 2001 – August 2004
- Stop & Shop Supermarket, Acton, MA
- Dunkin Donuts, Fitchburg, MA
- Omoi Zakka Shop, 1608 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Education
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Middlebury College Middlebury, VT – Summer 2009
- Intensive Summer Language Program: Japanese School
Kansai Gaidai University Osaka, Japan - 2008 - 2009
- Asian Studies Program; GPA 3.8
Temple University Philadelphia, PA - 2006 - 2010
- Communications major, Japanese minor; Honors student; Dean’s List; GPA 3.7
- Activities & Organizations
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Media Education Lab October 2010 – Present
- Assists researchers as volunteer at Temple University media lab; moderates & assists in maintenance with research-based website for adolescent girls, My Pop Studio: http://mypopstudio.com/
- Currently building website to showcase Lab media literacy program, Powerful Voices for Kids: http://powerfulvoices.blogspot.com
Blogger & Web Designer June 1997 – Present
- Designs and writes content for several personal websites, including the Philadelphia street style blog, Broad&Market: http://www.cyborgmemoirs.com/street.
- Also has made several web sites for friends, including: best friends! and War of Position
- References
- Available upon request
