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Lenoir, NC, US

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

I write content around small business loans, finances, news and money moves for Bankrate.com, an authoritative and informative financial website. I pitch stories, research headlines and develop our content strategy in order to bring relevant information to Bankrate's diverse audience of business owners, homeowners and everyday spenders.

I create outlines and drafts for editorial-based sponsored articles on topics including personal finance, mortgages, insurance, and credit cards. I craft helpful and compelling pieces for a range of audiences with an emphasis on accuracy, relevancy, and having a friendly tone.

I created sponsored content pertaining to software-defined networking, the cloud, 5G and other topics, aimed at IT managers, CIOs and managed service providers. I interviewed top experts in the networking and tech community and wrote journalistic-style articles to present content in a neutral and understandable way. I staged SEO-optimized articles on a.

I edited and reviewed personal finance articles for accuracy, readability, and SEO optimization. I drafted article pitches for writers based on SEO keywords and audience need. I helped grow our sites' audience through SEO and content best practices.

Denver, Colorado

I created sponsored content pertaining to software-defined networking, the cloud, 5G and other topics, aimed at IT managers, CIOs and managed service providers. I interviewed top experts in the networking and tech community and wrote journalistic-style articles to present content in a neutral and understandable way. I staged SEO-optimized articles on a.

Central Connecticut Communications

Copy edit, design tabloid-style pages, choose stories from wire services and upload articles for a daily newspaper covering the Central Connecticut area.

Storrs, Connecticut

Write articles about department events, interview faculty, students and alumni, promote the department through coverage and by highlighting department achievements. Publish articles both online and in print on a deadline basis. Copy edit the yearly alumni newsletter.

Storrs, Connecticut

Responsible for the News section at the University of Connecticut's independent daily student newspaper. I help student journalists find, research and write stories, as well as stay on top of current events and breaking news stories around UConn's campus, for both print and online editions.

Storrs, CT

Wrote articles for the University of Connecticut's independent student newspaper. I interviewed students, attended and covered events and conducted investigative reports for a daily publication.

Storrs, CT

Set up research fields for data collection, collect insects from plants for analysis, record and process data points and samples, observe insect samples for signs of parasitic infections. Interact with the general public and educate about integrated pest management and natural pest predators.

Storrs, CT

Produce content for the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources' main website. I interviewed undergraduate and graduate students for student profiles, as well as faculty and professors within the college for articles on topics pertaining to the college.

Hamden, Connecticut, United States

I processed, confirmed, and distributed scripts for customers at the in-house pharmacy. I confirmed addresses and names while ensuring HIPAA compliance. I handled retail and pharmacy mail and delivery orders, processed script refill requests in person and over the phone, and managed over the counter (OTC) stock for retail purchase.