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United States

Office of Public Affairs and Communications at the D.C. Housing Authority

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

• Reported and wrote exclusive investigations on systemic issues in South Jersey; produced watchdog journalism on government agencies and big business.• Collected data, analyze and managed complex datasets, performed integrity checks.• Collaborated with local reporters, editors and designers on data storytelling. • Obtained documents via open public records requests (FOIA, FOIL, OPRA, RTK etc.).• Employed deep understanding of federal and state public records and meetings laws, election commissions, and financial reports to uncover investigative leads.• Utilized research tools and databases (EDGAR, Nexis, PACER, Westlaw, etc.). • Examined local and state government legislation, policies, budgets and reports, and legal filings.• Cultivated source network and conducted interviews to obtain actionable information.

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

Public Service Journalism team for Lee Enterprises, provider of local news in 77 markets and communities

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Managed virtual and live event productions, including troubleshooting technical issues.• Research, devised and executed digital growth plans and social media engagement campaigns.• Wrote and edited press releases, print and digital newsletters, social posts and website content.• Conceived and pitched story ideas to local, regional, national and industry news outlets.• Fostered relationships with media members and community stakeholders to amplify positive stories.• Designed and led training on live streaming, social media platforms and other technologies.• Created and maintained websites that incorporate UX design and SEO best practices.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Directed the outlet’s launch of grant-funded Delaware Watershed initiative. • Designed and monitored editorial and events calendars, formed editorial process and style guides.• Coordinated internal staff, external stakeholders and vendors to create interactive, informative events.• Evaluate messaging and recommend strategies to grow funding base and brand’s reach.

• Liaise between management and vendors to ensure procurement compliance.• Collaborate with external partners on event planning and forecasting• Contribute to development of event programming, assist recruitment efforts• Write and edit e-newsletters, press and marketing materials, and other copy • Manage social media accounts; research, devise and implement growth plan

• Edited digital contributions of five beat reporters, interns and guest columnists. • Managed website, twice daily newsletters, & multiple social media accounts.• Created and implemented digital growth strategies that improved PVs, uniques & CTR, and increased engagement on social media. • Oversaw 40% increase in Twitter followers, doubled Facebook followers & launched Instagram• Monitored short- and long-term site metrics; analyzed success of headlines, social media posts and newsletter subject lines to increase engagement.• Represented Philadelphia Business Journal in TV appearances, award ceremonies and panels.• Coordinated with events manager to develop and market panels, awards ceremonies and conferences• Generated exclusive reporting on unions, local and state politics, and financial policies • Trained reporters on multimedia integration and social media best practices

• Independently led a multiplatform, issue- and character-driven investigation, created a sustainable publication platform and developed relationships that garnered exclusive interviews.• Assisted broadcast I-team with CAR/database reporting• Produced and published breaking news to digital and social media platforms prior to local competitors.• Pitched, reported and wrote enterprise stories for NBC10.Com on a daily deadline• Shot video & photos and constructed other visuals to complement digital stories and for use on-air. • Utilized multiple social media accounts to uncover leads, promote content and expand online presence.• Created image galleries; posted AP and partner content.• Oversaw interns and production assistants; copy-edited their contributions to digital platforms.• Wrote VOs; cut reporter PKGs and integrated broadcast’s reporting online• Utilized multiple social media accounts to uncover leads, promote content & expand online presence

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Covered residential real estate; tracked trends in nine counties; monitored sales and development. • Pitched enterprise stories, report and wrote for the Philadelphia Inquirer, Inquirer.com and Philly.com.

Chicago, Il

• Covered commercial real estate; report and wrote stories for ChicagoRealEstateDaily.com.• Researched sales, closings, foreclosures and court cases for potential story leads.• Interviewed government officials, brokers and developers.• Tracked and monitored public records to determine commercial and residential transactions.• Setup cameras and microphones; shot interviews and b-roll for Dealmakers profiles.

Chicago, Il

• Produced and edited VO/SOTs and PKGs and created motion graphics on short deadline. • Assisted camera, audio and lighting departments for webcast of live sporting events.

Chicago, Il

• Produced talk segments, wrote copy for broadcast, edited video, contacted and pre-interviewed guests.• Oversaw field production, conducted on-site interviews and directed cameraman.

Master'S Of Journalism

Bachelor Of Science