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Brendan Looney

Burlington,MA

Summary

Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level position to help launch my career while achieving company goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Crew Member, Customer Service Associate, Swim Instructor, Lifeguard, Golden Teacher, Deck Supervisor

Goldfish Swim School
Burlington, MA
05.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive social media strategy for the company's products and services.
  • Created content calendars to ensure timely delivery of posts, campaigns, and promotions on various social media platforms.
  • Collaborated with marketing team members to create engaging content that resonates with target audiences.
  • Updated website content regularly with fresh information related to products and services offered by the company.
  • Utilized scheduling tools like Sprinklr to plan ahead posts according to predetermined timelines.
  • Selected appropriate music tracks or sound effects for videos posted on Instagram or other video sharing platforms.
  • Integrated user-generated content into existing campaigns whenever possible in order to increase engagement levels among target audiences.
  • Identified spam messages, taking appropriate steps to alleviate threatening content.

Sports Editor, Contributing Reporter, and Photographer

The Defender (Saint Michael's College Newspaper)
Colchester, VT
09.2020 - 05.2023
  • Contributed to and published multiple articles, news stories, and photo essays.
  • Helped in the design and production of the newspaper in both print and internet-based formats.
  • Edited and wrote content for sports section of newspaper.
  • Worked with graphic designers to oversee inclusion of visual elements to improve page layouts.
  • Implemented strategies to facilitate operational efficiencies, promote cooperation and expand shared resources among newsroom.
  • Evaluated reporter stories, shaped content, and helped improve overall work quality through careful review, detailed editing, and constructive feedback.
  • Determined appropriate page budgets and layouts to guide word count parameters, optimize use of images and graphics as well as maximize impact within allotted space.
  • Shaped narrative on key issues through polished storytelling and knowledge of public opinion.
  • Contributed to news website by updating stories and creating videos and photo galleries.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies and Digital Arts

Saint Michael’s College
Colchester, VT
08.2023

Skills

  • Graduated in 2023 with a degree in Media Studies, Journalism and Digital Arts from Saint Michael’s College, Vermont
  • Proficiency in Adobe Software, including, but not limited to: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, & Audition

Timeline

Crew Member, Customer Service Associate, Swim Instructor, Lifeguard, Golden Teacher, Deck Supervisor

Goldfish Swim School
05.2021 - Current

Sports Editor, Contributing Reporter, and Photographer

The Defender (Saint Michael's College Newspaper)
09.2020 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies and Digital Arts

Saint Michael’s College
Brendan Looney