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Engaging families and communities in news literacy education.

Working for a future founded on facts.

Carbondale, Illinois, United States

I host weekly pub trivia at Hangar 9, downtown Carbondale music venue and craft beer bar.

Carbondale, Illinois, United States

Public relations for nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy think tank at Southern Illinois University Carbondale- Rebuilt email marketing strategy; increased average open rate from 10% to 35%- Launched weekly podcast 'Simoncast'; secured distribution deal with NPR affiliate- Launched op-ed series written by director; secured distribution deal with Illinois Press Association's Capitol News Illinois- Oversaw marketing strategy for new award that attracted over 100 nominations from government, academic and community leaders around the state- Refocused internship marketing strategy that increased applicant pool- Edited and promoted research papers

Carbondale, Illinois, United States

I led the award-winning newsroom in planning and development of daily news and long-term watchdog stories.- Promoted to managing editor role in May 2018; promoted to top editor in September 2020- Coached reporters in story development, reporting and writing for impactful investigative stories that made demonstrable change in community- Award-winning watchdog projects about higher education, public housing and child welfare led to public accountability, leadership changes and government investigations- Wrote award-winning column and newspaper editorials; wrote 'From the Newsroom' email newsletter to subscribers

Carbondale, Illinois

- Guided newsroom toward digital-first culture; trained reporters and editors in SEO, data analytics, social media management for newspaper and personal brands- Launched and edited series of newsroom blogs- Oversaw several website resdesigns including a complete rebrand in 2015- Grew social media audience; doubled follows for entertainment guide Facebook page in five months following rebrand of section- Consistently exceeded corporate goals for digital subscribers, pageviews and unique website users- Received awards for use of social media and best website from Illinois industry groups- Served on corporate advisory group for website design strategies

Carbondale, Illinois, United States

I hosted "The Southern Radio Hour," a weekly radio show and podcasts with reporters for The Southern and special guests. We talked about Southern Illinois news highlights and interviewed special guests and took listeners inside the newsroom.

Boulder, Co

Communications and marketing for philanthropic arm of USA Rugby.- Retooled donor communication strategy, focusing social media posts, newsletters and emails on narrative storytelling that demonstrated financial impact- Created fundraising video with submissions from clubs from around the country- Collaborated to plan trust's first formal fundraising gala

Carbondale, Illinois, United States

Creative direction for web and print projects to increase sales and brand recognition for company that manufactures river models for education and research.- Oversaw 2011 website redesign, including overhaul of SEO practices and online advertising strategy- Started email marketing program- Shot, edited and narrated promotional videos; a favorite used stop-motion animation- Organized national and international conference demonstrations, including creating and ordering giveaways and training staff in messaging- Wrote and edited posts for company blog 'Riparian Rap'- Wrote product user manuals; shot and edited instructional videos

Columbia, Missouri, United States

Undergraduate research assistant for research project on math curricula for public school students for whom English is a second language. I transcribed interviews in English and Spanish and translated Spanish interviews to English.

Columbia, Missouri, United States

Covered two long-term local government stories about public funding and proposed changes to city ordinance.

Bachelor Of Journalism, Emphasis In Magazine Writing

Activities and Societies: Language Partners Program

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Spanish Language And Literature