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Michael Stuart

@michaelstuart

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I am an Economics and Psychology graduate skilled in data analysis, drone operations, and multimedia editing.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek an entry-level role applying data analysis, research, drone operations, and multimedia editing in a collaborative organization that values learning and community impact.

I am a dual-degree graduate in Economics and Psychology with a 3.93 GPA, graduated with honors in May 2025. My academic training emphasized quantitative methods, statistical reasoning, and applied research.

I am FAA Part 107 certified for commercial drone operations (since June 2025) and have five years of drone flight experience using platforms such as the DJI Mini 4 Pro, DJI Phantom 3 Advanced, DJI Spark, and Autel X‑Star Premium. I also edit photo and video using Wondershare Filmora, Videoshop, and Adobe Lightroom, and I showcase drone edit highlights on a public Instagram page.

My research roles include Project Assistant on an economics internship where I analyzed agricultural regulation and housing issues and presented findings at the Ventura County Housing Conference, and Group Leader roles in psychology research/statistics courses using SPSS and Qualtrics. For my economics capstone I extracted GSS data and used OLS models with Python to study pet ownership and wellbeing, culminating in a 30-page paper.

I currently freelance as a photo and video editor and founded a local community group with 180+ members, organizing events and managing logistics. I bring a blend of technical analysis, field drone operations, and multimedia storytelling, and I am eager to apply these skills in roles that value evidence-based work and community impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Photo & Video Editor

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Self-Employed

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Provide freelance photo and video editing services since Aug 2023, producing drone edits and social media content and publishing highlights to Instagram.

Video Editing Photo Editing Wondershare Filmora Videoshop

Postmates & DoorDash Driver

Postmates and DoorDash

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Performed on-demand deliveries for Postmates and DoorDash from Jan 2018 to Jan 2020, managing routes and time-sensitive customer orders.

Time Management Customer Service Logistics

Project Assistant

California State University Channel Islands

Analyzed economic effects of agricultural regulation and housing issues in Ventura County and presented findings at the Ventura County Housing Conference (Oct 2024).

Policy Analysis Data Collection Python R Microsoft Excel Presentation Report Writing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

California State University Channel Islands

Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Grade: 3.93 GPA

Activities and societies: Graduated with Honors; ECON 499 capstone (30-page research paper, Python/OLS); ECON 492 Project Assistant; Presented at Ventura County Housing Conference (Oct 2024).

Bachelor of Arts in Economics from California State University Channel Islands, graduated with honors with a 3.93 GPA in May 2025. Completed ECON 499 capstone analyzing effects of pet ownership using OLS models in Python and served as Project Assistant for ECON 492, presenting findings at the Ventura County Housing Conference.

California State University Channel Islands

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Grade: 3.93 GPA

Activities and societies: Graduated with Honors; Group Leader for PSY 300/301 (Fall 2024–Spring 2025); SPSS and Qualtrics analyses of self-designed surveys on social media and self-esteem.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University Channel Islands, graduated with honors with a 3.93 GPA in May 2025. Served as Group Leader for PSY 300/301, utilizing SPSS and Qualtrics to analyze survey data and investigate links between social media and self-esteem.