New Media Journalist Digital Media Production
Social Media Opportunity
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Expert in the launch and execution of social media headlines with optimal indexing results. Skilled in multimedia production, content management and audience engagement for online publications. To include hands-on event production, equipment handling, set-up, breakdown and everything in between.
Areas of Expertise and Proficiencies
Web Content Management
Multimedia Content Developer
Social Media Specialist
Content Curator
Research
Copywriting/Editing
Digital News Production
Multimedia Production
Production Assistant
Creative Writing
Leadership
Microsoft Office Suite/iMac OS
Final Draft 8
AP Style (Associated Press)
Languages: fluency in English and Spanish; both verbal and written
Freelance Experience
NYDigitalServices.com - Photographer/Photoshop Technician 2015 - Present
Photo integration by use of Photoshop on car shows memorabilia.
Assist Photographer in facilitating the day-to-day operations of photo production.
Manage, control and organize mass client base in photo location, placing orders and executing purchases.
TheHudsonRiverChronicles - New Media Journalist/CM 2011 - Present
Curate, manage and integrate multimedia elements for content development.
Webmaster with analytics, insights and trend reporting management.
SEO and SEM for indexing the best results possible. Content execution on all Social Media platforms.
LatinTrends - Journalist/Photographer/PA 2013 - 2015
Interview high-profile individuals in various industries, with a special interest in entertainment media.
Translate all interviews from Spanish to English, while meeting industry standards and maintaining clients' tone and image. In some cases, photography and videography goes with the territory for field projects.
Columnist for "On THE MOVE NYC;" events category on a monthly to bi-monthly basis.
Passaic County Pulse – Staff Writer/Journalist 2011 - 2012
Coordinate and facilitate interviews with high-profile community members.
Prepare, record and transcribe interviews to meet story requirement on bi-weekly deadline.
Maintain a professional relationship with all clients; attend their events and functions.
Knight’s Coaching Experience - Web Designer/Content Editor 2011 - 2011
Developing website and configuring pre-set template offered by GoDaddy.com.
Proofreading and editing web-content using new and traditional marketing language for brand recognition. Media elements include: video, audio and images, aside from print.
Collaborating with client to serve the intended purpose of the website, while at the same time personalizing web content to create a professional and friendly environment.
Freelance Experience: cont’d
Buhrkus-Moda, LLC - Web Designer/Content Editor 2009 - 2012
Online storefront; website design and development using to create a B2C format for the sale of Men’s and Women’s Apparel. Proofreading and modifying website content on a continual basis entailed a descriptive outline on the drop-shipper’s terms, conditions and privacy policy to meet my website’s needs and selected specific terms that catered to the operational function of the business structure.
To include; collaborating with Devil Wear an International Drop-shipping Warehouse for the use of their apparels based in the United Kingdom.
Roxie Rogiers; Independent Author - Writer/Proofreader 2009 - 2011
2004 - 2005
Assist writer; Roxy Rogiers, compile and organize her TV Spec Script and Manuscript.
Including audio transcription to written content from Spanish to English using grammatical formats and according to industry standards.
Possess the ability to proofread writer’s work using tools and resources covering a diversity of Spanish dialects to meet client’s need.
Creative/Entertainment Experience:
KGT Performing Arts: Jazz/Tap/Funk 4 Yrs. Exp.
Clubs and Organizations: Memberships 4 Yrs. Exp.
Club Promotions: All underground / 325+ attendees at every event. 4 Yrs. Exp.
Modeling Shows: Model, Fundraisers successful. 3 Yrs. Exp.
Monologues and Stage Performances: Acting. 8 Yrs. Exp.
Acting Workshop with Actor’s Advent LTD 1 Yr. Exp.
Television/MTV: Sitcom/Club Kid 1 Yr. Exp.
Professional Experience:
Medical Billing Assistant @ Challenge Programs of New Jersey 2011 - 2013
Financial Aid Advisor @ HoHoKus Hackensack School of Business 2005 - 2009
Borrowers Relations, Loan Specialist @ Affinity Direct, LLC 2006 - 2007
Restaurant Manager @ Jono INC. T/A Jono’s Restaurant 2001 - 2004
Assistant Manager @ The Binghamton Ferry Boat 1997 - 2000
Business Center Executive @ HRI Executive Express 1997 - 1999
Education:
Graduate Certificate Program Graduated 09/28/2014
Full Sail University Winter Park, FL
Concentration: Internet Marketing
G.P.A. 3.60
Master of Arts Graduated 09/28/2012
Full Sail University Winter Park, FL
Concentration: New Media Journalism
G. P. A. 3.25
Bachelors of Science Graduated 07/2011
University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ
Concentration: Communication - Marketing
G. P. A. 3.60
Education Cont’d:
Associate of Arts Graduated 06/2009
Axia College of University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ
Concentration: Business Administration
G. P. A. 3.60
Certificate Degree Program Graduated 6/2005
HoHoKus Hackensack School of Business Hackensack, NJ
Concentration: Business Administration w/
Bookkeeping and Computerized Accounting
G. P. A. 4.00/Dean’s List