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RESUME

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Laconia Daily Sun, Laconia, NH — Community Editor​

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Feb. 2024 - Current

  • Process and edit community-generated content, ensuring clarity and coherence.

  • Design and proofread daily newspaper pages to maintain high publication standards.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Developed and edited daily digital and weekly printed publication content, fostering clear and engaging communication.

  • 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

  • Authored comprehensive reports on city events, news, and meetings, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of information.

  • 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

  • Expertly covered and documented various school events, news, and meetings spanning across three districts and a community college for comprehensive public dissemination.

  • Diligently edited articles authored by fellow reporters, enhancing clarity, accuracy, and overall reading experience for the audience.

  • 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

  • Reported on a diverse range of school events, news, and meetings covering five distinct educational institutions, effectively communicating crucial educational matters.

  • Developed and designed comprehensive weekly education sections, strengthening the publication's educational coverage.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
  • Third place in News Feature for King of Racing

  • El Dorado News-Times - 2018 Mark of Excellence 

2017

Society of Professional Journalists

  • Second place in Page Design for Election Preview
  • Third place in LGBT Coverage for Aftermath Goes Far Beyond Pulse's Walls

  • The Oracle - Top three for 2017 Best Non-Daily in the Southeast

2017

Florida Society of News Editors

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

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