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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Omaha, Ne

Omaha, Ne

>> Led a redesign of the utility’s brand journalism site, The Wire, utilizing business modeling, market research and customer insights. >> Managing editor of The Wire, maintaining the site's editorial calendar, overseeing overall story “mix” and ensure content aligns with company’s strategic objectives. Also write stories, edit all content prior to publishing, design infographics and produce videos for the site. >> Work closely with senior management and CEO on communications, including speechwriting. >> Media relations experience, including on-air interviews. >> Presented at multiple industry conferences about our leading edge brand journalism Efforts.>> Served on the utility's Innovation Team (March 2017-March 2018)

Omaha, Nebraska

>> Coordinated, wrote, edited and designed voter registration software user guides and training materials in both a print-ready and interactive format while adhering to the company’s brand messaging. >> Identified innovative ways to translate processes and training materials into “quick guides” and electronic learning opportunities for customers.

>> Assignment editor in the Features department, in addition to writing occasional feature articles and designing two Living section covers per week.>> Advised reporters on the use of social media and Omaha.com to solicit sources for stories and promote the Living section’s content. >> Excellent at time management and affecting change to better the product, content, workflow and production, including when to delegate tasks and motivate others. Impressive track record of meeting deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously on a daily basis.>> Entertainment editor for the weekly “go” entertainment magazine, developed cover story ideas and planned content in advance, often collaborating with advertising staff to coordinate editorial content with specific advertising promotions.Senior Designer (2005-2009)>> Page 1 editor and designer for the newspaper’s afternoon edition. Coordinated, art directed and designed up to five section covers per week.Page Designer (2000-2005)>> Senior Page 1 designer for morning editions in addition to designing other section covers throughout the week. Assisted in leading the news design effort for major news events.>> Lead sports designer for two years, managing the production, design and art direction of college football preview sections and College World Series sections. Additional project management>> Member of a four-person team appointed to lead the implementation of a new content management software system for the news-gathering operation, including training newsroom staff.

Fairfield, California

>> Selected, edited and wrote headlines for stories and designed pages for the daily newspaper.