John Teufel

60 Clarkson Avenue, Apt. 4M

Brooklyn, NY 11226

(516) 647 2831

john.teufel@gmail.com

EDUCATION

New York University, New York, NY

B.A. English

GPA: 3.7/4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE      

Comodo Group, Jersey City, NJ                                                                         July 2009 – Present

Online Media Writer and Producer

Write scripts for online video content, including tutorials, news-based programming, product descriptions, and humorous works.

Serve as on-hand script consultant by coaching and directing actors.

Promote videos through YouTube and other video sites, and through contact with online writers and bloggers.

Create and maintain a public relations campaign for Comodo videos and website ComodoVision.

                                                                                                                      February 2009 – July 2009

Online Public Relations Manger/Copywriter

Contacted and built relationships with online writers, bloggers, and software websites.

Monitored user feedback regarding Comodo products, and worked closely with developers to improve products.

Authored all copy for Consumer products on Comodo website, and copy for reseller presentations and webinars.

Civilian Complaint Review Board, New York, NY                                    June 2006 – August 2008                                                                  October 2008 – Present

Senior Investigator

Investigated allegations of misconduct by New York City police officers.

Responsible for managing a docket of 20 to 30 cases that required thorough completion in a timely manner.

Conducted detailed interviews of both complainants and officers.

Subpoenaed and analyzed medical records.

Studied legal precedents, NYPD guidelines, and specific case law to determine whether misconduct occurred during a given incident.

Prepared detailed closing reports justifying verdicts on alleged misconduct.

As a senior investigator, responsible for cases garnering media attention, requiring complex legal analysis, or involving severe physical force.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Writing, editing, proofreading, Lexis Nexis, Internet research, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Vocus, Google Analytics.

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Graduated magna cum laude from NYU.

Contributed editorials to NYU’s newspaper, The Washington Square News.

Contributed reviews to the popular music website, RapReviews.

Interned for three months in the New York City office of Senator Hillary Clinton, helping constituents

find solutions to problems regarding medical care and social services.

INTERESTS