Resume

Work Experience

Time Warner Cable News Rochester, New York

Multimedia Reporter March 2014- March 2017

Shot, wrote, and edited packages in a timely matter.
Enterprise stories frequently and asked to take part in special projects.
Provided continual live updates during breaking news to meet the viewer demands of a 24-hour news cycle.
Wrote stories for the web as well as used social media tools to keep the public informed as news happened.

KRTV Great Falls, Montana

Multimedia Reporter February 2012- February 2014

Enterprise exclusive content daily for number one evening and nightly newscast.
Shot, wrote, and edited packages.

Reported live from the field and in studio.
Posted stories to the web as well as used social media tools to keep the public informed as news happened.

Patch.com Huntley, Illinois

Contributor August 2011- February 2012

Reported on local issues and events for Huntley and Lake in the Hills Patch
Created stories using multimedia elements such as video, audio and photography.

KOMU-TV Columbia, Missouri

Reporter March 2010- July 2011

Shot, wrote, and edited dayturn stories and VOSOTs.
Reported live from the field.

Weekend Anchor January 2011- July 2011

Anchored the weekend newscasts.

Friday Night Fever October 2009- July 2011

Worked in groups to go out and shoot local high school football games for Friday 10 p.m. newscasts.

Cut-in Anchor December 2008- July 2011

Rotationally anchor local breaks during Today.
Worked directly with producers to edit scripts.

Website Editor December 2008- July 2011

Wrote and edited stories in AP style.
Added and created additional web-only content for stories.
Worked with Avid News Cutter and Avid Content Manager to cut newscasts and post videos to web.
Posted breaking news, press releases, and weather videos quickly, but accurately.

Teleprompter Operator December 2008- July 2011

Operated and ran teleprompter during 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. newscast.

Segment Anchor December 2008- July 2011

Worked with producer and anchored “National Report” segment of the 5 p.m. weekday newscast.

Assignment Desk August 2008- July 2011

Made beat calls, worked with iNews, and answered questions from listeners.
Listened to scanner for news, watched wires for stories, and made phone calls to investigate possible stories.
Maintained cameras, equipment, and cleanliness of station’s cars.
Assisted reporters and producer when needed and provided story ideas.

Newsy.com Columbia, Missouri

Multimedia reporter January 2011- May 2011

Researched US, technology, and entertainment stories to find out how the media portrayed them. Wrote a story with the idea of the company's philosphy,"news with more views."
Used photoshop and various video capturing programs to gather elements to create a multimedia story.

WNDU-TV South Bend, Indiana

News Intern June 2010- August 2010

Worked with producers to write for the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. weekday newscasts.
Reported on issues around the Michiana area. Wrote and edited VOSOTS for the noon, 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. weekday newscasts.
Wrote stories and uploaded content for wndu.com
Shot, wrote, and edited practice packages, while also practicing anchoring and standups.
Shadowed reporters, photographers, producers, anchors, directors, and other individuals.

WMAQ-TV Chicago, Illinois

Editorial and Web Producer Intern June 2009- August 2009

Creatively wrote and created content for more than 100 stories on nbcchicago.com.
Uploaded video, pictures, and other content for various articles.
Reported on a variety of events while also creating slideshows from photos I took.
Helped to relaunch the new version of nbcchicago.com.

WREX-TV Rockford, Illinois

News Intern June 2009- August 2009

Worked with the producer to write scripts for the noon, 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. weekday and weekend newscasts.
Reported on a number of stories, while also shooting the video, writing the scripts, and editing the video.
Shadowed reporters, anchors, producers, directors, photographers and web editor.
Wrote stories and created content for wrex.com.
Practiced anchoring and standups.

KBIA-Radio (NPR Affiliate) Columbia, Missouri

General Assignment Reporter September 2009- December 2009

Reported on issues around mid-Missouri

The Maneater Columbia, Missouri

Staff Writer August 2007- April 2008

Reported and wrote stories on local issues and events.
Worked with copy-editors to correct stories.

Additional Experience

National Press Photographers Association (NPPA)

TV Quarterly Contest Judge, February 2017

Judged 8 spot news entries on content, craft, creativity and commitment
Provided useful feedback to entrants

National Press Photographers Association (NPPA)

TV Quarterly Contest Judge, November 2016

Judged 13 in depth news entries on content, craft, creativity and commitment
Provided useful feedback to entrants

National Press Photographers Association (NPPA)

TV Quarterly Contest Judge, November 2016

Judged 22 feature entries on content, craft, creativity and commitment
Provided useful feedback to entrants

National Press Photographers Association (NPPA)

TV Quarterly Contest Judge, March 2016

Judged 23 spot news entries on ability to turn well shot story under pressure
Provided useful feedback to entrants

National Press Photographers Association (NPPA)

TV Quarterly Contest Judge, March 2015

Judged 39 feature news entries on ability to turn well shot story under pressure
Provided useful feedback to entrants

National Press Photographers Association (NPPA)

TV Quarterly Contest Judge, November 2014

Judged 24 feature entries on content, craft, creativity and commitment
Provided useful feedback to entrants

University of Missouri Journalism School Columbia, Missouri

Broadcast Lab Teacher’s Assistant August 2007- May 2011

Assisted students in checking out camera equipment and handing out grades.
Maintained cameras and equipment, computer lab, and classrooms.
Graded quizzes for professors and filed papers.

Grace Gospel Center Cable Program Bensenville, Illinois

Production Assistant, Camera Operator June 2006- September 2006

Worked with producer to create Sunday church service program for cable television.
Edited the shows and created graphics.

Education

University of Missouri School of Journalism

Bachelor of Journalism in Broadcasting

Minor: Psychology

Graduated Cum Laude

Skills

Editing: Avid iNews  • Avid Active Content Manager • Avid NewsCutter &bull ENPS • Final Cut Pro • Cool Edit Pro • Grass Valley NewsEdit • iMovie HD • Non-Linear Editing • Dalet

Software: Clickability Content Management System • Photoshop CS4 • Dreamweaver • Adobe Indesign • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Bridge CS4 • HTML and basic CSS

Cameras: Panasonic DVC Pro • Panasonic Betacam • Sony HDV1080i • Sony XD Cam HD

Other: Proficient in AP Style

Honors & Organizations

• 2016 NYS Associated Press 2nd Place "Best Feature"

• 2015 NYS Associated Press Special Mention "Best Sports Feature"

• Member of the National Press Photographers Association

• Member of Radio and Television News Directors Association

• Member and Fellow of the Association of Health Care Journalists

• Missouri School of Journalism Ambassador

• Northern Illinois Journalist of the Year 2007

• Member of the Amateur Radio Relay League- Holds a General License

• Comcast Public Access Producer Volunteer

• Women In Management Scholarship

• Dean's List 2007 - 2011

Community Work

•National Center For Missing and Exploited Children Volunteer - Sept. 2016 - March 2017

• Relay for Life Emcee - 2014, 2015, and 2016

• Let's Get Muddy 5k benefiting YMCA Camp Arrowhead 2015

• Donkey Basketball benefiting Cascade FFA - 2013

• Redneck Run benefiting the Cascade County Boys and Girls Club - 2013

• Summer Showcase Theater benefiting University of Great Falls Performing Arts - 2013

• Polar Bear Plunge benefiting Montana Special Olympics - 2012

• Relay for Life - 2011