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Middletown, Ohio, United States

- Manage the City of Middletown social media accounts and posts engaging content of news and information, resulting in first year increases of social media presence by 39.75% (Reach), 59.33% (Follows), and 155.8% (Visits).- Plan historic and successful ceremonies and events, such as the groundbreaking ceremonies for the $200 million Renaissance Pointe project, $7 million renovation and expansion of the Robert “Sonny” Hill Community Center, and the annual State of the City Address.- Oversee the media relations of the city, including being interviewed on different topics and city initiatives. Outlets and publications include the Cincinnati Enquirer, Journal-News, all local television news stations, Fox News, Le Monde (France), VG (Norway), Politico, and many more. Managed increase in media attention in light of Republican Vice-Presidential Nominee J.D. Vance.- Serve as editor, publisher, and writer of the Middletown NOW quarterly newsletter, writing stories on city successes and projects, including in the areas of public safety, health, economic development, community events, and the like. Print circulation ~18,000.-Write engaging storytelling deliverables, such as the entire State of the City address, press releases, social media posts, newspaper op-eds, newsletter stories, marketing copy, and the like.

Cincinnati Metropolitan Area

Returned to TriStateFootball.com to contribute to digital content, write weekly Best Bets column, host The TSF Podcast, and contribute to Cincinnati Children’s High School Football Tonight Show on ESPN 1530 and Fox Sports 1360.

Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States

- Created, produced, edited, and co-hosted “The Norse Up Podcast,” conversing with NKU faculty and staff to promote their expertise to the campus community, as well as inform public on certain topics. “The Norse Up Podcast” was nominated in CityBeat’s Best of Cincinnati competition in category of “Local Podcast” and amassed over 1 million listens in first eight months.- Developed and delivered press releases, coordinated media interviews with university administrators and officials, served as media liaison for faculty and staff, developed media statements, advised the president and other officials of media matters, and other duties as assigned.- Developed strategies for enhancing university brand in media, including the creation of a media training presentation to educate faculty and staff of media practices and strategies, updating experts list to streamline interviews and stories involving the expertise of faculty and staff, and pitching stories and experts to the media.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

-Produced 7 a.m. newscast of Good Morning Cincinnati.-Found and wrote news stories for television broadcast and digital content, in collaboration with anchors and reporters, to inform public on current events on a local, national, and international level.-Notable stories covered during this period include the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, George Floys protests in Cincinnati and across the globe, the 2020 presidential election, and the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Dayton, Ohio

-Produced digital content for Dayton’s NBC and CW affiliate, including digital web stories, photo galleries, and video production.-Notable stories covered during this period include the Memorial Day tornado outbreak in Miami Valley, Oregon District Mass Shooting, first impeachment of President Donald Trump, beginning of 2020 presidential campaign.

Cincinnati, Ohio

-Produced digital content for Cincinnati’s CBS affiliate, including digital web stories, photo galleries, and video production.-Notable stories covered during this period include the mass shooting at Fifth Third Center in Downtown Cincinnati, line-of-duty death of Det. Bill Brewer in Clermont County, expansion of Major League Soccer to Cincinnati, the death of Seven Hills School student Kyle Plush.

Brainerd, Minnesota

- Position was a one-year contract.- Served as on-air multimedia journalist, including shooting, writing, editing and reporting stories for nightly news in rural Minnesota. Duties included fill-in anchor.-Notable stories covered during this period include 2017 Minnesota measles outbreak, threat of high school student towards President Donald Trump in yearbook, visits by politicians, and one-on-one interviews with Sens. Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar, Lt. Governor Tina Smith, and Rep. Rick Nolan.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Production Assistant at WLWT-TV (Channel 5) in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Highland Heights, Ky; Cold Spring, Ky; And Independence, Ky

I am a freelance beat contributor to the leading news organization for Northern Kentucky news, covering the cities of Highland Heights, Cold Spring, and Independence.

Cold Spring, Kentucky

Covering local high school football games, writing recaps, conducting interviews for print and radio, and providing expert knowledge on local high school football players, coaches, and teams. Providing game preview, in-game update, and post-game interview for Cincinnati Children's Hospital High School Football Tonight radio show on ESPN 1530.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa

Currently taking courses for Master of Public Administration program. Expected graduation: December 2024.

Bachelor’S Degree, Journalism, Electronic Media And Broadcasting

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Norse Force, Intramural Sports, The Northerner

High School

Activities and Societies: Go Green Club, The Chatterbox Newspaper, Theater, Senior Vocal EnsembleWalnut Hills High School is consistently.