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Chicago, Il, Us

Dixon, Illinois, United States

Traverse City, Michigan

• Helped shape narrative on key issues through effective and engaging storytelling, utilizing knowledge of public opinion, social media and traditional media.• Performed research and checked all facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere, creating plans and communicating deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.• Wrote news and features articles for print and online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.• Evaluated and followed through on wide variety of beat sources, contacts and leads to develop and gather information for articles.• Pitched and completed in-depth, enterprise projects every six- to eight weeks on rotating team schedule.• Acted as on-call reporter on rotating team schedule.

Traverse City, Michigan

• Researched and produced daily news articles independently and for assignment, conducing average of three interviews per article.• Developed and maintained productive relationships with wide variety of sources throughout coverage areas.• Maintained multiple beats, including Grand Traverse County government, the 2020 census and contract negotiations between the local hospital and its then-recently unionized nurses.• Localized state and national issues for individual and project articles, including following a state gerrymandering case.• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.• Pitched and completed in-depth, enterprise projects every six- to eight weeks on rotating team schedule.• Acted as on-call reporter on rotating team schedule.

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

• Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.• Photographed high-quality images for print and internet distribution.• Maintained paper's website and social media accounts on daily basis.• Assisted with pagination.• Responded to emergencies and breaking news with strong sense of urgency, at any hour.• Maintained multiple beats, including Jefferson County government and city of Jefferson government.

Crystal Lake, Illinois

•Maintain the core values of the company—Respect, Service, Excellence•Work with customers to generate new memberships and upgrade existing ones•Provide courteous and timely service to customers•Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area•Promoted three grade levels after 5 months

Cary, Illinois, United States

• Performed cold-calling and follow-ups with leads to secure new revenue.• Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.

Macomb, Illinois

Promoted to Senior Staff Writer after three weeks — position required: • Submission of at least two articles per week• Ability to expertly apply AP style to articles• Ability to edit articles to fit the required word count while still providing full and accurate news coverage• Two years of experience as a beat reporter providing a 400-700 word article within one hour, 30 minutes• Published work includes profile stories, event previews and coverage, meeting coverage and feature stories• Attended a variety of newsworthy events, contacted sources and conducted in-depth interviews in order to provide accurate news coverage• Shot photographs to accompany published articles

Greater Chicago Area

Assisted the production staff with production logistics including:• Taking photographs for use on social media websites• Greeting and assisting guests appearing on the show• Creating research packets for producers to prepare their segments• Preparing security sheets, music cue sheets, and show rating charts • Obtaining release form signatures from guests prior to appearing on-air• Serve as an extra in promotional videos for ABC7-TV’s weather segment• Answering phone calls, replying to emails, and providing general consumer assistance as needed

Crystal Lake, Illinois

• Provide courteous customer service to clients• Stocked, prepared & cleaned appropriate food preparation area • Performed theater checks and assisted with customer complaints