Social Media Human Resources
Resume:
Michael S. Hardman
Stoughton MA *****
*****************@*****.***
https://www.clippings.me/michaelshardman
MULTI-MEDIA PROFESSIONAL
Extensive experience and knowledge of all media, digital, print, radio and television. Adept in the industry’s marketing skills. Passionate and charismatic, with unflagging positivity and unending energy. Ability to develop and lead a strong team capable of producing effective results. Extremely creative with the ability to churn innovative ideas proven to solve problems, produce, and establish sustainable concepts in the industry.
Internal Communications
Budgeting
Marketing
Copy-editing
CMS systems
Publishing
Web Site Developing
Editorial Management
Health and Medical Reporting and editing
Talk show host for television and radio
Photography/Video
Content Creation
Analytics
Recruiting
Human Resources
Project Management
Magazine Writing
Public Relations
Google Adwords
Google Analytics
Political Consulting and Media Training
Conflict Resolution
Reporting
Writing
Word Press
Photoshop Training
Peer Mentoring
Column Writing
SEO Training
Print Design
Abode Suite
Company handbook creation
WORK HISTORY,
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA, New Bedford, MA December 2017-FEbruary 2018
Digital Managing Editor, radio station sites
Managed on-air talent on the digital format, combined radio and video with writing, developed writing and story development skills, contributed as a talk show host on the AM side, oversaw social media and digital content, made goals for unique visitors and YouTube numbers as one of the top sites in the country.
Providence Business Journal, Providence, R.I. October 2017-Present
Freelance business writer, online and print publications.
Writing business stories on Rhode Island companies and business leaders.
LAZ Parking, Boston, MA, September 2008-Present
Parking lot attendant for Boston College football games and events
Assisted season ticket holders in parking media, punching tickets, managing the booth and traffic control, work with police to secure security, recognizing potential problems and concerns.
FIORENTE MEDIA, BOSTON, MA March 2016-March 2017
Digital Editor, start-up health and wellness site
CMS management, content creation, editorial design, social media, editing, writing, aggregation, hiring freelancers, compiling editorial calendar, marketing and business development. Posted 500 pieces and obtained 2,000 Facebook followers in less than a year.
NewBostonPost, Newton,MA June 2015-September 2015
Chief Administrative Officer. Co-CEO, Chief Financial Officer, Editor-in-Chief
Duties included preparing the website for launch by setting editorial and business guidelines, including developing a company handbook and training manual.
EH PUBLISHING, Framingham, MA OCTOBER 2014-NOVEMBER 2014
Senior Editor, Campus Safety Magazine
Duties included writing and editing for the magazine and for the website, aggregation duties, and covering security issues at colleges, high schools, elementary schools and hospitals.
Mercator Advisory Group, Maynard, MA 2014
Managing Editor, Payments Journal
Edited and wrote stories on payment and banking issues, both nationally and internationally, developed blog topics with analysis daily and also managed the site, working in the marketing department.
AOL Patch, New York, NY 2010-2014
Regional Editor (Massachusetts and Rhode Island)
Working for a start-up featuring local news, I recruited, hired and managed a staff of up to 16 editors, as well as a freelance group. Served as a trainer for management and, photography. Worked as a national recruiter for regional and local editors. Was honored as “I’m Patch” winner for excellence with the company. Created “Storm Patchers” to cover local storms and weather events, and “Cover It Live,” for high school sports coverage.
GATEHOUSE MEDIA, Needham, Ma 1992-2005, 2008-2010
Managing Editor, Senior Sports Editor, daily newspaper writer
Covered, edited and designed sports sections for six weekly newspapers and online sites, served as a news and sports writer for the daily newspapers and managed a freelance staff. Served as a peer mentor for news reporters, developed company human resources policies, developed new publications. Developed the ideas for two award-winning sections, Web Jams, featuring online battles of local bands, and Time Pieces, which spotlighted local history in Southeastern Massachusetts. Recognized by the company for excellence in sports editing, column writing and features.
United Media Communications, Attleboro, MA 2005-2008
Sports Editor, Foxboro Reporter; Sports Writer, Attleboro Sun-Chronicle
Covered sports for Foxboro, including local high school, college and youth athletes. Developed an award-winning 40-page section, highlighting the 75-year anniversary of the Foxboro-Mansfield Thanksgiving Day football game. The section was completed in less than two months. Honored by the New England Press Association for best sports section, best sports story and sports column. Wrote news, features and editorials.
EDUCATION
B.A., Multidisciplinary Studies, Broadcast-Journalism
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, MA
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Stephen Cavey for Selectmen, 2017 and 2018. Served as media director and political strategy advisor.
“Doin’ it for Diana” a Stoughton Food Pantry event, wrote public relations material
Registered new United States citizens to vote in the 2016 election
Massachusetts Special Olympics-Sponsored Mansfield team
“Together We Can” Committee-Developed strategies for combating drug and alcohol abuse
Stoughton Sons of Italy
Dedham Society for the Capture and Apprehension of Horse Thieves
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