Resume
Writer, Journalist, Content Creator & Multimedia Specialist
carl [dot] strautcollard [at] gmail [dot] com
cell phone: 917-902-8220
SKILLS & PASSIONS
Writing | reporting | researching | newsgathering | compiling data | transcribing | video editing | social media management | public speaking | data analytics | public relations | office management | customer service | handling phones and emails | Microsoft Suite| Adobe Suite | Final Cut Pro | Periscope | POS | iOS | youth education & supervision | publishing material | hosting and MCing events | event organizing & management
WORK & EXPERIENCE
CITIZEN APP, SP0N INC. / Radio Analyst & Reporter / FEBRUARY 2020 - JANUARY 2023, NEW YORK, NY
Citizen is a public safety application that sends alerts to its users’ phones when there is an ongoing emergency happening near their location.
● Analyze thousands of emergency radio transmissions and translate data into digestible news alerts and articles for users to stay informed and up-to-date
● Notify approximately 250,000-500,000 daily active users across the nation
● Curate and publish news push alerts to all users in major media markets
● Call local, municipal, state, and federal agencies to confirm news reports
● Track and monitor hundreds of social media accounts for sourceable information
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ADVANCED MEDIA LLC. / Digital Producer / MAY 2016 - JANUARY 2020, NEW YORK, NY
● Produce hundreds of videos and photos per day with Adobe Premiere Pro and reach approximately 100,000-to-1 million unique engagements on Twitter and Instagram
● Craft headlines, thumbnails, and other captions following SEO guidelines for all content
● Manage and deliver content for Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat
● Handle multimedia needs for clients and partners in coordination with supervisors and talent
WNBC-NEW YORK, NBC UNIVERSAL INC. / Sports News Intern / JUNE 2015 - AUGUST 2015, NEW YORK, NY
● Research and develop storylines for nightly news program
● Conduct interviews with professional NBA and MLB athletes
● Produce and edit video news packages with Dalet software for on-air use
● Coordinate with lead producers and anchors for maximum efficiency
HILTON GARDEN INN - SUNY AREA / Front Desk Assistant / SEPTEMBER 2014 - MAY 2015, ALBANY, NY
Handle immediate customer services, including check-in, check-out, delivery, and full interior operations of the hotel during peak business hours
ARCOS COMMUNICATIONS INC. / Communications Intern / JUNE 2014 - AUGUST 2014, NEW YORK, NY
Research the local healthcare market, publish press releases relating to clientele’s needs for private programs and health campaigns, and study news and cultural health trends to compile data into weekly reports
HIGHER EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, SUNY / Bachelor of Arts Diploma / AUGUST 2012 - MAY 2016, ALBANY, NY
● Major: Journalism, Double Minor: Communication & English
● Cum Laude Honors Graduate, Dean’s List Honors in 2014, 2015 and 2016
● Reporter at Albany Student Press & Producer at Albany Student Television
● Worked part-time as a teaching assistant and camp counselor with K-5 students
PROJECTS
RELEASE PRODUCTIONS LLC. / Co-Founder / APRIL 2019 - PRESENT, BROOKLYN, NY
Lead in organizing, promoting, and facilitating arts & poetry-centered, donation-based events, to help fund local non-profit community-centered and educational grassroots organizations