RESUME
Laconia Daily Sun, Laconia, NH — Community Editor​
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Feb. 2024 - Current
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Process and edit community-generated content, ensuring clarity and coherence.
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Design and proofread daily newspaper pages to maintain high publication standards.
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Create editorial designs for special projects, including cover layouts, to enhance visual appeal.
City of Fulton, Fulton, Mo — Public Information Officer​
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Aug. 2022 - Sept.. 2023
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Successfully handled content management and layout for a quarterly newsletter, while also developing and maintaining the website and social media platforms; crafted articles and videos for digital channels; and efficiently coordinated press releases, interviews, and events.
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Wrote the city's successful 2023 All-America City application.
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Fulton Sun, Fulton, Mo — Staff Writer/Editor​
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Jan. 2022 - Aug. 2022
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Developed and edited daily digital and weekly printed publication content, fostering clear and engaging communication.
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Collaborated with and provided guidance to sports and news reporters, enhancing the quality and accuracy of published reports.
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Jefferson City News-Tribune, Jefferson City, Mo — Staff Writer​
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Feb. 2021 - Jan. 2022
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Authored comprehensive reports on city events, news, and meetings, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of information.
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Developed in-depth enterprise articles on a range of city-related subjects, contributing to the overall content quality and diversity.
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Daily American Republic, Poplar Bluff, Mo — Staff Writer​
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July 2019 - Feb. 2021
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Expertly covered and documented various school events, news, and meetings spanning across three districts and a community college for comprehensive public dissemination.
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Diligently edited articles authored by fellow reporters, enhancing clarity, accuracy, and overall reading experience for the audience.
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Conducted thorough reviews of daily final news pages, ensuring the accuracy of information and maintaining high journalistic standards.
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El Dorado News-Times, El Dorado, Ar — Education Reporter​
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July 2018 - July 2019
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Reported on a diverse range of school events, news, and meetings covering five distinct educational institutions, effectively communicating crucial educational matters.
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Developed and designed comprehensive weekly education sections, strengthening the publication's educational coverage.
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Regularly contributed to the production of a quarterly magazine, enhancing the content diversity and readership appeal.
The Oracle, University of South Florida-Tampa — Editor in Chief
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May 2017 - May 2018
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As EIC, my focus shifted to building and supporting a staff. This meant teaching and guiding new writers and editors.
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The Oracle, University of South Florida-Tampa — Managing Editor
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Aug. 2016 - May 2017
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During this time I continued to oversee the News section while reading other sections. I also quickly became an expert on Student Government.
The Oracle, University of South Florida-Tampa — Co-News Editor
Oct. 2015 - Aug. 2016
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Most of my time as Co-News Editor was focused on coverage of lectures and speeches, reporting on Student Government and advising inexperienced writers.
AWARDS
2023
National Civic League
- All-America City Award 2023 finalist for the City of Fulton, Mo.
2020
Missouri Press Association
- ​Best Special Section for 2020 Progress
Best COVID-19 Coverage for daily editions
2018
Arkansas Associated Press Managing Editors
- Second place in News Feature for Local teen recognized by medical professionals for heroic efforts
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Third place in News Feature for King of Racing
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El Dorado News-Times - 2018 Mark of Excellence
2017
Society of Professional Journalists
- Second place in Page Design for Election Preview
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Third place in LGBT Coverage for Aftermath Goes Far Beyond Pulse's Walls
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The Oracle - Top three for 2017 Best Non-Daily in the Southeast
2017
Florida Society of News Editors
- First place in Commentary for Aftermath Goes Far Beyond Pulse's Walls
WUSF - As part of a reporting class, students partnered with the local NPR affiliate to interview members of the Progress Village neighborhood, which is low-income and primarily African American. These interviews were turned into two 30-minute segments.
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Nielsen - The USF-Nielsen Sunshine State Survey is in part written by students in a Media & Politics class with guidance from Nielsen professionals and political analyst Dr. Susan MacManus.
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FCSSA - I presented on moving into the digital age of media at Florida College System Publications Association.
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​FOX13- I was interviewed by Laura Moody with FOX13 on how journalism is evolving from a student's standpoint.
Skills
PHOTOSHOP
INDESIGN
ILLUSTRATOR
PREMIERE PRO
CANVA
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY
Languages
University of South Florida, Tampa — BA in Mass Communications
June 2015 - May 2018, Tampa
ENGLISH
ITALIAN
Coursera & California Institute of the Arts —
Graphic Design
April 2024
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Coursera & University of California Davis —
The Strategy of Content Marketing
Jan. 2024
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Coursera & Aptly —
Marketing with TikTok
Jan. 2024
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Coursera —
Google Project Management Professional Certificate
Nov. 2023