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Journalism Experience

WBIR-TV - NBC Affiliate, Knoxville, Tn.
Investigative Producer, November 2011 - present
  • Helped launch, lead and manage WBIR's first investigative unit
  • Produce in-depth stories with an emphasis on government accountability
  • In a five-month investigation into a local tourism nonprofit funded primarily by taxpayer dollars, uncovered legal questions surrounding the President/CEO's employment contract; ultimately led to a company reorganization that saved thousands in taxpayer dollars
Newscast Producer, May 2011 - present
  • Produce number one rated hour-long 5 p.m. weekday newscasts
  • Craft innovative and engaging newscasts
  • Works to break the format with comprehensive segments showcasing expertise on the big stories of the day
KOMU-TV 8 - NBC Affiliate, Columbia, Mo.
Producer, Aug. 2010-May 2011
  • Produced morning, 5, 6 and 10 p.m. weekday newscasts
  • Field produced for special projects, such as the November midterm elections
Reporter, Oct. 2009-May 2010
  • Shot, wrote and edited day turn news stories as a multimedia journalist
  • Enterprised stories using computer-assisted reporting
KOMU.com Editor, Jan. 2009-May 2009
  • Wrote, edited and posted stories and multimedia to KOMU.com
 
Project 573, Missouri School of Journalism Columbia, Mo.
Producer and Team Leader, Aug. 2010-May 2011
  • Produced multimedia content for a student-driven, in-depth reporting project about how people in mid-Missouri responded to the economic recession
  • Led a team of reporters focused on stories about unemployment
Good Morning America, ABC News, New York
Field & Series Department Intern, May 2010-Aug. 2010
  • Assisted producers, editors and correspondents in GMA's New York City newsroom and on local shoots
  • Wrote articles and edited video content for ABCNews.com
  • Researched and contributed to "Vanished," a long-form investigative series that followed three missing persons cases
  • Served as interim Production Coordinator for news anchor Juju Chang
KDFW Fox 4 Dallas
Newsroom Intern, May 2009 - Aug. 2009
  • Conducted interviews and assisted with live shots
  • Worked alongside reporters in the field and researched for stories

Capabilities & Skills

  • Programs: Avid Newscutter, iNews, Active Content Manager and Media Manager, Final Cut Pro, Cool Edit Pro
  • Equipment: Sony XDCAM, Sony DVCAM, Nikon D7000, Marantz Audio Recorder
  • Computer-Assisted Reporting Skills: Microsoft Access and Excel
  • Design & Web: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Flash Catalyst, CSS/XHTML, Dreamweaver

Education

University of Missouri School of Journalism
  • Bachelor of Journalism in Radio/Television, May 2011 - magna cum laude
  • Minor in Psychology

Honors & Activities

  • Investigative Reporters and Editors 2012 - present
  • President, Journalism Student Council 2009-2010; Vice President External 2008-2009
  • Carnegie-Knight Initiative on The Future of Journalism Education – 2010 MU Undergraduate Representative
  • Missouri School of Journalism Walter Williams Scholar for academic excellence
  • Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, Programming Chair 2010-2011
  • Griffiths Leadership Society for Women 2010-2011
  • University of Missouri Dean's List Fall 2007-2011

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