Dominick Matarese
Experienced Writer and Editor
Effective Communicator
Media and Tech Savvy
Thorough Researcher and Interviewer
Work Experience
June 2021 - Present
ENSCO, Inc.
Springfield VA (Remote)
Marketing and Communication Specialist, Writer
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Write articles for company-wide “Inside ENSCO” newsletter
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Manage press release recipients lists and write public press releases
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Assist with administrative tasks such as managing photo release forms, managing social media master calendar, and managing releases of new hires and employee anniversaries
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Create social media content for company LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram accounts
Oct 2020 - May 2021
SUNY Broome Marketing and Communications Department
Binghamton, NY
Marketing and Communication Specialist, Writer
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Wrote articles for the SUNY Broome website and the Foundation Magazine
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Produced social media content for TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook
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Conducted thorough interviews with subjects of articles
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Assisted with public relations projects and advertising
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Represented a student perspective and younger demographic for the team
Education
Graduation: May 2024
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GPA: 3.914 / 4.000
Graduation: May 2021
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GPA 3.65 / 4.00
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (UB)
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Journalism Certificate Program
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Outstanding Senior Award recipient
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Graduated Suma Cum Laude
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Dean's List (3.6+); Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2024, Spring 2024
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Senior Features Editor for Spectrum Student Newspaper
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Scholar of Advanced Honors Program
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Research Assistant for Media Effects, Misinformation, and Extremism Lab
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President of EDM Club, Communication Undergraduate Student Association (CUSA)
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College of Arts and Sciences Student Ambassador
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Participated in research with Dr. Thomas Feeley
Broome Community College, The State University of New York
Associate of Science, Liberal Arts Individual Studies
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President’s List, Fall 2020, Spring 2021
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Dean’s List, Spring 2020
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President of The Fulcrum Student Newspaper
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Proud Member of Communication Club, Council of Clubs, and Club Finance Committee
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Recognized by SUNY Broome President as an outstanding student at graduation
Leadership
Experience
February 2019 - May 2021
February 2023 - May 2024
The Fulcrum, SUNY Broome’s Student Run Newspaper
President
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Lead the Fulcrum News Team and acted as the primary decision maker
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Researched and assigned stories to staff writers
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Taught and fostered journalistic skills, ethics, and values
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Recruited Members
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Created and Managed Budget Requests
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Created, Designed, and Maintained Fulcrum News Website
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Wrote and Edited Stories, and Conducted interviews for Articles
UB EDM Club
President
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Created and coordinated "Buffalo Bassfest" event as part of UB's Welcome Weekend in association UB Student Engagement.
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Organized music production and DJ'ing education workshops
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Hosted weekly meetings including workshops, group trips, social events, etc.
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Led club of more than 250 members
Notable Projects
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Worked as Staff Writer for Owego Pennysaver Newspaper, wrote 7 articles
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Assisted with production of “STIR Demonstration Videos” for Dos Rios Cantina, The Stone Fox, and The Colonial restaurants
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Featured in Broome County Health Department vaccine hesitancy PSA