Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science | Political Science and Mass Communications

George Washington University

Masters of Professional Studies | Political Management

WBZ CBS 4 | Boston, MA

Anchor & Reporter | April 2012- Present

• Took over Morning & Noon Anchor duties in October 2014 - May 2015
• Currently serves as morning show third anchor, as well as writer & special projects reporter
• Created award winning series “Matters of the Mind,” taking an in-depth look at various aspects of mental health issues
• Part of news team that won a National EMMY, Alfred I. DuPont & Peabody Awards
• New England EMMY nomination for Best Sports Reporter 2014
• Extensive coverage of high-profile national stories including key U.S. Senate races, the Newtown School Massacre, Boston Marathon Bombing, Aaron Hernandez Murder Investigation, a nationwide Meningitis outbreak, blizzards, a Red Sox World Series title, & Patriots Superbowl win
• Meet multiple deadlines daily & be ready for extended live coverage at all times
• Deliver live reports for network news, affiliates & radio stations across the country

WEAR ABC 3 | Pensacola, FL

Producer & Morning Anchor | October 2009- April 2012

• Anchored live in the field for two months during Gulf Oil Spill
• Excellent ad-lib skills developed by a 50 percent unscripted show
• Responsible for the show’s website & social media posts
• Enterprise investigative story ideas & report or fill-in anchor for evening shows

WMBB ABC 13 | Panama City, FL

Producer & Morning Anchor | May 2008- October 2009

• Anchored the market’s number one rated morning show
• Lead Investigative Reporter with focus on government reporting
• Produced 2 hour show with creativity & accuracy
• Simultaneously served as assignment editor while producing during overnight & morning shifts
• Maintained heavy community involvement

General Assignment Reporter | November 2006- May 2008

• One-man-band responsible for updating station website content
• Developed strong contacts through beat coverage with On Your Side brand & a focus on continuing coverage

Non-linear editing

• Avid, Grass Valley, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier

Scripting

• iNews, ENPS, also Newsource, Newspath & Pathfire

Cameras

• Panasonic DVC or P2, Sony XD

Web Posting

• WCM, Intuit, Joomla, Facebook, Twitter, Google+

• 2016, EMMY Nomination for Health & Science Specialty Report
• 2016, Media Award from South Shore Mental Health
• 2015, Media Award from the Massachusetts Providers’ Council
• 2014, EMMY Nomination for Best Sports Reporter
• 2014, team coverage Alfred I. DuPont & Peabody Award
• 2013, lead National EMMY Award winning newscast from Newtown, Connecticut
• 2008, AP Award for Individual Achievement, Small Market
• Member - SAG-AFTRA, AAJA, SPJ & IRE
• Worked full-time through college to pay for education
• Internships: WTVR, WCTV, Governor of Virginia, Silverman Stock Footage
• Miss Panhandle USA 2008, Miss Jacksonville Beach 2009