WORK HISTORY
Writer
ESPN - Remote
May 2024 - Present
• Create compelling, engaging and informative content across a variety of topics for ESPN.com while strategically performing the best search engine optimization (SEO) practices and capitalizing on the latest news trends.
• Stay up to date on search algorithms and collaborate with researchers to create content that ranks highly on search engine results pages.
• Produce explainers, evergreen, statistics-driven stories, and promotional copy for upcoming programming, ensuring alignment with editorial and business goals.
Freelance Sports Reporter
The Associated Press - Cincinnati, Ohio
January 2023 - May 2024
• Produced informative and compelling content while under tight deadlines on the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, athletics at the University of Cincinnati and other major sports in the area.
• Collaborated with editors to create content for APNews.com and for major newspapers and radio and television broadcasters throughout the country.
Sports Reporter
The Cincinnati Enquirer - Cincinnati, Ohio
June 2020 - December 2022
• Built and maintained relationships and produced informative and engaging content on University of Cincinnati athletics and related news for more than 100,000 daily readers and viewers through print and digital platforms.
• Routinely among the company’s top performers in online engagement time, demonstrating effective digital storytelling.
• Regularly appeared on local and national television and radio stations to discuss the latest news.
Sports Reporter
The Associated Press - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
May 2019 - January 2020
• Produced content while under tight deadlines on the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers and athletics at the University of Wisconsin and Marquette University.
• Secured several exclusive interviews and stories by networking and building relationships.
• Managed the work schedules of 20 freelance reporters throughout the state of Wisconsin.
News Associate
The Associated Press - Phoenix, Arizona
May 2017 - May 2019
• Selected and enhanced content from the West Region for broader distribution across the country and the world.
• Coordinated with teams across multiple states to ensure editorial consistency and timely content delivery.
• The West Region included Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and Guam.
Freelance Sports Reporter
The Arizona Republic - Phoenix, Arizona
April 2017 - August 2018
• Pitched story ideas and created content while under tight deadlines on athletics throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.
• Produced game stories and shot photos and videos for The Republic’s print and digital platforms.
• The Republic reached more than 300,000 daily readers and viewers.
Broadcast Journalism Instructor
Agua Fria Union High School District - Goodyear, Arizona
May 2016 - May 2017
• Developed lesson plans centered around television and film broadcast technology and journalism law and ethics.
• Taught students at Millennium High School how to use editing software Final Cut Pro X and GarageBand, and how to effectively write, produce, film and edit news stories, commercials, public service announcements, stop-motion animation and various genres of film.
• Served as the video club faculty advisor and as an assistant varsity football coach, contributing to team leadership and fostering student engagement.
Editorial Graphics Producer
ESPN - Bristol, Connecticut
July 2012 - December 2015
• Managed the output of researchers and graphic designers to develop innovative ways to present and enhance top storylines across television airwaves.
• Ensured the accuracy of all graphic content, including grammar, spelling and statistics, for major television programming such as “SportsCenter,” “NFL Live” and the “College Football Playoff Selection Show.”
Assistant Sports Editor
Kentucky New Era - Hopkinsville, Kentucky
October 2009 - June 2012
• Created content under tight deadlines on the Tennessee Titans and football and basketball at the University of Kentucky.
• Wrote a weekly column, shot and edited photos and videos, and assisted in the edit and design of a print sports section that reached more than 10,000 daily readers.
Freelance Sports Reporter
WCPO-TV (ABC) - Cincinnati, Ohio
July 2007 - January 2009
• Created video content on professional, collegiate and prep athletics throughout the tristate area, including the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, University of Cincinnati, Xavier University and The Ohio State University.
• Performed live shots, produced packages, shot and edited videos and assisted in the production of daily sportscasts.
• Served as an intern from January to June 2007.
Fan Cam Host
Cincinnati Reds - Cincinnati, Ohio
September 2007 - December 2008
• Served as the face and personality of numerous live, pregame and in-game promotions and fan-interactive contests.
• Served as a marketing intern during the 2006 season.
Editor-in-Chief
The News Record, the independent, student-run news organization at the University of Cincinnati
May 2007 - May 2008
• Elected the first and only Black chief in the newspaper’s more than 135-year history.
• Managed a staff of more than 40 employees and spearheaded a complete print redesign using Adobe InDesign.
• Progressed as sports reporter, sports editor, chief reporter and writing coach beginning in February 2006.
• The News Record had a three-day-a-week print circulation of more than 20,000.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Minor in Spanish
University of Cincinnati
December 2008
* The 2008 Outstanding Graduating Senior: News/Editorial
Communications, Minor in Spanish
University of Toledo
August 2004 - May 2005
* Cornerback/strong safety on the football team
SKILLS
Writing, editing, reporting, effective communication, videography, photography, web design and production, Final Cut Pro, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXpress, VCS Page Creator, Spanish, Latin
AWARDS
* 2022 Society of Professional Journalists Excellence in Journalism: Best Written Communication in Greater Cincinnati
* 2021 Associated Press Media Editors: Second Place, Best Sports Enterprise
* 2012 Kentucky Press Association: Honorable Mention, Best Sports Column
* 2011 Kentucky Press Association: Second Place, Best Sports Column
* 2011 Kentucky Press Association: Second Place, Best Sports Page/Section
* 2007 Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence: First Place, Sports Writing