RESUME
EDUCATION
Bachelor in Convergent Journalism & Public Relations, Minor in Digital Media
Missouri Western State University; Saint Joseph, MO
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Griffon Media – Editor-in-Chief
Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Saint Joseph, MO
Directed the editorial workflow for a 13-student newsroom by assigning coverage and overseeing weekly publication of digital content.
Reviewed and edited ~10 multimedia stories each week, providing guidance to strengthen reporting, storytelling, accuracy and AP Style compliance before publication.
Coordinated newsroom staff to ensure articles, photography, video and broadcast content were completed on deadline while maintaining consistent editorial standards.
Produced monthly news podcast episodes recapping prominent stories.
Supported weekly news and sports broadcasts as Technical Director by managing production equipment and ensuring smooth execution during production.
Maryville Forum – Summer Reporter
May 2025 – July 2025
Maryville, MO
Produced timely local news coverage by interviewing sources and developing articles for publication under weekly deadlines.
Covered community events and interviewed locals to inform readers on the latest news within the region.
Captured original photography to accompany published stories, enhancing digital and print coverage
Griffon Media – Reporter
Jan 2024 – Dec 2024
Saint Joseph, MO
Researched, wrote, and published 13 news and feature stories covering campus events, student organizations, and university initiatives.
Strengthened visual storytelling skills through photography using DLSR photo cameras
Worked closely with editors to refine story structure, strengthen sourcing, and meet publication deadlines in a fast-paced student newsroom.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Society of Collegiate Journalist 1st Place – Madame Web Is as Bad as You Think - 2024
SCJ 1st Place (MM) – The Griffs Roll for Initiative at D&D Club - 2025
Missouri College Media Association 2nd Place (News Paper Division Video) – Missouri Western 10th Annual Griffon Film Festival - 2025
MCMA Honorable Mention (News Paper Division) – Multimedia Package - 2025
SCJ Medal of Merit - 2025
Griffon Media Editor Awards, Griffon Media Rising Star - 2025
SKILLS
AP Style, News Writing, Feature Writing, Copy Editing, Interviewing, Photography, Videography, Podcast Production, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Audition, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, DSLR Photography, Broadcast Production