Technology & Political Journalist

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Journalistic Writing

AP Style, Proofreading, Editing, Photography, & Videography

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• Digital Media

Markup Language, ChatGPT, Procreate, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, & YouTube

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• Data Analysis

Excel, Datawrapper, Google Sheets, and Numbers​

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• Research

JSTOR, Google Scholar, and Media & Cultural Trend

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• Social Media

Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok

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• Operating Systems

Windows, macOS, iOS, and iPadOS​​

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• Video Conferencing

Zoom, FaceTime, Microsoft Teams, & Google Meet​​​​

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• Office Suites

Microsoft Office, Google Suites, and iWorks​

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• Sign Language

Reading, Writing, & Communicating​

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• Paid Search (PPC)

SEO, Ad Copy, Budget Pacing, Keyword Optimizing, Bidding Strategies, & PPC Fundamentals

EXPERIENCE

AppleInsider (June 2022 - Current) - Contributing Editor

• Crafts Apple-device feature tips, tests and reviews compatible products, and performs in-text coding for hyperlinks and text alterations. Produces product photos, device renders, and editorials showcasing diverse usages. Pitches article ideas and communicates with companies for collaborations.

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The Student Loan Help Group (April 2022 - Current) - Freelance Writer

• Pitches article ideas and researches various topics thoroughly. Effectively adds in-text links to boost content credibility and consistently follows company language and structure guidelines. Implements SEO keywords for better online visibility and engagement, contributing to job success.

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R3volution Brands [Start Up] (October 2023 - February 2024) - Senior Content Editor

• Reviewed social media posts, edited AI-generated articles, revised website layouts, collaborated on and provided feedback on various projects while leading a team overseas, and captured/edited event photos/videos — suggested techniques from previous employment to improve the business model.

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Acronym (August 2022 - October 2023) - Analyst

• Utilized Microsoft Office for ad-performance presentations and data analysis. Communicated with clients, proposed techniques, and managed campaigns collaboratively. Worked with Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, crafted ad copy, suggested keywords for SEO, and planned fiscal spending for campaigns.

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Target (February 2022 - August 2022) - Merchandiser

• Worked in customer relations and primarily in the men's and boys' clothing departments (A&A). Merchandised, refilled, and zoned those areas. Experienced in register operations and shipment.

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GAP Inc. (June 2019 - February 2022) - Communicative Associate

• Used different interpersonal and verbal communicative approaches with consumers to drive results and problem-solve various situations.

TAPintoRandolph (April 2018 - May 2018) - Contributor

• Profiled a retiring gym teacher at Randolph High School on his life achievements and what lessons he learned from being a football coach and working with students for the past 40+ years.

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Hollister Co. (2017 - 2019) - Brand Specialist

• Collaborated with coworkers to maintain sales, loyalty, and positive customer experiences. Demonstrated interpersonal communication to assist customers in selecting various styles.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Google Ads Certification - Google

• Certified by Google for completing various courses and passing a multi-question assessment regarding Paid Search knowledge on their platform.

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Award in Leadership - Randolph High School Student Council​

• Recognized for the outstanding accomplishments from a two-term presidency - at a top 50 school in New Jersey - for bringing new standards to communication, leadership, and unity to the student body.

• ENGLISH - Fluent

• ASL (American Sign Language) - Intermediate

​QUANTUM METHODS FOR JOURNALISTS (01/2021 - 05/2021)

• Completed a semester-long assignment - primarily in Microsoft Excel - centered around the student enrollment rates and the impact COVID-19 has had on the numbers from Spring 2019 to Spring 2021.

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DIGITAL SKILLS  (01/2020 - 05/2020)

• Produced a short documentary film under a tight deadline after going remote due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Developed skills in project organization and time management to complete the assignment.

Database and Big Data (01/2022 - 05/2022)

• Created and narrated functioning entity relationship models while working within Microsoft Access to locate and analyze different information from multiple datasets.

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Cybersecurity Governance (08/2021 - 12/2021)

• Grasped the significance of cybersecurity governance in navigating risks and opportunities across legal, technical, financial, and operational domains. Analyzed real-world cases for insights applicable to both public and private enterprises.

Edge of Information Technology (01/2020 - 05/2020)

• Gathered information about augmented reality and presented how campus tours at American University could be improved with AR technology - which was deemed the best out of the class.

American Political Parties (08/2021 - 12/2021)

• Examined American political parties and prominent political figures on how they have conformed and changed throughout election years with the power they were given within the government.

Elections and Voting Behavior (01/2021 - 05/2021)

• Collated information regarding how the American public voted throughout past elections and how significant issues became prevalent through presidential campaigning in the past, present, and foreseen future.