Résumé
Quick
bio
Passionate social media & digital content professional/sports reporter looking for a new outlet
Work
experience
Freelance Social Media Manager
2018 - present
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Create and manage social media accounts across multiple platforms
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Create original content to feature on accommodating platforms
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Clients include the City of Lapeer and Flint Horror Collective
Active Entertainment Hostess
The HUB Stadium - Auburn Hills, MI
August 2018 - April 2019
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Book lanes for bombowling and axe-throwing in person, over the phone and via email
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Upon arrival at check-in, obtain signed waivers and verify reservations
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Guide parties to their lanes for bombowling and explain the rules of the game; introduce parties to their "Axpert" coach for axe-throwing
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Ensure guests have a fun, unique experience while participating in some of the fastest-growing forms of entertainment in Metro Detroit
Legal Assistant
Bowman and Brooke LLP - Bloomfield Hills, MI
August 2015 - January 2018
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Assisted paralegals on Ford Discovery at a National Product Liability Defense Firm
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Assisted firm's Private Investigator with research on companies/organizations and social media research on plaintiffs
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Quickly became the go-to employee for social media work across a firm with 13 locations coast-to-coast
In-Arena Hostess & Social Media Manager
St. Clair Shores Fighting Saints (FPHL) - St. Clair Shores, MI
October 2015 - May 2016
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Hosted all pre-game, intermission, and post-game activities
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Interviewed the "first star" immediately after the game
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Updated Twitter and Instagram during all home games and away games in Port Huron, MI
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Served as team photographer
In-Arena Hostess
Port Huron Prowlers (FPHL) - Port Huron, MI
October 2014 - September 2015
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Hosted all pre-game, intermission, and post-game activities
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Developed and executed games during intermissions and media time-outs
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Interviewed the "first star" immediately after the game
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Assisted fans and players during team meet & greets
Skills
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Digital Media
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Broadcast Journalism
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Social Media
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Multimedia Journalism
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Sports Reporting
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Creative Writing
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Interviewing
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Fan Interaction
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Podcasting
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Game Day Operations
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New Media
Languages
Spanish
-Basic 3 A2
Certifications
HubSpot Academy: Social Media
-expires April 2022
Hootsuite Academy
Internship
WEYI-NBC 25
Sports Department
May 2010-May 2011
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Assisted the two sports department anchors with gathering highlights in the field
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Developed original story ideas for features
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Wrote sports scripts for 6 & 11 pm newscasts in ENPS
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Created graphics and supers for highlights and stand-ups
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Posted stories, photos, and videos to the website
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Interviewed athletes and coaches at high school, college, and professional sporting events
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Gained on-camera experience with stand-ups and anchor run-throughs
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Shot video on Sony P2 cameras
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Edited video using AVID
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Downloaded highlights using Pathfire
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Served as intern for Summer 2010 and Winter 2011 semesters
Education
University of Michigan-Flint
September 2007 - May 2011
B.A. in Journalism/Media Studies
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Music columnist, sports reporter & photographer for the campus newspaper, The Michigan Times
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Promoted to Web Design Editor and became the first-ever Social Media Editor for the publication
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History minor