Mary Shanklin

Mary Shanklin is a talented journalist with a knack for crafting engaging business narratives using social media and video strategies. She was part of the 2017 Pulitzer finalist team for her coverage of the Pulse shootings, showcasing her storytelling and reporting skills.

Her areas of expertise include commercial and residential real estate journalism, proficiency in Microsoft Suite (especially Excel), SEO implementation, social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, as well as video production tools like Videoliscious and basic HTML for web development.

Mary has a rich professional background that includes contributions to renowned publications such as USA Today, Florida Times-Union, and Jackson Clarion-Ledger. She has a strong educational foundation, holding a Master's Degree in Publishing from The George Washington University, a Bachelor of Science in Journalism/Business from the University of Mississippi, and additional education from Rollins College.

As a versatile professional, Mary has founded Fifth Estate Media and previously held positions as a Senior Specialty Writer at the Orlando Sentinel. She also had notable recognitions, being a semi-finalist at the George Washington University StartUp Competition and a graduate of George Washington University.