Wyatt Samuelson

Experience

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  YMCA

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Summer Camp Counselor

  • Summer Day Camp Counselor for Kindergarten – 5th grade youth.• Directly supervise youth to ensure that curriculum is followed as well as maintained youthsafety during group outings and activities.

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  California State University, Northridge

  Jan 2018 - May 2019

  Staff Writer

  Writer for the Marketing and Communications Department at California State University, Northridge. Independently interviewed, developed, and researched story topics for the CSUN Magazine, CSUN Weekly, and CSUN Today which highlighted alumni news, campus events, student, faculty or staff achievements. Plan, coordinate, and publish 4-5 stories simultaneously using AP style for publication. Managed clerical tasks such as phones, calendars, appointment setting, and greeted and assisted visitors.

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  Destinations for Teens

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  Residential Counselor

  Residential counselor for at risk-teens who suffer from substance abuse, mental health problems or both. Work as part of a team to supervise clients and ensure their safety at all times. Ensure that clients are treated with kindness, dignity and respect, and that their rights are protected at all times.

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  David Nazarian College of Business and Economics at CSUN

  Dec 2019 - Feb 2024

  Grant/content Writer

  • Grant and content writer for the California State University, Northridge Annual VITA Clinic Reports.• Independently interview, research and develop articles highlighting the programs statewide impact, sponsorships and community outreach.• Translate specific tax information in a clear and understandable manner for digital and print media.• Ensure consistent messaging throughout reports in relation to CSUN’s branding and marketing goals.• Work in a team to brainstorm article ideas, marketing strategies and reports overall theme for publication. Show less

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  Papile Accountancy

  Dec 2019 - Oct 2022

  Business Account Manager

  Business manager for 10-12 high net worth entertainment clients, ensuring their personal and corporate tax data is inputed for end-of-year returns. Preparing weekly cash flows and cash balance spreadsheets for clients. Bank reconciliation for client’s corporate and personal accounts. General supervision over the client’s employee payrolls, personal/corporate invoices and filling of various paperwork commitments.

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  Williams Consulting, LLC.

  Jan 2023 - now

  Content Analyst

  • Research and Analysis Plan Development: Assisted in creating and implementing a comprehensiveresearch and analysis plan for data sources at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).• Perform environmental scans of government websites, third-party billers, statutes, policies andregulations to identify outdated content for revision, as well as root cause analysis to determine the information gaps.• Reviewing both published and informal unpublished information to identify and validate bestpractices for communication strategies.• Conducted comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analyses, including user interviews, survey,usability testing for thematic analysis to gather actionable insights for product development andenhancement.• Survey creation for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) community of 6000healthcare professionals and third-party billers.• Conducted IDI (In-depth Interview) sessions with medical professionals to gain insights into theircareer fields, website preferences, and pain points to inform our UX research strategy. Show less

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  Keys Weekly

  Jun 2024 - now

  Freelance Writer

  - Crafted compelling articles spotlighting local businesses, events, and cultural happenings, driving community engagement and readership.- Conducted interviews with community leaders, business owners, and creatives, translating conversations into captivating narratives.- Collaborated closely with editors to ensure timely submission and adherence to the publication’s style and voice.- Produced engaging digital content for the Keys Weekly website and social media platforms, increasing reader interaction and site traffic.- Researched and fact-checked articles meticulously, ensuring accuracy in reporting on sensitive community and environmental issues.- Adapted writing style to a variety of topics, from hard news stories to lighthearted, lifestyle pieces, maintaining versatility.- Delivered clean, error-free copy under tight deadlines while maintaining a strong, clear voice.- Built a portfolio of published work, demonstrating expertise in Florida Keys culture, business, and tourism industries. Show less