The following résumé is an extensive, but not exhaustive detailing of my various jobs to date. If you’d like to see information on previous employment opportunities I have taken advantage of and related experiences which have aided my development, let me know and I will provide it.

Journalism Experience

The Lakeland Times, Minocqua, Wis

Journalist, Jul 2017 – Jul 2018

• Covered local government meetings and hard news with the occasional community or feature story as well.
• Took various photographs, videos and other multimedia when needed and on occasion my items are featured in our larger sister paper in nearby Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
• Wrote advertisement copy for businesses placing ads in our various special sections and editions.

Regina Leader-Post, Regina, Sk

Freelance Reporter and Columnist, Jan 2017

• Covered the inauguration of President Trump via Facebook Live, photography and traditional reporting.
• Wrote a Jan. 19, column for readers introducing myself and urging tough reporting in the next four years.
• Had my reporting and commentary picked up by the Montreal Gazette and Vancouver Sun.

WBKO Television, Bowling Green, KY

Production Assistant & Master Control Operator, Oct 2015 – Feb 2016

• Set up studio. This consisted of bringing up the studio lights, dressing the sets with needed tables, chairs, accessories, placing mics and changing bulbs and batteries when needed.
• Downloaded & caught incoming satellite feeds and ingested into server, checked feeds for any errors.
• Operated studio camera, teleprompter and supported other program production areas.
• Updated web streaming commercial list as directed by Traffic.

Al Jazeera America (TechKnow), Culver City, CA

Intern, Summer 2014

• Contacted individuals at Radiate Athletics and Epson America about their products appear in segments on the program.
• Researched stories about wearable technology and NextGen Navigation.
• Assisted with setup and tear-down of equipment during shoots on location.

Other Related Experience

•   Contributor, Wausau Pilot & Review, Shawano Leader, Wausau, Wis – Jul 2018
• Freelance Blogger, Screenrant, Montreal, QB – Jun 2017 – Aug 2017
• Freelance Blogger, 301 Digital Media, Nashville, TN – Sept 2015 – June 2016

Education

The American University School of Communication –

Washington, D.C.

MA Communication, May 2017

Major: Journalism & Public Affairs, International Journalism

The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication –

Washington State University, Pullman, WA

BA Communication, May 2015

Major: Journalism & Media Production, Broadcast Production