Experience

COEUS CREATIVE GROUP, LIVONIA, MI

Marketing Manager, March 2019 to current

  • Developing and implementing a variety of successful marketing campaigns and materials including website builds, content for social media platforms, advertisements, email blasts, press releases, and more.

  • Managing other content creators; acting as a liaison between the client and team members, and providing guidance and leadership to ensure client’s vision and goals are met in marketing campaigns and projects.

  • Aided in creating a successful Kickstarter campaign for the organization that raised $16,000 of a $12,000 goal.

MLIVE/CADENCE ADVANCE WEEKLY, GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Reporter, May 2017 - January 2019

  • Hyper-local, community focused reporting in East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Township, Ada Township, Cascade Township, Cedar Springs and Plainfield Township.

  • Working closely with editors and embedding myself in the communities to seek and develop story ideas pertaining to the areas the Cadence serves.   

  • Beat reporting on local government.

MLIVE/KALAMAZOO GAZETTE, KALAMAZOO, MI

Reporting Intern, July 2016 – May 2017

  • Beat reporting on higher education in Kalamazoo as well as general assignment and breaking news.

  • Utilizing social media (Twitter) to reach a larger audience and to give live updates during breaking news situations.

  • Enhancing news stories through the use of photos and videos.

Education

Western Michigan University, College of Arts and Sciences                           Kalamazoo, MI

Bachelor of Arts                                                                                                                                     Graduated: April 2016

Major: Journalism     Minor: Spanish                                                                                     

Accomplishments

  • Third place in the Michigan Press Association’s 2017 Rookie Writer of the Year.

  • Awarded the Burke Endowment Fund Scholarship by WMU’s School of Communication.

  • Awarded the WMUK Scholarship for students pursuing broadcasting by WMUK.

Additional Skills

  • Language: Moderate Spanish.

  • Software skills: Adobe software, Microsoft Office, WordPress, GoDaddy, Hootsuite, Constant Contact/Mail Chimp, social media

  • platforms, Canva, and more.

  • Knowledgeable in AP Style and media relations.

  • Self-motivated individual able to handle stressful situations with ease.

  • Fast learner able to work individually and as a team.

  • Able to meet deadlines.