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New York, Ny, Us

St Louis, Missouri, United States

-Produce around 120 investigative stories annually, covering both short-term and long-term projects.-Led reports that influenced key legislation, including improved rental property standards in Maplewood, MO, and a Missouri bill on healthcare worker safety.-Create top-performing digital reports, including a story on commercial truck driving that generated the highest number of online views across TEGNA's 68 TV stations.-Covered Social Security errors, gaining international coverage from outlets like The Independent, NBC News, and The New York Post.-Raised $6,500 for a local elderly resident after highlighting unsafe living conditions.-Deploy creative storytelling techniques, collecting 749 nurse responses for a staffing shortages report and over 1,200 viewer responses for a pothole investigation, increasing audience engagement.Honors: -1st Place regional Emmy Award for Investigative Reporting for my investigation into a dog euthanized by mistake (Oct 2023)-1st Place regional Emmy Award in the Education/Schools category for my investigation into seclusion rooms at school (Oct 2023)

St Louis, Missouri, United States

-Championed internal and external communication for DEI initiatives.-Established subcommittees for hiring, retention, and mental health.-Improved onboarding for non-local hires.-Organized monthly speakers on topics like Black-owned businesses and healthcare disparities.-Created a best practices guide for reporting on the transgender community.-Strengthened community ties, facilitating an event with the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum.-Launched TEGNA’s first DEI SharePoint site for resource sharing.-Boosted employee satisfaction on DEI efforts by double digits.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

-Produced around two investigative reports weekly and reported daily during the pandemic, managing all aspects from research and writing to videography and editing.-Investigated wrongful convictions, leading to the unanimous passage of Kentucky House Bill 178, showcasing journalism's impact on policy change.-Conducted an experiment tracking nearly 300 letters to gather exclusive data on U.S. Postal Service reliability ahead of the 2020 election, addressing concerns about absentee voting.-Covered Breonna Taylor's death, delivering in-depth coverage that significantly influenced national conversations on racial justice.Honors: -1st Place regional Emmy Award for investigation into the U.S. Postal Service (Aug 2021)-1st Place regional Emmy Award for investigation into essential oils (Aug 2021)-Earned the 2021 Knight TV Data Fellowship with the Investigative Reporters & Editors organization to strengthen data watchdog skills (Sept 2021)-Citizen of the Year award from the Kentucky Nurses Association, the first time this honor has been given to a member of the media (Oct 2020) -2nd Place in Investigative Reporting from the National Press Photographers Association for investigation into LGBTQ discrimination (Oct 2020) -2nd Place in the TV Reporter category from the Kentucky Associated Press Broadcast Awards (April 2020)-Participated in an 8-week intensive storytelling seminar with journalist Boyd Huppert (2021)

New York City Metropolitan Area

-Consistently met multiple daily deadlines while overseeing the entire storytelling process, including reporting, editing, and camera work.-Regularly led live newscasts in collaboration with a photographer.-Consistently excelled in social media engagement metrics.-Pioneered a mobile reporting series, shooting and editing content in real-time from the field, championing innovation and greater efficiency.

Greater New York City Area

-Produced short-form videos for MSN, Yahoo!, and local stations nationwide.-Expert in capturing viewer interest and delivering compelling stories in one minute or less.

-Published impactful feature stories in major outlets, including a cover story in The Boston Globe and pieces in The Atlantic and CNBC, tackling topics like workplace flexibility and technology trends.-Built strong relationships with editors to effectively pitch and secure placements across various publications.-Contributed to CNET’s news desk by editing and writing multiple articles on industry trends and major tech companies. Key areas included Wi-Fi advancements and the future of autonomous driving.

New York City Metropolitan Area

-Collaborated to drive editorial strategy about financial planning and wealth management.-Launched a high-profile series on women in finance, including wealth management expert Sallie Krawcheck, driving increased visibility of underrepresented voices in the industry.-Conducted interviews with key financial leaders, including Vanguard founder John Bogle, to deliver impactful insights and industry perspectives.

New York, Ny

-Collaborated with a team to produce daily reports and quarterly magazines on institutional investing for CIO Magazine.-Reported about 25 digital articles weekly and curated a comprehensive newsletter.-Interviewed prominent financial figures, including Harry Markopolos and Nouriel Roubini.-Organized and moderated panels at global conferences in New York, London, and Sydney.

New York, Ny

-Led the creation of Yahoo! Finance’s first multimedia producer role, partnering with major media outlets like The New York Times and CNN to provide essential content during the financial crisis.-Analyzed reader trends to optimize content and boost audience growth.