Writer, Blogger, Editor, Web Designer, Content Creator

Brian Martin

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Blog: http://popculturefanatic.org/ http://popculturefanatic.org/e-portfolio/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmartin6/

JOURNALIST Freelance Writer Blogger Editor Web Designer Content Creator Producer Videographer

SOFTWARE SKILLS Microsoft Suite InDesign Photoshop Illustrator WordPress WIX Final Cut Pro iMovie Google AdWords Certified Bing Ads Google Analytics Premiere Pro Dreamweaver Spark

EDUCATION

Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL (Graduation, May 2018)

Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Journalism, GPA: 3.95, Minor: Social Media

Honors: Dean’s List (7 semesters), President’s Honor Society (4 semesters), Lambda Pi Eta, Summa Cum Laude

Awards: Karl A. and Madira Bickel Journalistic Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship

Study Abroad: CIEE – Tokyo, Japan (January 2017)

General Assembly, Manhattan, New York (January 2016)

Created program/app to market in 5 days from conception

Presented “how to” app concepts and target market to business panel

Gained key knowledge pertaining to importance of product idea conception prior to market launch along with successful start-up strategy

WRITING & EDITING AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Engage reader using targeted language ensuring articles and videos are interesting and informative

Persuade interviewees to provide relevant details for powerful story content

Conduct editorial reviews to ensure syntax structure, grammar and content are of highest quality

Identify stories of interest and conduct research to ascertain key facts and focus

Collaborate with staff writers to assist in reviewing work prior to publication

Create and edit websites utilizing WIX and WordPress to ensure up-to-date content with strong visual appeal

Create content utilizing InDesign, Illustrator, and Spark for print and web

Utilize G Suite and social media for online marketing and analytics

Edit videos that engage viewers with varying visuals and audio snippets from interviews

Strategize with team to develop plan to manage work based on specified team priorities

EXPERIENCE

CityHouse Team - Pulse Agency, Boca Raton, FL (January 2018-May 2018)

Collaborated within a team of 6 to discuss advertising campaign ideas

Updated CityHouse WIX website to have modern website features

Lynn iPulse, Boca Raton, FL (2014-2018)

iPulseLive Floor Manager (October 2017-May 2018)

oReviewed studio equipment to ensure no problems made during live broadcast

oUpdated studio crew and news anchors on when show went live

Web Coordinator (February 2017-May 2018)

oUpdated iPulse WordPress website with latest video and written content from staff

oReviewed and edited articles prior to online publication

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