Resume

AWARDS

2020 Best of Show • Multimedia News or Feature Presentation, Associated Collegiate Press Awards

President’s Honors List • 2020-2021 Academic Year

Dean’s List • 7 of 8 possible quarters

EXPERIENCE

Mustang News – The Hill

Data & Investigative Journalist

• Research and write data-driven and investigative stories focusing on issues related to the Cal Poly academic and student community.

• Identify and develop key sources within the University’s police, student government, faculty and administration.

• Collect and analyze data necessary for the investigative process.

• Connect the dots and draw conclusions between big-picture ideas in order to develop focused and meaningful stories.

Mustang News – Arts & Student Life

Reporter

• Tasked with pitching and developing 18 original story submissions for print and online publication.

• Collaborated with photojournalists and graphic designers to create visually appealing social media promotions to accompany articles.

• Received national commendation for excellence in feature reporting.

Eckenroth Publications

Summer Intern

• Wrote and prepared 13 feature stories for newspaper print publication.

• Provided written copy and collaborated with graphic designer for two, full-page spread magazine infographics.

• Tasked with copy editing, fact checking and source verifying articles.

Imperial Beach Eagle & Times

Student Reporter

• Wrote weekly stories featuring Mar Vista High School students, athletics, performing arts and school events for print and online publication.

• Attended school events and secure interviews with students, parents, teachers and administrators.

• Collaborated with student photojournalist to develop compelling story images.

• Copy edit, fact checked and source verified articles prior to publication.

Mar Vista High School Yearbook

Copy Editor/Marketing Director

• Reviewed student created yearbook pages and manage corrections and submissions by deadline.

• Canvased community businesses and solicit ad purchases for yearbook funds.

• Monitored page design adherence to school requirements.

SKILLS

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop