Resume
Rylee McKinney
Education
2020-2024
Elon University
BA in English with Teaching Licensure
Cumulative GPA: 3.9
President's List 2020-2024
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society
2025-2026
UNC Charlotte
MA in English
Composition & Rhetoric
GPA: 4.0
President's List 2025-2026
Work Experience
04/2026 - Present
Midrex Technologies
Marketing and Communications Coordinator (Temporary)
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Executes integrated internal and external marketing and communications initiatives, developing content across websites, email campaigns, social media, presentations, internal news, signage, VIVA Engage, and events.
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Co-manages social media strategy and develops targeted campaigns supporting global initiatives and corporate priorities.
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Supports the design, launch, and maintenance of Midrex’s new corporate website; led usability testing and implemented stakeholder feedback to improve content, navigation, and user experience.
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Develops technical and corporate communications, including user guides for internal project management systems, press releases, and external Direct From Midrex publications.
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Designs graphics and communications materials for Human Resources initiatives in Adobe Creative Cloud and creates standardized Microsoft Office templates to ensure consistent corporate branding across business materials.
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Collaborates with cross-functional teams, vendors, and agencies to manage multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables while supporting corporate events and communications.
08/2025 - Present
TopBin90
Editorial Operations Manager
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Leads and oversees a team of 5+ writers, designers, and editors, managing content creation, publishing, and social scheduling across multiple platforms.
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Implements streamlined workflows and new SOPs, improving content turnaround time by 30% and ensuring consistent brand messaging.
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Analyzes audience metrics to refine strategy, increasing post engagement and follower growth across Meta and X (Twitter).
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Maintains editorial quality control to ensure all published content aligns with brand tone, style, and accuracy standards.
06/2025 - 01/2026
Local Life Magazine
Social Media and Content Development
Intern
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Manages social media platforms using Canva, CapCut, and Adobe Creative Cloud to develop engaging local content.
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Creates and promotes social media features for 20+ local businesses, strengthening community visibility through digital campaigns and live event coverage via Instagram Stories.
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Collaborates with editorial and marketing teams to produce consistent, brand-aligned promotional materials.
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Tracks post reach and engagement analytics to inform content adjustments and maximize impact.
06/2025 - 08/2025
College Soccer News
Social Media / Content Creator Intern
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Assisted with social media content production, scheduling, and posting
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Researched relevant stories and breaking news in the College soccer world
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Streamlined order of operations in posting content quickly and accurately
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Designed news posts, reels, and graphics to enhance social media presence
04/2025 - 08/2025
TopBin90
Social Media / Content Writing Intern
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Grew social media visibility to 2.8M views and 87.9K average interactions in one month on Instagram.
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Raised average reach from 289K to 1.2M from April 2025 to June 2025 on Meta platforms.
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Designed the current all-time top post with 12.5K likes, 412 interactions, and 365K views on Meta.
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Drafted, edited, and published articles pertaining to professional soccer in Charlotte, NC; Composed weekly Predicted Starting XI articles for online websites in addition to unique stories concerning Charlotte FC, MLS, and beyond.
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Collaborated with owners, photographers, and editors in content creation.
02/2025 - 05/2025
Carolina Ascent FC
Events Management Intern
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Was responsible for pre and post-game set up and take down
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Interacted with VIP ticket and season ticket holders to enhance game day experiences
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Assisted with on-field experiences for guests
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Collaborated with full time staff to facilitate post-game experiences
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Shadowed and assisted social media team on match days
09/2022-05/2024
Elon University Athletics
Student Worker
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Supported game day operations by assisting student-athlete alumni with check-ins and ensuring efficient event flow.
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Enhanced attendee satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving service concerns to maintain a positive event atmosphere.
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Cultivated strong relationships with donors, faculty, and alumni to encourage continued engagement and support of athletic programs.
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Collaborated with athletes, families, and donors to execute Night of the Phoenix, a premier athletic scholarship fundraising event, contributing to its overall success and community impact.
Other Experiences
02/2025 - Present
Rylee's Roster
Personal Sports Blog
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Personal sports analysis and educational blog featuring content from Charlotte FC, Carolina Ascent FC, and Anthem Rugby Carolina
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Follows breaking news in these leagues and produces reliable and accurate written analysis
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Manages social media platforms such as Meta Business Suite and X
05/2025 - 07/2025
Women's Football Club of Charlotte & Charlottetowne Hops FC
Social Media Creator / Freelance
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Records gameday footage for local Charlotte NPSL and WPSL teams
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Edits content using video editing software like Capcut, Canva, and Insta Edits
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Manages social media accounts on gameday primarily on Instagram including reels, stories, and posts