Education
Elon University, School of Communications
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Bachelor of Arts in Cinema & Television Arts
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Minor in Business Administration
Elon, NC
May 2023
Work Experience
Freelance Photojournalist
Carolina Public Press | Burlington Times-News
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Versatile, passionate and eager photojournalist available and ready to tackle any assignment given
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Skilled in portraits, sports, spot news, features, event coverage and more
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Available for any assignment with quick turn-around times throughout and quickly after the event
The News Tribune | Internship
Visual Journalist
Tacoma, WA
May 2022 – Aug. 2022
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Attends daily meetings to pitch story ideas and take assignments
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Interprets assignment summaries into compelling storytelling images and videos
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Covers events with high-quality photographs and videos to create engaging visuals for the website, print and social media
Elon News Network
Elon, NC
Photojournalist
Aug. 2019 – Present
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Creates high quality photos for the paper and social media for daily assignments
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Contributed to pitch meetings to produce visuals for accompanying stories
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Fast turnaround times to make deadlines during breaks of events as well as final photos within an hour of the end of an event
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Communicate effectively with other photographers and reporters for their stories
Photo Editor
Jan. 2020 - May 2021
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Manages photography team of 15 photographers to cover events, breaking news, and create meaningful photo stories
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Communicates between reporters, designers and photographers to ensure high quality photos are taken for multiple platforms
Video Production Team Member
Video Production Manager
Aug. 2019 – Present
May 2021 - Dec. 2021
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Works with news director to ensure high quality video and production for broadcasts and creating production schedule
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Teaches members how to use the equipment in the control rooms to put on the best show possible
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Communicates with others to make sure everyone is comfortable and ready for showtime
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Helps set up and run all the positions for ENN’s two live shows a week and special shows such as election shows
Elon Athletics
Photographer
Elon, NC
April 2020 - Present
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Produces high-quality photos from games and practices of the players as well as the crowd.
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Quick turnaround times for submitting best photos during and right after the game
University Communications
Photographer
Elon, NC
Feb. 2022 - Present
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Produces high-quality photos from games and practices of the players as well as the crowd.
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Quick turnaround times for submitting best photos during and right after the game
Neighborhood Rescue of America | Internship
Video and Content Creation Team Intern
Remote
June 2021 - Aug. 2021
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Produces high-quality photos from games and practices of the players as well as the crowd.
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Quick turnaround times for submitting best photos during and right after the game
Professional Associations & Activities
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Mountain Photojournalism Workshop '22
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National Press Photographers Association
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National Member & Elon University's Chapter President
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Society of Professional Journalists
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Alpha Kappa Psi
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Sigma Iota Epsilon
Awards
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N.C. College Media Association Photography | 3rd Place
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N.C. College Media Association Photography | 3rd Place
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College Media Association | Pinnacle Award 3rd place for Best Sports Feature Photo
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Society of Professional Journalists | Mark of Excellence National Award in Feature Photography
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Society of Professional Journalists | Mark of Excellence Region 2 Award in Feature Photography
Feb. 2022
Feb. 2021
Oct. 2020
May 2020
April 2020
Skills
Visual Storytelling, News Judgement, Videography, Video Editing, Photo Editing, Drone Photography and Videography, Video Production, Photo Mechanic, Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere Pro, Lightroom, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, Illustrator