Résumé
Education
• Western Kentucky University (WKU)
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting with a concentration in Broadcast News and a minor in Sales (2009-2013)
Master of Science in Recreation and Sport Administration with a concentration in Sport Media and Branding (2013-2015)
Relevant Course Work
• Broadcast News, TV Production, TV & Radio Performance, Writing for TV & Radio, Broadcast Law & Ethics, News Videography & Editing, News Discovery & Selection, News Reporting Workshop, Online News Workshop, Meteorology, American Government, International Politics, Voice & Diction, Advanced Public Speaking, Intro to Law Enforcement
Relevant Skills
• iNews, ENPS, VizRT, Deko, Ross Video OverDrive, Edius, TVU/LiveU, Clickability, WordPress, MGN Online, Social News Desk, CNN Newsource, ABC NewsOne, CBS NewsPath, FOX News Edge, Anvato
Employment
• WDRB-TV Newscast Producer
Louisville, Ky.
December 2015-Present
• WVLT-TV Newscast Producer
Knoxville, Tenn.
October 2013-December 2015
• WBKO-TV Newscast Producer
Bowling Green, Ky.
April 2012-October 2013
Activities & Experience
• Radio Television Digital News Association Member
• Broadcast Education Association Member
• Bowling Green Citizens' Police Academy (Fall 2012)
• Study Abroad, "Media in Germany" (May 2012)
• Internship, All Hit WUHU 107 FM's "BG Morning Show with Kirk & Brooke" (Spring 2012)
• Reporter/Producer, WKU's Revolution 91.7 WWHR (Fall 2011)
• Media Campaign for Light of Chance, Inc. (Spring 2011)
• Online Video Journalist, WKU’s REDtv (Fall 2010)
• Reporter & Behind-the-Scenes Operator, WKU’s NewsChannel 12 (2009-2012)
• Morning Announcements Reporter, high school (2008-2009)
• Editor-in-chief for 2 years, high school yearbook (2007-2009)
• Reporter/Producer, "The Blue Review" (2007-2009)
Awards & Honors
• Employee of the Month (May 2014)
• "Honorable Mention" in 2014 Kentucky Associated Press Broadcasters Awards for "Best Newscast"
• "Honorable Mention" in 2012 Kentucky Associated Press Broadcasters Awards for "Best College TV Hard News Feature" for "Illegal Tattoos" story
• Kappa Tau Alpha National Society honoring scholarship in Journalism & Mass Communication
• WKU Julian and Betty Goodman Scholarship in Broadcast Journalism (Spring 2011 & 2012)
• Graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors from WKU
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2010-2013)
• Member of the 2009 Kentucky New Era Regional Academic All-Star Team for Journalism
Professional Certifications
• HootSuite Certified Professional
• Cvent Supplier Network for Event Planning
• Microsoft PowerPoint Certification
• Microsoft Word Certification