MY CURRICULUM VITAE
Professional Experience
MLIVE | REPORTER
January 2021 - Present
Cover regional news including politics, events, profiles, breaking news and lifestyle stories
Working with local police and fire departments to cover developing emergencies
Conduct research for articles through source backgrounding and identifying historical contexts
Create multimedia story elements for my stories including shooting photo and video for print and digital formats
Adhere to strict deadlines including fast-turnarounds for breaking news
LOCAL SPINS | REPORTER
April 2020 - Present
Write album and concert reviews, and artist profiles in a range of formats
Conducted interviews with artists and other subjects, including working with managers
Elevate typical content with longform articles, especially considering trends or industry-wide issues
Self-edit all pieces prior to submission
Take or source photographs for each article
FREELANCE REPORTER/COPYWRITER
January 2019 - Present
Cover national health and academic trends on a local level for the New York Times
Create press releases for ripKurrent, which included internal interviews and mastery of technical terminology
Review shows with resonating language, personal flair and on-brand tone for GONZO.MOE
Craft engaging, colorful property descriptions for Baird and Warner, conveying accuracy and detail
Cover local business features and events (including multimedia) for the Grand Haven Tribune
Edit a technical website for WWPass with focus on clarity and accessibility for a range of readers
Contextualize international music trends with thorough criticism for Cover Magazine
COMRADE KING | RESEARCH ASSISTANT
December 2017 -May 2021
Review and edit book copy for clarity and accuracy
Identify holes in storytelling and points of confusion
Research historical contexts to verify timelines
Create a glossary for international audiences
Corroborate information through independent study or identifying additional sources
GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN |Â EDITOR IN CHIEF
October 2017 - May 2021
Manage a team of 40 editors, reporters, photographers and designers
Publish a weekly print newspaper with unique digital elements
Cover localized news and handling related photography needs
Lead longform and in-depth reporting in addition to weekly news
Edit audio for the Lanthorn Loop podcast series
GLENVIEW PARK DISTRICT | MARKETING SPECIALIST
June 2017 - August 2019
Write and edited brochure copy about recreation, wellness and education for 47,000+ residents
Plan, coordinate and manage public-facing events from concept to reality
Guide sponsorship efforts, including B2B materials, event decks and activation
Analyze social media and digital trends to create social and website content
Survey public to gauge perceptions while creating actional plans for improvement
EDUCATION - GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
August 2017 - May 2021 (Expected)
Double BA in Multimedia Journalism and Communication Studies (3.85 GPA) | 12 Credits in Communication Studies Master's Degree
Technical Skills:
Google Drive; Trello; Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Audition, Rush, Premiere; Microsoft Office: Word, Powerpoint, Excel; Social Media Management: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat; AP Style; FOIA Requests; CMS; Wordpress; HTML; Python; Backgrounding; Data Analysis
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Presentations & Panels:
GVSU CSLC Democracy 101 (2x)
GVSU’s annual Teach-In (4x)
Great Lakes History Conference
The Grand Forum (GVSU Center for Adult & Continuing Studies)
Michigan Student Journalism Conference 2021
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Leadership & Board Positions
Grand Valley Esports Club | External Vice President (2x)
GVSU Student Campus Culture Committee | Member
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Awards & Achievements
Michigan Press Association Foundation Scholar (2019)
Graduated Cum Laude
Best-in-Major (2x)