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Writing and uploading content pieces on social justice and pop culture topics for over 3.2 million followers on Instagram. Researching breaking news and current trends to cover that are important, relevant, and relatable to our audience. Ideating concepts for partnership pieces and advertisements. Conducting interviews with celebrity talent and leaders in the social justice space. Leading Impact Media on its newest platform, Threads, with a growth of 565k followers collectively.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Providing freelance work for entertainment outlets including LA Magazine, The Hollywood Handle, The New Nine, and The Chic Daily.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Confetti captures the most valuable moments during life’s biggest events. Whether it’s with 30 or 30,000 people, we connect the world during shared experiences. We are not social media; we are community media.

Remote

Reported on several entertainment-related topics in a timely and newsworthy manner for over 1.8 million followers to see on Twitter and Instagram. Assisted Pop Crave in reaching over 2.5 BILLION monthly impressions. Researched breaking news within the entertainment industry for potential social media content. Interviewed and partnered with celebrity talent for Pop Crave's Twitter, Instagram, and official website. Worked with Max, Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video, CBS, and more to cover and review their original content. Covered award shows and movie premieres in real time. Created graphics to support news coverage. Performed media tracking and analytics coverage.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Hosted a specialty show every Monday night at 11 p.m. PST titled 'The Bestie Broadcast.' Covered pop culture news about music, TV, film, and more. DJed in between breaks of my specialty show. Produced, reported on trending topics, discussed music/movie charts, covered artist spotlights, and co-hosted with a panel of pop culture experts on a weekly show titled 'Open Mic.' Voted #1 as the 'Best College Radio Station in the Country' by The Princeton Review. Worked with publicists to create promotional content for local events (ex. Rina Sawayama's 'Hold the Girl' tour in Phoenix, AZ).

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Advertised and promoted events/programming for students on ASU's downtown Phoenix campus. Worked directly with fellow ASU students to ensure a healthy and safe environment. Served as a mentor, resource referral, and role model to residents of my assigned building. Built positive social connections between residents and their peers. Created events that encouraged community building between students. Ran the social media account for ASU's Taylor Place building.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Pitched to the media to spread awareness of the State Forty Eight Foundation and its upcoming events and fundraisers. Achieved quality media placements for the State Forty Eight Foundation, including placements in broadcast, magazines, and podcasts. Performed call downs to the media and local businesses to promote the State Forty Eight Foundation's upcoming events.

Tolleson, Arizona, United States

Communicated with hundreds of customers daily to ensure quality service and smooth transactions. Greeted customers in a warm and inviting manner to create a friendlier environment. Recovered the store through cleaning and organizing merchandise.

Remote

Created, produced, hosted, video edited, and managed social media outlets for an online web show that parodied reality television. Cast everyday people, famous TikTok users, and reality television stars from CBS-affiliated shows to create engaging content. Raised money through operating a Patreon account, YouTube monetization, and YouTube "Super Chat" donations. Reached over 100k views, 1k YouTube subscribers, 100 Patreon subscribers, and 2.5k Twitter followers.

Peoria, Arizona, United States

Conducted interviews with a variety of different people on a variety of different topics to craft stories with strong human dimensions. Wrote stories that held importance to the interests of residents in Peoria, AZ.

Glendale, Arizona, United States

Conducted interviews with a variety of different people on a variety of different topics to craft stories with strong human dimensions. Wrote stories that held importance to the interests of residents in Glendale, AZ.

Laveen, Arizona, United States

Set up assigned voting locations. Handed registered voters their ballots in a friendly and welcoming manner. Collaborated and communicated effectively with fellow co-workers to move quickly and efficiently for an increasing number of voters throughout the day. Ensured a smooth voting process. Answered questions to guide voters through the election process.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Ran all of the social media outlets for 'The Cut Network,' an entertainment, political, and sports news show produced by Arizona State University. Conducted interviews with 'The Cut Network' anchors. Posted relevant news in a timely manner about real world issues happening on global, national, and local scales. Collaborated with other team members on specific social content ideas.

Tolleson, Arizona, United States

Contributed articles every month in a timely manner to produce content about social justice issues. Demonstrated professionalism and an understanding for inclusivity in order to provide respectful insight on issues happening around the world.

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Cronkite Society of Professional Journalists/Online News Association. The Cut Network, an entertainment news.

High School Diploma, 4.48 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Journalism Club Member. National Honor Society Member. Cultivation Club Member.