Experience
Director
West Coast Conference, San Mateo, CA
Fall 2013 – Fall 2021
• Sole storyteller for the WCC's internal and external audiences.
• Grew the brand and visibility of the WCC nationally by crafting and executing communications strategy.
• Produced creative content for all communications channels (35,000 combined social media followers), including videos, graphics, and social media posts.
• Collaborated with marketing and communications teams to generate story ideas, materials, and internal communications.
• Reviewed and edited press releases, annual reports, and other communications materials.
• Writer, editor, producer, and host of the award-winning monthly TV show, WCC All-Access.
• Liaison between the WCC and the video managers at its ten member universities.
Anchor/Reporter
WSHM-TV, Springfield, MA
Fall 2009 – Spring 2012
• Creative storyteller and on-air anchor and reporter.
• Wrote and reported thousands of stories covering various topics and complexities for public consumption.
• Independently researched and gathered information for daily stories.
• Took complex ideas and turned them into simple communications.
• Shot and edited video features and wrote accompanying scripts.
Anchor/Reporter
KAAL-TV, Rochester, MN
Fall 2007 - Fall 2009
• Manager of a three-person department that produced content for daily newscasts.
• On-air anchor and reporter who wrote thousands of scripts for newscasts and feature stories.
• Independently researched and gathered information for daily stories.
• Took complex ideas and turned them into simple communications.
• Winner of awards for creative storytelling and on-air reporting.
Anchor/Reporter
KOBF-TV, Farmington, NM
Fall 2005 - Spring 2007
• Creative storyteller and on-air anchor and reporter.
• Wrote and reported thousands of stories covering various topics and complexities for public consumption.
• Independently researched and gathered information for daily stories.
• Took complex ideas and turned them into simple communications.
• Shot and edited video features and wrote accompanying scripts.
Education
Syracuse University
B.S., Broadcast Journalism
2001 - 2005
• Cumulative GPA of 3.36 as student in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Awards and Skills
Awards
• Winner of 2019 SVG/NACDA College Sports Media Award (Best Program Series).
• Winner of 2019 Telly Award.
• Three-time regional Emmy Award finalist (2019, 2018, 2012).
• Four-time AP Award winner (2012, 2009, 2006).
• Winner of 2006 NMBA awards for Best Sportscast and Expanded Sports Show.
• Received Eagle Scout award in 2001.
Skills
• Writing/storytelling
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign)
• Website management (WordPress)
• Social media management (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) and analytics
• Videography (DSLR)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint)
Director
West Coast Conference, San Mateo, CA
Fall 2013 – Fall 2021
• Sole storyteller for the WCC's internal and external audiences.
• Grew the brand and visibility of the WCC nationally by crafting and executing communications strategy.
• Produced creative content for all communications channels (35,000 combined social media followers), including videos, graphics, and social media posts.
• Collaborated with marketing and communications teams to generate story ideas, materials, and internal communications.
• Reviewed and edited press releases, annual reports, and other communications materials.
• Writer, editor, producer, and host of the award-winning monthly TV show, WCC All-Access.
• Liaison between the WCC and the video managers at its ten member universities.
Anchor/Reporter
WSHM-TV, Springfield, MA
Fall 2009 – Spring 2012
• Creative storyteller and on-air anchor and reporter.
• Wrote and reported thousands of stories covering various topics and complexities for public consumption.
• Independently researched and gathered information for daily stories.
• Took complex ideas and turned them into simple communications.
• Shot and edited video features and wrote accompanying scripts.
Anchor/Reporter
KAAL-TV, Rochester, MN
Fall 2007 - Fall 2009
• Manager of a three-person department that produced content for daily newscasts.
• On-air anchor and reporter who wrote thousands of scripts for newscasts and feature stories.
• Independently researched and gathered information for daily stories.
• Took complex ideas and turned them into simple communications.
• Winner of awards for creative storytelling and on-air reporting.
Anchor/Reporter
KOBF-TV, Farmington, NM
Fall 2005 - Spring 2007
• Creative storyteller and on-air anchor and reporter.
• Wrote and reported thousands of stories covering various topics and complexities for public consumption.
• Independently researched and gathered information for daily stories.
• Took complex ideas and turned them into simple communications.
• Shot and edited video features and wrote accompanying scripts.
Education
Syracuse University
B.S., Broadcast Journalism
2001 - 2005
• Cumulative GPA of 3.36 as student in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Awards and Skills
Awards
• Winner of 2019 SVG/NACDA College Sports Media Award (Best Program Series).
• Winner of 2019 Telly Award.
• Three-time regional Emmy Award finalist (2019, 2018, 2012).
• Four-time AP Award winner (2012, 2009, 2006).
• Winner of 2006 NMBA awards for Best Sportscast and Expanded Sports Show.
• Received Eagle Scout award in 2001.
Skills
• Writing/storytelling
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign)
• Website management (WordPress)
• Social media management (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) and analytics
• Videography (DSLR)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint)