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New York, Ny, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

Small company with less than 20 employees in the eDiscovery litigation support industry.• Spearheaded the development of 15+ impactful writing materials for public consumption, spanning marketing collateral, feature interviews, Op-Ed pieces, and news items. This effort included contributing to the creation of an initial prototype for an online magazine targeting women in the legal field, serving as a strategic avenue for diversifying the company's revenue stream.• Conduct extensive research on diverse topics for the Founder and CEO, supporting her in delivering compelling content at numerous speaking engagements throughout the year.• Wrote “Behaviors to Establish Good Working Relationships” and “Providing Value to Our Customers” narration(s) for PAR’s eLearning courses to create increased potential revenue capacity.• Developed six persona biographies for the company's educational program, 'PAR Core: Entering the Legal Industry,' skillfully showcasing various MBTI personality types and enhancing the personalized and relatable aspect of the learning experience.• Designed comprehensive assessment questions tailored to align seamlessly with the content of six distinct persona Education eLearning programs, ensuring a nuanced evaluation of participants' understanding and engagement.• Drafted meticulous assessment questions aligning with the content for the six persona Education eLearning programs, as well as curated courses.Accomplishments:- Contributed to two sources of revenue to help this small business grow, including 'PAR Core' and 'PAR Magazine' to attract potential clients. - Wrote 90 percent of the copy for PAR Magazine prototype.- Finessed technical writing.- Regularly resolved conflict management between writing and eDiscovery departments.- Emphasized a strategic and comprehensive approach to evaluating participants' knowledge and application for eLearning programs.

Bayonne, Nj

Worked in public school system for city with a population of 70,300 residents; the city's high school is ranked 12th in Hudson County.• Orchestrated seamless daily administrative operations for 13 schools within the district, providing invaluable support to both staff and faculty.• Spearheaded scheduling, calendar management, logistics coordination, meeting and conference facilitation, and efficient inventory management.Accomplishments:- Demonstrated exceptional communication skills by redirecting over 50 callers to the appropriate department heads throughout the district, ensuring streamlined and effective communication channels.- Stepped in as a reliable substitute for Absentee Administrative Assistants at both elementary and high school levels, seamlessly maintaining administrative continuity during absences.

Newark, New Jersey

1.85 billion dollar project in construction and other expenditures to rebuild Terminal A of Newark Liberty International Airport.• Overhauled and maintained comprehensive quality control logs encompassing concrete placement, rebar and concrete special inspections, soil and field reports, concrete payments, steel shop fabrication reports, daily inspection reports by the quality engineer team, drill schedules, and drawing markups.• Streamlined communication by preparing Material Engineering Units (MEU) requests through correspondence with multiple superintendents at Tutor Perini, focusing on soil and concrete aspects.• Orchestrated the daily look-ahead schedules for both day and night shifts, fostering relationships with various subcontractors through email and phone interactions. Provided guidance on adherence to guidelines and served as a knowledgeable resource for addressing queries.• Efficiently gathered and documented activities, craft details, deliveries, equipment schedules, etc., for each subcontractor, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.• Managed the Submittals and Request for Information (RFI) processes, including the approval of follow-ups, to facilitate seamless project progression.• Tracked and monitored Test Reports from multiple entities, including Port Authority MEU, Tutor Perini/Parsons, and the Joint Venture.Accomplishments:- Coordinated scheduling for multiple deliveries and field checks for the following areas: Rebar/Soil/Concrete.- Communicated with numerous departments to allow for seamless operations on a daily basis while quickly taking charge when the unpredictable, which was often, occurred.- Served as intermediary between Tutor Perini and the Port Authority.- Calendar management.

Hoboken, New Jersey

The Hudson Reporter was a newspaper chain that covered local news and politics in Hudson County, New Jersey.• Led the editorial direction by curating and overseeing coverage of critical issues impacting the local community, with a specialized emphasis on STEM education and schools.Accomplishments- Extensive research to become well-versed in a topic that I was formally unfamiliar with in order to expose strengths of such a curriculum.- Succeeded in developing an article with more technical prowess than any previously published.- SEO skills.

Greater New York City Area

National and regional publications with robust entertainment sections.Conducted interviews with notable celebrities (such as Chris Rock, Vanessa Hudgens, Queen Latifah, Regina Hall, Mos Def, Anthony Anderson, Kate Walsh, *NSYNC) critiqued shows, and covered industry – and local – events to curate compelling narratives for diverse audiences.• Demonstrated skills in attention to detail, persuasion, effective interviewing techniques, and research.Accomplishments:• Crafted stories 800 to 1,100 words in length.• Developed successful dealings with publicists.• Created unique story pitches.• Juggled time management, allowing for all deadlines to be met on time.

Brooklyn, Ny

Multimedia site created by poet and Grammy-nominee Kevin Powell.Penned insightful reviews for entertainment specials and pop culture events, offering a unique perspective and engaging writing style. Authored compelling op-ed pieces that delved into historical milestones, providing thought-provoking analysis and commentary. Wrote groundbreaking personal essays which showcased a blend of introspection and storytelling, connecting with readers on a personal level.Accomplishments:• Utilized social media platforms to create abundant traffic for articles.• Accomplished editorial standards in order for stories to be featured in highlight section(s).

New York City Metropolitan Area

HuffPost (formerly known as The Huffington Post) October, 2016An American liberal news website and political blog.• Published Personal Essay on parallels between divorce and being a breast cancer survivor.Biloxi Sun Herald (formerly known as Mississippi Sun Herald) December, 2010- June, 2016A newspaper based in Biloxi, Mississippi that covers local news for the Mississippi Gulf Coast.• Revitalized and conducted engaging interviews with renowned individuals hailing from Mississippi, showcasing the stories and experiences of prominent personalities within the region.Accomplishments- SEO Optimization. - Unique story pitches.- Won over Features Editor and powers of persuasion with Publicists - in cases involving talent.- Developed click-worthy headlines, resulting in increased readership.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Digital marketing agency disguised as a platform and social network for soap opera fans eager to learn anything and everything about their favorite soaps, storylines and stars.• Conducted insightful interviews with prominent talent and executives within the daytime drama industry, garnering exclusive insights. • Acquired previews and recaps for designated programs, ensuring comprehensive coverage. • Unearthed breaking news stories across all soap operas, maintaining a keen eye on industry developments. • Crafted engaging weekly critiques and op-ed pieces. • Served as the primary contact for East Coast event coverage, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills. Accomplishments:- Covered high-profile celebrities as well as the insiders of the industry while working independently to handle all East Coast events. - Balanced multiple projects in the midst of staying abreast of all types of highlights.- Covered all aspects of daytime dramas: One Live to Live and General Hospital.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology (With An Emphasis On Criminology) And Creative Writing., 3.8

Activities and Societies: Intramural Softball; J.V. Softball; Playwright Circle.Graduated Magna Cum Laude; Alpha Kappa Delta; Drew.

Situation Comedy (Television)

Following months of paperwork and submission after submission of Spec. Scripts, I finally gained entrance into Gotham Writers Workshop.