Resume
Skills
- Writing and copy editing in Associated Press newswriting style
- Design using the Adobe Creative Cloud suite
- Situation management and critical thinking
- Process improvement and documentation
- Programming in Python, Java, JavaScript and PHP with minor experience in lower-level languages
- Linux system administration using Docker and Ansible
- CI/CD pipeline implementation using GitHub Actions
Experience
The Shakerite (Aug. 2021 - May 2024)
Editor in Chief (May 2023 - May 2024)
- Manage a staff of 30 student journalists in year-round print and digital coverage for editorially independent school and local news organization.
- Oversaw weekslong coverage of local elections, including endorsements and live updates on Election Day, for the first time in the publication’s 94-year history.
- Contribute reporting, writing, photography and editing to more than 100 web and print articles.
- Used project management methodologies to implement the publication’s first content production tracker.
- Developed and implemented a breaking news protocol which improved our response time for important events by 85%.
- Manage the publication’s $25,000 annual budget for printing, web hosting and other expenses.
Web Design Editor (May 2022 - May 2023)
Investigations Reporter (Aug. 2021 - May 2022)
Framework Computer (Oct. 2022 - Present)
Volunteer Community Moderator - Cross Platform
- Work with a team of 14 volunteers to oversee 55,000 users between Reddit, Discord and Discourse.
- Document processes and organize information for other members of the moderation team.
- Manage bot and platform configuration, including hosting the Discord community’s ModMail bot.
- Design and utilize systems for escalation to Framework staff for review.
- Recruit and onboard new volunteer moderators.
Turney’s Home and Auto (Sep. 2021 - Present)
Retail Associate
- Assist customers in automotive, hardware, electrical, plumbing and outdoor power equipment.
- Provide services including lock re-keying, key duplication and glass cutting.
- Approve customer returns and serve as an escalation point for complaints.
- Help to train new associates and cashiers on store processes.
- Perform maintainence and troubleshooting on point of sale and inventory servers and terminals.
Personal Projects
Achievements
- Member of the Ohio Attorney General’s 2023-24 Teen Ambassador Board.
Education
Shaker Heights High School (Class of 2024)