Jason Burgos
Freelance Writer
Bronx, NY
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Summary
As I have worked towards finishing my degree, I have kept myself busy with outside projects related to journalism. I have written for several sites since 2014, and hosted two different podcasts in the last year. Links to all of my published digital work can be given upon request.
Experience
2015
Apr
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Present
Assistant Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
New York Botanical Gardens / Bronx
- Oversaw fulfillment of ecommerce orders for fast growing retail website
- Communicated with customers and vendors regarding any order delays or concerns
- Maintained fulfillment standards so orders were shipped in a timely fashion
- Responsible for managing warehouse with over $1,000,000 worth of inventory
2014
Jul
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Present
Freelance Writer
Multiple Websites
- Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), i.e. story snippets, excerpts, keywords, hyperlinks, and tagging.
- Experience with line and copy editing articlesSkilled in audio/video publishing on Google Play, iTunes and YouTube
- Experienced in audio and video editing for articles
- Awareness of social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Google+) importance in digital publishing growth
2006
Feb
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2015
Apr
Receiving & Inventory Coordinator
New York Botanical Garden / Bronx
- Unloaded and received incoming deliveries, and entered data into inventory management system
- Maintained and organized warehouse
- Coordinate with shop manager what merchandise is needed, and delivered goods in a timely manner
- Assembled small garden and home furniture
Education
2011
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2017
Lehman College
Bachelors in Journalism
- Recipient of 2017 Elaine Rivera Scholarship in Journalism
- Dean’s List: 2016, 2014, 2012
- Presidential Scholar: 2015, 2012
- Member of the Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society
- 3.6 GPA
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