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To use my knowledge and passion for journalism, social media and communications to obtain a position in a related field with opportunities for growth.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEMaryville Daily Forum Maryville, MissouriManaging Editor December 2014-PresentSports Editor December 2013-December 2014Sports Reporter Summer 2010-Fall 2011 Led a staff of three full-time reporters and three part-time reporters in coverage of a county of more than 23,000, including seven high schools and a Division II University, which won a Division II football national title in December 2013. Served as primary sports reporter, as well. Write sports and news stories, features and briefs. Assign stories and schedule event coverage. Lay out sports section and take photos. Work with publisher to ensure best possible coverage.

Platte County Citizen Platte City, MissouriAssistant Editor June 2012-December 2013 Write news, sports and feature stories in a fashion that relates to the Platte County commu-nity. Take photographs and design pages while also working with the editor to ensure the best possible coverage. Also assist in basic office functions as well as subscriptions and distribution.

Northwest Missourian Maryville, Missouri Sports Editor Spring 2010 Summer 2010, Fall 2011 - Spring 2012Assistant Sports Editor Spring 2009 Fall 2010, Spring 2011Staff Reporter Fall 2008, Winter 2010 Led or was a part of a staff that covered two NCAA Division II National Championship games for football, two Missouri Class 2 State Championships and a womens NCAA Final Four. Im-plemented a web-first approach and a social media emphasis. Managed a staff that won several awards for sports design, photography and writing.

Independence Chamber of Commerce Independence, MissouriIntern Summer 2011 Write press releases, update social media and company websites, assist with other basic Chamber functions.

Chariton Valley News Press Salisbury, MissouriIntern/ Sports Editor May 2011 Write sports stories, write headlines, take sports photos, basic design

SKILLS Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, Quark Xpress, Audacity, Wire Ready, Wordpress, Social Media, Digital SLR Cameras, office machines and digital voice recorders.

EDUCATIONNorthwest Missouri State University 2008-2012 Bachelor of Science; Major: Journalism; Minor: Visual Journalism 3.53 GPA

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Phil Cobb Maryville Daily Forum Owner/Publisher 660.582.1395 Laura Widmer Associated Collegiate Press Associate Director 660.853.9365 Pam Ulitschan Platte Co. Citizen Advertising Manager 816.739.5038