Resume
Jenn Goble
Writer, Editor and Designer
jenng[at]gmx[dot]com
Summary of Qualifications:
- A highly effective writer, able to communicate complex ideas in a clear and succinct way.
- An experienced editor with an eye for detail and an understanding of style and grammar.
- Skilled at synthesizing and editing information to achieve the desired goal.
- Able to use language to create the voice and personality desired by the client.
- A quick learner with a background in public relations, journalism and education.
- A motivated self-starter able to set and meet deadlines and ready to deliver quality finished products.
- Skills include: Adobe Creative Suite, Chicago Manual of Style, HTML, internet research, press releases.
Freelance Experience:
- Write and design effective promotional copy, including press releases, one sheets, and catalogs.
- Edit and design material for media kits using Quark Xpress, Photoshop and MS Publisher.
- Design logos, CD labels, resumes, digital catalogs, business cards and letterhead.
- Write effective copy in appropriate style to the target audience for client websites.
- Proofread, edit and provide feedback for a variety of manuscripts, from fiction to academic papers.
- Corporate clients include:
o Ballyhoo Public Relations, Buena Park, CA
o B and E Associates, Cypress, CA
o Gay Cities, San Francisco, CA
Other Experience:
- Style Editor — CTB-McGraw Hill, Monterey, CA, 2004-2005
o Work alone and as part of a team to meet deadlines at all stages of development of Department of Education assessment tests and ancillaries.
o Edit educational materials for grammar, style, and readability, following Chicago Manual of Style, in-house and customer guidelines.
o Proofread, comparing old copy with new copy for accuracy; review final product.
- Publications Intern — Small Press Distributors, Berkeley, CA, 2003
o Write short summaries of books from independent presses for website and catalog.
o Combine original text and photos to assemble “SPD Recommends” newsletter highlighting various publications for fax and website.
o Organize digital photos and copy in database.
- Editor-in-Chief — The Charger Chronicle, Cypress, CA, 1998-2000
o Assign, edit and write stories for weekly newspaper, using Associated Press style.
o Supervise and advise staff of writers and photographers.
o Design newspaper layout for print and website, including text, photo and advertisements.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts, Modern Literature, University of California, Santa Cruz, 2003
- Associate of Arts, Liberal Studies with emphasis in Journalism, Cypress College, 2000
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Santa Cruz, CA – October 26, 2008 – SubRosa, a new community space in
downtown Santa Cruz, today announced its grand opening event on Saturday,
November 1. The event will include an art show, live music, food, and an
exciting first look inside this vibrant new social space.
SubRosa is a non-profit, donation-funded space for art and radical
projects run by a collective of volunteers from the local anarchist
community. It offers gourmet JavaBob’s coffee, radical books and
literature, performance and a weekly open mic, gallery art by emerging
local artists, and a welcoming garden courtyard.
Those looking for a good, strong, inexpensive cup of coffee are in luck.
SubRosa is a refuge for the nearly extinct $1 cup of coffee served in your
own mug. Literature for sale includes anti-authoritarian, ecological and
anarchist books and zines. The space also houses the Anarchist Lending
Library, featuring books on anarchy, Situationists, radical history, politics,
ecology, indigenous studies, feminism and psychology that might not be
available in the local library.
SubRosa is located next to the Bike Church, at Pacific Avenue and Spruce
Street. Volunteers transformed a run-down warehouse space and bleak
parking lot on lower Pacific into a cozy community and performance space
with a large patio surrounded by a beautiful garden. Inside and outside,
people gather around small tables for coffee and conversation, reading,
talking, meeting, and enjoying performances and art. Free wi-fi and
public computers are also available for use. A variety of radical
community events will be held at SubRosa, including monthly art shows,
Free Skool classes and a weekly Open Mic on Thursdays at 8pm.
While volunteers are drawn from a broad community of supporters, the
SubRosa collective is composed of some of the same people who brought
Guerilla Drive-In, Free Skool, and the Last Night DIY Parade to Santa
Cruz. Members of the long-extinct performance space What Is Art? are part
of the effort. “These are people you already know in Santa Cruz,” said
Wes Modes, a collective member, “People involved in local art,
politics, community and DIY events for years and years.”
The grand opening events will start at 4pm on Saturday, November 1, with
an art opening for local artists Charlie and Hunter, followed by food and
a Spoken Word and Freestyle performance at 5:30pm. At 7pm, music will
begin with the Hail Seizures, a Collective of Dirt, Chin Up, Meriwether
and local anarcho-punk string-band street sensation Blackbird Raum. There
will be a $10 donation for the music, but no one will be turned away for
lack of funds.
SubRosa: A Community Space is located at 703 Pacific Avenue in downtown
Santa Cruz. It is open 7 days a week, 8am-1pm and 3pm-8pm. For more
information, contact: SubRosa Collective,
subrosa@riseup.net, 831-430-6791.
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Mexico is one of the most popular destinations for gay travelers, and Cancun is designed to be the ultimate tourist destination in Mexico. The result is a very tourist friendly, gay friendly atmosphere with excellent public transportation, friendly people, and luxurious all-inclusive resorts. Unlike other cities, Cancun has a modern water purification system, so most of the tap water is drinkable for visitors.
Cancun’s Zona Hotelera is the strip of resorts and hotels created specifically for tourists. In this area, you will find American chain restaurants, shops and amazing beaches. El Centro is the downtown area, a bit less touristy and more local. Here there are great local restaurants and eateries, and a variety of nightclubs, both gay and straight.
Of course, while in Cancun you won’t want to miss a trip to the Mayan ruins at Ruinas del Rey and Yamil Lu’um, both in the Zona Hotelera. But whatever you do while in Cancun, you are sure to have an amazing tropical vacation.
Beaches
Cancun offers the beautiful strips of white sand beaches that most people think of when they imagine the Yucatan coast. Many of the beaches have rough waves and are not safe to swim in, but are great for sunbathing and other water sports.
Though the water is generally to treacherous to swim in, Playa Delfines (Boulevard Kukulcán km 20) is a popular place with gay tourists. The white sands are perfect for sunning, the water is many shades of blue and the view is incredible. This beach is also popular for surfing, and a great place for taking lessons. Like many beaches in Cancun, the scene at Playa Chac Mool (Blvd. Kukulcan) changes depending on the time of day. During the day, many local families flock here to swim in the relatively calm waves. But in the afternoon, the rocky areas becomes a bit cruisey. Parque de las Palapas in El Centro is another outdoor location known for its cruisey-ness. Playa Langosta (Boulevard Kukulcán Km 5) is calm beach that is popular with families and partiers alike. It is a relaxing beach for sunbathing and swimming in the gentle waters. There is a dock in the middle, but the swimming area is clearly designated.
Events
For three solid weeks at the end of January, the streets of Cancun are filled with parties, shows, dancing and exhibitions. It’s Carnival! And it is not to be missed. People gather from all over to take part in the 24-hour street party. Each May, ARCO IRIS (800-765-4370 or 619-297-0897, gaymexicoexperts@aol.com) hosts the International Gay Festival, a four day celebration of hedonism and homos, that includes tours, cruises, and tons of parties. ARCO IRIS also hosts the Mayan Riviera Gay Fall Festival in November, highlighted by the Fall Fiesta Grand Party complete with strippers and drag queens. These events are too hot to be missed!
Nightlife
Clubs come and go quickly in Cancun, but there are a couple long-lasting gay clubs and many of the straight clubs are gay-friendly. Nightlife in Cancun doesn’t really get started until 10pm or later, and lasts until 5 in the morning. Looking for addresses in Cancun can be tricky, but the cab drivers know most of clubs by name. Buses run frequently between El Centro and Zona Hotelera and El Centro is walkable.
Every night seems like a party at Cancun’s oldest gay bar, Picante (Plaza Gallerias, Av. Tulum 20), but for holidays Picante throws wild parties complete with costumes and elaborate performances that reflect the culture of Mexico. Picante has great drink specials, drag shows and strippers. Thursday is Tequila night with free shots. Nearby at Karamba (Av. Tulum 11), the largest disco in Cancun, the fun really gets going after midnight when the locals show up. Karamba offers great drink specials, drag shows, and karaoke. You’ll also find male strippers here on the weekends.
Dining
Cancun offers a lot of great dining options for visitors, from street food to cuisine. One of the most beautiful (and expensive) restaurants is La Joya (Blvd. Kukulcan Km 9.5, +52 998-881-3200), located in the Fiesta Americana Hotel. Here you will find perfectly prepared traditional Mexican recipes. The catch of the day wrapped in maguey leaves is always a treat. Folklorico dancers and mariachi bands heighten the experience. For something even more authentic, head over to La Parrilla (Av. Yaxchilan 51, +52 998-887-6141) which bills itself as the most traditional restaurant in Cancun. They serve reliable Mexican recipes in an authentic folk atmosphere. Live mariachi music and an excellent assortment of tequilas provide the perfect finishing touches to the experience. Reservations are recommended. A visit to Cancun is not complete without a visit to Perico’s (Av. Yaxchilan 61, +52 998-884-3152). The food is not the highlight of this popular tourist trap, but the non-stop party is. Costumed waiters serving flaming drinks to the loud marimbe and mariachi music, and the whole restaurant jumping up to conga line together and drink tequila shots is really the draw.
For foodies looking for something with a twist, Labna (Av. Margaritas 29, +52 998-892-3056) serves Mayan-inspired food that is anything but run of the mill. Their gourmet traditional cuisine features fantastic dishes such as pork loin in sour orange sauce and Longaniza de Valladolid, a traditional Mexican sausage. For dessert, try the guava mousse. The menu here is well priced, and the wait staff are friendly and hospitable. Another excellent food bet is El Cejas (Avenida Xel-Ha, +52 998-887-1080), an open-air seafood restaurant in El Centro. Located inside the Mercado Veintiocho, El Cejas serves up amazingly fresh seafood. The shrimp ceviche is delicious, and they have a great hangover remedy called vuelva a la vida (return to life) made of conch, oysters, shrimp, octopus, calamari, and fish in a spicy tomato sauce.
Maybe you’ll want something besides Mexican food while in Cancun. In that case, try La Pasteleteria-Crepería (Av. Coba 7, Sm 25, +52 998-884-3420). With a variety of soups, sandwiches, crepes and pizza, this is a delightful little spot for a mid-day meal. A delicious assortment of pastries are baked on-site. For a healthy, organic meal, check out the aptly-named 100% Natural (Av. Sunyaxchen 62, +52 998-887-1000). This popular chain of restaurants (there is also one in the Zona Hotelera) serves a wonderful array of light, healthy and vegetarian dishes. The menu is broad and diverse, and also offers egg, chicken and fish dishes. 100% Natural is also a great place for fresh fruit drinks.
Where to Stay
The Zona Hotelera is full of beautiful, welcoming accommodations. For full service resorts, Presidente InterContinental (Blvd. Kukulcan km 7.5, 800-327-0200) and Gran Meliá Cancún (Blvd. Kukulcan km 16.5, 800) 336-3542) both offer a luxurious stay with world class service. The Ritz-Carlton (Retorno del Rey #36, 800-241-3333) is a recognizable name in sophisticated accommodations and their Cancun location features an art gallery and a culinary center that offers cooking classes to guests.
For a stay that feels more Mexican-style than the larger resorts, the gay-friendly Villas Tacul (Blvd. Kukulcan Km 5.5, 888-774-0040) features a lush 12-acres of tropical gardens with bright, sunny villas close to the beach. Have an active stay with tennis, basketball and volleyball courts or curl up with a good book in the library. Or get out of Zona Hotelera and stay downtown. Located next to the bus station and close to everything, Hotel Antillano (Av. Tulúm y Claveles Numero 1, 800-288-7000) is an inexpensive choice without being seedy. The rooms are clean and bright, there is an open-air lobby and a friendly bar.
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