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Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Utilized Freedom of Information Act requests to develop original content, such as writing projects and op-eds, that were then published in national publications such as USA TODAY via media partnerships.• Built out the institution’s ability to launch pre-litigation media campaigns to curb governmental abuses of power. Several of these initiatives received significant media coverage, which caused the government entity to stop its unconstitutional activity.• Collaborated with leaders in the litigation department to create a pipeline system for identifying situations that are of interest to the organization and determining whether a legal and/or media response is warranted. • Launched and managed media outreach efforts, including writing, editing, and distributing press releases, statements, and advisories for the institution’s pre-litigation initiatives.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Helped develop rapid response capabilities for the organization to identify relevant situations and respond via press releases, statements, blogs, op-eds, media partnerships, and more.• Managed media relations for part of the institution’s litigation activities, including writing, editing, and distributing press releases, statements, and advisories for the institution’s pre-litigation initiatives.• Coordinated interviews between reporters and staff attorneys, including preparing talking points as needed.

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

• Built a drone photography business• Accomplished photographer whose work has been published by various trade organizations, real estate companies, and travel publications• Utilized industry-standard editing software to create photo and video products for clients and social media• Scouted locations, including using weather and astrological information, to plan and execute photoshoots• Facilitated general office operations by scheduling appointments, keeping books, and interacting with clients

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

• Researched, wrote, and published 50-plus investigative articles, many multi-part series, for example, a major corporation polluted North Carolina's largest river system, contaminating the drinking water of nearly 1-in-15 residents• Utilized the highest standards of journalism to ensure accuracy and completeness of articles using Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) data, public databases, and extensive interviewing• Accomplished team leader for projects such as an investigation into the re-segregation of New Hanover County Schools• Excellent relationship building skills, with government representatives, community leaders, local first responders, business owners, and colleagues

Salisbury, Maryland, United States

• Researched, wrote, and had many statewide and national USA TODAY Network investigative articles published• Excellent ability to build rapport with community leaders, for example, reporting on how the pandemic sparked a financial crisis in Maryland's volunteer fire service• Knowledgeable on how to leverage social media sites frequently, to increase web traffic• Analyzed and interpreted audience metrics

Salisbury, Maryland, United States

• Researched, wrote, and had many statewide and national USA TODAY Network investigative articles published• Excellent ability to build rapport with community leaders, for example, reporting on how the pandemic sparked a financial crisis in Maryland's volunteer fire service• Knowledgeable on how to leverage social media sites frequently, to increase web traffic• Analyzed and interpreted audience metrics

Salisbury, Maryland, United States

• Researched, wrote, and had many statewide and national USA TODAY Network investigative articles published• Excellent ability to build rapport with community leaders, for example, reporting on how the pandemic sparked a financial crisis in Maryland's volunteer fire service• Knowledgeable on how to leverage social media sites frequently, to increase web traffic• Analyzed and interpreted audience metrics

Greenville, North Carolina Area

Greenville, North Carolina Area

• Led and managed a 50-person editorial and reporting team• Edited copy and recommended enhancements to articles for optimum readership• Managed multiple writing and editing assignments in a dynamic environment within tight timelines• Oversaw layout design and worked with production team members to complete daily and weekly content schedules• Wrote concise and engaging news stories within tight deadlines• Gathered information and developed perspectives about news subjects through research and interviews• Cultivated collaborative working relationships with sources and key figures in the local area to reliably produce balanced, accurate news coverage

Greenville, North Carolina Area

Greenville, North Carolina Area