ABOUT ME

My name is Rylee McKinney, and I recently completed my Master's Degree at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in English with a concentration in Rhetoric and Composition.

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I received my undergraduate degree from Elon University in English with a Teaching License. At Elon, I also earned minors in Coaching and TESOL. During this time, I spent three years working in the Writing Center, with the Learning Assistance department, and for Elon Athletics. All three of these experiences blended my passion for storytelling and journalism. 

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At UNCC, I explored career pathways, especially in the world of Sports Journalism. Within my first year of the graduate program, I interned for Carolina Ascent FC and Topbin90. Both of these internships taught me about what writing and content creation look like in the fast-paced world of sports.

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Post graduation, I joined Midrex Technologies as a Temporary Marketing and Communications Associate in Charlotte. Here, I am expanding my horizons, developing my graphic design, technical writing, and  social media marketing skills.