Michael Oleaga 1262 Evergreen Avenue Bronx, NY 10472 917.280.9662 MichaelOleaga@gmail.com OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position utilizing my communication, editing, language, reporting and writing skills. EDUCATION____________________________________________________________________________ Pace University, Pleasantville, NY Cum Laude – Spring 2012

Dual B.A. Communication Art & Journalism and Political Science Degree - May 2012 GPA: 3.62

AWARDS/HONORS/SCHOLARSHIPS______________________________________________________ • Best Feature Story - New York Press Association • General Excellence-American Scholastic Press Assoc. • Lambda Pi Eta - Communications Honor Society • Pi Gamma Mu – Social Sciences Honor Society

WORK EXPERIENCE_______________________________________________________ Politics Editor, Latin Post, Manhattan, New York, March 2015 – Present

• Develop and report U.S. and international politics articles with a focus for Latino and millennial populations; • Collaborate on daily news story pitches for reporters and contributors; • Host, videographer and editor for political, entertainment and special interests podcasts and videos.

News Reporter, Latin Post, Manhattan, New York, January 2014 – March 2015

• News reporter on business and politics, pitch story ideas and edit reporters’ articles on a daily basis; • Host, editor and producer for politics and sports podcasts and content; • Monitor the latest trends on various social media networks.

Editor-in-Chief, The Pace Chronicle Newspaper, Pace University, April 2011 – April 2012

• Founder; Oversee layout production, budget, advertisements, supervises staff, and enforce deadlines; • Edits all content for each issue after Managing, Copy, and Section Editors; • Oversee annual finances and budget for journalism and media conventions.

Assignment Desk Intern, News 12 The Bronx/Brooklyn, Bronx, New York, May 2011 – July 2011

• News-gathering for daytime and evening broadcasts; • Filter incoming story ideas from the public, monitoring news wires; • Compile information for reporters, maintaining communication with reporters & photographers in the field.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE______________________________________________________________________ Director, Southern Regional Model United Nations (SRMUN), Atlanta, Georgia, Feb. 2012 – Present

• Write and research information for the assigned committee’s background guide for nonprofit organization; • Maintain deadlines and administrative tasks provided by SRMUN directors and staff; • Serve as Director or Assistant Director for the assigned committees; edit draft resolution papers.

Speaker, College Media Association, Manhattan, New York, March 2015

• Speaker for the College Media Association's Spring National College Media Convention; • Presented "Take It Home: How to Use What You Learn Here to Overhaul Your Newspaper" and "Surviving in a

Startup Company: The Reality of Your First Real Job." PUBLICATIONS ______________________________________________________________________________ Oleaga, Michael J., Patel, Punit N., "Group of 77," Southern Regional Model United Nations, Atlanta 2013, October 2013 Oleaga, Michael J., Truesdale, Angel, “League of Arab States,” Southern Regional Model United Nations, Charlotte 2014, January 2014 Oleaga, Michael J., Ramsey-French, Susan, “United Nations Children’s Fund,” Southern Regional Model United Nations, Atlanta 2014, September 2014 SKILLS______________________________________________________________________________

• Computer: Microsoft Office; Familiar with Final Cut Pro • Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish