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Lafayette, La, Us

Lafayette, Louisiana Metropolitan Area

Anchored daily morning newscasts both in the studio and from the field, while co-producing and creating content, including packages and VOSOTs, as an MMJ. Helped lead a team of 10+ less experienced MMJs and producers, offering guidance and mentorship throughout the week and on weekends. Also served as an emcee for local events across nine parishes.

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Researched, reported, and delivered impactful news across multiple platforms (on-air, web, and social media) in English and sometimes Spanish, covering enterprise, community, and breaking stories. Experienced in anchoring and reporting across all shifts, with a proven ability to handle top stories both inside and outside the DMA. Skilled in live reporting and anchoring, including daily live shots, interviews, and on-location coverage. Strong background in breaking news, delivering swift, ethical, and accurate updates. Known for a unique, engaging delivery style that connects with audiences. Experienced in solo legislative reporting from the LA Capitol. Emceed public events around Acadiana region.

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Anchored, wrote, and assisted in producing weekend newscasts while serving as a general assignment MMJ covering breaking news, daily stories, and community events throughout the week. Also filled in as anchor for weekday and early morning newscasts as needed.

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Planned and executed daily early morning live shots and interviews with special guests for community events, sponsorships, and breaking news during weekday newscasts. As a reporter/MMJ, shot feature packages, bilingual stories, and other content following live segments. Filled in as early morning anchor and weekend anchor as needed. Contributed to the station’s consistent #1 market rankings during tenure on the morning show. Also emceed public events as requested.

Bradenton, Florida, United States

Worked in a public school environment instructing/supervising 20+ children grades K-12 in Title I and Non-Title schools on a daily basis. Successfully administered standardized tests (SAT, ACT, FSA, etc.) Coached physical education and lead after-school programs as needed. Mentored and tutored K-12 students on a daily-weekly basis.

Lake Mary, Florida

Contributed multimedia content to all digital/online platforms while receiving instruction in all aspects of a 24-hour newsroom. Co-produced/co-managed guests (20+) for a live 3-hour Super Bowl LIV special.

Worked as an MMJ and single-handedly produced/anchored regular live and pre-produced (modular) 30-minute newscasts from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Managed a team of 20+ journalists and their assignments. Created/distributed multimedia/multicultural content across digital platforms.

Produced/distributed multimedia content on online/digital platforms with an emphasis on multicultural audio stories using AP Style. Worked directly with the Orlando Sentinel team during the 2020 Election to disseminate real-time information. Pioneered mobile storytelling platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Orlando, Florida

Listened to live audio to produce phone captions for individuals with hearing disabilities as per FCC standards. Proofread live automated captions while maintaining top 3% performance office-wide.

Bradenton, Florida

Grew both interpersonal and intrapersonal communication skills while working in retail sales for a Fortune 500 company.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Journalism/Political Science, 3.7 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Society of Professional Journalists, RTDNA, Knightly News, NSM Today, Hitting the Field, Swing Dancing Club.

High School Diploma, 4.4 Gpa

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Kiwanis Key Club, National Society for High School Scholars, TV Club, Documentary Team.