Experience

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  The Two River Times

  • United States
  • Newspaper Publishing
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Freelance Reporter

    • Aug 2019 - Present

  • Staff Writer

    • Dec 2017 - Aug 2019

    Responsibilities include providing written and photo coverage of local political and sporting events, as well as feature writing with a concentration on Sea Bright, Rumson and Fair Haven.

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  MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  • Leonardo, New Jersey, United States

  • Technology & Communications Assistant

    • Aug 2019 - Mar 2024
    • Leonardo, New Jersey, United States

    Collaborating with leadership on the integration of communications technology, including day-to-day management of the district website and social media platforms. I also assist the Network Administrator with web development and technology support, in addition to on-site technology management during district events.

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  Middletown Sports Complex

  • Middletown, New Jersey

  • Program Director

    • Dec 2017 - Mar 2020
    • Middletown, New Jersey

    I am responsible for directing the Middletown Sports Complex's community outreach initiatives - including developing and expanding on community partnerships - and growing it's in-house offerings like the Junior Titans House League and Learn to Play programs.

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  Township of Holmdel

  • Holmdel Township, New Jersey, United States

  • Technology Specialist

    • Aug 2018 - Jun 2019
    • Holmdel Township, New Jersey, United States

    Collaborated with township leadership on the integration of new technology, as well as day-to-day management of municipal website and social media platforms.

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  Brightside Marketing

  • Middletown, New Jersey

  • Copywriter

    • Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
    • Middletown, New Jersey

    I contribute to clients' inbound marketing tactics by creating website copy and content to enhance their online imprint.

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  Rutgers School of Public Health

  • Piscataway, New Jersey

  • Copywriter

    • Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
    • Piscataway, New Jersey

    A temporary position in which I created abstract portrayals of in-depth studies and peer-reviewed scholarly journal publications produced by faculty and administrators for inclusion the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) newsletter, as well as news media consumption.

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  Deirdre Lopian PR

  • Asbury Park, New Jersey

  • Copywriter

    • Dec 2017 - Mar 2018
    • Asbury Park, New Jersey

    Generating website content, including web page copy, blog posts, and photographs.

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  Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

  • Asbury Park, NJ

  • Consumer Marketing & Sales Manager

    • Sep 2017 - Nov 2017
    • Asbury Park, NJ

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  Asbury Park Press

  • Neptune, NJ

  • Reporter

    • Sep 2010 - Aug 2017
    • Neptune, NJ

    I am beat writer and content creator with a focus on ice hockey, football, softball and the Lakewood BlueClaws...I also founded the APP All-Star Hockey Classic, an annual all-star hockey event and fundraiser.

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  Speak Into My Good Eye

  • Asbury Park, NJ

  • Founder, Editor In Chief

    • May 2010 - Aug 2014
    • Asbury Park, NJ

    Speak Into My Good Eye (www.speakimge.com) is a music site on the rise centered in and on the legendary Asbury Park, NJ music scene. Although our roots are defined, we also have an eye on national and sometimes international live event coverage that has included such major festivals and events as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Bamboozle, Firefly, Virgin Mobile Free Fest, and more.

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  Middletown Township Public Schools

  • Middletown, NJ

  • Paraprofessional

    • Nov 2010 - Sep 2013
    • Middletown, NJ

    Educating students with special needs grades K through 8th.