Helping school districts achieve emotionally responsible and accountable classrooms through personalized professional development.Write copy for websiteDesign brochures, print material Research trends for educators

Develop digital ads for MDD ClientsWrite press releases for MDD and Carney's SupermarketWork with executives on keeping MDD up to date with SAM.GOV for government contracts

Managed a team of 15 people to create in-depth content on a variety of media platforms. Led meetings to help the team understand the “heart” of the stories we were tackling and find ways to make those stories stand out from the crowd. Worked with reporters and producers to find new ways to create compelling content and intertwine that content with our digital department. Every day was a race to the finish line with high-stress situations and mandatory deadlines.On a personal level, I enjoyed being a manager to help my team accomplish their own achievements. During Covid, I learned how important it is as a manager to show my team grace and understanding to help them grow. My goal was to always listen and do my best to find solutions to their needs. I also created training opportunities to give new employees more success in growing their skills.Projects I led:Fill the Fridge: Managed a small team to create a week-long perishable food drive campaign across the KC metro. In 2020 we broke the record for the most online donations ever given in the drive’s history.Weather specials: Constructed Emmy- award winning weather specials by collaborating with the team’s weather department, creative services department, and digital department.Diversity, inclusion, and equity special: Created an hour-long special targeting the issues of bias throughout our community. This was a prequel to a special our company was airing called “The Hidden Bias of Good People.”

I take complicated and mundane news stories and creatively constructed those elements to show widespread impact for our audience. Researched subjects daily to write stories that gave our audience a strong understanding of a certain subject. I wanted each copy I wrote to be relatable and impactful for a wide audience. My experience allowed me to take on roles to help train new talent. I created different ways writers and producers could tell news stories in a unique way. I lead workshops to teach newer producers “tricks of the trade” to give them a strong foundation for their career.

Hired on for a five-week contract job to copy edit the company's Participant's Guide and Instructor's Guide Income Tax Course books.

Worked with several clients to produce multiple marketing and advertising materials. Collaborated with art directors to design successful brand-awareness campaigns with strong copy. Created and managed social media platforms for clients writing compelling blogs and social media posts. Organized and led weekly traffic meetings to keep projects on deadline. Researched topics to ensure the copy and content we were producing impacted consumers.

I produce, write & organize the 30 minute newscast. Daily goal of driving new viewers by using all avenues of social media. Develop special shows for Super Bowl & World Series audiences.Special award:AP award winner for Best Newscast of 2010-2011Online Courses:Poynter's Understanding Social Media Tools and TechniquesPoynter's Advanced Twitter for Journalists

Produced the 5 am hour newscast. Wrote approximately 50 stories daily, organized special live shots & scheduled special events for live coverage. Booked celebrity interviews including Garth Brooks, George Brett, Tiki Barber, Laura Bush & Cynthia Nixon.Produced special shows for Opening Day at K, Toys for Tots & Olympic coverage.I also discovered and wrote stories for the website, www.nbcactionews.com.

Generated content for 10 p.m. weekend newscast & 4 p.m. weekday newscast. Scheduled interviews for reporters. Updated news stories on the web.Produced special newscasts for high impact audiences including Kentucky Derby newscast, Thunder over Louisville newscast & the opening of the Muhammad Ali Center

Started & Produced midday show and morning show. Wrote stories, edited video and scheduled interviews for newscasts. Produced Friday special "Around Town".