Arun’s Resume

Tour Guide, Experience Host, Journalist

Destination Knowledge

  • New York City

  • Northern New Jersey

  • Jersey Shore

  • Western Catskills

  • Coastal Rhode Island

Destination Training

  • TripSchool New York City

“Brilliant tour with a skilled guide —Arun was incredibly engaging and knowledgable. He told us facts and personal stories in an approachable yet respectful way. He kept the group together, very mindful of our safety, and led us through an emotionally intense experience with skill and compassion.”

—jodiesbanks via TripAdvisor

Relevant Work Experience

Tour Guide, ExperienceFirst, New York, N.Y., January 2025–present

Tour Guide, Paranormal Books & Curiosities, Asbury Park, N.J., October 2024–present

  • I guide tours of the Paranormal Museum and ghost walking tours of the boardwalk and downtown area.

Independent Writer, Editor, Web Designer, Video Producer, 1999–present

  • I produce Spirits in the Material World, my blog about liquor and beer; New York on Foot, my site about exploring the NYC metro area; and Running Book Club, my blog and podcast about books for runners.

  • I work with small businesses, nonprofits, artists, creative entrepreneurs, content marketers, and more to build their online platforms through unboring copy, websites that aren't irritating, and videos with personality.

  • I write and edit content for media outlets and publishers.

Digital Content Creator, Fox5NY.com, New York, N.Y., May 2006–December 2022

  • I produced, edited, and wrote news and social content.

  • I wrote features on food/drink, city experiences, authors, artists, entrepreneurs, and more.

Licenses & Certifications

  • New York City Sightseeing Guide License #2088675-DCA

  • Road Runners Club of America Level 1 Coaching Certificate

  • CPR/AED/First Aid

  • Edinburgh Whisky Academy Scotch Whisky Certificate

Interests & Hobbies

  • Hiking, running, biking

  • Tasting whisk(e)y

  • Eating pizza

  • Freshwater fishkeeping

  • Volunteering

Academic Background

Columbia University in the City of New York

  • M.S., Graduate School of Journalism

  • B.A., Columbia College

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