CV
Education
| Qualification | University | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M.A. in Journalism | University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri | August 2012 – May 2014 |
| B.A. in Liberal Arts, concentrating in Political Science and International & Area Studies | New College of Florida, Sarasota, Florida | August 2008 – May 2012 |
Work Experience (Media)
| Position | Company | Hired |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial Assistant | Orlando Weekly Orlando, Florida |
December 2011 - January 2012 |
| Freelance Writer and Blogger | Orlando Weekly Orlando, Florida |
September 2011 - Present |
| General Editor | New College of Florida Catalyst Sarasota, Florida |
August 2011 - May 2012 |
| Managing Editor | New College of Florida Catalyst Sarasota, Florida |
January 2011 - May 2011 |
| Program Monitor | NHK World Tokyo, Japan (performed remotely) |
October 2010 - March 2011 |
| Copy Editor | New College of Florida Catalyst Sarasota, Florida |
August 2010 - May 2011 |
| Intern | Orlando Weekly Orlando, Florida |
June 2010 - August 2010 |
| Blogger | Admissions Department, New College of Florida Sarasota, Florida |
August 2009 - May 2012 |
| On-air Host and Producer | WSLR LP-FM Sarasota, Florida |
February 2009 - May 2012 |
| Business Editor | New College of Florida Catalyst Sarasota, Florida |
January 2009 - May 2011 |
| Staff Writer and Photographer | New College of Florida Catalyst Sarasota, Florida |
August 2008 - May 2012 |
Work Experience (non-media)
| Position | Company | Hired |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary-General | Florida High Schools Model United Nations, Inc. | September 2010 - March 2012 |
| Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Environmental Studies | New College of Florida Catalyst Sarasota, Florida |
August 2010 - December 2010 |
| Teaching Assistant, Introduction to World Politics | New College of Florida Catalyst Sarasota, Florida |
August 2009 - December 2009 |
| Volunteer, Model United Nations Club | Sarasota School of Arts + Sciences | August 2008 - Present |
| Library Assistant | Maitland Public Library Maitland, Florida |
August 2008 - Present |
| Webmaster | Lake Eola Charter School Orlando, Florida |
June 2005 - Present |
Skills and talents
Strong knowledge of both Mac (OS X 10.3–10.7) and Windows (XP–7) operating systems; very experienced with elements of the Adobe Creative Suite such as Photoshop, Dreamweaver and InDesign, and office software such as the Microsoft Office and the Apple iWork suites; fluent in Spanish; types roughly 60 WPM; expert user of social media such as Facebook, Google+, Tumblr and Twitter; highly skilled at producing and engineering live and recorded radio programming.
Awards
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Recipient, First Place award (as part of New College of Florida Catalyst) American Scholastic Press Association |
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
Books