RESUME
Leadership
Convergence Capstone Course January 2016 – Present
RYOT VR content producer
I produce VR (virtual reality) content alongside two team members for a RYOT.org mini series. I also strategize about how to source contributors as well as research how this project can continue to grow for this news organization.
Participatory Journalism Course August 2015 – December 2015
Columbia Missourian Community Outreach Team Member
I wrote social media posts daily, produced mobile video content specifically for social media, asked people to contribute stories to our “From Readers” section, and used Snapchat to document events around MU’s campus including a grad rights rally.
Convergence Editing & Producing Course May 2015 – July 2015
Project Manager
I provided support to teams of student reporters and assisted them with story ideas, newsgathering, and script writing. I also maintained an open line of communication between teams and faculty members and collaborated with faculty during the evaluation and grading process.
Convergence Reporting Course August 2014 – May 2015
Reporter
I prepared story ideas and pitched them to faculty members alongside other team members. I produced multimedia elements for six stories throughout the semester. I also attended newsroom shifts at local news businesses including KBIA, Newsy, and KOMU 8 News.
Skills
Creative, decisive, and organized, very familiar with AP Style and professional video/photo equipment. Great customer service skills.
Applications
Microsoft Suite
Adobe Suite
Final Cut
KBIA 91.3 FM August 2015-Present
Intersection Content Producer
Book appropriate guests and create an information packet for each show, transcribe interviews, cut, edit and piece together interviews for weekly 30-minute show with Adobe Audition.
Olive Garden Restaurant September 2013-Present
Server, Host
Greet and seat guests, tend to all of the guests’ specific dining needs, handle money and clean the workplace.
State of Missouri – ITSD & OA June 2014-July 2014
Web Content Team Internship
Researched content for a Guide to Government video series, designed website mockups, assisted with monthly newsletter and attended events with the Governor.
KRCG-TV Station May 2013-August 2013
Interactive Internship
Wrote and uploaded web stories, and managed social media sites including Facebook and Twitter.
Leroy’s Convenience Store May 2012 – August 2013
Cashier
Ring up items appropriately, handled money, restocked groceries, controlled gasoline pumps, and cleaned the workplace.
Scholastic, Inc. August 2011 – February 2012
Customer Service Representative
Assisted customers on the phone with online ordering, took book orders, traced orders, resent items, and fixed any other account problems
Work
Experience
Education
University of Missouri August 2012 – Present (May 2016)
Columbia, Mo.
Convergence Journalism Major with an interest in Emerging Media.
Fatima High School August 2008 – May 2012
Westphalia, Mo.