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