Educational Background:
Bachelor of Journalism in Watchdog Journalism
Minor in Women's & Gender Studies; Political Science
Multicultural Certificate
University of Missouri; Columbia, Missouri
Reporting Experiences:
General Assignment Intern May – August 2012
Tampa Bay Times
Tampa Bay, FL
- Composed more than 15 full-length articles, ranging from
in-depth features to breaking news, on deadline as well as a multimedia package
and photographs.
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Assisted in coverage of Tropical Storm
Debby for the Hernando county community regarding the impact on businesses and
flooding issues in residential homes.
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Corresponded with local law enforcement
regularly for daily crime reporting and briefs.
Digital & Print Reporter
January 2010
New York Times Student Journalism Institute
Miami,
FL
- Covered news, such as the Haiti earthquake anniversary,
regularly while writing a special in-depth project.
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Developed in-depth story on online
classes within traditional schools that ultimately ran in NYT national section.
Education Beat Intern
August
2009 - May 2010
The Miami Herald
Miami,
FL
- Pitched and produced stories published in online and print
edition of The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald.
- Fed sources and quotes into Metro desk stories from Haiti
Earthquake relief efforts to school board meetings.
Staff Writer April 2008 - March 2010
OUTLOUD Multimedia Miami, FL
- Specialized
in musician interviews and live performance reviews for the online and print
bi-monthly publication.
- Promoted
the paper through one-on-one interactions with concertgoers outside of major
South Florida venues.
Career Specialist
January 2012 - Present
MU Career Center
Columbia, MO
- Participated in over 120 hours of training to assist
students with resumes, cover letters and self-assessments.
- Developed programs through the diversity committee, like a
professional growth workshop for LGBTQ students.
Media Liaison
August 2011 – May 2012
MU Women’s Center
Columbia,
MO
- Composed press releases to disseminate to local news media
for large speaker events using strategic writing skills.
- Communicated daily with guests and more than 20 co-workers
to provide quality resources and a safe space.
Professional Affiliations:
Vice President December 2011 - Present
Sigma Sigma
Sigma sorority Eta Chi chapter
Columbia, MO
- Coordinated bi-monthly educational meetings for over 60 new
members with presentations on the organization’s history and bylaws, as well as
provided activities on diversity and campus involvement.
Founder & President
January 2011 - Present
National Lesbian & Gay Journalist Association MU
chapter
Columbia,
MO
- Developed the chapter’s mission and educational resources,
like a presentation on LGBTQ media coverage.
Member
September 2010 - Present
National Association of Hispanic Journalist
Columbia,
MO
- Coordinated multiple events for visiting filmmaker Gloria
LaMorte and publicized events through social media.
Skills:- Fluent in Spanish
-Photography (digital and film)
-Videography
- Software: Final Cut Pro, Audacity, iMovie, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
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