CV

Regional Reporter

lehighvalleylive.com + nj.com , April 2022-Present

  • Generated ideas for daily government and business beat in Eastern Pa. and Northern New Jersey.
  • Collaborated across company newsrooms to expand Advance Local Media mission to niche groups. Member of company Enable Group, a disability and caregiver Business Resource Group. 

Digital Account Manager

(Film) Mama Irene, Healer of the Andes, 2022

  • Designed brand messaging and implement social media calendar, designed brand materials for international press tour
  • Produced supplementals (Q&A with creatives; Primer) for live presentation at Festival de Cinéma Péruvien de Paris
  • Worked with videographer to edit and translate audience reaction videos from French to Spanish

Associate Editor

Albany Business Review,  Jan. 2021- Mar. 2022

  • Worked with EIC and Layout Designer to plan annual magazines and lists: Leaders in DEI, Women in Business, Book of Lists and 40 Under 40; as creative director.
  • Served as secretarial liaison between Design, Content and Event Planning teams.
  • Wrote about food and dining industry in Upstate, NY in wake of Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Acted as liaison to national Social Media management team.

Social Media Manager

Unbroken Promise Initiative, 2021-2022

  • Planned fundraiser to support annual initiative
  • Kept minutes

Interim Managing Editor

Ithaca Times, 2020

  • Promoted from City Reporter role to Interim Manager. Led newsroom team of 17 writers.
  • Directed weekly editorial meetings.
  • Introduced new organizational strategies to improve workflow based on newsroom feedback.
  • Approved and edited final version of all published work.

Marketing and Social Media Fellow

Kitchen Theatre Company, 2019 ­– March 2020

  • Redesigned company website and branding
  • Filmed and edited 7+ 2-5 minute videos for social media and website per month. Created unique Artists video profile series that garnered local recognition.
  • Developed social media calendar that led to increase of audience interaction and follower growth by three new followers per week on all social networks.

Residential Assistant

Ithaca College Residential Life, 2016 – 2019

  • Served two learning communities: Housing Offering a MultiCultural Experience and Ithaca College Honors Program.
  • Developed educational programming for residents alongside professional teaching staff focused at improving knowledge of  Diversity, Equity and Inclusive language and targets.
  • Worked closely with Residence Hall Director to create safe and inclusive living environment for residents.
  • Acted in an official capacity to address resident concerns as they arose.
  • Resolved conflicts involving bullying, xenophobia, alcohol and drug abuse, academic performance, and mental health as they arose.
  • Attended bi-annual training on deescalation, professionalism, community engagement and DEI.

Photographer

Kenmont & Kenwood Camps, 2018

  • Recorded a minimum of 1,000 new photos per day
  • Edited and published (2,400) photos to digital file service on deadline.

Research Assistant

Independent Study, 2018

  • Compiled quantitative data and qualitative research to supplement journalism composed by Professor Todd Schack on the addictive qualities of social media. 

Content Development Assistant

Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 2017

  • Composed three blog posts per week to bring attention clients, client needs and market trends. 
  • Reported news events as they impacted small business community.
  • Filmed and edited short videos for business accelerator.

Podcast Host and Producer

The Ithacan, 2017 ­– 2018

  • Developed The Ithacan’s first regular podcast series. 
  • Brainstormed and produced new story ideas for bi-weekly podcasts show for two years.
  • Awarded The Ithacan’s Interviewer of the Year in 2018.

Chief Copy Editor

IC Chronicle, 2017 – 2018

  • Edited copy for line and grammar errors. Introduced style guide to newsroom.
  • Led AP Style presentations at news team meetings.
  • Ensured articles fit publication style

Copy Editor

The Ithacan, 2016 – 2017

  • Edited copy for line and grammar errors. 
  • Fact-checked stories. 
  • Ensured articles fit publication style

WRFC Radio Station Co-Manager

WRFC Radio Felician University, 2015 – 2016

  • Recorded, edited travel series following a 6-day tour through Fukuoka, Japan with Anna Kimpimaki, Quoc Nguyen and David Quiroa.
  • Collaborated with hosts to workshop original show ideas; kept record of schedule.
  • Recognized as youngest station manager to hold a senior-level role at the college radio station