EXPERIENCE

Anchor / Investigative Reporter                                                                                           September 2015 – Present

Raycom Media (WTOL 11) – Toledo, OH                            

Anchor weekend evening newscasts and fill-in during weeknights and morning broadcasts. Responsible for producing and reporting investigative stories with local market interest. Report live on breaking news. Use multi-media platforms for storytelling including television, web and social media. Give speaking engagements on behalf of the station.

   Achievements:

-Increased weekend evening ratings by 2 percent, catapulting time-slot to #1 in market.

-Participated in Radio Television Digital News Association journalism fellowship in Europe.

 

Freelance Reporter                                                                                                                                  2013 – 2015

WDIV (Local 4) / WNEM (TV5) / WFTX (Fox 4)  – Detroit, MI; Saginaw, MI; Fort Myers, FL      

Performed daily reporting duties for various news outlets and developed diverse sources from high-ranking officials to civilians needing advocacy. Delivered live reports up to four times a day. Promoted content on television and social media. Proficient in ENPS, Avid iNews, Edius and Adobe Premier.

Achievements: 

-Offered main morning anchor role at WNEM TV5.

-Increased exclusive Local 4 Detroit Auto Show mobile app downloads by 25 percent.

 

Vice President and Account Manager                                                                                                      2004 – 2012

General Electric (GE Capital) – Chicago, IL

Produced more than $250 million in commercial finance sales volume with numerous clients across multiple industries. Interfaced with C-level executives. Traveled extensively throughout territory to meet with customers and prospect new accounts. Chosen to participate in mentor program for high potential company executives.  Held roles of increasing responsibility throughout tenure. Made strategic choice to leave the company on excellent terms to focus on passion for journalism and advocacy. 

Achievements: 

-Ranked top 20 percent among 15 sales peers.

-Generated 30 percent increase in sales by utilizing relationship management and strategic marketing skills. 

 

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Journalism, Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University (2014)

Completed political reporting concentration in Washington D.C.  Contributed to local and national news outlets including USA Today, UPI, KVRR-TV (Fargo, ND) and WKBN-TV (Youngstown, OH).

 

Master of Business Administration, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University (2012)

Participated in the Global Initiatives in Management in South Africa.

Company sponsored, employed full-time while attending classes in the evening.

 

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, The Ohio State University (2004)

Studied abroad at the Audencia School of Management in Nantes, France.

Annual recipient of the R.E. and Joan S. Allen Foundation academic scholarship.

Member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority and Pi Sigma Epsilon business fraternity.

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

-Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Board Member  

-The Junior League

-Big Brothers Big Sisters

-Northwestern University Alumni Club

-Detroit Institute of Arts – Founders Junior Council Board Member

-Society of Professional Journalists