Arun’s Résumé
Tour Guide • Journalist
Destination Knowledge
New York City
Jersey Shore
Northern New Jersey
Western Catskills
Coastal Rhode Island
Destination Training
TripSchool New York City
Relevant Work Experience
Founder, Tour Guide, Editor | New York on Foot | 2025–present
I founded this tour, experience, and travel information brand to help visitors and locals discover New York and New Jersey's history, nature, food, drink, and culture via neighborhoods, parks, and trails.
I create and guide tours and experiences for public, private, and corporate groups.
I write articles and produce videos to showcase tours, sights, attractions, activities, and more to inform and educate travelers.
Independent Tour Guide | October 2024–present
I guide tours of Ground Zero/Sept. 11 Memorial; Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island; SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown; Midtown Manhattan; Central Park; and elsewhere in New York City.
I guide food tours and paranormal/ghost tours in Asbury Park and Point Pleasant, N.J.
I guide for ExperienceFirst, Walks, Experience NYC, Jersey Shore Food Tours, and Asbury Park Tour Company.
Independent Multimedia Journalist and Producer | 1999–present
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, publishers, brands, marketing firms, and more.
I produce Spirits in the Material World and Running Book Club.
Digital Content Creator | WNYW-TV/Fox5NY.com | 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
American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED/First Aid
Edinburgh Whisky Academy Scotch Whisky Certificate
Leave No Trace 101
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
Memberships
Society of Professional Journalists
National September 11 Memorial & Museum
New York Road Runners
Road Runners Club of America
“Arun shared fascinating details and unique stories that we had never heard before. His personal touch made the experience truly memorable. We deeply appreciate the respect and emotional connection he brought to our visit.”
