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Washington D.C.

Promoted to head the afternoon digital team during a period that saw an increase in page views to nearly 28 million per month. Oversee content and editing, story idea creation and execution, headline writing to encourage homepage clicks. Responsible for SEO and enhancing multimedia presentation via pictures, video, audio and graphics. Optimize content distribution over all social media platforms to make sure WTOP’s footprint is informative, tone-appropriate and engaging.

Fort Myers, Florida Area

Oversaw station content by assigning stories, assisting reporters throughout story development and writing large portions of the 6 and 10 p.m. broadcast. Primary contributor of web copy, both writing and editing, while keeping site current with developing news. Handled social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. Created effective relationships with community sources, including public officials, information officers

South Florida

Wrote articles for a variety of magazines and newspapers in southwest Florida, including The Fort Myers News-Press, a 150,000+ circulation Gannett Company publication; the Naples Daily News, a 100,000+ circulation Scripps publication; and Gulfshore Life and Gulfshore Business magazines, the area's premier glossies.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

Wrote award-winning stories covering police and crime, as well as general assignment for the The Courier, winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Price for public service. Handled frequent live TV spots with broadcast news partner WJHL Channel 11. Penned long-form, award-winning Sunday centerpieces monthly. Wrote an average of 30 stories each month, under daily deadlines and long-term assignments. Along with then-city editor Christine Uthoff, created “The Bristol Blotter,” a daily police feature that… Show more Wrote award-winning stories covering police and crime, as well as general assignment for the The Courier, winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Price for public service. Handled frequent live TV spots with broadcast news partner WJHL Channel 11. Penned long-form, award-winning Sunday centerpieces monthly. Wrote an average of 30 stories each month, under daily deadlines and long-term assignments. Along with then-city editor Christine Uthoff, created “The Bristol Blotter,” a daily police feature that quickly became the paper’s most popular regular feature on digital and print platforms. Show less

Washington, D.C.

Oversaw and organized The Times’ entire 2004 presidential election coverage. Drafted daily news-briefs for publication to supplement national and political beats. Attended press conferences at the White House and both congressional houses. Managed and oversaw bureau's budget and accounting.

Master'S Degree, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Wrote for The Bronx Beat; electives in radio broadcast and editing;

Bachelor'S Degree, Broadcast Journalism

Activities and Societies: Honor roll student; Produced, anchored, reported, and wrote for BUTV, the student-run Boston University TV.