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San Francisco, Ca, Us

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Lexington, Kentucky Area

Provided daily on-screen coverage of current and breaking news stories. Relayed information on sensitive news scenarios having widespread impact. Reported on local, state, and federal government, covering high-profile bills, issues, and elections. Covered judicial proceedings in district, circuit, and federal court. Pitched story ideas and engaged in story planning with attention to visual elements. Set up interviews and ensured balanced coverage. Shot and edited stories. Wrote for broadcasts and station website using AP style, accounting for optimal timing and format. Managed and produced Twitter and Facebook content, with attention to frequency and timing to optimize engagement. Consulted with producer to ensure conciseness, clarity, and engagement. Made public appearances at community events.* Pitched and covered stories frequently picked up by CNN, CBS, and AP and shared with affiliates across nation.* Drove notable ratings increase for morning show by contributing as reporter during overnight shift for 1 year, securing coverage of news events no other station had in morning.* Covered high-profile stories that included:- Contributed to continuing coverage of issues and controversies surrounding Kentucky’s pension system, described as one of the worst-funded public employee retirement systems in US. Covered efforts in state legislature to address issue, as well as outrage from teachers and other public workers protesting reform efforts at state capitol.- Provided live coverage of President Donald Trump’s campaign-style rally on campus of Eastern Kentucky University in October 2018. Interviewed protesters outside rally voicing opposition to President’s agenda.- Covered historic flooding in Lake Cumberland after heavy rains hammered southern Kentucky for several days in February 2019. Covered Army Corps of Engineers opening spillway at Wolf Creek Dam and interviewed witnesses to historic event.

Reported live stories using video, social media, and other analog/digital tools. Covered daily stories in areas of government, safety, transportation, local business, and weather events relevant to region residents. Tracked trending stories and developed strong follow-up to enlighten and engage readers, hold officials accountable, and identify patterns. Cultivated reliable sources.* Provided coverage leading up to 143rd running of Kentucky Derby.* Covered opening of Lewis and Clark Bridge, connecting previously disjointed segments of Interstate 265 (December 18, 2016). Among first to travel across structure.* Participated in continuing coverage of death of Officer Nick Rodman of Louisville Metro Police, killed in the line of duty during police chase. Covered candlelight vigil and church fish fry benefitting fallen officer’s family.

Hazard, Ky

* Covered President Obama’s participation in panel discussion moderated by Dr. Sanjay Gupta as part of team coverage of 2016 National Prescription Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit in Atlanta, GA.* Covered Kentucky campaign stops made by 2016 presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.* Covered 2015 flood that received national attention due to its widespread devastation of Johnson County and other parts of eastern Kentucky (multiple fatalities and over 150 homes destroyed).* Received several awards that included:- 2nd Place, Best Political Coverage, Kentucky AP Broadcasters, 2017- 3rd Place, Best Reporter, Kentucky AP Broadcasters, 2016- 1st Place, Best Political Coverage, Kentucky AP Broadcasters, 2014- Honorable Mention, Best Enterprise/Investigative Reporting, Kentucky AP, 2013

Morehead, Kentucky, United States

Contributed as on-air talent. Condensed and rewrote news content from outlets across state for airing on news broadcasts. Crafted vocal presentation for clarity and ensure listener engagement. Managed control booth operations. Aired programs, played commercial underwriting spots, and cut in live with station identification, weather, and other station information. Followed up on stories worthy of long-form feature reporting.* Covered March 2, 2012 tornado outbreak that caused several deaths and cut paths of destruction across Kentucky.* Covered monthly meetings of Morehead City Council.* Received several awards that included:- 1st Place, Best News Story Radio, Kentucky AP Broadcasters, 2012.- Received award for Best College Audio, Kentucky AP Broadcasters, 2011.