Professional Experience
Freelance journalist specializing in entertainment, lifestyle, and business with a proficiency in storytelling and interviewing.
Expertise
Editor
3 Years
Writer
3 Years
Social Media
3 Years
Specialty
Entertainment
3 Years
Lifestyle
1 Year
Business (general)
1 Year
Industries
Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
3 Years
Online/new media
3 Years
Marketing (in-house) - Small to mid-sized corp. cl
3 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
3 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
JET Magazine (6-10), Pure DOPE Magazine (10+)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Manic Media Group (3-5), Genius Interactive (1-2), The BOSS Network (3-5)
Other Work History
Social Marketing Lead at Coyote Logistics; worked within the Marketing Department for 3 years
Technical Skills
• Graphic design
• Basic web design
• Photography
• Some photo editing
Computer Skills
• Basic knowledge of programming languages (Visual C++, Java, Visual Basics, HTML)
Equipment
Laptop, digital camera (professional), audio recorder, software for graphics and editing (Adobe Creative Suite)
References
Tone Swep, ToneSwep@dope310.com
Editor at Pure DOPE Magazine—Tone is my editor at Pure DOPE Magazine. He assigns interviews to me and edits my submissions. Additionally, I designed and maintain all 4 of the company’s websites—DOPE310.com, DOPEMAG.net, SEXEEMag.com, and LOOTxRIOT.com.
Cameka Smith, camekasmith@gmail.com
The BOSS Network leadership team—I copyedit content and currently assist with social media posts, primarily with pictures, quotes, and content that appeal to the organization’s 32,000 followers on Instagram. Additionally, I wrote a number of business-related posts for the organization’s blog.
Rebecca Walker, rebeccanwalker@gmail.com
Former Coworker at Coyote Logistics—Rebecca and I worked closely together at Coyote. She led our public relations efforts and I led our social media strategy. Together, we were the external voice of the company and closely monitored Coyote in the news and other digital spaces.
