Experience

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  Townsquare media

  Aug 2007 - Jan 2010

  On-air personality, assistant producer

  Townsquare Media, LLC is a local media and entertainment company that owns and operates radio, digital and live event properties. The Company specializes in creating and distributing original entertainment, music and lifestyle content. Participated as on-air talent and assistant producer producing on-air commercial spots. I operated the board, managed company social media and managed music logs while working full time as an on air personality for a CHR Top 40 radio station.

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  The e.w. scripps company

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

  Led co-workers in developing news stories for CBS affiliate KXLF-TV. Most stories encouraged tourism to the Butte, MT area – formally a mining boomtown. Now stories cover Superfund cleanup of area rivers and soils and a bit of “naughty” history. Developed milestone story about Michigan man in California National Guard who went missing in the remote Montana wilderness and tracked the trail to his disappearance.• Managed the news department• Produced the newscast rundown• Built a daily Butte focused newscast • Gathered news stories• Interviewed people for stories• Shot and edited video footage• Posted news stories to the web Show less

  • Bureau Chief

    Sept 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Multimedia Journalist

    Aug 2010 - Sept 2012
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  Wcti tv 12 and fox 8/14

  Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

  Bureau chief

  Serve as Bureau Chief and Reporter for the Jacksonville, NC news room providing late breaking news about military and general public interests in Onslow and Duplin Counties. Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for television. Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas. Research background information to provide complete and accurate information. Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.• Build and maintain relationships with individuals who are credible sources of information about the military and the general public.• Report news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.• Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions.• Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time or space requirements.• Investigate breaking news developments, such as disasters, crimes, or human-interest stories.• Review written, audio, or video copy and correct errors in content, grammar, or punctuation maintaining the prescribe format. Show less

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  Spectrum (formerly time warner cable)

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Video journalist

  • Contribute ideas to editorial meetings by generating and developing story ideas using beat sources, contacts and leads.• Report, shoot, write, edit news stories and compose graphics within assigned deadlines.• Research ideas using contacts, the internet, and other media sources.• Schedule and shoot interviews and video for news stories.• Write and edit news stories using linear and non-linear edit systems.• Deliver on-air stories, including live reports and breaking news coverage, demonstrating energy, confidence, professional appearance and voice quality.• Represent TWC News in the community.• Adhere to established journalistic ethics, standards and practices.• Perform other duties as assigned. Show less

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  Arizona state university

  Jun 2016 - May 2018

  Police information officer

  Implements communication strategies to build, maintain and enhance positive relationships between the ASU Police Department and local, statewide and national media outlets. Functions as a resource for the department to communicate its story and perspective to Arizona communities, stakeholders, taxpayers, elected officials and appropriate national audiences.- Serves as media officer and spokesperson for the ASU Police Department as well as liaison with news media and the general public.- Proactively develops and facilitates releases to the media on developing/breaking stories regarding crime offenses, investigations, and/or other areas of public concern to project a positive image of the Police Department, promoting the department through stories of interest to the media and periodic public service messages- Responds to requests regarding information from citizens, media, etc.- Develops and maintains relationships for the ASU Police Department with media organizations such as newspapers and TV networks- Writes and helps shape ASU Police Department stories with media potential and pitches those stories to appropriate media- Develops and maintains contact with local and statewide media representatives.- Analyzes the Department needs and works with Department leadership to develop goals for effective public relations strategies- Prepares and submits reports regarding area operation- Develops and maintains contacts with appropriate Department and University staff and administrators- Assists reporters and editors in their efforts to assemble complete and accurate information about the ASU Police Department- Creates and monitors the content for department website and standard social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and blogs- Prepares briefings of major, unusual or interesting items for the Police administration staff- Produces general video and slide productions Show less

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  Arizona state university - walter cronkite school of journalism and mass communication

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Professional instructor

  Spring semester Professional Instructor for a Multimedia Journalism 305 course required of all journalism majors. The course goal is to teach the basic digital tools and knowledge students need to be a successful journalist or communications professional. Students learn and practice creation of photos, video, audio, podcasts, infographics and maps. Personal branding, Web literacy, social media, mobile reporting and Web analytics are taught to learn about new ways that information is being delivered on the Web. Show less

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  Gannett | usa today network

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2019

  Special

  News reporting and photography for Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia peninsula region for multiple newspapers and online publications owned by USA TODAY NETWORK | Gannett, including DelmarvaNow, and The Salisbury Daily Times.

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  Southcoast health

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Social media marketing specialist

  Lead the development and execution of an effective social media strategy utilizing a wide array of social media platforms. Manage production of content including written, video, photography and graphics. Responsible for gathering and analyzing platform metrics.

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  American council on exercise (ace fitness)

  Feb 2022 - now

  Group fitness instructor

  Earned ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification in February 2022 while pregnant with my second child. ACE is accredited by the NCCA, the gold standard in health and fitness. My certification, number F129786, is valid through 2/28/2026.Required to complete 20 hours of continuing education and possess a current CPR/AED certification throughout the 2-year renewal period. Guided by standards outlined in the ACE Code of Ethics.Continuing my journey as an ACE Professional to safely and effectively lead people to healthy, long-term change. Show less

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  Istroll, llc south hillsborough

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2024

  Owner & head instructor

  Created, promoted, and launched iStroll South Hillsborough while pregnant with second child. Offering fitness activities for mothers and caregivers with young children, promoting health and wellness within the local community. Cultivate a supportive and welcoming atmosphere, fostering lasting connections among participants and promoting a sense of belonging within the iStroll community.Develop and implement engaging and varied fitness programs, catering to participants of different fitness levels and interests, resulting in high satisfaction and retention rates. Lead all aspects of group operations, including marketing, program development, event planning, and member recruitment, resulting in a steady increase in membership and engagement.Recruit, train, and supervise a team of skilled fitness instructors, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality classes and a cohesive team atmosphere.Utilize social media platforms and local advertising to expand the group's reach, effectively growing the membership base and maximizing community impact.Collaborate with local businesses and organizations to host community events, raising awareness about iStroll and promoting partnerships to enhance the group's offerings.Manage administrative tasks, including scheduling, budgeting, and maintaining accurate records, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and financial sustainability.Featured in The Observer News in June 2022 and on FOX 13 Tampa Bay in July 2022. Show less