EDUCATION
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, New York, N.Y., Expected May 2016
Master of Science with a focus on print journalism. Coursework in deadline reporting, video journalism, profile writing, and basic multimedia tools. Covered Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, reporting on racial segregation in a school system feeding two housing projects, and escalating rent rates along a trendy, boutique-lined street. Utilized infographics, data, and video to tell stories. Received honors in reporting. Photo editor for The Brooklyn Ink.
Brigham Young University, Provo, U.T., December 2010
Bachelor of Arts in English, music minor, with coursework in contemporary print culture, digital literacy, Victorian literature, writing and rhetoric, geography and world affairs. Semester abroad in London, with coursework in British literature/theater/art and religious studies. Full tuition scholarship for academic achievement.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graphis, New York City, August 2013 - Present
Managing Editor
Spearheading the re-launch of Graphis Magazine, a Swiss publication featuring international design and photography. Edit and write content in Graphis Annuals, news site, and
blog. Cover industry trends, branding projects and Q&A profiles. Manage social media content and editorial calendar.
Deseret News, Salt Lake City, May 2012 - April 2013
Print Reporter
Pitched, reported and wrote in-depth, national stories on the family beat, covering issues ranging from sexual assault in schools to combatting the trend of indulgent children.
Followed local crime as a breaking news reporter and covered the 2013 Utah legislative session. Wrote TV scripts and voiced radio briefs for KSL Newsradio. Trained senior
reporters on newly launched content management system.
Druyon Law Offices, Salt Lake City, April 2011 - May 2012
Paralegal
Regulated 150 of firm’s caseloads. Oversaw litigation matters, including legal research, behavioral analysis, interview techniques, criminal investigations, and drafting motions,
petitions, and orders.
Utah Attorney General's Office, Salt Lake City, January 2011 - April 2011
Political Intern
Filmed and wrote press conference releases. Participated and generated briefs on Caucus and Committees.
SKILLS
AFFILIATIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, New York, N.Y., Expected May 2016
Master of Science with a focus on print journalism. Coursework in deadline reporting, video journalism, profile writing, and basic multimedia tools. Covered Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, reporting on racial segregation in a school system feeding two housing projects, and escalating rent rates along a trendy, boutique-lined street. Utilized infographics, data, and video to tell stories. Received honors in reporting. Photo editor for The Brooklyn Ink.
Brigham Young University, Provo, U.T., December 2010
Bachelor of Arts in English, music minor, with coursework in contemporary print culture, digital literacy, Victorian literature, writing and rhetoric, geography and world affairs. Semester abroad in London, with coursework in British literature/theater/art and religious studies. Full tuition scholarship for academic achievement.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graphis, New York City, August 2013 - Present
Managing Editor
Spearheading the re-launch of Graphis Magazine, a Swiss publication featuring international design and photography. Edit and write content in Graphis Annuals, news site, and
blog. Cover industry trends, branding projects and Q&A profiles. Manage social media content and editorial calendar.
Deseret News, Salt Lake City, May 2012 - April 2013
Print Reporter
Pitched, reported and wrote in-depth, national stories on the family beat, covering issues ranging from sexual assault in schools to combatting the trend of indulgent children.
Followed local crime as a breaking news reporter and covered the 2013 Utah legislative session. Wrote TV scripts and voiced radio briefs for KSL Newsradio. Trained senior
reporters on newly launched content management system.
Druyon Law Offices, Salt Lake City, April 2011 - May 2012
Paralegal
Regulated 150 of firm’s caseloads. Oversaw litigation matters, including legal research, behavioral analysis, interview techniques, criminal investigations, and drafting motions,
petitions, and orders.
Utah Attorney General's Office, Salt Lake City, January 2011 - April 2011
Political Intern
Filmed and wrote press conference releases. Participated and generated briefs on Caucus and Committees.
SKILLS
- Multimedia: Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign, Audition, iMovie, DSLR camera operation & video editing.
- Data: Microsoft Office Suite. Google Fusion Tables, basic knowledge of HTML and CSS.
- Social Networking: WordPress, Twitter, Hootesuite, TweetDeck, Facebook, social media metrics, SEO
- Languages: Basic French and Spanish.
AFFILIATIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS
- Columbia Journalism School Women in Media 2015, Co-President, 2014
- Society of Professional Journalists, Board Member of Columbia University & Salt Lake Chapters, 2013-Current
- A&E Enterprise Reporting award, Society of Professional Journalists Top of the Rockies, 2013
- Reporter and Photo Editor for Brooklyn Ink, a student-run news source at Columbia University, 2014
- A&E Enterprise Reporting award, Society of Professional Journalists Top of the Rockies, 2013