* College sports writer | July 2018-present* Digital news producer | November 2014-July 2018* High school sports writer | July 2013-November 2014* Sports and news copy editor | May 2012-July 2013* Sports copy editor and designer | June 2010-May 2012Currently, I cover University of Nevada sports, and college athletics in general, producing features, game coverage, analysis, commentary and breaking news for the newspaper and the RGJ media digital platforms.My other roles have included covering Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe high school athletics, along with editing copy and designing and proofing pages for the sports section. In 2014, I transitioned to a new role within the company, managing social media content and working on the RGJ.com website, along with coordinating various print products with a new off-site design center.

* Contract writer | Feb. 2008-Jan. 2010* Associate editor | Jan. 2002-Dec. 2004*Senior copy editor | April 2001-Dec. 2001* Copy editor | Jan. 2000-April 2001Reported and wrote on NHRA competition, including feature stories and news items for weekly magazine. Compiled a comprehensive statistical package following NHRA national events. Introduction of numerous new features for various NHRA publications. Selected as managing editor for a variety of special projects.

Performed freelance or contract work for a number of sources, mostly in publicity/public relations and writing/editing roles. Clients included the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), American Drag Racing League (ADRL), and a number of independent motorsports teams. Contributed freelance articles for online racing publications.

Assisted sports editor with day-to-day operation of sports department. Managed staff, set schedules for 8-9 full-time employees and 2-3 part-time assistants. Designed pages, edited copy, assigned stories.

Edited copy and designed inside pages for metropolitan daily newspaper. Worked closely with writers and senior staff to improve copy and presentation. Also produced occasional writing pieces.

Sports editor | Jan. 1992-March 1994Sportswriter | July 1991-Dec. 1991

Reported on athletics at 17 high schools and one college. Designed and proofed pages 2-3 days per week.