Experience

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  Tallysight

  • Official Partner

    • Aug 2021 - Jul 2023

    - 2021-2022 NBA Regular Season leader https://tallysight.com/NBA/leaders/analysts/2021-22-season/allTallysight aggregates and posts picks by creators and writers in a multitude of sports and makes them publicly available with a subscription.

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  Complex Networks

  • Contributor

    • Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

    Complex is a powerful media collective that reaches over 120,000,000 people. https://www.complexnetworks.com/Be the Star of your School with these 13 Things You Need to Know About 'Almost Famous'Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter Party On with Kid Cudi and Adidas for Their Latest Adventure. Interview with Keanu and Alex in anticipation of Bill and Ted Face the Music.Article was retweeted by famed and iconic record store Amoeba Music-Keanu had been watching episodes of "What's in my Bag?" during his downtime on the set of The Matrix 4.

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  Maxim Inc. (MAXIM magazine)

  • Freelance Writer (8.1 million unique visitors a month in 2018)

    • Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

    'Straight Outta Compton' Turns 30: What You Need To Know About NWA's Classic Album10 Bonkers Facts from the Bestseliing History of the USFL: Football for a BuckCelebrate a Decade of 'Inglourious Basterds' with 10 of the Greatest Opening Scenes In Movie HistoryHow to Bet on the Biggest College Football Games this Weekend'Step Brothers' 10th Anniversary: Everything You Never Knew About the Ultimate Bro Comedy

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  The Awl

  • Contributor

    • Apr 2016 - Oct 2018

    Interview with multiple time Academy Award nominated director (Dazed and Confused, School of Rock, Boyhood) Richard Linklater in anticipation of his new comedy, Everybody Wants Some!!A Look Back at ‘Veep’s Sixth Season with Showrunner David MandelMandel has written for Saturday Night Live, Curb Your Enthusiasm and many other iconic shows as well as co-writing and co-directing the feature film: EuroTrip.

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  DEFY Media

  • Freelancer

    • Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

    Paul George Has Never Watched The Play That Broke His Leg-Interview with the six-time NBA All-Star and five-time All-NBA Team selection, as well as a four-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team.This Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 30th Anniversary Story Is So Choice 15 Extreme, Spiritually Enlightening Facts about Point Break "Featured Article" on the Made Man home page.These Classic MTV Videos Remind Us What the Channel Used to Do Hello, Hello, Hello: Nevermind's Influence Will Never EndAs Licensed to Ill Turns 30, Here’s What You Don’t Know About The Beastie Boys Nigel Sylvester Shows Us Cities Like We’ve Never Seen Them BeforeAs The Doors Turns 50, Here's What you Don't Know about LA's Greatest BandThese 12 Basketball Shoes Will Upgrade Your Game—or at Least Your LooksAs The Graduate Turns 50, Here’s What You Don’t Know About ItAs Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Hits 50, These Fab Facts Prove It’s Getting Better All the Time

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  SB Nation

  • Contributor

    • Aug 2016 - Aug 2016

    Would Dwyane Wade's NBA legacy be greater had LeBron never taken his talents to South Beach?

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  Yahoo

  • Freelance Contributor

    • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

    UNLV, Michigan, And The Long Legacy Of Nike's Dunk High SneakersGain A Greater Appreciation For The Verve With These Deep CutsBoth pieces originally published on Uproxx before being picked up by Yahoo News. (175 million uniques: February 2020).As of February 2020, the most popular news website in the United States was Yahoo News, with 175 million unique monthly visitors. Following closely behind was Google News with 150 million monthly visitors, before Huffington Post and CNN with 110 and 95 million unique visitors per month respectively.

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  Uproxx Media

  • United States
  • Book and Periodical Publishing
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Contributor

    • May 2016 - Aug 2016

    Director Adam McKay Dishes On Balling With ‘SNL’ Alums And The ‘Amazing Story’ Of The Iron Virgin http://uproxx.com/dimemag/adam-mckay-interview-basketball-ac-green/Would The Cavaliers Be Better Positioned For The Future Had They Drafted Nerlens Noel In 2013? http://uproxx.com/dimemag/cleveland-cavaliers-nba-finals-2016-nerlens-noel/*Published the day of Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals and picked up for syndication by Yahoo.com.UNLV, Michigan, And The Long Legacy Of Nike’s Dunk High Sneakers http://uproxx.com/dimemag/unlv-michigan-nike-dunk-high-sneakers/

  • Contributing Writer

    • Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

    UPROXX is a publication that receives over 10 million unique visitors per month and focuses on Music, Sports, Entertainment and Life.These Covers Showcase The Deep Influence Of The Ramones On The 40th Anniversary Of Their Debut http://uproxx.com/music/ramones-40th-cover-songs/Britta Phillips On Going Solo With ‘Luck Or Magic’ And What She Thought Of The ‘Jem’ Movie http://uproxx.com/music/britta-phillips-interview-luck-or-magic/

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  Freelancer

  • Italy
  • Technology, Information and Internet
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Freelance Web Copywriter

    • Mar 2014 - Jun 2016

    Write copy for clients websites, brochures, business proposals etc. Was selected as one of LinkedIn ProFinder's best of 2016.

  • Freelance Writer

    • Mar 2000 - Mar 2014

    Experience includes: City AZ Magazine (cover feature Cindy Margolis, interview Frank Kozik)944 Magazine (film and music reviews, Peter Bagge profile-featured in contributor's section, interview with two time First Team All-NBA Selection, Penny Hardaway) College Times-Arizona State University (LMFAO plays my former fraternity),

  • Academic Tutor

    • Mar 2004 - Mar 2012

    I have worked with students ranging from college to the elementary school level, both in the classroom and privately. Some of my areas of expertise include: English, academic papers both college and high school, creative writing, college entrance essays, study skills and organization, SAT preparation and mathematics, up to the middle school level.This includes extensive experience assisting special needs children with Autism and ADHD in all academic areas.

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  InsideHook

  • Contributor

    • Apr 2016 - Apr 2016

    The 5 Secrets to Opening a Succesful Brewery

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  Playboy Enterprises, Inc.

  • Contributor

    • Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

    10 MOVIES WITH ABSOLUTELY PERFECT SONG PLACEMENTS IN THEIR CLOSING CREDITS Picked up for publication by The Huffington Post. http://huff.to/1OsSDGIDON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK: THE VINYL RESURGENCE CONTINUES

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  Vantage Sports Inc.

  • Greater Seattle Area

  • Contributor

    • Dec 2014 - Jan 2016
    • Greater Seattle Area

    Vantage was an analytics service for NBA players, teams, and media. Vantage's data set allowed its contributors to tell great stories about the game. @VantageSports one time Twitter followers included: Zach Lowe, Brent Barry, Howard Beck, Kevin Pelton, Austin Ainge, John Hollinger, Draft Express, Ben Golliver and BBall Breakdown.Finalist 2015 MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference for Alpha Award for Best Analytics Innovation/TechnologySkills: statistical analysis and data mining, gfycat and streamable video conversion, multimedia integration, writing ability.2015-2016The Hornets Are Playing Some Good Fundamental Basketball The Suns Have The Backcourt But Need More Ball Movement The Bulls Are A More Efficient Team Without D-Rose On The Floor Avery Bradley And J.J. Redick Are Among The League's Best 3-And-D Players Points Are Nice But We Should Be Talking A Lot More About Paul George's Defense Catching Up On Last Season's Rookie Of The Year NBA Rookie Showdown: Miami'sI Justise Winslow VS. Detroit's Stanley Johnson 2014-2015Playoffs- The Grizzlies’ Depth and the Blazers’ 1.34 Hedge% Will Be the Difference in First-Round Series - Grizzlies Hustle Their Way to Series Win, Tripling Blazers’ Loose Balls Possessed Rate - Leonard’s Spacing Leads to Big Night for Lillard as Blazers Send Series Back to Memphis Previews and Recaps- Comeback Win for Celtics Puts Them in Four-Way Tie for 8th in the East - Warriors’ Defense Again Shows Why It’s Best in the League - Grizzlies Win on Gasol Runner after Controversial No Call - Cavs Send Mavs Further Reeling in Losing Cycle - Pelicans Hold T’wolves to a 27.47 Open+ Frequency in Key Win

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  Contently

  • Contributor

    • Nov 2014 - Aug 2015

    Everything You Need to Know to Write for Men’s HealthHow to Get a Byline in PlayboyInterview with playboy.com's Sex and Culture Editor. 4 Ways Freelancers Can Protect Their Work From DisappearingThe Freelancer’s Soundtrack: 10 Songs That Will Help You Get in the Zone

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  Blogger

  • Blogger

    • Oct 2013 - Jan 2015

    Blogger: Celticslife.com278,000 Twitter Followers

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  Men's Health magazine

  • Freelance Writer

    • Sep 2014 - Sep 2014

    When a Sports Movie Cliché Is a Good Thing

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  Hoop Culture Inc

  • Freelance Writer

    • Dec 2013 - Jun 2014

    "This game is my life. Hoop Culture did something as simple as putting that phrase on a t-shirt. Now, basketball players around the world love them for it." - Dime Magazine

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  Independent Consultant

  • Scottsdale

  • ACT English and Reading Sample Test Writer

    • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
    • Scottsdale

    I wrote sample ACT Reading and English tests for the website in conjunction with tutoring in these areas. I also consulted with students on college essay applications.

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  Synergy Sports Technology, LLC

  • Phase 2 Logger

    • Feb 2010 - May 2012

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  Scottsdale Unified School District

  • Substitute Teacher

    • Mar 2004 - Mar 2011

    Taught all grades (K-12) and disciplines specializing in my certification area Secondary English. I am also certifed to teach middle school math in Arizona.

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  Chaparral High School

  • Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach

    • Dec 2008 - May 2009

    Prepared scouting reports for upcoming league opponents, assessed player strengths and weaknesses, counseled players on the bench during games, conferred with Head Coach on starters, match-ups, strategies etc.- Helped with division one recruitment of shooting guard (Nebraska, Portland).- Worked with sophomore guards that as seniors would be regarded as one of the best tandems in the state.- 2009 4A Desert Sky Region Champions.- Third ranking state of Arizona end of regular season.

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  Independent Consultant

  • Head Basketball Coach/Clinician for Tum Kuyper Basketball

    • Jul 2006 - Jan 2007

    - Ran motion offense, diamond press and taught basic fundamentals.

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  Universal Pictures

  • Intern at Jersey Films (Pulp Fiction, Erin Brockovich, Gattaca, Reality Bites)

    • Jan 1998 - Jun 1998

    Internship • Analyzed and critiqued screenplays.• Assisted development executives and assistants in various projects.1. Wrote summary of article from Details Magazine discussing the extortion techniques of the Russian Mafia against NHL players and their families.2. Researched and contributed articles (GQ, Maxim, Esquire) for a project called The Dating School.