Work Experience
Virginia Commonwealth University
Staff Writer (2019-present)
Worked within the Department of Public Affairs to provide internal and external audiences with relevant information. Worked across departments and interacted with staff, faculty and students. Made sure underrepresented populations had a voice in each story. Attended staff meetings and provided input on important issues. Pitched stories to editors
Media Lab
Founder (2014-present)
Established and ran a search engine optimization and content writing company. Wrote blogs, whitepapers, landing pages, email newsletters, social media and infographics. Performed content and site audits. Researched complex topics through the web, interviews and primary sources. Managed, edited and designed non-profit newsletter. Worked with clients to develop content strategies and managed content projects. Edited copy for style and grammar. Used Google Analytics and SEO tools.
Bristol Herald Courier
Staff Writer/Page Editor (2011-2014)
Worked as a political journalist. Wrote and edited website content with CMS. Managed large projects. Interviewed senators, governors and business leaders. Was required to work quickly and efficiently and meet deadlines. Edited and managed weekly page. Followed AP style. Shot and edited video. Developed content strategy.
Asheville Citizen-Times
Staff Writer (2010-2011)
Worked as a cops and general beat reporter. Worked successfully with business leaders. Wrote and posted stories on CMS. Pitched stories to editors. Managed major content projects. Shot and edited video. Interviewed business and community leaders. AP style.
Hendersonville Times-News
Staff Writer (2007-2010)
Worked as a political reporter. Managed a major project that resulted in the adoption of a bill in the state legislature. Covered politics and agriculture. Worked with CMS. Developed Twitter and Facebook following. Edited copy. Managed weekly content page. Interviewed business and community leaders. Used AP Style. Shot and edited video.
Montrose Daily Press
Staff Writer (2005-2007)
Worked as a government reporter. Wrote feature and news stories. Shot photos. Used software to design newspaper pages. Interviewed business and community leaders. Developed a strong network of relationships.
Valley Publishing
Group Editor (2003-2005)
Managed staff of writers and designers. Produced six weekly publications. Wrote and edited copy. Worked directly with publisher and advertising director. Used AP style. Helped develop a content strategy.
Trinidad Chronicle News
Managing Editor (2001-2003)
Managed and directed the production of a daily newspaper. Set editorial direction. Managed freelance photographers and writers. Worked with advertising director and publisher.
Productivity Press
Publicist/Website Coordinator (1999-2001)
Coordinated publicity and website content for a specialty book publisher. Worked with authors on publicity and book launch. Managed content on the website. Wrote press releases and other content. Pitched stories to publications.
MicroBrewery Times
Publisher (1995-1996)
Published travel magazine. Coordinated with printer, delivery drivers, graphic designer, photographer and editor. Sold advertising. Set and managed budget. Invoiced advertisers. Launched website.