Senior Editor/Databases & Technology
- Bridged dissimilar content management systems with PHP/MySQL middleware to complete an XML data integration for the launch of Metromix Detroit, the region’s leader in entertainment and dining information. Data were primarily geocoded records of event and venue information.
- Oversaw the newsroom library (manager and staff of 4). Signed off on all acquisitions of research databases, coordinated information sharing with ProQuest, Lexis-Nexis, Kindle and Gannett.
- Formed “Data Desk” in January 2007, a team of editorial assistants and a supervisor to mine data from press releases related to area events. Exceeded goal of being the most comprehensive online events listings in Detroit: 25,000 listings and 19,000 venues in 4 weeks.