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EDUCATION SKILLS
University of Missouri | Columbia, MO Sony XD cameras AP Style
Bachelor’s of Journalism, emphasis in TV Reporting & Anchoring Social Media Avid
Dean’s List | GPA 3.9 | expected graduation in May 2018 Leadership INews

EXPERIENCE
KOMU 8 News Station | Columbia, MO
Reporter | December 2016 - Present
• Reports twice weekly for morning and night newscasts and shoots, cuts and edits videos
• Identifies and develops compelling stories for shifts, enterprises, and investigative packages
• Conducts informational interviews and writes scripts for day-turn stories
• Engages digital media for the web, including photos, videos and links to web stories
Anchor | May 2015 - Present
• Co-anchors a 30-minute live morning show with Emmy-winning anchor Megan Judy
• Reports on local, national and international stories for more than 150,000 households
• Develops on-screen skills and presence including timing capabilities and teleprompter usage
• Builds and maintains relationships with target audience and community members
Production Assistant | January 2015 - May 2015
• Worked with anchors and field reports to ensure news was delivered in a timely and quality fashion
• Transferred and revised live footage for packages and edited news footage aired on television
Also worked as desk assistant, entertainment reporter, equipment librarian & KBIA radio reporter

London Live | London, England

Reporter | January 2017 - April 2017
• Reported on current affairs, entertainment, sports, politics and other prominent local news
• Cut, edited and produced packages for all 33 Burroughs throughout London
• Interviewed dozens of residents including prominent politicians, artists and city officials

INVOLVEMENT
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority | Columbia, MO
Chapter President | December 2015 - December 2016
• Directed and motivated 360-member organization and attended all Greek system meetings
• Corresponded with chapter advisors, regional coordinator and international headquarters
• Oversaw executive committee including budgets, philanthropic events, recruitment and functions

The Crossing Church | Columbia, MO

Agape Intern | August 2017 - Present
• Oversees 60+ children with special needs and learning disabilities
• Ensures children and their mentors were in correct classes at appropriate times
• Converses with parents frequently about their child’s faith development and behavioral progress
• Plans and organizes holiday party for 100+ guests, including games, crafts and food