North in Focus is an original brand and online publication that exists to tell "Stories from an undiscovered Wisconsin." The publication focuses on in-depth topics and features for a region that often gets its news from Minnesota-based markets, and is all too often an afterthought to statewide outlets based in Madison or Milwaukee. It can be read for free in print and online at www.northinfocus.com.

•Provider and contractor of digital marketing services to businesses throughout Wisconsin, specializing in the areas of PR, content development, branding, video production, photography, design, writing, website management, social media management and digital marketing strategy. •Creator of several original brands including Authority's Edge, LLC, and North in Focus.•Customers include several local school districts and small businesses, the Wisconsin Association of Treatment Court Professionals, Associated Press, and Law and Crime Network.

•Responsible for news, editorial content, and overall publication of weekly community newspaper (print circulation 3,600+, up to 20,000 online).•Reporting and photography for all beats and topics, including high-level interviews, government, crime, and investigative work. Also performed weekly layout (Adobe InDesign/PhotoShop), website and social media management.•Leader within the organization regarding strategic planning and focus for the company, acting as a liason between the community and its newspaper.•Maintained and directed part-time staff to supplement workload needs.Achievements•Seven-time award winner in the Wisconsin Newspaper Association’s 2017 Better Newspaper Contest, recognized in the areas of general news reporting, use of open records, investigative reporting, breaking news, best sports feature, best website, and social media journalism.•Instrumental in helping the Amery Free Press earn its first ever “Spirit of Amery” award for 2017, nominated by local citizens and awarded by Amery’s local chamber organization.•Recruited by Polk County Judge Jefferey Anderson to serve as Polk County’s Media Coordinator in high-profile court cases.•Moderator for several local election forums, including a contentious race for Polk County District Attorney.•Helped The Amery Free Press launch its first website in January of 2016. Harnessed social media to make theameryfreepress.com Polk County's primary electronic news outlet, regularly reaching more than 80,000 visitors per month through organic efforts.•Doubled the company's social audience in one year without any spending, outperforming other local newspapers 2-to-1 in digital engagement.• Helped focus community attention toward relevant and timely concerns such as meth and substance abuse in Polk County and throughout Wisconsin.

• Public Relations Specialist, oversight of domestic and international Public Relations efforts for large industrial brand.• Senior copywriter for magazine, literature, website, ad campaigns, press releases and editorials with a focus on B2B and B2C in a range of industries including trucking, transportation, manufacturing, mining, chemical, food, medical and agriculture.• Video scripting, production, post-production and voiceover skills. (Adobe PremeirePro, Final Cut Pro)• Social Media Marketing, content development, execution, and data analysis• SEO/SEM Analytics Specialist, Google Adwords campaign management, Google Analytics and Webmaster Tools

•Creative writing for sales related purposes •Creation of multimedia content, including quick-turn video, audio production and voiceover. (Adobe® PremeirePro, Final Cut Pro, Audacity)•Public Relations oversight,press release writing and distribution, media relations•Website content oversight, SEO strategies and tactics

-ISO 9001 Certified Lead Auditor-Gage calibration and repair-Product and Internal Quality Audits-Receiving and First Article Inspection-Management and disposition of non-conforming product-Implementation of internal and vendor-based corrective action

•Full time air show, 7pm to Midnight for Q102 Radio and other affiliate stations•PSA Director•Website content management•Copy writing/editing and audio production for customer commercial contracts•News and weather reporting, remote broadcasts and public appearances as needed•Familiar with setup and use of a wide variety of audio equipment, mixers and software programs.

Various on-air shifts as needed, remote broadcasts, news reporting, copy writing, audio production and public appearances. Also held separate, concurrent position as Administrative Support, greeting public, answering switchboard, scheduling commercial contracts and managing clerical duties for radio auctions.