Experience

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  The pioneer-republican

  Jul 2003 - Mar 2005

  Reporter

  Wrote articles and shot photos on the county beat, covering board of supervisors and school board. Wrote feature articles and designed news pages.

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  Iowa city press-citizen

  Mar 2005 - Jan 2006

  Reporter

  Wrote articles and covered the city beat, city council, and general assignment reporting to produce articles for the daily newspaper

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  The messenger

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2009

  News editor

  Managed a team of reporters and area correspondents for the daily newspaper. Mapped out coverage, generated story ideas, updated website, and designed daily news pages.

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  Times-republican

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2014

  Managing editor

  Managed the newsroom for the daily newspaper, generated story ideas, coached reporters, copy edited and contributed regular news stories and editorials

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  Newton daily news

  Jul 2014 - Apr 2018

  Editor

  Directed a team for the operation and production of a daily newspaper, three weekly newspapers and dozens of specialty products and magazines. Responsibilities included copy editing, coaching reporters, generating story ideas and design

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  Times-republican

  May 2018 - Aug 2022

  Publisher

  Managed a newspaper group that included a daily newspaper, six weeklies, and a large commercial print operation. Spearheaded business strategy for sales and digital marketing initiatives, delivered budget and financial reporting, contributed to editorial, and served extensively on community boards.

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  Marshalltown

  Aug 2022 - May 2023

  Senior marketing manager

  Led marketing team encompassing graphic design, video, social media, and content creation. Collaborated with various teams for product marketing campaigns, led e-commerce strategy, public relations, and managed special projects.

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  Iowa valley community college district

  Nov 2023 - now

  • Oversee all strategic initiatives that drive operational efficiency across the district, develop key metrics for strategic planning, facilitate groups focused on enhancing institutional effectiveness, fostering community partnerships, and advancing educational opportunities• Lead district efforts to understand and comply with Iowa Code as it relates to board of directors, board policy, public improvement projects, and open meeting and records laws• Serve as the district’s legislative liaison, facilitate communication and coordination of meetings with legislators, research and distribute information internally as it relates to critical education legislation, committee work, and bill tracking• Responsible for fulfilling all functions of the Board Secretary position as required by state law and board policy, coordinate meetings, serve as custodian of the district’s records, maintain Board Policy Manual and Facilities Master Plan and keep records of all proceedings • Serve on the Executive Leadership Team and Strategic Leadership Team Show less

  • Director of Strategic Initiatives

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Assistant to the President

    Nov 2023 - Mar 2024