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Leo J. Strupczewski 6 Arborwood Ct. Sewell, NJ 08080 (856) 371-4605 [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Courier-Post, Staff Writer, Staff Writer, Cherry Hill, NJ August 2006 – Current  The Courier-Post is a regional, daily publication, with a circulation of more than 76,000, and an emphasis on web-updates throughout the day. As the criminal justice and public safety reporter, my primary responsibilities include covering crime, legal issues and breaking news in Camden, a city twice named America’s most dangerous, and 100 southern New Jersey suburbs. Since late 2007, I have conceptualized and helped to develop online features, including audio slideshows, videos and interactive maps, to accompany major stories. 

Writing experience includes chasing, developing and planning stories surrounding the alleged Fort Dix terror plot which broke in 2007; tracking internal changes within the Camden Police Department, showing the impact of violence on victims’ families, and documenting a growing gang problem in rural Burlington County.

Delaware County Daily Times, Intern, Primos, PA May 2006 – August 2006  Served as a general assignment reporter covering flooding issues and widespread power outages caused by a strong summer thunderstorm, curfew initiatives related to previously unreported juvenile violence and vandalism problems, and establishing a local connection to national story lines. AWARDS  Robert P. Kelly Award, Recipient of the 2006 New Jersey Press Association Better Newspaper Contest award for the state’s top first-year reporter. EDUCATION  Bachelor of Arts in English, Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA

May 2006

STRENGTHS  Strong work ethic with a proven track record of multitasking, meeting deadlines and adjusting professional and personal schedules as needed. 

Trained in videography and video editing. Strong knowledge of Avid XPress Pro.

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A polite, personable demeanor proves useful for quickly establishing relationships.

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Ability to understand complex issues and relate them to others in simpler terms.

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Available upon request.