1. ROBERT A. Di DOMIZIO III
267-640-6636 | radreporter@gmail.com | Lansdale, PA
www.linkedin.com/in/tonyd317 | https://radreporter.journoportfolio.com/ | http://www.clippings.me/radreporter
PROFESSIONAL WRITING & MASS COMMUNICATIONS
Award-winning professional writer and editor with a keen eye for details who possesses advanced knowledge in print and digital publications, can multitask
projects, and can engage users on social media platforms. Edited and managed hyperlocal newswebsites to more than 30,000 Unique Visitorsa month. Built a loyal
followingof more than 8,700 readersover a three-year span. Thrives to keep busy and work in a fast-paced setting. Core competencies include:
Proofreading and Copyediting · Literary & Artistic Creativity · Investigative Journalism · Newsroom Management · Technical Writing · Magazine Writing
Desktop Publishing · DigitalJournalismand Publishing · Social MediaManagement · Accountability and Accuracy · Photographyand Videography · Content Management Systems
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TOWAMENCIN TOWNSHIP TAX COLLECTOR · Kulpsville, PA · 2014 – Present
Assistant tothe Tax Collector
A unique opportunity that has opened my eyes tothe intricaciesof economics,finance,and municipal accounting.
 Researched and prepared accurate tax certificationsfor realty and title companies and managed data entry via Excel and Word.
 Meticulously recorded tax payments.
AOL/PATCH MEDIA CORPORATION · Lansdale, PA · 2010 – 2014
Editor & Writer of Lansdale Patchand Ambler Patch
As editor of two Patch sites, I was given the opportunity to run online hyperlocal daily newspapers.
 Multitasked and managed numerous social media networks, includingFacebook Pages, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter, on 24/7 basis.
 Trained a novice writer in the tenets of journalism and embedded him as a freelance writer for the site.
THE REPORTER NEWSPAPER · Lansdale, PA · 2004 – 2010
Layout Editor & Senior Writer
I was covering a community that I knew like the backof my hand, for I had passion to write about the people, placesand things in the area where I was born and raised.
 Awarded first place in feature writingin 2009 by the Society of Professional Journalists.
 Received first and second place honors in newsand feature writingfrom the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association and Suburban Newspapers of
America between 2008 and 2010.
THE CHRONICLE OF SAUCON VALLEY, SOUTHERN LEHIGH& SALISBURY · Emmaus, PA · 2003 – 2004
Staff Writer
An interesting fact about this job: I covered communities about which I was clueless and had totake time to learn about my surroundings.
 Produced one story, with photos, every week, for the Home & Garden, Business, Government, Sports, and Lifestyle sections.
 Cooperated with another writer to publish content weekly for the 10 communities encompassing three school districts.
MONTGOMERY MEDIA · Fort Washington, PA · 2000 – 2003
Staff Writer
I was tasked with covering 10 different communitiesin three school districtsweekly under the brand.
 Hired right out of college in 2002 after freelancing for the brand since 2000.
 Investigated and broke a story about alleged police corruption.
THE KEYSTONE NEWSPAPER · Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA · 1999 – 2000
Editor-In-Chief
Championed over two other challengersvying for the open Editor-in-Chief position.
 Led a staff of five section editors, photographers and finance director.
 Bolstered my journalism career early on through leadership and critique of publicationsby advisor.
KUTV · Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA · 1999 – 2001
News Anchor
Auditioned and was chosen to represent my college’sTV channel as a newscaster.
 Anchored nightly newscast for Kutztown University Television.
 Produced newsscripts for TelePrompTer, edited video and directed newscasts.
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Eagle Scout - Varsity Team 6141/Troop 141, Hatfield, PA, 1997
 Recipient of top awardsfrom the Society of Professional Journalists, Suburban Newspapers of America, and Pennsylvania Newspaper Association.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite · Outlook · Video Editing: Adobe Premiere and iMovie · Remote Publishing
Adobe Photoshop · Pagination Software: Alfa OpenMedia and Quark · Social Media Client Applications
EDUCATION
Secondary Education Studies · Delaware Valley University · Doylestown, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing, Minor in Electronic Media · Kutztown University · Kutztown, PA