Mariel Jimenez is a writer and editor living in New York City.
Contact her at marieljimenez1@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
Laura Geller Makeup
Copywriter & Proofreader
April 2011 to present
• Writes, edits, and proofreads copy for all product packaging: decos, carton and insert mechanicals, ingredient lists, item numbers, UPC codes, and other product development initiatives for all markets.
• Reviews and supplies additional copy for marketing and merchandising collateral in relation to retail (Ulta and Macy’s gondolas) and QVC US and UK.
Studio One Networks
Online Managing Editor & Writer (off-site)
July 2010 to present
• Manages and writes lifestyle, fashion, and beauty web content for TheStyleGlossy.com co-brand for ASEAN.
Starwood Hotels – Luxury Collection
Online Copy Editor
May 2008 to February 2012
• Edited content for the Luxury Collection websites as part of a company-wide online expansion program.
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BRAND CONSULTING
Avon – mark.
Copywriter
July 2010 to October 2010
Cosmopolitan Magazine and Pond’s
Internship Program Director
April 2010 to June 2010
J.Crew
Proofreader/Copy Editor
September 2008 to December 2008
Kanebo Cosmetics
PR & Project Manager
March 2007 to May 2007
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"The Official Guide to ZAPPING the FRESHMAN 15"
Co-author and Editor
May 2, 2011 (Xlibris)
Available in print and e-book on Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, and Xlibris.com.
Cosmopolitan Magazine Philippines
Beauty Editor
April 2005 to March 2007
Seventeen Magazine Philippines
Beauty Editor
June 2000 to April 2005
*April 2004 to April 2005
*Earlier titles: editorial assistant, beauty & fitness assistant, associate beauty editor.
Ok! Magazine Philippines
Contributing Beauty Editor
March 2005 to April 2007
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EDUCATION
University of the Philippines
1998-2001 College of Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
1995-1998 School of Economics
Undergraduate studies in BS Business Economics
INTERESTS
Beauty and lifestyle journalism, print and online media, blogs, culinary arts, and travel.
References available upon request.