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(Last updated: 20 September 2021)
(Last updated: 20 September 2021)
THE LATEST:
CarGurusA would-be Scion had the sub-brand not gone belly up, the Toyota C-HR is still funky vehicle to behold and drive. Which, as expected, has its pluses and minuses. At least it doesn't look or act like a Camry. #blessed
Posted: 14 September 2021 |
RatedIn the season finale of RATED, pro drifter Dai Yoshihara and pro writer Zack Klapman give the 2021 BMW M3 a look. A long hard look...past its grille to give it a good shakedown on the street and track. More power, more speed, more schnoz -- how does the Ultimate Driving Machine fare?
Posted: 30 August 2021 |
The Next Big ThingIrv Gordon put 3 MILLION miles on his Volvo P1800, setting a Guinness World Record. In this exclusive first drive, Magnus Walker becomes the first person outside of Volvo to drive the car since Irv's passing and goes on a very special ride with Irv's friend and mechanic Nino Gambino.
Posted: 27 August 2021 |
WRITINGJ.D. PowerContributor | 2020-present
J.D. Power is a global market research company known for its surveys on consumer satisfaction, product quality, and buyer behavior in a number of industries including but not limited to automotive, banking, healthcare, insurance, and utilities. Learn more here. → Check out my complete J.D. Power portfolio CarGurusContributor | 2020-present
CarGurus is the most visited automotive shopping site in the U.S., offering more vehicle listings than any other major online automotive marketplace. Established in 2006, CarGurus began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market in 2017 . Learn more here. → Check out my complete CarGurus portfolio Roadshow by CNETContributor | 2020-present
Part of the CNET family, Roadshow focuses on everything automotive. From expert reviews and buying advice to breaking news and industry insights, Roadshow covers it all. Learn more here. → Check out my complete Roadshow portfolio Motor1Contributor | 2016-present
A division of the Motorsport Network, Motor1.com is a global outlet that caters to car enthusiasts as well as new- and used-car buyers alike. Content is further diversified into 10 international editions and available in nine languages. Learn more here. → Check out my complete Motor1 portfolio RideContributor | 2019
Ride is a new venture by Kelley Blue Book/KBB.com that goes beyond traditional automotive coverage to focus on technology and trends in the pursuit of mobility. Learn more here. → Check out my complete Ride portfolio AutoGravityContributor | 2019
AutoGravity is a one-stop shop for car buyers, offering vehicle reviews, dealership inventories, and financing options. Its AutoGravitas section offers additional resources such as industry news, shopping advice, and money tips. → Check out my complete AutoGravity portfolio AutoweekContributor | 2018-2019
Autoweek is a subscription-only bi-weekly covering the automotive industry with an enthusiast mindset--from new vehicles, classic cars, motorsports, and the technology and products that keep them running. Learn more here. → Check out my complete Autoweek portfolio New York Daily NewsContributor, Autos | 2016-2018
In print since 1919, the Daily News is one of New York's most iconic media brands and is committed to a wide range of quality of life issues. The newspaper boasts the #1 readership in NYC and 78 percent of its online audience consists of Generation X and Millennial readers. Learn more here. → Check out my complete NYDN Autos portfolio HagertyContributor | 2018
Hagerty is a global leader in collector car and boat insurance but at its core the family-run business is as much about developing and maintaining a passion as it is about protecting prized possessions. More than insurance, Hagerty provides editorial content on everything from current collectibles to future classics. Learn more here. Recent work: CARFAXContributor | 2017-2018
CARFAX is the leading source of vehicle history information in North America, offering consumers the most comprehensive database available. The CARFAX Blog offers tips on car buying and vehicle maintenance as well as provides coverage on industry news and car reviews. Learn more here. → Check out my complete CARFAX portfolio Internet BrandsContributor | 2017
Internet Brands is a portfolio of companies covering automotive, health, home/travel, and legal sectors that offer both web solutions for businesses and informative websites for consumers. Learn more here. Digital TrendsContributor, Autos | 2016-2017
With more than 24 million unique visitors monthly, Digital Trends is one of the most influential portals when it comes to consumer electronics news, reviews, and analysis. Learn more here. My work: Mandatory (formerly Crave Online)
Contributor, Design/Culture | 2015-17
Formerly Crave Online, Mandatory continues to cover all things men's lifestyle--entertainment, fashion, dining, relationship, trends, and the occasional weird news (because why not?). Learn more here. → Check out my complete Mandatory portfolio Bobit Business MediaEditorial Assistant | 2003
Produced copy for B2B publications in automotive, transportation, security and public safety sectors as well as managed content and artwork for corporate newsletter. Partial portfolio below: UCLA Daily BruinContributing Writer, Arts & Entertainment | 2002
Assignments included: film, TV and music reviews; coverage of major industry events; and a weekly opinion column. Frequent caption/copy collaborator; occasional hate-mail receiver. Partial portfolio below: ETCETERALa Compagnie Des Vins SurnaturelsBack-of-the-House Hustler | 2015-17
Performed behind-the-scenes wizardry before, during and after weekday dinner and weekend brunch services. Occasional taste tester. Frequent ball buster. But not those last two things combined. |
MEDIA RELATIONSMG StudioConsultant, Partnerships | 2016
Connected lifestyle and automotive brands with new exhibit space located in downtown Los Angeles. Ballantines PRConsultant, Partnerships | 2016
Provided automotive industry insight and expertise with regards to new-client outreach and partnerships. AutoblogAssociate Producer | 2015-16
Provided production support and special events content. Trivia: Referred to as Bragasaurus because...I don’t know why.
blipshiftConsultant, Media Relations/Partnerships | 2015-16
Increased brand partnerships and outreach for automotive apparel company. Provided executive team support and insight regarding new business and expansion of creative efforts. Sometimes snatched a sticker. RX SpeedConsultant, Media Relations | 2015
Expanded brand outreach via media relations and corporate pitching for recently launched automotive start-up. Company acts as a marketplace aggregator, focusing on aftermarket parts, and also provides exclusive editorial content targeting enthusiasts and weekend mechanics alike. Mazda USAProduct Communications Specialist, Public Relations | 2010-14
Managed communications for Product Planning, R&D and Design; served as first point of contact (“face of brand”) for national media; and supported additional programs developed by Motorsports, Auto Shows and Brand Experience teams. Trivia: Wrote an estimated 134 (!) press releases. Kia Motors AmericaProduct Administrator, Public Relations | 2008-10
Increased brand awareness and media relations via consistent national outreach and social media presence. Obtained key leadership role in support and development of motorsports program during its inaugural year. Stood as corporate liaison to newly-constructed Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia on PR-related projects and corporate messaging. Analyst, Public Relations | 2006-08 Managed 14-location national media relations fleet. Created annual budget proposals, coordinated vehicle orders and approved loan requests. Handled logistics and provided on-site support for all media events nationwide. PRODUCTIONSTangentVectorProducer | 2020-2021
Manage video content development, production and creative for global media brand Hagerty. Weekly series include Buyer's Guide, Modified, The Next Big Thing and Rated as well as the Daily Driver daily news show. Coordinate promotions, logistics and budgets of video productions for a variety of clients in commercial, marketing and editorial sectors. On-location: Nationwide See Me See YouProduction Assistant | 2015
Supported production of a short-film project chronicling a day in the life of a NYPD officer. On-location: NYC Sheeko SheekoProduction Assistant | 2015
Supported production of Somalian-focused podcast/web series' first season. Show covers varying topics, such as culture, relationships and current events. On-location: Toronto Gemma & The BearProduction Assistant/Extra | 2014-15
Supported production of an award-winning fantasy-comedy web series. On-location: NYC Jason Whitaker, DPAssistant | 2014-17
Assisted director of photography on a variety of film projects in as-needed support roles including production assistant, sound recordist, set decorator and lighting. On-location: Nationwide DISTINCTIONSPublic Relations Society of AmericaJudge, Bateman Case Study Competition | 2015-18
Served as a panel judge for phase one of the Public Relations Student Society of America's (PRSSA) annual competition, which gives PR students an opportunity to apply their classroom education and internship experiences to create and implement a full campaign. Principal judging takes place at the New York headquarters of PRSSA's parent organization, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The 2015 competition received 60 student-team entries from across the United States. The 2016 competition received 70 submissions from 300 student participants. For 2017, 67 student teams entered the competition. In 2018, 84 entries were received with 20 garnering honorable mention distinctions. #BragaCaresLifetime Achievement Recipient | 2013-present
A lifestyle? A movement? A what-the-what LOL? #BragaCares is all these things--except being my creation. It's carved an eye-rolling path through the social media landscape before leapfrogging into everyday exchanges where hashtags symbolize sarcasm (i.e., texts, emails). I couldn't stop it, but maybe sometimes a failure is really a success. ♥ *shrug* Follow here: Twitter | Instagram MentionablesPerson of Interest | dates vary
Sometimes people write about me. I have no idea why. |
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