Eli LeRoy
Summary
Dynamic media and communications professional with experience in journalism, editorial management, multimedia production, and nonprofit storytelling. Skilled in writing, editing, research, and cross-team collaboration, with a proven ability to create engaging content across various digital platforms. Brings strong leadership, project management, and workflow optimization skills to fast-paced, mission-driven environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Fresh
Boston, MA
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Applied operational strategies to optimize workflows, control costs, and drive revenue growth.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align operational goals with broader business objectives.
Media Intern
One80 Place
Charleston
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Produced written and visual media content for a non-profit's website, mail material, and social media pages, generating high engagement.
Editorial Intern
The Local Palate
Charleston
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Wrote articles, edited copy, and conducted outreach for a Southern culinary magazine.
- Assisted in launching the magazine’s new website by uploading content, testing layouts, and coordinating across teams.
Contributor
The District
Washington, DC
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Reported on a single neighborhood as a community-focused journalist, building relationships and providing in-depth local coverage.
Researcher, Producer
Names, Not Numbers
Charleston, South Carolina
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Completed research, interviews, and editing for a professional documentary on Holocaust survivors in Charleston, South Carolina.
Education
BA - Journalism, Graphic Design
American University
Washington, DC05.2024
Diploma -
Academic Magnet High School
Charleston06.2020
Skills
- Production & Editing
- Social Media Management
- Community Outreach
- Cross-Team Collaboration
- Workflow Optimization
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- CMS (WordPress)
- Adobe Creative Suite
Volunteer And Awards
- One 80 Place: Regularly cooked and served meals at a shelter for the unhoused, interacting frequently with clients.
- St Bernard Project: Project manager for team repairing homes damaged by hurricanes in South Carolina.
- Raptor Award of Character: Received recognition for integrity and honesty.
- Mayoral Leadership Award: Selected for leadership characteristics and received training over several weekends.
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Fresh
09.2024 - 11.2025
Media Intern
One80 Place
05.2023 - 08.2023
Editorial Intern
The Local Palate
05.2022 - 08.2022
Contributor
The District
08.2021 - 05.2022
Researcher, Producer
Names, Not Numbers
09.2019 - 04.2020
BA - Journalism, Graphic Design
American University
Diploma -
Academic Magnet High School