● Implemented an innovative social media strategy, proven successful by data analytics. 467% increase in social media engagement in less than a year through proactive, on-brand storytelling. (July. 2024)● Writing up to ten informative segments each week under tight deadlines; strived to inform the public with data-driven discussions with cultural awareness about economic mobility, laws, and health● Supervising five hours of powerful, weekly live programming; managed 3 team members● Take the lead in finding venues and guests for live, community broadcasts; organize and collaborate with multiple teams for better audience interaction and to spotlight local issues

Writer/Producer for HLN's Morning Express with Robin Meade and Weekend Express with Susan Hendricks - I conceptualize, write, and produce on-air scripts and pre-produced taped content. I write and produce elements of segments including anchor intros, questions, teases, comments, and texts for graphics. I effectively use video, graphics and fonts for all assigned stories. I provide editorial focus and direction for a segment, write copy and interview questions to shape the show while maintaining the creative look and feel of the show and network brand. Prepared guests for segments.● Researched and analyzed the latest details on top national and international stories related to public health, politics, the economy, the legal system and crime for Morning Express with Robin Meade and Weekend Express with Susan Hendricks● Quickly wrote a dozen attention-grabbing reports each morning. Range of stories focused on:○ Politics: January 6th Hearings, Supreme Court decisions, Immigration, Student Debt○ Emergency response to Hurricane Ian in Florida ○ World News: War in Ukraine, WNBA Star Brittney Griner, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe○ Health: CDC on child hepatitis cases, baby formula shortage, COVID-19● Responded to emergencies with immediate, accurate reports● Advised managers on conversation-starting content that resonated with our audience● Coordinated interviews with experts and people who are impacted by an issue

Analyzing the day’s local and national news. Writing stories based on what will have the most impact and interest to our Georgia audience – including voting rights, climate change, COVID-19, equality issues for people of color, women, and the LGBTQ+ community, etc. Conducting and producing in-depth interviews and features. Anchoring Morning Edition as a fill-in host. Producing content for website and smart speakers. Enterprising and pursuing personable stories. Operating my own board.● Researched, wrote and produced all local content for five hours of daily programming● Identified and communicated most relevant information each day for our statewide audience● Promoted public health by updating audiences on COVID-19 vaccines and statistics● Established working relationships with public officials to provide informative reports● Produced daily online content to connect audiences with our stories and broadcasts● Created daily social media previews of our top stories to gain increased audience interest

Managed and executed news writing, anchoring, and production for iHeartRadio stations in Ohio and North Carolina. Developed a trusted reputation with show hosts as the primary morning news anchor for five radio stations with target audiences ranging from 18 to 65. Drafted pertinent wire copy for National News wire. Covered major events, such as the 2020 Presidential Election and the coronavirus pandemic.● Reported urgent news on COVID-19, writing and communicating updates on infection rates and testing sites. ● Consistently understood what drives public interest for audiences in 1,500 cities across the U.S. and globally via the iHeartRadio app● Attended Presidential Candidate Joe Biden's 2020 campaign stop in Atlanta, gathering audio, video and information for national reports● Established a process for providing multiple reports to several news stations within a limited time● Developed a reputation as a trusted morning news anchor through my working relationship with various newsroom leaders

Reporting, writing, blogging, and providing media expertise to news, business, and public relations outlets across Georgia and Florida. My work includes coverage of COVID-19, the 2020 presidential and Senate races, financial impacts of the global pandemic, and features, such as legends of the Atlanta theater scene. Developed working relationships with government and business leaders on the city and state level.

● Information gathering and updating online reports for 2016 & 2020 Election Coverage. Interviewed Presidential Candidate Beto O'Rourke and Senate Candidate Rev. Raphael Warnock● Gained the trust of citizens and public officials, which contributed to unique and interesting stories, such as an exclusive interview with the FBI and a human trafficking survivor● Utilized my strong interviewing skills to acquire additional urgent information, which I effectively communicated to empower my team to report unique, standout stories ● Clearly administered and coordinated news assignments with reporters, photographers, producers, editors, managers and web department● Monitored breaking news, severe weather data, and illness rates for COVID-19 to provide accurate updates via broadcasts, web updates and social media● Wrote, read, and produced news reports for Fox 5 Atlanta Newscasts on Amazon Alexa● Researched, verified, and followed up on information; wrote and proofread news and web stories● Remained influential in the stories we pursued in collaboration with other local news stations

Oversaw staff and news production for iHeartRadio stations across the southeast United States. Wrote, voiced, and produced newscasts for 24/7 News Source & NBC News Radio, which ran in 1,500 major cities across the country and globally via the iHeartRadio app. Developed a trusted reputation with show hosts as the primary morning news anchor for individual radio stations in South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia – formats ranging from conservative news/talk to hip-hop, R&B, and gospel. Created and anchored weekend newscasts for Honolulu and Baltimore stations. Drafted pertinent wire copy for National News, Georgia, Virginia, Washington D.C., South Carolina, Arkansas, and Maryland. Successfully worked under strict deadlines. Granted exclusive interview with Civil Rights Leader Dr. Bernice King, the daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Led breaking news coverage of the Charleston Church Massacre. Trained news team on formatting and producing each newscast.● Managed and trained a staff of 7 members to provide information to nationwide audiences● Led coverage on severe weather and the Mother Emanuel AME Church tragedy ● Consistently understood what drives public interest for audiences in 1,500 cities across the U.S. and globally via the iHeartRadio app● Established a process for providing multiple reports to several news stations within a limited time● Developed a reputation as a trusted morning news anchor through my working relationship with various newsroom leaders

Aggressively pursued information and coordinated news coverage. Wrote, produced, and hosted powerful radio broadcasts, leading to an increase in media ratings and global market growth. Conceptualized content for programming while under tight deadlines. Able to provide clear, detailed, and commanding information while orchestrating my news team through breaking news, such as the live, unscripted coverage of a deadly school shooting. Correspondent for CNN Headline News and MSNBC following the February 2009 & October 2009 abductions of two Florida girls. Represented WOKV’s coverage of local rallies for every major Presidential, House, and Senate candidate between 2007-2013. Researched and developed story ideas. Arranged and conducted interviews. Edited audio and video. Wrote web articles and formatted website. Incorporated social media strategies into our reporting, newscasts, and promotional efforts. My early reporting on problems within the VA System was followed by immediate refurbishments to the Jacksonville VA Clinic and garnered praise from veterans. Proudly headed WOKV’s You Decide 2012 Election segments on WCWJ-TV – station manager reported ratings boost. Trained team on newsroom processes, new and innovative storytelling techniques, how to utilize their talents and give their best reporting.

Updating local, national, and international breaking news for several Central Florida radio stations. Writing Central Florida-focused news copy for the local and national wires. Breaking news correspondent on developments such as the deadly destruction caused by tornadoes, updates also provided internationally. Researching, producing and updating local traffic reports and weather forecasts. Conducting interviews, editing sound, and producing news stories. Also provided breaking news internationally for the BBC about deadly tornadoes that impacted Sumter County.

Worked as Interim News Director for Star 94.5. Dedicated to producing the best newscasts during The Tom Joyner Morning Show on Star 94.5 and weekends on AM580 WDBO. Enthusiastically provided live coverage of 2005 hurricane season, severe wildfires in Central Florida, immigration rallies, midterm election season, a Democratic Convention which featured Senator Barack Obama and Senator John Edwards, a deadly school shooting, and numerous breaking news stories. Featured on ABC News Radio. Provided thorough storytelling on WDBO website.

Contributed story ideas, coordinated schedule of news coverage and assigning stories to reporters and photographers; contacting public officials for updates and arranging interviews. Keeping in touch with emergency officials for updates and responding to breaking news. Writing web versions of the stories we covered for the day. Informing my news team about updates to elections, severe weather and breaking news. Traveling to the Brevard Supervisor of Elections Offices to cover the 2004 Presidential Election. Organized coverage of Hurricanes Charley, Frances, and Jeanne in 2004.