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As an economy reporter for MLive, I cover statewide issues like economic development, housing and public benefit programs. This includes a range of topics like the race for electric vehicle investments, a proposed $1.2 billion potash mine in northern Michigan, how private equity investors are buying Michigan mobile home parks and pushing up rents and a feature on 24-hour diners. I also routinely cover breaking news, reporting in Gaylord after a deadly tornado, writing about the first… Show more As an economy reporter for MLive, I cover statewide issues like economic development, housing and public benefit programs. This includes a range of topics like the race for electric vehicle investments, a proposed $1.2 billion potash mine in northern Michigan, how private equity investors are buying Michigan mobile home parks and pushing up rents and a feature on 24-hour diners. I also routinely cover breaking news, reporting in Gaylord after a deadly tornado, writing about the first march organized by Patrick Lyoya's family and a nightmare Michigan to Chicago Amtrak journey. Show less

Muskegon, Michigan, United States

Covered business and community for the Muskegon Chronicle and the Grand Rapids Press.This coverage included reporting on development in the city of Muskegon, the impact of COVID-19 on businesses, housing, tourism and business features.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, Michigan

-Oversee and curate all digital content for the news station, including the website and social media accounts with an audience of 260,000+-Report on major political events, like the Detroit Democratic Debate, Iowa Caucuses, presidential rallies, primary and general elections-Lead the digital team’s COVID-19 coverage, including strategizing daily blogs, data visualization, and reporting. This coverage increased page views by 150% in March and April. -Work as a field reporter during… Show more -Oversee and curate all digital content for the news station, including the website and social media accounts with an audience of 260,000+-Report on major political events, like the Detroit Democratic Debate, Iowa Caucuses, presidential rallies, primary and general elections-Lead the digital team’s COVID-19 coverage, including strategizing daily blogs, data visualization, and reporting. This coverage increased page views by 150% in March and April. -Work as a field reporter during protests on police brutality, gathering information, conducting interviews, taking photos-Develop interesting, new ways to share content through graphic design, video editing or writing on various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Average engagement on Facebook has increased 67% during my tenure. -Assist reporters with research, filing FOIAs, searching databases and copyediting stories Show less

Grand Haven, Mi

Complete various reporting assignments around the Grand Haven areaContact and interview contributors for articles and eventsShoot original photos for stories Submit work under tight deadlines

Holland, Mi

Write various GO articles for the weekly newspaper insertReport on various events and happenings around the Holland area Vox pop members of the public on a question from the editorWork to deadlines remotely

Bristol, Uk

Produced investigative piece for the printed edition of The Bristol CableDeveloped the article with further research for the digital version

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Worked as a graphic designer, making print and digital elements for various campaigns, conferences, and events Conceptualized ideas and topics into visual presentations Wrote and edited copy for the website Oversaw social media for 5 church campuses, planned content for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Effective communicationQuality customer serviceSkilled time management

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Peer-to-peer consultingRevising content, structure, and focusProviding line-by-line editsFacilitating group feedback sessions

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Writing, General, 3.98/4.0

Activities and Societies: National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Contributor for InWriting magazine

Master’S Degree, Journalism, Distinction

High School Diploma