Shane O’Neill

Farmhand at VerHulst’s Cobble Creek Farm

Wore multiple hats on the farm, including picking and packing produce, landscaping, and assisting in seasonal fall/winter projects. Contributed to fall activities, built haunted hayride displays, improved lighting and electrical elements, designed and executed a corn maze, and assisted customers with pumpkin picking and Christmas tree selection.

Features Writer at Screen Rant

Contributed to the features team by creating long-form articles, crafting lead images, applying SEO best practices, conducting research, and collaborating with editors to meet team goals and reach thousands of readers.

Freelance News Writer at Static Media

Wrote hundreds of articles across sites including Looper, Nicki Swift, Wrestling Inc., and SlashGear. Adapted to varied topics and writing styles, strengthened research abilities, and collaborated with writers and editors. Attended press events and interviews for exclusive content.

Videographer/Photographer at Reservoir Doggs

Produced a commercial by capturing footage of the food truck, its offerings, and customers, then integrated with clips from the film Reservoir Dogs. The finished product helped boost grand opening turnout and brand visibility.

News/Features Contributor at GAMURS

Pitched and wrote numerous Destructoid-related articles on film, television, and video games. Collaborated with editors to refine work and managed a steady per-word workflow to meet deadlines.

Videographer/Editor/Photographer at Deadplum

Led photography and videography efforts for advertising campaigns; shot and edited social media vignettes in DaVinci Resolve to boost online presence and sales.