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Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Manage station's website and mobile app. Write eight to 10 weekly news stories, ranging from breaking news, local politics, public safety, sports, weather and human interest and copy-edit work of multimedia reporters. Develop and maintain an engaging social media presence. Cover events such as local elections and the Kentucky Derby, providing timely and informative coverage.

Covered the Chicago Blackhawks and offered analysis and insight to fans with weekly 800 to 1,200-word columns.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Told stories across multiple media (text, audio and video) while pursuing Master of Science. Covered Super Bowl LVII in February 2023 and wrote stories for Medill Reports, the school's online news service. Also covered events such as the Chicago Marathon, Chicago Bears rookie minicamp and Chicago Sky media day. Spent summer quarter writing 12-page, 5,000-word master’s thesis on the future of sports talk radio, interviewing nearly 30 industry professionals (experts, current/former broadcasters, directors/executives). Coursework included (but was not limited to) writing and reporting, sports reporting, sports commentary, audio and video reporting, narrative podcasting and interactive journalism (HTML and CSS)

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Assisted peer with disability, helping him with tasks for courses (e.g.: editing, use of software such as Adobe Audition and Premiere Pro for assignments) that he could not complete independently while offering support.

Muncie, Indiana, United States

Collaborated with editor-in-chief to set The Daily News' goals and direction. Helped oversee editorial board of 20 student journalists, offering guidance while mentoring and serving as a positive influence for younger staffers. Copy- and content-edited and fact-checked six to 10 print stories per week while helping oversee special sections on the LGBTQ+ community and local school district. Submitted top content to 10 yearly award competitions, national and regional. Arranged monthly content audits to assess The Daily News' representation of race, gender and types of stories/photos.

Muncie, Indiana, United States

Collaborated with sports editor to edit all sports print content and approximately half of online stories. Assisted reporters with finding unique angles during the 2020-21 academic year, when on-campus sports were impacted due to COVID-19 concerns. Arranged and led weekly section meetings while serving as a mentor for younger reporters, offering constructive but polite feedback on all stories. Helped oversee a special section on Ball State Football's 2020 Arizona Bowl appearance

Muncie, Indiana Area

Wrote one to three weekly recap and feature stories on Ball State Sports, covering 13 of the campus' 18 intercollegiate athletic teams during three years in the role. Covered Ball State Football during its pandemic-impacted 2020 season, culminating in the Mid-American Conference championship and Arizona Bowl games. Met quick deadlines and followed AP Style.

Wrote profile, human-interest and game-coverage stories on professional, intercollegiate and high school sports in the greater Chicago area and western suburbs

Wrote at least two weekly 800 to 1,200-word columns, following AP Style and incorporating SEO

Muncie, Indiana Area

Streamlined the live production process for on-campus sporting events, assembling, operating and disassembling cameras and technical equipment to assist producer and director while also performing roles such as camera grip and timeout coordinator

Master Of Science - Ms, Journalism, Sports Media Specialization

GPA: 3.86

Journalism

Activities and Societies: The Ball State Daily News, 91.3 WCRD Radio, ESPN3/ChirpVision, "Match Point 2.0"Graduated in May 2022 with summa.