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Sean Faustina-Smolak

Daniel Island

Summary

Seasoned photojournalist offering features, business and general writing expertise.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Sales

Live Nation Worldwide Inc.
10.2017 - 08.2023
  • Managed team of sales representatives, providing guidance, coaching and support.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.

Event Manager

The Post And Courier
06.2023 - Current
  • Managed logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Coordinated with caterers, managed food and beverage operations.
  • Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements.
  • Management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.

Reporter

The Press-Enterprise
09.1995 - 12.2001
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
  • Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.

Freelance Content Writer

Inland Empire Community Newspapers
02.1992 - 09.1995
  • Cover on-the-spot events throughout the region.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.

Reporter

The Los Angeles Times
09.1992 - 02.1993
  • Competed against 200 candidates to earn a paid internship with the newspaper.
  • Researched, vetted sources and produced daily news reports.
  • Covered special events and breaking news.
  • Collaborated with editors and other staff members to develop story angles and content.

Features Writer

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
05.1987 - 02.1990
  • Researched and gathered information to develop interesting and unique content.
  • Attended press conferences, junkets, interviewed celebrities and public figures.
  • Readily available for any project assignments.
  • Complete assignments before deadline with minimal rewrites required.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Specialized Communication Journalism Option

California Polytechnic State University Pomona
Pomona, CA
12.1994

Timeline

Event Manager

The Post And Courier
06.2023 - Current

Director of Sales

Live Nation Worldwide Inc.
10.2017 - 08.2023

Reporter

The Press-Enterprise
09.1995 - 12.2001

Reporter

The Los Angeles Times
09.1992 - 02.1993

Freelance Content Writer

Inland Empire Community Newspapers
02.1992 - 09.1995

Features Writer

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
05.1987 - 02.1990

Bachelor Of Science - Specialized Communication Journalism Option

California Polytechnic State University Pomona

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