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Orlando, Fl, Us

Orlando, Florida, United States

• One of the Orlando media market's most consistent enterprise reporters, with a focus on local government.• Wrote four of WFTV.com's 10 most viewed stories in 2023.• Wrote two of WFTV's four all-time most viewed stories on YouTube.• Uncovered a major criminal investigation into a city commissioner, resulting in exclusive team coverage.• Investigation into local funeral home caused state to revoke business' license to operate.• Helped stop a historically Black community from… Show more • One of the Orlando media market's most consistent enterprise reporters, with a focus on local government.• Wrote four of WFTV.com's 10 most viewed stories in 2023.• Wrote two of WFTV's four all-time most viewed stories on YouTube.• Uncovered a major criminal investigation into a city commissioner, resulting in exclusive team coverage.• Investigation into local funeral home caused state to revoke business' license to operate.• Helped stop a historically Black community from being seized through eminent domain for a proposed highway extension.• Internationally followed and cited for coverage of Disney v. DeSantis legal battle.• Report launched Department of Labor investigation into company that didn't pay its employees for months.• Proved apartment complex was overcharging its tenants for water usage, resulting in credits for hundreds of people.• Experienced breaking news and natural disaster reporter, knowledge of flood maps led to exclusive live coverage of flash flooding in the heart of a city during/after Hurricane Ian. Show less

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

• Founding member of the Regional Edward R. Murrow Award-winning ABC15 Investigates team• Leader of South Carolina’s COVID-19 coverage by building one of the largest databases in local news. Visualizations built off that database recorded more than 3.1 million views • Produced planned national packages for all Sinclair stations, along with a nationalinvestigative web story on a US Senator.• Coordinated station’s coverage of Black Lives Matter protests and standoff with police… Show more • Founding member of the Regional Edward R. Murrow Award-winning ABC15 Investigates team• Leader of South Carolina’s COVID-19 coverage by building one of the largest databases in local news. Visualizations built off that database recorded more than 3.1 million views • Produced planned national packages for all Sinclair stations, along with a nationalinvestigative web story on a US Senator.• Coordinated station’s coverage of Black Lives Matter protests and standoff with police thatgot twice as many social interactions as all competitors combined.• 70+ hours of wall-to-wall coverage of tropical storms and protests• Requested by company managers to give a seminar to all sister stations about using andvisualizing data in their coverage. Show less

Binghamton, New York, United States

Spent more than a year in the Southern Tier of New York serving as a part-time MMJ. I worked on a wide range of stories, from record-breaking snow storms to crime and fun features. Below are my four favorites from the start of my career.

Syracuse, New York

NEWS ANCHOR (September 2016-April 2017) • Anchored 30-minute live show once per week • Assisted producers with writing showREPORTER (October 2013-December 2016) • Filmed, wrote, edited, and voiced packages in a one-man-band format • Live shots for major stories • Promoted stories on Social Media including Twitter and InstagramNEWS BRIEF ANCHOR (September 2015-December 2015) • Anchored live 2-minute News Brief at 4:58pm to promote Live at 6… Show more NEWS ANCHOR (September 2016-April 2017) • Anchored 30-minute live show once per week • Assisted producers with writing showREPORTER (October 2013-December 2016) • Filmed, wrote, edited, and voiced packages in a one-man-band format • Live shots for major stories • Promoted stories on Social Media including Twitter and InstagramNEWS BRIEF ANCHOR (September 2015-December 2015) • Anchored live 2-minute News Brief at 4:58pm to promote Live at 6 Show • Assisted Executive Producer in writing and preparing for BriefEXECUTIVE PRODUCER (January 2015-May 2015) • Executive Producer for live 2-minute News Brief at 4:58pm • Completely re-imagined format, earning award for "Best News Brief"​ of the year • Wrote stories and collected/edited video clips • Developed station's first ever 2-D Crawl Show less

Needham, Ma

• Write VOs and VOSOTs for the 7pm, 10pm, and 11pm newscasts• Assist reporters and photographers in the field• Monitor news wires for breaking news

Wellfleet Ma

DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES (May 2016 - August 2016) • Prepare and submit Club advertising, including broadcast, print, and social media • Interact with members and visitors of the Club, hand out/collect paperwork and payments, and maintain non-financial records • Organize and improve Club's online presence • Organize member social events • Assist General Manager in day-to-day Club operationsASSISTANT TO THE GENERAL MANAGER (May 2013 - May 2016) •… Show more DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES (May 2016 - August 2016) • Prepare and submit Club advertising, including broadcast, print, and social media • Interact with members and visitors of the Club, hand out/collect paperwork and payments, and maintain non-financial records • Organize and improve Club's online presence • Organize member social events • Assist General Manager in day-to-day Club operationsASSISTANT TO THE GENERAL MANAGER (May 2013 - May 2016) • Assist GM with day-to-day operations of the Club • Lead Club's Online and Social Media presence, including SEO, advertising, and Analytics • Perform various duties as needed, including event preparation, facility tours, and member relationsDIRECTOR OF TENNIS (May 2015 - August 2015) • Recruit and manage weekly adult Round Robins • Re-formatted Junior Programs to maximize learning opportunities and active time • Organize and maintain Tennis Courts and Tennis equipment • Kick-start Tennis Committee run by members, in preparation for terminating the position of Director of Tennis Show less