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I'm currently serving as a Business Analyst for Optimizely (formerly Episerver) within their Expert Services department. The position includes being responsible for the success of the requirements definition process during a project discovery, creating and presenting key deliverables, working with stakeholders to prioritize requirements, and other daily responsibilities.

I’m currently serving as a part-time contributor for Spartans Wire of the Gannett | USA TODAY Network. The role includes content creation and coverage of Michigan State athletics, with a primary focus on Football and Men’s Basketball.

Southfield, Michigan

I served as a Web Content Coordinator for SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers). The position included updating and creating content for SME's multiple websites, analyzing different forms of analytics, and leading projects that better SME’s digital presence.Primary job responsibilities included:— Completing daily content updates for more than 15 company-related websites across multiple Content Management Systems (CMS), including Episerver, WordPress, and Ektron.— Designing, creating and updating landing pages and other key content sections on SME-related sites, including the organization’s main homepage.— Helped create and lead company’s content personalization strategy, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) through Episerver’s Content Recommendations program (previously known as Idio). These personalization efforts resulted in noticeable improvements in engagement (i.e. lower bounce rate, higher average session duration, more user retention, etc.) across SME's different sites.— Utilized Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEO/SEM research tools and other web tracking resources to make recommendations for a better user experience and to increase website activity/engagement.— Incorporated best Search Engine Optimization (SEO) practices in content and pages.— Created weekly, monthly and quarterly analytics reports through Google Analytics and other web-tracking tools. These reports included analytics analysis, identify user and traffic trends, and offer up recommendations to improve content/user experience.— Lead weekly, monthly and quarterly content strategy meetings for multiple websites.— Served as the Web Team’s advertising point person for SME’s Media department, which included working within the organization’s ad server platform, provided insights on ad placements, and troubleshoot issues that appear within the platform.— Worked within Adobe Photoshop to create graphics and edit photos prior to website placement.

Southfield, Michigan

I served as a Web Content Producer for CBS Radio. The position included writing and posting content to CBSDetroit.com and 971theticket.com. Primary job responsibilities included:—Creating and posting news and sports stories with the focus of driving traffic to CBSDetroit.com and our other radio websites.—Used Adobe Photoshop to edit images and create photo galleries to post across multiple websites.—Utilizing Google Analytics to determine content patterns amongst our readers and followers.—Using multiple CBS Radio social media platforms to circulate stories, videos, photos and other breaking news.

Allen Park, Mi

I served as the Digital Media Intern for the Detroit Lions during the 2016 season. Primary job responsibilities included:— Working within the NFL's Content Management System to create, post and update content on DetroitLions.com.— Creating numerous forms of website content, including photo galleries, player profiles, feature stories, and videotaped interviews.— Updating Lions’ depth chart, roster, transactions, history and stats pages for website on a daily basis.— Other tasks as assigned by managers in the Digital Media department

East Lansing, Mi

I served as a Student Reporter for the College of Social Science at Michigan State University.Primary job responsibilities included:— Writing feature, profile and announcement articles to showcase the Michigan State University College of Social Science.— Conducting video interviews, event coverage, photography and updated the college’s website when needed.— Created additional content utilized as a recruiting tool for prospective students and to increasing funding from donors.

Detroit, Mi

I served as a Public Relations Game Night Assistant for the Detroit Red Wings during the 2015-16 season. Primary job responsibilities included:— Assisting the Red Wings Public Relations and Community Relations departments during home games.— Helping with credentials handouts, intermission interviews, stats for game programs and game notes, and promotions booth during Community Relations’ events— Providing additional assistance on future projects, including the media guide for next season and promotional giveaways at upcoming games

Cincinnati, Ohio

I served as an associate reporter with MLB.com, where I covered the Cincinnati Reds from late May to late August. Primary job responsibilities included:— Covering more than 40 games, writing gamer, profile, feature and trend stories on Cincinnati Reds and their opponents.— Updating Reds’ depth chart, pitching rotation, projected starters and transactions for website on a daily basis.— Live tweeting updates, trends and fun facts throughout games and press conferences.— Covering 2015 All-Star Game and Home Run Derby that were held at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.— Operate the MLB.com GameDay Feed, which is similar to running a team's Twitter account for a game.— Covering community events -- especially during the All-Star Game festivities.

Jackson, Michigan

I served as an Intern Reporter at the Jackson Citizen Patriot, a member of MLive Media Group, from the beginning of January to late May of 2015. Primary job responsibilities included:— Writing general assignment, feature and profile stories for Jackson Citizen Patriot— Using multiple Jackson Citizen Patriot social media platforms to circulate stories, videos, photos and other breaking news.

East Lansing, Michigan

I worked at The State News for six semesters while at Michigan State University. The State News is the student publication at MSU, printing a daily newspaper during the week. Primary job responsibilities included:— Covering numerous athletic programs at Michigan State University, including full-time beat reporter positions for Football and Men’s Ice Hockey.— Writing articles, shooting and editing video interviews, participating in weekly podcasts, and using social media to promote content and coverage of games and events.— Managing as many as 10 reporters at a time while serving as an Editor.— Being part of staff that won Associated Collegiate Press 2014 Online Pacemaker for Best College Newspaper Website.