De Leo Textiles, a family-owned business with a legacy of over 60 years, has established itself as a leader in the home furnishings industry. We specialize in supplying high-quality upholstery fabrics to a diverse clientele, including furniture manufacturers, contract jobbers, and retail stores. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has earned us a strong reputation and a loyal customer base.In my role, I contribute to the company's strong market presence through a variety of responsibilities. These include:-Designing and maintaining multiple company websites to ensure a visually appealing and user-friendly experience.-Creating and optimizing product photography for online display to enhance customer engagement.-Managing social media platforms and executing email marketing campaigns via MailChimp to drive brand awareness and sales.-Producing product videos to effectively showcase our offerings and create content for various social media.-Crafting press releases for industry publications to highlight company achievements and new product launches.-Collaborating with our creative director and product manager on diverse projects, ensuring cohesive and impactful marketing strategies.-Assisting sales staff with various data, including customer sales statistics, stock positioning on inventory, and miscellaneous reporting on customer activity-Merchandising and regular communication with various mills on a vast array of product-Handling administrative and IT-related tasks around the corporate office, acting as a liaison to various IT firms to address technology issues.-Managing leads, engaging with potential customers, and maintaining customer database information as well as providing assistance to existing customers by answering inquiries, resolving issues, and offering product recommendations.

Upcycled For Hope is a non-profit organization established by De Leo Textiles, creating retail bags and miscellaneous accessories from upcycled fabric remnants. Our mission is to contribute to environmental sustainability while supporting charitable causes, with proceeds benefiting the Epilepsy Foundation and Take It Away For Cystic Fibrosis.In my role, I am responsible for a range of activities that support our mission and drive the success of our organization. My responsibilities include:-Website Management: Overseeing the design, content, and functionality of our website to ensure an engaging and seamless user experience for visitors and customers.-Social Media and Email Marketing: Developing and executing social media strategies and email campaigns to increase brand awareness, engage our audience, and drive sales. This involves content creation, scheduling, and performance analysis.-Event Planning and Retail Sales: Organizing and coordinating events to promote our products and mission. This includes planning logistics, managing event promotion, and handling on-site retail sales to maximize outreach and revenue. Managing leads and inquires from new and existing retail stores carrying Upcycled For Hope products-New Account Setup, Database and Inventory Management: Establishing and managing new retail accounts, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in our database, and overseeing inventory management to ensure product availability and efficient operations.-Transaction Entry and Miscellaneous Accounting: Handling financial transactions, maintaining records of sales and donations, and performing various accounting tasks to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Novus Resources is a high-end jobber of upholstery fabrics, catering primarily to retail stores, agent showrooms, and the design trade. Our commitment to quality and innovation has established us as a trusted resource in the industry, providing a wide range of products at a competitive price point that meets the needs of our diverse clientele.I am responsible for a variety of tasks that enhance our market presence and operational efficiency. My duties include:-Website Design and Development: Creating and maintaining an engaging, user-friendly website that showcases our products and provides valuable information to our customers. This includes regular updates, SEO optimization, and ensuring a seamless online experience.-Product Photography: Conducting high-quality product photography to accurately represent our fabrics online and in marketing materials. This involves staging, shooting, editing, and optimizing images for various platforms.-Management of New Customer Leads: Handling incoming leads by engaging potential customers, providing information, and guiding them through the purchasing process. This includes maintaining a lead database and following up to convert leads into sales.-Merchandising and Selection of New Product: Assisting in the selection and merchandising of new product lines. This involves market research, trend analysis, and coordinating with suppliers to introduce innovative and high-demand products.-Database and Spreadsheet Management: Maintaining and organizing company databases and spreadsheets to ensure accurate record-keeping and data accessibility. This includes updating product information, customer details, and sales data.-Supporting Sales Staff: Providing administrative and logistical support to the sales team. This includes preparing sales materials, coordinating schedules, and assisting with order processing and fulfillment.

As the host and content creator for Utterly Nonsense, a podcast dedicated to nerd culture, I am responsible for producing engaging, insightful, and entertaining episodes that resonate with our audience of approximately 1,000 listeners per episode across all platforms. In this capacity, I am responsible for:-Content Creation: Researching and developing episode topics related to movies, TV shows, comic books, video games, and other elements of nerd culture to keep the content fresh and relevant.-Hosting: Leading discussions, interviewing guests, and facilitating dynamic conversations that entertain and inform our audience.-Audio Editing and Production: Recording, editing, and producing each episode to ensure high-quality sound and smooth transitions, enhancing the overall listener experience.-Social Media Promotion: Managing social media platforms to promote new episodes, engage with listeners, and grow our community of fans.-Audience Engagement: Interacting with our listeners, gathering feedback, and incorporating audience suggestions into future episodes to maintain an active and loyal fanbase.

Topteks USA, a mill-direct upholstery fabric supplier, operates from Istanbul, Turkey, with a significant presence in the US. Topteks is committed to providing high-quality upholstery fabrics directly from a high-end mill to various markets, ensuring efficient supply chain management and customer satisfaction.As a logistics and operations coordinator, I played a crucial role in managing and streamlining the operational processes of our US operations. My responsibilities included:-Organizing Logistics for In-Bound Containers: Coordinating and managing the logistics of in-bound container shipments from our mill in Istanbul to our US operations. This involved scheduling, tracking shipments, and ensuring timely and efficient delivery.-Processing Sample Requests and Organizing Shipments: Handling customer sample requests by coordinating with our sample department to ensure accurate and prompt delivery. This includes organizing shipments and maintaining records of sample requests.-Database Management and Part Number Creation: Managing our product database by creating and editing part numbers, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for seamless operations. This involves regular updates and meticulous record-keeping.-Updating and Distributing Company Documents: Maintaining and updating company documents, including catalogs, price lists, and internal operation manuals. Ensuring that all stakeholders have access to the most current information.My role at Topteks involved meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills, ensuring that our logistics and operations ran smoothly and efficiently. By supporting these critical functions, I contributed to the seamless delivery of high-quality upholstery fabrics and the overall success of US operations.

Oversaw the renovation and maintenance of the WBUQ website, served as an executive board member for WBUQ.

Talk Show host, switchboard operator, audio editor. Co-host, “Crackin’ The News,” ”Utterly Nonsense Podcast.”

Student Employee and Video Production Specialist at Bloomsburg University’s Instructional Media Services. Responsibilities consist of helping students with media and miscellaneous technology-related issues, assisting students with editing and studio troubleshooting, aiding in recording on-campus events, creating original content for university television, sports broadcasting, graphics and replay manipulation, renting out camera and miscellaneous A/V equipment, IT work, and producing original content for various campus organizations.

Content Creator for multiple comedy, broadcast news, entertainment and entertainment news segments in both studio and field productions, serving in various capacities as Director (Single and Multi-Camera), Writer (in both personal and group writing sessions), Editor (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, and Adobe Photoshop), Production Assistant, Camera Operator, Audio Engineer and Teleprompter Operator.

U.S. & World News/Politics Editor, Interim Head of Video Production, Interim Opinion and Editorial Editor, as well as writer, video producer, advisor for video productions and executive board member of Bloomsburg University's online newspaper, BUnow.

Responsibilities consisted mainly of revamping and renovating the existing web presence, optimizing for SEO visibility and improving the layout of the Cerridwen’s Garden website.

Assigned to the DotFM News Team as Lead Video Producer, contributing to CBS News Affiliate “Front Page News” - Managed a small team of broadcasting interns, oversaw individual projects, assisted in regular content creation through consistent online video production, motion graphics creation, group management, journalistic writing, social media management and digital marketing.