Resume

Experience

June 2024 - Present

Freelance Journalist

I work closely with clients to understand their needs so I can deliver content that meets their goals and audience expectations. I edit and proofread content for clarity, cohesiveness, coherence and grammatical accuracy to guarantee a high standard for projects. I utilize design software such as Adobe Suite and Canva to design and edit page layouts that ensure visual appeal and adherence to publication standards.

2023 - 2024

Editor-in-Chief

As the Editor-in-Chief at the Beacon Today, I led a team of 20+ journalists to create compelling stories relevant to the South Florida area. I managed the development and editing of articles to ensure quality and compliance with AP Style and Publication guidelines. Additionally, I managed the scheduling and publishing of articles on the Beacon Today's website.

2021 - 2024

Staff Writer

As a staff writer, I pitched, developed and investigated stories relevant to the South Florida area. I ensured articles were compliant with AP Style and publication guidelines and conducted interviews with officials such as government leaders, local business owners and environmental activists to ensure my articles were factual and credible.

Education

2021 - 2024

Palm Beach Atlantic University | Bachelor of Arts

I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Palm Beach Atlantic University, where I refined my skills in storytelling, fact-checking, ethics and communication across various media platforms. Through research, interviews, writing, and editing, I created stories across print and broadcast mediums for publication. I gained hands-on experience with cameras for photography and video production and enhanced my photo and video editing skills with software such as Adobe Suites and AVID.

Skills
& Expertise

Investigative Reporting, News Writing, Interviewing, Research, Fact-Checking, Story Development, Multimedia Storytelling, Time Management

Awards & Accomplishments

2022 Florida Society of News Editors Contest 3rd place winner - Visual Storytelling

2022 Society of Professional Journalists Region 3 Mark of Excellence Finalist - Feature Videography

NCAA Athlete - Women's Lacrosse

2022-2024 SSC Commissioner's Honor Roll

2024 IWLCA Honor Roll

2021-2024 Provost's List