neilorman@earthlink.net
917-499-8506
More than 10 years of journalism experience
Thesis candidate at NYU’s graduate film program
Winner, 2009 "Madrid Dares You" short film contest
Phi Beta Kappa
Summa Cum Laude from University of Texas at Austin
New York University graduate film program, Tisch School of the Arts, 8/05-present, Masters of Fine Arts candidate, expected graduation: 5/10. Receiving instruction in screenwriting, directing, acting, cinematography and editing.
Freelance writer, 5/03-8/05: Wrote business news stories and features for local publications including The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal, Minnesota Business and Upsize. Met deadlines and exceeded editors’ expectations.
San Jose/Silicon Valley Business Journal, 11/00-9/02
Reporter: Covered beat ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups.
Developed source network including venture capitalists and industry
analysts. Generated story ideas. Won Best Business Story (co-written).
Austin Business Journal, 6/95-5/98
Reporter: Covered beat including software and semiconductor companies.
Conceived feature sections. Wrote breaking news, profiles and columns.
Won Best Breaking News Story (co-written).
Galveston County Daily News, 8/93-5/94
General News Reporter: Covered general news including crime, education
and
local politics.
Houston Chronicle Washington Bureau, 1/93-5/93
Reporting Intern: Wrote more than 30 by-lined stories.
Masters of Business Administration, UT-Austin, 8/98-5/00
Bachelor’s of History/Bachelor’s of Journalism, UT-Austin,
8/89-5/93
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