Toni-Elena Gallo

• Directed editorial content for six newspapers, ensuring brand consistency and adherence to AP Style and MLA Format.

• Supervised and managed a team of freelance writers, showcasing leadership, task delegation, and staff supervision in weekly editorial meetings.

• Produced weekly editorials, news articles, and a Spotify podcast, demonstrating creative direction and content planning.

• Designed visually engaging newspaper layouts using Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, and Photoshop, ensuring publishing process standards.

• Optimized digital content through WordPress and SEO strategies, achieving increased audience engagement.

• Edited and proofread content, with strong attention to detail, for grammar, style, and formatting accuracy.

• Created multimedia content using tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Lightroom, Ross Inception, and XPression Graphics Software.

• Conducted strategic vision and content planning meetings, aligning editorial goals with business objectives.

• Researched and developed relevant stories under tight deadlines, demonstrating deadline-driven performance, and attention to detail.

• Conducted weekend activity sessions focused on social and cognitive engagement, which included exercises, group discussions, and creative classes.
• Organized events tailored to individual residents' backgrounds and interests, enhancing their experience and adaptation to the assisted living environment.
• Performed concerts with vocal and instrumental accompaniment.
• Monitored participants during recreational activities to ensure safety regulations were followed.
• Assessed participants' progress throughout program sessions.
• Cultivated one-on-one connections with each resident, fostering trust and mutual respect.

• Researched and wrote print and digital articles, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to AP Style and MLA Format.

• Collaborated with the editor-in-chief to formulate story ideas.

• Conducted interviews and reported on business, entertainment, politics, and human interest stories.

• Assisted in teaching and facilitating discussions for children's religious education, employing interactive strategies to enhance engagement

• Developed and wrote articles for four Long Island publications, covering diverse topics such as science, local business profiles, and public events
• Collaborated with editors to pitch and execute five original story ideas focused on relevant community issues

• Trained new team members in customer service protocols, drive-thru operations, and cash handling, maintaining high standards for service and quality

• Produced content for The Greene Gazette, including blog posts, group articles, and video packages
• Conducted on-site interviews and press conferences, utilizing multimedia equipment to create audio and video content