Qualifications Profile

Highly creative, multifaceted, and goal-oriented professional, offering hands-on experience in journalism, broadcasting, public relations, multimedia, and video editing and photography. Recognized for integrity, solid work ethic, and exemplary dedication to perform beyond established goals and directions. Armed with ability t perform diverse functions and follow instructions independently. Articulate communicator, with a personable attitude, capable of establishing strong connections with diverse individuals. Proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, EDIUS Pro 9, Adobe Photoshop, Avid, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Relevant Experience

Chief Photographer/Fill–In Sports Anchor 2015–Present

Take charge of filming and editing video for daily newscast

Execute duties of a fill-in sports anchor including shooting and producing entire sports casts

Employ analytical skills in writing stories for broadcast

Train new reporters on gear operations and procedures, as well as editing for news casts

Perform general maintenance for the stations vehicles and general IT work

Train new reporters on gear operations and procedures, as well as editing for news cast

Expedited the movement of the News department into new facility

Served as an integral part of Emmy nominated news broadcast covering 2016 flooding

KTVE/KARD, West Monroe, LA

Photographer 2012–2015

Held responsible for shooting and editing video for daily newscast

Independently gathered video and interviews for stories for news broadcasts

Assisted in production of news casts with graphic design and camera work

Donald Farms, West Monroe, LA

Farm Assistant Manager 2007–2012

Managed the installation and repair of plumbing and gas heating systems for alligator barn

Oversaw crews of 5 or more during egg harvest

Developed all mapping and GPS protocols for egg harvest which is still in use today

Other Experience

Louisiana High School Athletic Association, Baton Rouge, LA

Football Official

education

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication: 2013

University of Louisiana, Monroe, LA

Awards and Honors

Louisiana Associate Press Awards

1st Place Investigative Reporting, 2017

1st Place Investigative Reporting, 2015

2nd Place Investigative Reporting–Public Affairs and Spot News, 2015