Shane Vassar
Astoria
Summary
Dedicated and resourceful professional with a background in feature writing, client services, and business development. Versed in writing and editing for digital and print platforms, as well as client communication. Seeking an opportunity to leverage my skills and passion for creativity in a role that fosters innovation and encourages imaginative thinking.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Movie Features Writer
Collider
11.2024 - Current
- Develop and pitch compelling articles ideas tailored to a film and television-obsessed audience
- Write 3-4 digital articles per week covering contemporary and classic cinema through in-depth analysis
- Collaborate with editors and other writers to refine content, maintain brand voice, and maximize audience engagement
- Research and gather information to develop accurate and credible articles
- Optimize content using SEO best practices, keyword research, and strategic formatting to improve search engine visibility and audience reach.
Contributing Writer
Give Me Astoria
02.2024 - Current
- Write digital and print articles focused on the neighborhood of Astoria
- Conduct online and in-person research for articles
- Connect with local businesses for research and input purposes when featuring them in a piece
- Brainstorm and pitch ideas for the website and magazine
- Conduct interviews with article subjects when necessary
- Assist in the promotion of articles on social media, specifically Instagram
Client Services Coordinator
Sunrise Credit Services, Inc.
05.2018 - Current
- Build strong client relationships by actively listening to needs, communicating clearly, and finding solutions resulting in high levels of client satisfaction
- Create detailed daily remittance reports for a variety of clients including Bank of America and Spectrum
- Helped implement a more simplified system for sending invoices and reports to clients
- Coordinate with team members to address client needs in the most efficient possible manner
- Assist victimized debtors through each step of the fraud filing process
- Compile personal statements and payment history summaries on request of debtors
- Work closely with multiple other departments to help keep track of daily collection numbers for all clients
- Manage data collection and input for various ad hoc projects
Business Development and Sponsorship Sales Intern
Leverage Agency
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Conducted research for the sponsorship sales department
- Compiled target lists for various properties working with Leverage Agency
- Sourced and led initial contact with potential clients
- Organized information on clients to assist superiors in creating and maintaining strong relationships
- Created pitch decks for meetings with clients and potential clients in assigned group coverage sector
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Writing & Communication
Siena College
Loudonville, NYSkills
- Persuasive Writing Techniques
- Business Development
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
- Client Communication Skills
- Social Media Strategy
- Written and Verbal Communication
- SEO
- Research and fact-checking
- Familiar with Slack, Asana, WordPress, and Google Workspace
- Creative Writing
- Culture Writing
Timeline
Movie Features Writer
Collider
11.2024 - Current
Contributing Writer
Give Me Astoria
02.2024 - Current
Business Development and Sponsorship Sales Intern
Leverage Agency
03.2019 - 06.2019
Client Services Coordinator
Sunrise Credit Services, Inc.
05.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Writing & Communication
Siena College
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