NAOMI WAXMAN, BA, MA, MS
Professional Profile
Employed as Writer, Reporter, Trainer, Associate Project Manager, Workshop Coordinator, Editor, and Legal Assistant. Web-savvy, skilled and experienced with Information Technology.
Motivated collaborator who functions effectively in a team-focused environment.
A multi‑disciplinary thinker with excellent listening and analytical skills, the ability to understand new concepts and complex subjects, and work with diverse constituencies.
Conducts detailed research and writes up clear and concise communication around the research.
Solves problems and exercises good judgment in fast‑paced environments. Prioritizes work on multiple ongoing projects. Committed to exceptional work quality and standards.
Principled, ethical, resourceful and professional. A high level of enthusiasm, energy, initiative, and drive. A quick study who is eager to learn.
INTERACTIONS
Community sources include leaders, organizers, activists, and the multi-cultural public.
Interactions include editors, journalists, students, advertising community, artists, teenagers, LGBTQ youth and families, survivors of domestic violence, attorneys, social workers, etc.
AWARDS/HONORS
Member of Lambda Sigma National Honor Society (2008).
GRE English score top five percentile in the U.S.
Member of AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps (2011-2012).
Recipient of Milwaukee Press Club Bronze Award for Best Online Hard News Feature (2018). “Teetering on the Brink: Barriers to Reproductive Health Care Access.”
Three college degrees – all attained with scholastic achievements.
Co-produced feature segment for Milwaukee PBS (2016-2017).
FORMAL EDUCATION
Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism, Chicago, IL
MS – JOURNALISM (Specialization: Social Justice and Investigative Journalism): 06/2018
Scholarship Award – GPA: 3.89
Marquette University, Diederich College of Communication, Milwaukee, WI
MA – COMMUNICATION: 06/2017 – GPA 3.83
Digital Communication Strategies and Storytelling, Magazine Design, Ethics, Media Law
Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
BA – THEATER, Minor in Gender Studies: 06/2011 – Graduated Cum Laude
Lambda Sigma National Honor Society (2008)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Chorus, Parse.ly, Ultipro, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, G Suite, Slack, Canva, Unfold, Hootsuite, Buffer, Facebook Insights, WordPress, HTML, audio and video recording and editing.
EXPERIENCE
Eater Chicago, Chicago, IL
REPORTER: March 2018-present
Reports and writes detailed breaking news and feature stories to provide unique insight into Chicago’s hospitality industry
Crafts visually engaging and deeply researched culinary maps
Creates and sharpens headlines, newsletters, and social media posts
Artspeak Media, Remote
DIRECTOR OF AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT: 2018-Present
Develops social media and newsletter content for Out Of the Picture, a forthcoming feature-length documentary film about art critics amid a transformational period for both art and media.
Carries out in-depth research on contemporary art criticism in the U.S. and manages multiple detail-oriented administrative tasks.
Formulated and executed social media strategy for This Is Milwaukee, a photojournalism project that explored citizenship and democracy from April 2019-November 2020.
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Milwaukee, WI
WISCONSIN POLICY FORUM REPORTING FELLOW: 2016-2017
Reported extensively on the impact of public policy on the residents of 18 urban neighborhoods.
Cultivated community sources; researched, reported, and produced multimedia stories.
Co-produced broadcast feature with Milwaukee PBS (“Social X MKE”)
Researched and wrote special report, “Teetering on the Brink,” won a Milwaukee Press Club bronze award for best online hard news feature.
SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR: Summer, 2014
Designed and implemented social media strategy that resulted in a 57.37% increase in Facebook “likes.” Significantly grew the number of relationships with nonprofits and social justice organizations, which resulted in dramatically increased engagement.
Continued the success of the social media program by training incoming Student Interns on daily practices and long term strategies.
American Institute of Graphic Arts - Greater Together Challenge
ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER (2014)
Stimulated non-partisan dialogue surrounding racial and economic inequality in Milwaukee.
Developed contacts and established relationships with local artists.
Interviewed artists; wrote and edited copy for use on social media platforms and website. Stimulated interest in the project and shared the artists’ work on social media.
Collaborated with production team to evaluate project finalists; instrumental in presentation development.
My Son Wears Heels
WRITER/MARKETER/COLLABORATOR (2014-Present)
Creates compelling and shareable content that provides resources and support for parents of LGBTQ youth.
Coordinates all social media content; schedules and streamlines automated posting using online tools such as Hootsuite, Buffer, Facebook Insights, and WordPress. Collaborates on implementation of long-term social media strategy.
Fosters strong community engagement by communicating directly with fans, followers, and organizations.