Andrew Michaels
Woodsboro,Maryland
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Court Operations and Analytics
Baltimore Witness
04.2021 - Current
- Direct various staff and numerous interns to track homicide and non-fatal shooting cases from occurrence to judicial resolution in Baltimore City Circuit Court while gathering data on domestic violence protective orders in Baltimore City District Court.
- Cultivate relationships wit Baltimore City Circuit and District Court staff. Established connections with Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office personnel. Developed partnerships with Office of Public Defender representatives. Fostered collaboration with Baltimore Police and Sheriff's Departments. Built networks with private legal firms to enhance communication.
- Educate interns on journalistic writing, legal terminology, and processes. Provided training on Baltimore City Circuit Court operations and data entry protocols. Facilitated understanding of district court procedures for interns to enhance operational knowledge.
- Gather, classify, and analyze court documents for reporting and data entry.
- Produce investigative content based on court proceedings/documents, experiences in the courthouse, and the Maryland legal system.
- Compile and assess research data on homicide and non-fatal shooting convictions and pleas within Baltimore City Circuit Court.
Editorial Associate
National Association of Credit Management
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Interviewed contacts by phone, video conferencing platforms, and in person for business-to-business credit news for monthly Business Credit magazine, weekly email newsletter, and daily blogs.
- Produced and edited Credit Managers' Index podcast.
- Developed advertising contracts and sold advertising packages for all NACM publications.
- Proofread materials created by other writers to identify spelling, punctuation and grammar mistakes.
- Performed in-depth research into topics to write clear and accurate copy.
- Completed writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
Staff Writer
Baltimore Sun Media Group
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Report news stories for publication, describing the background and details of events, while adhering to the news organization's high standards for accuracy, objectivity and clarity.
- Photograph or videotape news events
- Edit or assist in editing videos for online.
- Conduct taped or filmed interviews or narratives.
- Responsible for social media reporting via Facebook and Twitter. Participate in a schedule rotation, including nights and weekends.
- Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.
- Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
Review and evaluate notes taken about event aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details. Determine a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly. - Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, artistic, social, and other functions.
- Investigate breaking news developments, such as disasters, crimes, and human-interest stories. Research and report on specialized fields such as science and technology, arts, consumer affairs, business, religion, crime, and education.
- Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.
- Check reference materials, such as books, news files, or public records, to obtain relevant facts. Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time or space requirements.
Staff Writer
Southern Maryland Newspapers
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Collaborate with court officials and local law enforcement in Charles County, including Charles County Sheriff's Office, Maryland State Police and Maryland State Fire Marshal.
- Take photographs of breaking news and community events. Find and report latest crime and court proceeding.
- Attend ongoing court proceedings, interviewing both defendants and plaintiffs as well as lawyers.
- Take notes in shorthand and report news stories for publication, describing the background and details of events.
- Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Towson University
Towson, MD12.2013
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Project management
- Team management
- Creativity and innovation
- Strategies and goals
- Project coordination
- People management
- Writing and editing
- Deadline management
- Content creation
- Breaking news coverage
- Interviewing skill
- Press release writing
- Story development
- Fact-checking proficiency
- Investigative reporting
Work History
["Writers and Authors"],["Writers and Authors"],["Editors"]
Education
other
Timeline
Director of Court Operations and Analytics
Baltimore Witness
04.2021 - Current
Editorial Associate
National Association of Credit Management
01.2018 - 04.2021
Staff Writer
Baltimore Sun Media Group
05.2015 - 12.2017
Staff Writer
Southern Maryland Newspapers
09.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Towson University