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Web journalist with ** years experience producing editorial content for AAAS, CNN and Time Warner properties. Helped pioneer many online editorial initiatives at CNN.com from 1998-2007. Received a Master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University in 2010. In 2010, lead the launch of AAAS MemberCentral. Presently serving as the site’s managing editor.

Experience

Program Director, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (Washington, D.C.) (July 2010-current)Manage the official website for AAAS members AAAS MemberCentral: http://membercentral.aaas.org/. Create and produce original content (story profiles and special features, video, photo galleries and podcasts) for the site. Hire and manage freelance writing staff of 10. Produce monthly webinars. Also responsible for updating the website and working with CMS developers to improve functionality and member experience.

M.A. Grad, Columbia University- J-School (New York) (September 2009 May 2010)Science journalism concentration. Multimedia thesis looks at the endangered Hawaiian monk seal: http://www.themonksealproject.com/

Producer, Warner Bros. (New York) (September 2008 September 2009)Manage and update editorial content for Essence.com. Coordinate daily coverage with editorial and production staff. Analyze page view metrics (Omniture), use SEO best practices.

Freelance Producer/Editor (New York) (January 2008 September 2008)Producer, RealSimple.com, Time Inc. (August 2008 October 2008) Build content for Real Simple s new online publishing system.Online Editor, amNew York, Tribune Company(January 2008 May 2008) Direct an editorial staff of five. Write headlines and teases for homepage. Write original stories/blogs, report in the field, shoot and edit video.

Producer, CNN (Atlanta) (August 1995 December 2007)CNN.com Science & Technology Producer (2004 2007) Manage editorial content for CNN.com/Tech. Write original stories, report in the field, shoot video and photos. Produce multimedia galleries and graphics for stories. Work with CNN.com partners (CNET, Popular Science) on shared content. Other job duties: headline writing and copy editing using AP style. Analyze page view metrics, multi-task and problem solve.CNN.comAssignment Producer (2001 2003) Assign editorial staff daily stories. Write homepage headlines and lead story tease. Responsible for homepage story selection, writing breaking news banners and polls. Coordinate online coverage with CNN TV and online partners: AOL, CNN/Money and SI. Work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Multi-task and demonstrate excellent news judgment.CNN.com Associate Producer (1998-2001) Resize images, write captions, and build sound files for news stories. Produce multimedia photo galleries, and flash graphics.CNN Associate Producer (1995 1998) Supervise videotape production for live news broadcasts. Meet strict deadlines; communicate well with editorial staff, attention to detail key to job.

Skills

Over a decade spent working in CMS environments. Proficient at cropping photos, updating blogs and analyzing web metrics. Passionate video shooter and editor. Well versed in AP style.

Education

Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, New York, NY (2009-2010) M.A., Concentration: Science

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (1991 1995) B.A., Major: Telecommunications, Minor: History

Awards

2011 Web Marketing Association s 15th Annual WebAward: Outstanding Website Award for AAAS MemberCentral

2011 Interactive Media Award (IMA): AAAS MemberCentral Outstanding Achievement Award in the Association category

2011 Communicator Award: AAAS MemberCentral Silver Award of Distinction (Websites Associations)

2005 Peabody Award: CNN.com s Coverage of Hurricane Katrina and its Aftermath

2005 DuPont-Columbia Award: CNN.com s Coverage of the Tsunami in South Asia