Journalist

Profile

Tenacious journalist with the patience to sift through public records and data to hunt for stories. Experienced reporter and anchor committed to accuracy who is able to break down complex issues quickly. Problem solver who manages multiple short- and long-term projects.

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Experience

KENS-TV, CBS; Consumer Investigative Reporter: San Antonio, TX                     June 2020-present

   •Skilled writer who produces five short- and long-form stories per week across platforms with an emphasis on emotionally driven narratives through      data, interviews with experts, community members and local officials.

   •Excellent relationship builder who establishes trust leading to collaborations with sources to spotlight issues and their solutions resulting in major        money savings.

   •Focuses on stories that make your money work smarter so you don’t need to work harder by giving no- cost or low-cost solutions to financial                  problems like high grocery bills, large power bills, and debt.

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KVII-TV, ABC; Investigative Reporter/Evening Anchor: Amarillo, TX                   Oct. 2015-May 2020

   •Held local government accountable by filing public records requests, finding data, and analyzing it on issues such as local police pull-over policies,           red light cameras, and missing persons investigations.

   •Trusted 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. anchor who brought breaking news and important headlines to inform viewers.

   •Managed weekend team which produced the #1 rated weekend evening shows.

  

Indiana Youth Institute; Media Relations Manager:  Indianapolis, IN               Sept. 2012-May 2015

   •Doubled media coverage across TV, radio, and newspapers for the organization within one year.

   •Produced a weekly, statewide radio show focused on youth development topics.

   •Wrote news releases, pitched stories to the media, and scheduled media interviews for the CEO.

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Medill Watchdog; Reporter:  Evanston, IL                                                                  Sept. 2014-Dec. 2014

   •Spotlighted systemic problems of violence, discipline, and abuse in residential youth treatment centers.

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Learn More Indiana; Press Secretary:  Indianapolis, IN                                         Nov. 2011-Sept. 2012

   •Expanded media coverage across platforms that directly increased education on college planning.

   •Produced statewide media campaigns teaching parents and students the steps to prepare for college.

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WLFI-TV, CBS; Evening Anchor/Reporter:  West Lafayette, IN                              May 2008-Oct. 2011

   •Regularly broke news because of trusted relationships with sources in city and county government, which often led evening shows with live reports.

   •Supervised evening staff of producers, photographers, and reporters by helping develop lead stories and directing resources for late-breaking news.

           

WANE-TV, CBS; News Reporter/Fill-in Anchor:  Fort Wayne, IN                            July 2006-May 2008

   •Developed a 30-page Beat Bible for education sources which help enterprise daily stories and streamlined vetting information in breaking news                situations.

   •Managed frequent high-profile breaking news stories that required quick verification of facts.

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Education

   •Northwestern Medill School of Journalism, M.S., Media Strategy & Leadership             August 2015

   •Northwestern Medill School of Journalism, B.S. Journalism & International Studies          June 1999

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Skills

   •Effective at problem solving                                    •Self-motivated, calm under pressure

   •Excellent at organization & multi-tasking             •Adapts easily to fast pace, changing environment

   •Team-oriented                                                           •Understands media & brand promotion

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