Education

Bachelor of Arts • Double Major in Creative Writing and Multimedia Journalism • Magna Cum Laude

Fall 2020
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA Overall GPA: 3.66; Dean's List throughout

Experience

News Producer, WDBJ7

March 2021-June 2023

Produced the 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts at the #1 legacy station in Southwest Virginia.
Researched and wrote relevant local, regional, state and national content for shows.
Determined order of content in shows based on urgency and flow.
Edited reporter scripts; checked for clarity, flow, and accuracy. Worked with reporters to restructure and rewrite as needed.
Created graphics for newscast to best showcase stories.
Led the nightside team on a daily base. Decided to change coverage plans for breaking news situations. Reached out to local agencies for information.
Wrote articles and sent push alerts for the station's website as needed.
Previously produced the 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. newscasts, 6 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m. weekend newscasts.

Content Writer, The Stories We Need to Hear

January 2021-April 2021

Wrote articles for the blog’s mental health column as assigned by editor. Interviewed and shared
personal stories on a freelance basis.

Resident Advisor, Virginia Tech Housing and Residence Life

March 2018-December 2020

Was a resource for residents, assisting and counseling them as they adjust to college. Mediated roommate conflicts, helped through mental health crises, Title IX response, and maintenance issues.
Assisted other members on the staff, shared advice on how to handle situations. Created building-wide programs with other RA's.
Enforced university conduct expectations in residence halls.

Director of Events/Writer Her Campus at Virginia Tech

Director of Events: August 2018-December 2020 | Writer: August 2017-December 2020

Managed a team of 30 members. Executed successful partnership campaigns and events that furthered our organization’s mission of empowering women on a campus and national level.
Made decisions for the chapter along with other executives involving member standards and expectations. Reviewed and revised policy's of the chapter through drafting a chapter constitution and member contracts
Wrote weekly articles with content varying from news features, opinion/personal pieces, and pop-culture articles. As needed wrote promoted content for partnerships with brands such as Skintimate, Wrigley, and Innisfree.

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