Cory Burrell Email & Phone Number

Carbondale, Pa, Us

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States

•Lead the Wilkes Web Services team to design, develop and maintain all aspects of the wilkes.edu website and multiple other major web properties, including the news site, events calendar, and e-commerce site..•Plan and prioritize web projects and the overall site roadmap to ensure wilkes.edu remains an accessible, engaging, and high-performance experience for all users.•Provide frequent, timely reports and check-ins with the Director of Digital Strategies using Google Analytics, Google Data Studio, HotJar, and other analytics software and services to ensure goals are properly aligned.•Ensure the website is following all appropriate quality standards, including WCAG guidelines, SEO best practices, site performance, maintainability concerns, and adherence to the university brand and style.•Reach out to and collaborate with all major shareholders of the university’s web presence to find creative, innovative solutions to issues and best tell the story of Wilkes on the web.•Research new technologies, designs, and other aspects of web design to stay among the leaders web development and designs.

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States

•Update, review, and otherwise maintain wilkes.edu as part of Web Services, an enterprise-level site and primary student recruiting tool/resource for Wilkes University and its more than 4,000 students, faculty, and staff.•Implement efficient, sustainable front-end and back-end solutions using XSL, Javascript, HTML, CSS, Python, and other methods as necessary to develop the best user experience possible.•Brainstorm, build, and edit engaging and accessible web content with guidance from an array of analytics data (ex. Google Analytics, Hotjar).•Test content for usability in a variety of scenarios (ex. mobile, desktop, browser compatibility, etc.) to ensure a consistent and accessible experience for all users.•Ensure the website is following all appropriate quality standards, including WCAG guidelines, SEO best practices, and adherence to the university brand and style.•Manage multiple Wilkes subdomains, including the university's eCommerce platform and university-wide announcements site.

Scranton, Pennsylvania Area

•Create, edit, and promote all digital/social media content (hundreds of pieces of content annually) for Marywood University's offices of Advancement, Giving, and Alumni Engagement.•Plan, design, debug, and manage web content through use of a variety of industry-standard coding languages (ex. HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, Apache Velocity) for use on marywood.edu and other Advancement web platforms (donation pages, event registrations, event attendee lists, stewardship pieces, emails, etc.).•In first full fiscal year with the office, helped Advancement to a record-setting year, which included exceeding benchmarks by more than 300% and more than doubling Giving Day unique donors and donation amount. •Primary administrator and content creator for Marywood Alumni and Advancement social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat).•Advancement photographer, videographer/editor, graphic designer, writer, and interviewer as needed.

•Create quality content in a variety of media formats, including print articles, videos for broadcast media, and multimedia projects, on a contractual basis. •Experienced in working for a diverse range of clients, including public relations offices, magazines, online publications, and collegiate athletics departments.

Moosic, Pa

•Assure and test the quality of films, TV series, and other major features for a variety of high-profile clients.•Check a multitude of aspects of media, including video and audio quality, subtitling, menu navigation, compatibility issues, and more, in standard definition, high definition, and digital formats.•Perform incoming QC of assets (both client-supplied and created in-house), which include video, audio, subtitle, text (in multiple languages), graphics, and authored disc images.•Refined existing procedure and created new QC workflows (via writing and editing documents, training techs, and consulting other departments) now used in several branches of Deluxe worldwide.

Scranton, Pennsylvania Area

•Advised in the marketing and promotion of The University of Scranton in a variety of multimedia formats•Created and published press releases for faculty, student, and university accomplishments for use in high-circulation publications•Assisted in organizing and running promotional events on campus which multiple media outlets attended•Published high-circulation publications, including Royal News, Community Relations News, Times-Tribune.com and AJCU (Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities)

The Abington Journal And Go Lackawanna

•Covered a wide range of events, from city council meetings to athletic events•Worked for several print and online publications, including the Abington Journal (weekly circulation 1,500) and Go Lackawanna

Scranton, Pennsylvania Area

•Assisted an accredited communication department faculty with teaching and research-related duties•Aided in office administration for one of the largest department majors on campus, with more than 200 students studying communication

The University Of Scranton, Scranton, Pa

•Managed every aspect of running a top-notch student TV network, including video and audio engineering, directing, and editing•Led and motivated a team of like-minded executives to create quality content and improve station’s brand•Anchored and wrote script for a weekly news show that aired on a cable channel•Filmed and edited more than 100 individual shows, packages, and B-roll segments

Scranton, Pa

•Produced and edited content for a weekly newspaper with a circulation of 2,500•Managed a staff of writers to deliver excellent, balanced coverage of the university’s athletic programs•Wrote vivid, accurate stories, including detailed game recaps, athlete profiles, and historic pieces

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Created 26 nationally-aired promos for the “First Ladies” TV series•Involved in the day-to-day operations of the editing department of a nationally-aired TV station•Used a variety of software, including Final Cut and Avid Media Composer, to edit clips and shows for airing

The University Of Scranton, Scranton Pa

•Hosted a weekly talk radio show that broadcast both online and to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area•Aired several simulcasted programs, including basketball games and sports talk shows •Performed audio editing and managed production equipment necessary for quality broadcasts

Carbondale, Pa

•Officiated youth soccer games for players between the ages of 6 and 17•Instill the values of sportsmanship in young athletes

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy