Please contact me for a full resume, or check out my LinkedIn profile.

EDUCATION

Hofstra University
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism
Minors in English and Drama (Performance)
Graduated December 2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pop Culture Planet
Founder, TV/Film Critic, On-Camera Host, Content Creator, Pop Culture Expert, January 2014 – Present

Paramount
Senior Manager of Social Media at MTV, September 2021 – Present

Manager of Social Media at MTV, September 2018 – September 2021

Manager of Social Media at MTV’s TRL, September 2017 – October 2018

Manager of Digital Strategy and Fan Engagement at MTV and MTV2, June 2016 – September 2017

Coordinator of Digital Strategy and Fan Engagement at MTV, May 2014 – June 2016

MTV.com Digital Production Assistant, February 2013 – May 2014

Fan TV
Fanhattan Insider, December 2012 – March 2014

Hofstra University’s Pulse Magazine
Webmaster/Social Media Manager, September 2012 – December 2012

WRHU 88.7 FM Radio Hofstra University
Staff Member, September 2010 – December 2012

Long Island Report
Contributing Writer, March 2012 – December 2012

Viacom
TeenNick.com and Nicktoons.com Editorial Digital Media Intern, September 2012 – November 2012

Marvel Entertainment, LLC
Web Editorial Intern, May 2012 – August 2012

The Celebrity Café
Writing Intern/Contributing Writer, September 2011 – June 2012

Micah Jesse (Celebrity Blogger/TV Personality)
Intern, November 2011 – May 2012

News 12 Long Island
Entertainment News Intern, January 2012 – April 2012

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Hofstra University Office of Admissions
Volunteer Pride Guide, October 2010 – May 2012

Hofstra University Office of Student Leadership and Activities
Orientation Leader, May 2011 – September 2011

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

National Anthem Singer, Hofstra Show Choir, Spectrum Players, Masquerade Musical Theatre Company

SKILLS

• Social media and digital strategy, pop culture and trends, on-camera hosting, content creation, producer, TV and film criticism and analysis, content capture, strong communicator, copywriting
• Rotten Tomatoes certified critic, Television Academy member, Latino Entertainment Journalists Association member
• YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok
• Photoshop (photo editing, gifs), Premiere Pro, basic HTML, Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Docs, WordPress

AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS

• Shorty Awards – 2019 Best Use Of IGTV Winner For TRL’s 60 Second Draw
• Shorty Social Good Awards – 2018 Gold Distinction in Social Movement for MTV’s ‘Enough’ Anti Gun Violence Campaign
• SYFY Wire – 2018 Wizarding World Fan Correspondent Finalist
• Shorty Awards – 2018 Best Overall Twitter Presence Winner For MTV’s TRL
• Shorty Awards – 2018 Best Brand Identity Finalist For MTV’s TRL
• Shorty Awards – 2018 Best Integration With Live Television Finalist For MTV’s TRL
• Shorty Awards – 2015 #TVShow Finalist For MTV’s Faking It
• Press Club of Long Island – 2013 Student Journalism College Feature Video Package – Second Place
• Society of Professional Journalists – 2013 Mark of Excellence Award for Online Feature Reporting (Large) – Second Place
• Society of Professional Journalists – 2011 Mark of Excellence Award for Best All‐Around News Cast – Second Place (Anchor)
• Associated Press – 2011 Bill Leaf Memorial Award for Best Regularly Scheduled Local News Program – Special Mention (Anchor)