Marlon (A.) R.

Global Agent

New York, United States

Experience

Jul 2024 - Aug 2024
2 months

Global Agent

Portfolio

  • Developed an EduTech platform gamifying global education for middle and high school students (ages 11–18)
  • Integrated World News API, Firebase authentication, and Google Cloud Translate
  • Led front-end development using React and CSS, and backend architecture with Node.js and Express.js
Apr 2024 - Apr 2024
1 month

Streamism

Portfolio

  • Built a full-stack solo app posing as an infomercial blog to navigate nine popular DSPs
  • Simplified the ecosystem of DSPs based on users’ listening habits, lifestyle, and tech patterns
  • Empowered users to share and compare DSPs by their reviews, creating a sense of community
  • Utilized React, Express, middleware, user authentication, CSS, ChatGPT, AI, and Render
Jul 2023 - Present
2 years 5 months

Software Engineer

Pursuit

  • Developed full-stack web applications using JavaScript, React, Node.js, SQL, and HTML
  • Led UX research and project management efforts, delivering responsive, cloud-deployed apps
  • Collaborated in Agile teams to build APIs, focusing on user-centric design and functionality
Sep 2022 - Mar 2023
7 months

Lead Copywriter

Driven Brands

  • Led copywriting for digital campaigns across major automotive brands
  • Ensured cohesive messaging on multiple platforms
Oct 2015 - Jan 2016
4 months

Copywriter, Internal Communications Writer

Ketchum

  • Created editorial content for the internal site, including concept development
  • Proofread and edited copy
  • Designed pages and graphic art for the intranet daily news site and shareable pieces
Jul 2013 - Present
12 years 5 months

Copywriter, Writer, Creative/DJ

Freelance

  • Created copy for various campaigns including billboards, brochures, and web content for brands like GUESS, Inc.
  • Produced music and curated cultural events for SONOS
  • Maintained a strong presence as a DJ at national and international industry events under the name DJ Pelau
Apr 2013 - Jul 2018
5 years 4 months

Blogger/Writer

HuffPost

  • Covered topics from personified car trends in LA to world music discoveries in Montreal
  • Explored branding events surrounding Coachella Festival and more
Apr 2011 - Present
14 years 8 months

Blog Host/Senior Editor

…is the Spice of Life! & Island Lime Magazine

  • Created and edited lifestyle, culture, and music content
  • Managed a global team of writers and photographers
Jul 1999 - Jul 2009
10 years 1 month

Media Relations Coordinator/Specialist

Farmers Insurance Group

  • Wrote and launched press releases and media advisories, proofreading, editing, formatting, and distributing through PR Newswire, Business Wire, Vocus, and PRWeb during crises, partnerships, and annual financial disclosures
  • Spearheaded sourcing and distribution of monthly in-house media clips to measure PR success
  • Transformed monthly reports to share analytics in earned media, highlighting millions saved in ad equivalency

Summary

Dynamic UX Writer with a unique fusion of Media Communications, Journalism, and Copywriting experience, complemented by Full-Stack Development expertise.

Adept at bridging technical and creative disciplines to deliver user-centric products.

Passionate about driving innovation at the intersection of tech and media through UX research, and product management optimization.

Languages

English
Native

Education

Oct 1994 - Jun 1994

NYU (Tisch)

Film/Communications · United States

Oct 1991 - Jun 1995

Morehouse College

English · United States

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