Education

Northwest Missouri State University; Maryville, MO
Dec. 2007

Bachelor’s of Science in Journalism, Minor in Political Science

Collegiate Work Experience

Tower Yearbook; Maryville, Mo.
Editor-in-Chief
May 2006 – May 2007

• Directed a staff of 17 and oversaw entire production from concept creation to publication of 336 page book
• Budgeted $86,000 for hiring of staff, production of book and equipment costs
• Taught practicum class for students seeking collegiate credit

Photo Director
Aug. 2005 – May 2006

• Shot and edited over 350 photos for 336 page yearbook.
• Coordinated coverage for all university functions, assigning events to other staff photographers and non-staff students in yearbook practicum class.
• Coached younger photographers in style, composition, editing and general technique as a leader in the practicum class

Sports Editor
Aug. 2003 – May 2005

• Covered all university sports, interviewing athletes and coaches after games
• Wrote the entire sports section for the 2004 and 2005 yearbooks
• Also worked as the main photographer for football and basketball for the 2005 yearbook

90.5 KXCV Maryville & 88.9 KRNW Chillicothe; Maryville, MO
On-Air/News Staff
6 semesters from Aug. 2004 – Dec. 2007

• Ran on-air operations for NPR affiliates
• Interviewed, edited and wrote news stories with sound bites
• Performed as on-air talent for 3-4 shifts a week, including work as the newscaster

106.7 KZLX; Maryville, MO
On-Air/Production Staff
7 semesters from Jan. 2004 – Dec. 2007

• Production Director (Aug.-Dec. 2007): Crafted and led the on-air image of the station
• Produced weekly imaging spots for legal IDs, station teases, marketing and promotions
• Programmed and hosted weekly 2-hour show