Nathaniel C. Pangaro
Technology & Political Journalist
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CORE SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Content & Editorial
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AP Style, Proofreading, Editing, Blogging, Press Releases, Editorial Writing, Interviewing, Photography, Videography, & Product Rendering
Digital Tools & Design
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Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Procreate, WordPress, Wix (CMS Management), HTML, & Artificial Intelligence
Marketing & SEO
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SEO, Keyword Optimization, Ad Copy, Performance Insight, Google Ads, & Microsoft Ads
Social Media Strategy
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Meta Business Suite, Twitter (X), Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, & Snapchat
Productivity & Workflow
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Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Apple iWork, Dropbox, Slack, Trello, Asana
Tech Fluency
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Windows, ChromeOS, macOS, iOS, & iPadOS
EXPERIENCE
How-To Geek (Oct. 2024 - Current) - Writer
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Pitches and develops article ideas in Asana, collaborating with editors for approval.
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Writes how-to guides, features, opinion pieces, and product reviews on a range of technology topics.
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Creates visual elements, including renders and feature images, to accompany articles.
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Optimizes articles with strategic in-text links and SEO-driven headlines to boost engagement.
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Communicates with editors via Slack, meeting deadlines and maintaining editorial standards.
Fuerza Strategy Group (Feb. 2025 - Oct. 2025) - Digital Strategist
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Created social media content for political campaigns and township events.
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Collaborated with clients to develop content strategies and ensure clear, effective messaging.
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Shot and edited professional photo and video content, including ice hockey coverage.
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Reviewed and edited graphics in Adobe Illustrator and videos in Adobe Premiere.
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Wrote press releases, managed content calendars, and scheduled posts to maximize reach.
The Student Loan Help Group (April 2022 - Oct. 2024) - Ghost Writer
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Wrote SEO-optimized, fact-based articles on student loans, focusing on accuracy and clarity.
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Collaborated with marketing teams to pitch and refine content ideas for diverse audiences.
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Researched programs and repayment strategies to create accurate, fact-based, audience-focused content.
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Adhered to AP style and met strict deadlines to produce high-quality, engaging content.
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Created explicit, impartial content, helping readers navigate complex student loan options.
Meta (May 2024 - August 2024) - AI Prompt Analyzer
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Refined AI models to improve response accuracy and personality alignment for user inquiries.
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Proofread and edited AI-generated content to ensure safety, precision, and compliance.
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Evaluated conversation flow, providing actionable feedback to address recurring issues.
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Collaborated on AI bot development, following safety protocols and stakeholder guidelines.
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Troubleshot technical bugs with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines.
AppleInsider (June 2022 - March 2024) - Contributing Editor
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Pitched and executed content ideas via Trello, collaborating with the editor-in-chief.
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Crafted how-to guides, buyer’s guides, and product reviews, adhering to AP style and strict deadlines.
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Tested and reviewed Apple products, focusing on design, usability, and performance.
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Managed SEO incorporation and HTML formatting, and created visuals for articles using Procreate.
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Developed social media posts, following editorial standards to increase visibility.
R3volution Brands (October 2023 - February 2024) - Senior Content Editor
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Collaborated with executives to refine website layouts and enhance user experience.
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Led remote teams in creating blogs, videos, and social media content aligned with the brand.
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Reviewed AI-generated content for grammar, clarity, and adherence to AP style.
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Developed and executed SEO strategies to improve online visibility and website traffic.
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Edited website content using WordPress, optimizing for search engines and user engagement.
Acronym (August 2022 - October 2023) - Analyst
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Managed client accounts, improving Wharton Online’s performance threefold within two months.
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Crafted high-performing ad copy and optimized SEO keywords for Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
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Monitored KPIs, adjusting campaigns based on insights to maximize ROI and conversions.
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Presented data-driven performance metrics and recommendations to high-profile clients.
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Collaborated with internal teams to propose strategic improvements and stay updated on trends.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Award in Leadership - Randolph High School Student Council
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Recognized for outstanding accomplishments during a two-term presidency at a top 50 New Jersey school, where I set new standards for communication, leadership, and unity within the student body.
LANGUAGES
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ENGLISH - Fluent
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ASL (American Sign Language) - Intermediate
COURSES - JOURNALISM
QUANTUM METHODS FOR JOURNALISTS (01/2021 - 05/2021)
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Analyzed student enrollment trends and COVID-19’s impact from spring 2019 to spring 2021 using Microsoft Excel, completing a semester-long data interpretation and statistical analysis project.
DIGITAL SKILLS (01/2020 - 05/2020)
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Produced a short documentary under tight deadlines during the transition to remote work caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, strengthening project management and time management skills.
COURSES - TECHNOLOGY
Database and Big Data (01/2022 - 05/2022)
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Created and narrated functional entity-relationship models in Microsoft Access, analyzing diverse datasets to uncover critical insights.
Cybersecurity Governance (08/2021 - 12/2021)
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Gained expertise in managing cybersecurity risks across legal, technical, financial, and operational domains by analyzing real-world case studies from both public and private sectors.
Edge of Information Technology (01/2020 - 05/2020)
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Conducted an in-depth analysis on integrating augmented reality into university campus tours, delivering the top-rated solution during in-class presentations.
COURSES - POLITICAL SCIENCE
American Political Parties (08/2021 - 12/2021)
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Examined the evolution and influence of American political parties and key figures across multiple election cycles, assessing their impact on government actions.
Elections and Voting Behavior (01/2021 - 05/2021)
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Conducted a comprehensive analysis of historical voting patterns, exploring how critical issues emerged across different eras during presidential campaigns.
EDUCATION
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY - Bachelor's Degree
Major: Journalism
Minors: Technology & Political Science