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RESUME

Career Milestones

I consider each role I’ve had as an integral part in the making of who I am as a journalistic professional. Each of my experiences helps shape the way I approach each project. To find out more about my experience or background, contact me directly.

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Skills: 

1. Widespread experience in multiple Leadership positions.

2.  Experience in the media field from as early as 2018.

3. Experience in Freelance, Broadcast, &  Remote Print Journalism.

4. 2 Years of Experience giving formal interviews in written, virtual, and in-person styles.

5. Proficient in Networking and keeping connections.

6. Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Audition as well as handling sounds, speakers, microphones, and audio balancing

7. Proficient editing in Xpri editing software.

8. Experience writing social media and web articles that have gained thousands of views.

9. Problem solver.  I will be the first to acknowledge a problem and come up with a solution.

10. Persistent, I do not quit in the face of any adversity. I better myself to conquer any challenge that comes my way.

11. Determined: I like to take the initiative when I perform a task. I set myself up to succeed and get through any barrier.

July 2025-Present

Multimedia Journalist: KGUN-9/E.W. Scripps

MMJ for KGUN 9 News in Tucson, Arizona. Tasked with creating visual stories every week that focus on issues or events going on in the Tucson community. Proficient in both story writing, filming, and editing skills, using professional-level equipment. Strong on-desk presence and very proficient in local reporting.

January 2024-June 2024

COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO: COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Marketing and Communications Intern for the Colorado Branch of National Public Radio(NPR), Colorado Public Radio (CPR). Tasked with creating marketing strategies, fostering community engagement, and creating content that will increase donor-ship while fostering connections with the Colorado community

May 2022-August 2022

KKTV 11 NEWS- INTERN

I am a Future Focus Intern for Gray Television at the Top 100 Market ranked news station, KKTV 11 News, reporting on events in the Colorado Springs Community. I have real world experience covering hard news stories in Colorado Springs premiere breaking news station. This Includes editing on the professional Xpri software creating packages and going live on air with the stories of the community. It has been a rewarding experience to work for news in the high-market city I grew up in.

January 2022-Present

CTV CHANNEL 11 NEWS/ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGIAN: CHIEF ANCHOR

News Anchor for CTV Channel 11 News and the Rocky Mountain Collegian. Tasked with creating visual stories every week that focus on issues or events going on in the Fort Collins community. Proficient in both story writing, filming, and editing skills, using professional-level equipment and Adobe Premiere Pro to edit content. Strong on-desk presence

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