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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

— Post articles via our CMS (WordPress)— Oversee site management and digital production schedule— Promote stories using various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, TikTok, Threads)— Convert our magazine issues into accessible digital articles— Serve as a technical expert on WordPress and social media platforms— Use data to help editors understand which stories were shared widely, and why— Advise the editorial team on how to better present stories over search and social— Edit and remix images and graphics for social media, particularly Instagram— Edit video and remix it for social media, including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok— Collaborate on experiments to grow our audience on various platforms— Produce and edit newsletters highlighting our content

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

– Reporting and telling D.C.-area stories through digital, audio and visual platforms– Collaborative 1,800-word story and photographs on the impending National Zoo panda departure were picked up by four regional news outlets– Independently reporting on a multi-part story series regarding the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act and so far have conducted 3 interviews regarding the subject– Content calendar management, newsletter distribution, website management and social media content creation for Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X and Reddit to promote reporters’ pieces– Utilizing Hootsuite, Emma and Parse.ly to understand digital user metrics and expand our audience– Using social media listening to undercover under-reported topics

College Park, Maryland, United States

– Assisting a major news outlet in an ongoing long-form investigation 10 hours a week– Submitting Freedom of Information Act requests, conducting follow-ups with various government agencies and analyzing acquired documents– Specializing in document-based research and creating surveys for data collection– Conducting research for three different investigative projects and specializing in document-based research and creating surveys for data collection

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

– Interviewed National Geographic Explorer Thalefang Charles and wrote a 1,200-word feature on him and his work for the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project– Drafted social media copy for Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Instagram Stories, Threads, and Twitter/X– Reviewed over 1,200 assets to select photographs and videos for social media and story usage

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

– Researched and wrote a long-form investigative environmental feature on a federally planned dredging project in mercury-contaminated Matagorda Bay, Texas– Conducted 12 one-on-one interviews with activists, attorneys, scientists and community members and traveled to Port Lavaca, Texas for on-the-ground reporting

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

– First-year AmeriCorps Member with City Year at Eastern High School – Assisted 128 students in co-teaching Geometry across six classes– Served as the Social-Emotional Learning Coordinator, focusing on improving scholarly behaviors through mentoring relationships and engaging school-wide events– Supported staff members in the student-led Page to Screen and Garden Clubs– Collaborated with a team of 11 City Year members to provide individualized tutoring with students and boost school attendance among high school-age students

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

– Taught 80 campers different elements of technology including digital art, basic computer skills, and robotics– Facilitated private tutoring lessons before and after camp for 20 campers to hone skill sets across courses and topics with a focus on technological and computer skills– Implemented goals for campers to meet and surpass during their education sessions– Oversaw the pick-up and drop-off of 80 campers daily, prioritizing the safety of students and the efficiency of the process

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

– Conducted six one-on-one interviews with scientists and field experts about topics such as vacuolar myelinopathy, eagle conservation, and white shark behaviors in rising ocean temperatures– Worked with an editor to publish three pieces by improving upon feedback and striving for clarification and perfection– Had two pieces featured as the “Top Story of the Week” in Planet Forward’s newsletters and website home page, resulting in an average of 41 thumbs-up engagement responses

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

– Provided daily care for 25 penguins, 14 rays, and over 30 various fish in three sections of the aquarium, such as diet preparation, behavior documentation, and hand-feeding– Conducted research on Macaroni and Gentoo penguin breeding behaviors by documenting body language during mating season to determine a correlation between stress and fertility– Regularly facilitated educational tours and lectures to groups of five guests, covering basics in animal care procedures, conservation initiatives, and species identification of penguins and fish– Collaborated with a team of 7 aquarists and other interns to care for over 200 animals of different marine ecosystems daily

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

– Engineered live radio broadcast coverage during home and away games, including setting up technical equipment, uploading and sorting audio files, and promoting the pregame and postgame analysis shows– Recorded interviews with players and coaching staff after most home games, totaling up to 9 interviews per week– Gained experience in sound production using both stationary and portable broadcasting equipment– Managed the “Penguins Live” Facebook page with approximately 5,500 followers and “@penguinslive” Twitter/X page with 33,200 followers

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

— Orchestrated the social media management plan for a non-profit including composing over 45 posts for Instagram, Twitter/X, and Facebook— Designed physical and digital advertising for fundraising and events for seven programs for distribution to approximately 5,000 followers on Instagram and 900 Facebook followers— Conducted research and data analysis of the average cat and dog adoption prices for each US state

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

— Authored 20 “How To” articles regarding basic plays in various sports such as baseball, basketball, and soccer— Created graphics to accompany articles to demonstrate the written plays visually — Consolidated plays and rules for the new sports fan in quick and easy-to-read articles

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

— Provided daily care for over 100 birds in seven sections of aviary; such as diet preparation, behavior documentation, and enclosure construction— Conducted research on American flamingo enrichment behaviors by crafting a proposal for more enriching floating toys to keep the flamingos active and mentally stimulated— Regularly facilitated educational tours and lectures to groups of ten guests, covering basics in animal care procedures, conservation initiatives, wild bird identification, and regions of origin regarding avian species— Collaborated with a team of 5 animal collections keepers and other interns to care for over 175 avian animals from various ecosystems daily

Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, United States

— Control traffic flow— Direct guests to and from the gate to their vehicles— Monitor pedestrian traffic

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

– Overnight house sit for dogs and cats– Dog walks– Drop-in care visits

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

– Overnight house sit for dogs– Walk dogs– Drop-in care visits

Master'S Degree, Journalism, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Howard Fellowship for Investigative Journalism recipient Graduate Assistant for the Howard Center.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Biology, 3.4 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Planet Forward Environmental Reporting George Washington University's Circle K Civic House Scholars GroW.

Wildlife And Wildlands Science And Management, Semester-Long Study Abroad

— Field research student at the Center for Wildlife Management Studies in Tanzania — Research expedition in Kenya — Focused on wildlife.

Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography, Summer Session Ii Study Abroad

— Field research student at the Center for Marine Resource Studies — Focused on marine megafauna — Set underwater baited cameras.

Sustainability Studies, Short-Term Study Abroad

— Environmental engineering research program at Reykjavík University — Focused on hydroelectric and geothermal energy — Sustainability.