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Sports Editor | The Breeze

The Breeze is James Madison University's student-run newspaper.
Named "Best All Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper" by the Society of Professional Journalists in 2015
During my three semesters as sports editor, I managed a team of 20 writers and delegated writing tasks for weekly sports content
Designed and managed content and layout of sports section
Extensively proofread and copy edited stories for clarity and accuracy of style
Created and maintained social media accounts on Instagram and Twitter for the sports section — grew accounts to over 1,000 followers
Key member of the transition team that ultimately made the decision to switch publishing platform to focus on web content

As a production and content management intern, I assisted the Global Education department in the production process of all Sales Season 17 products
Created a website on company portal page, powered by Microsoft SharePoint, focused on resources for interns
Created and contributed content for the monthly technology newsletter, TechTalk
Created content for the technology blog geared towards acquainting colleagues with collaboration capabilities of Microsoft Office 2016
Conducted Quality Assurance checks on online learning systems, including WileyPLUS and WileyPLUS Learning Space

MadiZONE HD Sports Net is the online broadcast production platform utilized by JMU Athletics Communications
As a practicum student with MadiZONE, I Assisted JMU Athletics Director of Multimedia Communication with all aspects of MadiZONE online productions and broadcasts
Routinely interviewed student-athletes and coaches to create content for weekly radio shows on local radio networks and ESPN affiliates
Conducted research and produced audio and written content to be used during MadiZONE online broadcasts

Responsible for administrative team duties such as scheduling, reserving fields, reserving referees, and organizing team events
Act as a player-coach along with three other Executive Board members. Together, we try to foster a community of socially responsible young men who are bettering themselves through the sport of lacrosse

Goal-oriented leader with extensive management experience
Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Extensive knowledge of editorial standards, practices, and guidelines, including proficiency in AP style
Proficient at Adobe InDesign
Expert skills in social media content creation and management
Proficient at BLOX CMS content management
Working knowledge of Google Analytics