career objective                              

dynamic public speaker with extensive background in communications and broadcast eager to contribute talents toward supporting a progressive corporation in boosting public relations and image as a key team member

profile                                                

ø  offer more than four years of progressive media communications experience, with expertise in driving organizational efforts to increase market share and community awareness

ø  proactively monitor industry trends and developments to identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop highly competitive markets

ø  sharp business acumen and experienced in managing broad scope of operations, including market research, communications strategy planning,  online content development, public speaking, and internal team-building

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills; extensive network of contacts in the political, public advocacy, business, and social spheres

ø  demonstrated ability to handle multiple concurrent projects; consistently achieve critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

ø  motivated team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

~ key achievements ~

• granted multiple prestigious awards for exceptional reporting, including associated press 1^st place best series (2009), ap 1^st place general reporting (2008), ap 2^nd place best feature story (2008), and iowa broadcast news association 3^rd place feature story (2007)
• frequently selected to report the lead story for the 11:00pm broadcast of wltx news 19; additionally prepare online version of new stories for website with 150,000+ hits daily
• play an integral role on news team responsible for leading wltx to achieve its highest ratings ever
• in recognition of outstanding performance with kimt news 3, quickly progressed to attain senior / lead reporter position entrusted with performing research, arranging and conducting interviews, writing and editing copy, shooting video, and delivering live coverage for major stories, including breaking news, crime, and one-on-one interviews with presidential candidates
• served as a mentor for junior-level reporters with kimt news 3
• gained valuable writing and field reporting experience during two summer-long internships with wkrc-tv and offered staff writer position 

professional experience                

wltx news 19, columbia, sc                                                                                                                  5/08 c present

general assignment nightside reporter

 

kimt news 3, mason city, ia                                                                                                                         5/06 c 5/08

senior / lead reporter (7/07 c 5/08)

general assignment reporter (5/06 c 7/07)

 

wkrc-tv cincinnati local 12 news, cincinnati, oh                                                                       summers 2004 & 2005

intern

 

~ community activity ~

big brothers big sisters                                                                                                                          2002 c present

volunteer / mentor (2002 c present)

after-school program leader (2003 c 2006)

education                                           

miami university, oxford, oh                                                                                                                                  2006

bachelor of arts in mass communications c broadcasting / production focus