RESUME

EDUCATION

Texas Christian University -

Bob Schieffer College of Communication -

Bachelor of Arts Journalism Certificate in Broadcast

School of Art -

Minor in Studio Art

Fort Worth, Texas

May 2018

Coursework: Introduction to Journalism, Media Writing and Editing, Radio/TV Newswriting, Diversity and the Media, Reporting, Multimedia Reporting, Law and Ethics of Mass Communication, Newscast

EXPERIENCE

Self-Employed Artist

(Remote) - Spring 2021 - Present

Built an online art business through Instagram and TikTok, growing a following and generating consistent commission work
Sold original paintings and completed custom artwork for private clients
Painted a large-scale outdoor mural, managing the full project from design to execution
Created engaging content (Reels, TikToks) showcasing the painting process, increasing visibility and client engagement

Girls Inc. of Pinellas

Program Facilitator - June 2023 - August 2023

Mentored and guided young girls in a nonprofit organization's summer camp program in Pinellas Park, FL
Led classes in journalism and graphic design, empowering campers to express themselves through digital media
Produced a teen-led camp newspaper, fostering the group's creativity and journalistic skills
Co-managed social media platforms, curating engaging content and promoting a positive online community

Isomo Academy - Bridge2Rwanda (B2R)

Content Creator - July 2022 - September 2022

Created and managed a TikTok account for the academic program's summer bootcamp in Rwanda, Africa
Planned, filmed, edited, and posted 30+ videos to both Instagram and TikTok
Produced compelling and immersive video content showcasing all 157 students
Coordinated and communicated with staff to ensure timely coverage of all relevant events
Boosted engagement and interaction across all social platforms

Seacrest Studios – Children’s Medical Center – Dallas, Texas

Intern - Fall 2017

Made radio announcements broadcasted to the entire hospital
Co-hosted the Red Balloon Network's daily morning show
Wrote and hosted a weekly intern show
Hosted games on air
Facilitated visits from celebrities in the studio

TCU News Now

Anchor/Reporter/Producer - Spring 2017 - Fall 2017

Anchored, reported, and produced stories on deadline for the student-run, weekly newscast
Produced News Now Daily Updates once a week
Collected footage for VO/SOTs used during the newscast

TCU 360 and The109.org

Line Editor and Reporter - 2015 - 2017

Covered a variety of events both on and off campus
Used multimedia skills to create appealing stories for web and print
Wrote stories on deadline
Filmed and produced multiple TV packages for TCU News Now
Responsible for overseeing 5+ beat reporters and collaborated with managing and executive editors of TCU360.com

News Producer at 10 Tampa Bay

June 2018 - December 2021

Produced and boothed 10 Tampa Bay's This Evening show at 6PM Monday-Friday
Contributed as a line producer and associate producer to the production of shows on all day parts
Used tools such as ENPS and EDIUS to create rundowns, write scripts, and edit video
Provided daily story pitches and ideas during editorial meetings
Wrote web articles for 10TampaBay.com and voiced videos for the station's TikTok account

TEGNA – Producer-in-Residence

PIR Participant (inaugural class) - Summer 2018 - Summer 2020

Launched an original newscast for 10 Tampa Bay's 4:30AM slot
Created, curated, and edited the segment, Beyond the Headline - a pre-produced, graphic-driven package that ran daily
Presented detailed show and social plans aimed at bridging the gap between TV news and social platforms
Learned innovative techniques and brainstormed broadcast ideas with corporate executives

The Leap

Executive Producer/ Managing Editor - Spring 2018

Created rundowns and content for TCU's bi-weekly entertainment show
Communicated and dictated story ideas for both show and web content
Organized on-set guest visits

KATV Channel 7 – Little Rock, Arkansas

News Intern - Summer 2016

Accompanied reporters when covering stories in the field
Helped with lighting and equipment during live shots
Logged interviews and audio for producers

KTCU Radio Station

Radio News Anchor - Fall 2016

Hosted afternoon news updates throughout the semester on TCU's radio station, KTCU 88.7 FM

AWARDS, HONORS & INVOLVEMENT

TCU Faculty Scholarship, TCU Dean's List, Schieffer Associate, Frogs for Rwanda, TCU Student Media, Chi Omega

SKILLS

Canva

InShot

ENPS

EDIUS

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere

MS Office Word/Excel/PowerPoint

TEGNA One

Word Press

TriCaster