Allan Mendoza

Experience

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  Computershare

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Research Analyst (Temporary)

  Updated and maintained Computershare's mutual fund client contact database (over 100,000 records) using data from search engines, social media and proprietary databases.Used Excel analytics in order to determine research priorities.Led research team in productivity as a result of comfort and experience with Internet and traditional research tools and methods

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  City University of New York

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2013

  Graduate Teaching Fellow

  - PhD candidate in French Literature- Taught elementary level French to undergraduate students.- Research interests include: critical theory, French contemporary literature, Romance linguistics, and neuroscience-based literary analysis.

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  Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (ASTT)

  Nov 2014 - Apr 2015

  Volunteer Social Media Manager

  - Instructed staff on social media best practices (increasing engagement, posting schedules)- Measured social media and site analytics (Hootsuite, Google Analytics)- Wrote blog copy on asylum related issues for organization blog using Wordpress based CMS.- Made main site and social media pages conform to standard SEO practices.

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  PEN American Center

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Free Expression Programs Intern

  - Drafted advocacy materials including blog posts, press releases, memos, briefing papers and reports. In addition, my writing worked included a credible threat letters for a journalist seeking asylum and this open letter that signed by prominent news writers and was linked to by the New York Times: http://goo.gl/AYY9JV- Compiled press, influencer and case monitoring lists for both Twitter and on Excel spreadsheets.- Research on U.S. free expression issues including mass surveillance, open internet, and press freedoms as well as research on current free expression issues and the wider political, human rights, NGO and literary contexts in PEN’s major focus countries (including but not limited to China, Ethiopia, Haiti, India, Iran, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria, Russia, South Africa and Turkey)- Developed and maintain campaign-specific press and mailing lists using MailChimp.- Along with helping in its development, I wrote memos on social media tools for streamlining their social media monitoring system (Tweetdeck, Hootsuite, Klout).- Translated, proofread and transcribed French-language PEN inter-center communications, videos and pertinent news articles. Show less

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  DragonFruit, LLC

  May 2015 - Nov 2015

  Social Media Intern

  Managed digital and traditional marketing efforts in a startup environment.Social Media: Developed strategy for and maintained DragonFruit’s four main social media channel (Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, WordPress blog) as well planned expansion into YouTube and Instagram.Web Design: Responsible for layout and updates for Wordpress-based site.Content: Maintained, assisted in developing and optimized blog. Drafted blog content ( ~2 pieces per week), edited and laid out blog. Coordinated eight member graphic design and editorial team. Developed content based on social media listening insights and search engine keywords research.PR: Drafted press releases and implemented influencer strategy.Analytics: Implemented user behavior monitoring and funnel tracking dashboards in Google Analytics and generated social media engagement reports.App Development: Assisted in app design, including interface and features.Copywriting: Wrote copy for digital and physical promotional materials, e-mail blasts, and the website. Show less

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  SPRY Analytics

  Oct 2015 - Jul 2016

  Marketing Advisor

  On-call adviser for content marketing and social media strategy.

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  Managed Digital

  Jan 2016 - May 2017

  Social Media Coordinator/Copywriter
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  The Karibu News

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  Managing Editor (Part Time)

  Along with writing for the paper, I edit and, sometimes translate, articles before they go to print. I also manage the publication's social media and website.

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  Upstart NY

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  Writer/Social Media Coordinator

  I joined on as a writer covering startups and entrepreneurship in Western New York. As of 11/01/17, I assumed the role of social media coordinator tasked with the following:Updating the publication's Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook pages.Promoting content through page social ads.Engaging relevant organizations and local influencers.

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  CCRG Research

  Mar 2018 - Mar 2024

  Qualitative Research Project Director