WORK HISTORY
Writer
ESPN - Remote
May 2024 - Present
Create compelling, engaging and informative content across a variety of topics while strategically performing the best search engine optimization practices and capitalizing on the latest news trends.
Freelance Sports Reporter
The Associated Press - Cincinnati, Ohio
January 2023 - May 2024
Produced informative and compelling content while under a tight deadline on the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, athletics at the University of Cincinnati and other major sports in the Cincinnati area. Content was distributed to major newspapers and radio and television broadcasters throughout the country.
Sports Reporter
The Cincinnati Enquirer - Cincinnati, Ohio
June 2020 - December 2022
Developed relationships and wrote concise, informative, engaging and award-winning content on University of Cincinnati athletics and related news for more than 100,000 daily readers through print and online platforms.
• Regularly appeared on local and national television and radio stations
• Produced five to eight pieces of content per week
• Won multiple awards for breaking news and enterprise coverage
Sports Reporter
The Associated Press - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
May 2019 - January 2020
Produced content on the Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers and athletics at the University of Wisconsin and Marquette University.
• Secured several exclusive interviews and stories due to networking and relationship building
• 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 news content from AP members across the West Region and rewrote it to enhance and broaden it for use by other AP members throughout the country and the world. 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, reported on athletics and trending news throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, and shot photos and videos for The Republic’s print and online (AZCentral.com) platforms that reach more than 300,000 daily readers.
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 freshman, sophomore, junior and senior level students at Millennium High School how to use Final Cut Pro X and GarageBand and how to effectively write, produce, film and edit news stories, packages, commercials, public service announcements and various genres of film. Also served as an assistant football coach.
Editorial Graphics Producer
ESPN - Bristol, Connecticut
July 2012 - December 2015
Worked with and managed the output of researchers and graphic designers to develop innovative ways to present, complement and enhance the day’s top storylines from a graphic and content perspective. Responsible for the accuracy of all graphic content, including grammar, spelling and statistics, on SportsCenter, NFL Live, the College Football Playoff Selection Show and other top programming.
Sports Reporter/Assistant Sports Editor
Kentucky New Era - Hopkinsville, Kentucky
October 2009 - June 2012
Reported on the Tennessee Titans and football and basketball at the University of Kentucky, wrote an award-winning 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 readers a day.
Freelance Sports Reporter
WCPO-TV (ABC) - Cincinnati, Ohio
July 2007 - January 2009
Reported on professional, collegiate and prep athletics throughout the tri-state area, including the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, University of Cincinnati, Xavier University and The Ohio State University, performed live shots, produced VO/SOTs or packages, shot and edited videos, and assisted in the production of daily sportscasts. Also 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. Also 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 editor-in-chief in the newspaper’s more than 135-year history, managed a staff of more than 40 employees while spearheading a complete print redesign, and served as sports editor, sports reporter, chief reporter and writing coach from February 2006 to December 2008. 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