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Boston, Ma, Us

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Cambridge, Ma

Cambridge, Ma

Utrecht Area, Netherlands

Research Master of the Arts, Media Studies GPA 4.0

Arnhem, The Netherlands

PODD works to innovate journalism by providing ordinary citizens from around the world the chance to engage directly with each other through a live, two-way audiovisual connection. We make devices designed for public space and facilitate newsworthy connections between the people and places behind the headlines. With our work we aim to innovate how the news is experienced, now and into the future. We optimize existing technologies to create live, journalistic experiences, bringing the ordinary news consumer an engaging, memorable and honest way of interacting with relevant topics; an encounter they can share with those in their immediate community.• Project Manager and Creative Director for all U.S. operations tasked with the organization of research, developing strategy for organization, maintaining detailed records of all developments, including social media activities and strategy. Collaborating with stakeholders and developing a communications plan. Proficient with Google suite apps and WordPress. • Experience with project management software, remote access tools, budget forecasting and scheduling (i.e. planning timelines for projects, meeting schedules and travel schedules). • Created and designed user-experience framework by conducting research, problem solving, and building user interfaces. • Negotiating conflict resolution.• Acquired €35,000 in grant funding from the Dutch Journalism Fund for continued development of product design and brand cultivation.

Région De Amsterdam, Pays-Bas

Project Coordinator Intern for non-profit organization focused on empowering young musical composers. Responsibilities: • Developed written content for non-profit organization focused on empowering young musical composers from war-torn countries. Experience with PowerPoint, MS Word and Excel to deliver research synthesis to Project Manager. • Worked closely with the Director, a PM in the Netherlands and NYC and an Intern. • Research and procurement of international partners for a project focused on issues of child labor. Communications and outreach to stakeholders. • Co-managed and directed a public concert for more than 500 attendees in Amsterdam.• Disseminated communication material to interested partners and organizations, including social media outreach. Responsible for the coordination and development of these relationships. • Designed and coordinated evaluation surveys to measure and track impact among partner organizations. Conducted interviews with Project Managers, collected feedback, designed report with visualizations for findings including both qualitative and quantitative data.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Research Assistant working under the supervision of Dr. Azra Akšamija, an artist, architectural historian and Assistant Professor in the Art, Culture and Technology program at MIT.Responsibilities: • Worked effectively in a team environment to assist Dr. Azra Akšamija in successfully completing a research archive and product catalogue for two interactive installations. • Provided research and assisted in the management of data to support the project using Dropbox, Excel and Pinterest. • Concept development, organization of research, writing and editing performed in preparation for submitting applications for funding and implementation of designs.

Concord, New Hampshire

Production Intern for The Exchange, a daily call-in talk show focused on New Hampshire news and public policy at New Hampshire Public Radio. Responsibilities:• Provided research assistance for each show, curating an archive of relevant articles, editorial commentary, lists of potential guests. Synthesized and analyzed research presenting findings to the Senior Editor and Host for further review. • Collaborated with Senior Editor, Host and Producers to research, write and pre-interview guests prior to each show.• Managed the process of writing and editing the show’s daily roadmap and other production duties including: proof-reading, fact-checking, recording daily promos and pitching story ideas.

Research Master Of The Arts, Media Studies, Gpa 4.0

Activities and Societies: Utrecht Excellence Scholarship 2014-2016.Primary Concerns of the Program Include: • The role and meaning.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Culture And Communication, Gpa 3.78

Activities and Societies: Lambda Pi Eta honor society for the department of Communication Studies Alpha Kappa Delta honor society.

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism