D.C. Rodriguez Resume
SUMMARY
Journalism and data management professional with 10 years of experience in communications and education. Combines research techniques and copy-editing skills to create content for company blogs, training materials or daily print. Excels at crafting high-impact communications and maintaining consistent messaging across all organizational levels. Leadership experience includes mentoring and training junior staff.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Project Management � Writing � Proofreading / Copy Editing � Data Analysis � Conversational Spanish � Administrative � Google Suite � Microsoft Office � Emotional Intelligence � Problem-Solving � Slack
EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Print Journalism, With Distinction
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Honors & Activities: 2010 Dow Jones News Fund Intern / 2010 Recipient of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Diversity Scholarship for Sports Journalism / Member of Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society for Journalism and Mass Communication / Penn State Dean�s List 2007-2010
COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE
MARQUIS WHO�S WHO | Uniondale, NY
Copy Editor and Writer 2020�Present
Revise professional narratives about the recipients of the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, a distinction presented to those who have demonstrated excellence in their respective industries.
� Proofread and edit chapters in accordance with AP Style and company guidelines.
� Fact-check information provided and rewrite chapters as needed to improve readability and accuracy.
� Compose press releases for newly featured professionals in relation to their career achievements, educational background and any additional personal or work-related endeavors.
ELENA SCHMIDT LLC | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Freelance Writer (Remote) 2019�2019
Researched and wrote articles varying in lengths of 500 to 1500 words for two South Florida-based companies.
� Penned weekly blog for ACS Laboratory, a cannabis testing lab, and the bi-weekly blog for Liberty Power Corp, an independent electricity company, regarding the latest news in the cannabis industry and ways to use renewable energy and green solutions for home and business needs, respectively.
� Previous experience as a Freelance Writer & Editor for Ultimate Athlete Magazine in Northport, NY (2011)
NEWSDAY | Melville, NY
Reporter on Local Sports Desk (Part-time) 2011�2011
Compiled game statistics and recaps for local high school and college sports during the spring sports season for a daily newspaper primarily serving Long Island counties and the borough of Queens in New York.
� Performed daily administrative tasks such as but not limited to answering phone calls, submitting sports scores for the Newsday website and proofreading written stories for grammar or data inaccuracies.
� Contributed two high school sports feature stories for Newsday�s digital edition.
THE JOURNAL NEWS | White Plains, NY
Dow Jones News Fund Sports Copy Editing Intern 2010�2010
Selected from approximately 600 applicants nationwide to participate in a 10-week paid internship program to develop journalistic skills in copy editing at a major news organization.
� Compiled daily roundups of major world sporting events, score summaries for national sports, and other newsworthy stories related to notable athletes and teams.
� Wrote more than 50 headlines for the sports and the weekend events sections for The Journal News, The Poughkeepsie Journal and ------------.
PENN STATE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | University Park, PA
Student Assistant 2009�2011
Participated in the preparation and execution of sporting events for Penn State�s renowned Division I athletic programs as well as wrote feature stories on athletes and people associated with the PSU sports community.
� Assembled media packets and game-day statistical information for press on game days and transcribed post-game coach and player interviews for use in game summary stories on the university�s website.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS | New York, NY
Education Manager 2016�2019
Member of the school-based leadership team responsible for the ethical execution of all local, network and statewide assessments and the supervision of all Special Education processes and services.
� Leadership Promotion (2018-2019): Served as liaison between the Network Office and Education Managers at six schools to guide them through the successful execution of compulsory tasks.
� Procured services for 90% of students who were identified as struggling academically, behaviorally and/or socially that would benefit from Special Education.
� Compiled quarterly data packets and daily trackers to drive teacher instruction, which aided in achieving a pass rate of 94% and 100% on Grade 3 ELA and math state tests, respectively.
NEW CLASSROOMS | New York, NY
Math Assessment Writer (Remote) 2013�2015
Member of team responsible for testing math content in various question-types to ensure alignment to Common Core Standards and other statewide guidelines.
� Edited assessments in multiple choice, short answer, matching, etc. form for mathematical accuracy, grammar and appropriate difficulty level for individual student tracking.
� Generated comprehensive primers and assessment answer keys for educators that outlined student expectations as well as sample questions to assess task/skill acquisition.
TEACH FOR AMERICA | Atlanta, GA
Corps Member, Math Teacher 2011�2013
Selected from approximately 45,000 applicants nationwide to participate in an intensive training institute prior to teaching full-time at a Title I middle school in the metro-Atlanta region.
� Leadership Promotion (2012-2013): Served as the Grade 6 Math Department Chair; disseminated weekly meeting objectives and developed unit exams for standardized data comparison across the grade.
SUMMARY
Journalism and data management professional with 10 years of experience in communications and education. Combines research techniques and copy-editing skills to create content for company blogs, training materials or daily print. Excels at crafting high-impact communications and maintaining consistent messaging across all organizational levels. Leadership experience includes mentoring and training junior staff.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Project Management � Writing � Proofreading / Copy Editing � Data Analysis � Conversational Spanish � Administrative � Google Suite � Microsoft Office � Emotional Intelligence � Problem-Solving � Slack
EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Print Journalism, With Distinction
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Honors & Activities: 2010 Dow Jones News Fund Intern / 2010 Recipient of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Diversity Scholarship for Sports Journalism / Member of Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society for Journalism and Mass Communication / Penn State Dean�s List 2007-2010
COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE
MARQUIS WHO�S WHO | Uniondale, NY
Copy Editor and Writer 2020�Present
Revise professional narratives about the recipients of the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, a distinction presented to those who have demonstrated excellence in their respective industries.
� Proofread and edit chapters in accordance with AP Style and company guidelines.
� Fact-check information provided and rewrite chapters as needed to improve readability and accuracy.
� Compose press releases for newly featured professionals in relation to their career achievements, educational background and any additional personal or work-related endeavors.
ELENA SCHMIDT LLC | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Freelance Writer (Remote) 2019�2019
Researched and wrote articles varying in lengths of 500 to 1500 words for two South Florida-based companies.
� Penned weekly blog for ACS Laboratory, a cannabis testing lab, and the bi-weekly blog for Liberty Power Corp, an independent electricity company, regarding the latest news in the cannabis industry and ways to use renewable energy and green solutions for home and business needs, respectively.
� Previous experience as a Freelance Writer & Editor for Ultimate Athlete Magazine in Northport, NY (2011)
NEWSDAY | Melville, NY
Reporter on Local Sports Desk (Part-time) 2011�2011
Compiled game statistics and recaps for local high school and college sports during the spring sports season for a daily newspaper primarily serving Long Island counties and the borough of Queens in New York.
� Performed daily administrative tasks such as but not limited to answering phone calls, submitting sports scores for the Newsday website and proofreading written stories for grammar or data inaccuracies.
� Contributed two high school sports feature stories for Newsday�s digital edition.
THE JOURNAL NEWS | White Plains, NY
Dow Jones News Fund Sports Copy Editing Intern 2010�2010
Selected from approximately 600 applicants nationwide to participate in a 10-week paid internship program to develop journalistic skills in copy editing at a major news organization.
� Compiled daily roundups of major world sporting events, score summaries for national sports, and other newsworthy stories related to notable athletes and teams.
� Wrote more than 50 headlines for the sports and the weekend events sections for The Journal News, The Poughkeepsie Journal and ------------.
PENN STATE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS | University Park, PA
Student Assistant 2009�2011
Participated in the preparation and execution of sporting events for Penn State�s renowned Division I athletic programs as well as wrote feature stories on athletes and people associated with the PSU sports community.
� Assembled media packets and game-day statistical information for press on game days and transcribed post-game coach and player interviews for use in game summary stories on the university�s website.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS | New York, NY
Education Manager 2016�2019
Member of the school-based leadership team responsible for the ethical execution of all local, network and statewide assessments and the supervision of all Special Education processes and services.
� Leadership Promotion (2018-2019): Served as liaison between the Network Office and Education Managers at six schools to guide them through the successful execution of compulsory tasks.
� Procured services for 90% of students who were identified as struggling academically, behaviorally and/or socially that would benefit from Special Education.
� Compiled quarterly data packets and daily trackers to drive teacher instruction, which aided in achieving a pass rate of 94% and 100% on Grade 3 ELA and math state tests, respectively.
NEW CLASSROOMS | New York, NY
Math Assessment Writer (Remote) 2013�2015
Member of team responsible for testing math content in various question-types to ensure alignment to Common Core Standards and other statewide guidelines.
� Edited assessments in multiple choice, short answer, matching, etc. form for mathematical accuracy, grammar and appropriate difficulty level for individual student tracking.
� Generated comprehensive primers and assessment answer keys for educators that outlined student expectations as well as sample questions to assess task/skill acquisition.
TEACH FOR AMERICA | Atlanta, GA
Corps Member, Math Teacher 2011�2013
Selected from approximately 45,000 applicants nationwide to participate in an intensive training institute prior to teaching full-time at a Title I middle school in the metro-Atlanta region.
� Leadership Promotion (2012-2013): Served as the Grade 6 Math Department Chair; disseminated weekly meeting objectives and developed unit exams for standardized data comparison across the grade.