Experience

The 19th

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events Producer

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  -Produce at least 12 events a year -Write events newsletter, including post event recap articles -Collaborate with team members to ideate, develop and execute event activities/workshop formats -Coordinate with teams across the organization, including editorial, audience, product, tech and creative -Set deadlines, run events meetings, secure vendors, schedule live and recorded interviews -Work with audience director to evaluate reader/viewer event feedback and how to respond -Create and maintain database for event supply inventory. Work with event storage company to coordinate shipping to and from events -Collect event analytics, evaluate progress to goals and areas for improvement -Occasionally report feature story for The 19th Show less



WTTW/Chicago PBS

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Producer

  • Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

  -Produce three segments a week for “Chicago Tonight” (hour-long nightly news magazine program)-Gather visual elements and field produce live shots-Coordinate crew, line producer, assignment desk editor, on-air talent and other producers-Pitch stories and segments, typically focusing on the intersection of race, gender, policy and health-Book guests (ranging from community members to executives and public officials), coordinate schedules for pre interviews and segment tapings, research and write questions, assemble visual elements, write web stories-Lead WTTW News’ source audit, tracking voices in coverage via excel spreadsheet to determine how reflective our coverage is of our community. Then help identify areas for improvement, and ways to make reporting more diverse-Produce WTTW News’ Black Voices and Latino Voices monthly community conversations-Collaborate with WTTW DEI Council to create a glossary of appropriate terms for WTTW to use company-wide Show less

• Minow Fellow

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  -Produce a variety of panel discussions on current events/issues, including a 27-minute long Week in Review show, and conversations on access to health care, addressing trauma to curb violence and how the coronavirus is affecting industries in Chicago-Pitch segments, book and pre interview guests, write questions and web copy, cut video for segments



The Chicago Headline Club

• Greater Chicago Area

• FOIA Fest Event Coordinator

  • Jan 2022 - Feb 2022

  -Coordinated the annual virtual event with speakers and organizers. Managed sessions and new streaming platform -Coordinated the annual virtual event with speakers and organizers. Managed sessions and new streaming platform



DePaul University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant, Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence

  • Sep 2019 - Jun 2020

  -Produce monthly “So You Want to be a Reporter” podcast, anchored by veteran journalist Carol Marin -Coordinated 2020 winter FOIA Fellows midwest conference, which included fellow nomination and selection process, creating event materials (binders with FOIA information specific to each fellow’s state), processing stipends for panelists and fellows, and clearly communicating relevant information and deliverables to all parties involved Create FOIA resource website with individual state laws for the Midwest Show less



14 East Magazine

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor-in-Chief

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  -Managed staff of 18 and more than 30 contributing writers-Collaborated with management staff to move to a completely virtually workflow amid the COVID-19 pandemic, during which we doubled our publishing schedule compared to the same time the previous year and produced our largest projects (twice weekly newsletter + virtual live story telling event)-Spearheaded engagement efforts to support community-centered newsroom-Led efforts to operationalize the magazine's work and make more sustainable processes, including guides for every position, and recurring projects (such as 14 East and Friends yearly event and annual anthology)-Helped coordinate newsroom fundraising campaign-Helped found magazine, develop newsroom goals and create style, standards and fact checking guides-Launched twice-weekly newsletter to keep the DePaul community updated on COVID-19, led newsletter team Show less

• Community Engagement Editor

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2019

  -Leveraged live events to build trust with community, and to achieve writing and reporting objectives-Planned and executed more than two dozen events, including listening sessions and community conversations designed to support reporting objectives; live storytelling events and mixers to engage readers; and workshops-Edited, pitched and fact checked stories on a weekly basis for the magazine, which is student-run and multimedia-driven.-Worked with editorial board and development team to integrate communications effortsFacilitated crowdsourcing, Twitter, Facebook groups, surveys and events to involve readers in writing and reporting-Organized workshops and panel discussions open to the public, including workshop about reporting on sexual assault, to support journalism best practices at the magazine Show less

• Director of Development

  • Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  Launched Public Newsroom series in collaboration with City Bureau and DePaul's Chapter of the Society of Professional JournalistsCoordinated 12 events including two panels, one workshop, four Public Newsroom events, three fundraisers and a poetry open mic nightSpearheaded newsroom collaboration with City Bureau to bring the Public Newsroom series to DePaul UniversityWorked closely with the Social Media Director to plan newsletters and promote events

• Social Media Editor

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

  Wrote and scheduled over 30 weekly social media posts on Twitter, Facebook and InstagramWorked closely with Director of Development to promote eventsDesigned weekly digital "magazine covers" for stories published using CanvaMonitored social media engagement, tracked followers

• Contributing Writer

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Helped found the magazine



ABC News

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• The View Production Intern

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  -Assist with general office needs including: printing, copying, mail coordination, answering phone inquiries and directing calls, organizing office and setting up/breaking down staff/crew events -Support producers during preparation, rehearsal and execution of segments -Assist with general office needs including: printing, copying, mail coordination, answering phone inquiries and directing calls, organizing office and setting up/breaking down staff/crew events -Support producers during preparation, rehearsal and execution of segments



Sophisticated Living Chicago Magazine

• Chicago, Illinois

• Freelance Writer

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  -Write feature stories on Chicago nonprofits for Sophisticated Living Chicago’s “Philanthropy” web and print column -Write feature stories on Chicago nonprofits for Sophisticated Living Chicago’s “Philanthropy” web and print column



NBC News

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Network News Intern

  • Feb 2019 - May 2019

  -Logged interviews for network correspondents and assisted newsroom with fact checking -Supported bureau during breaking news situations (including the 2019 Aurora, IL shooting and Jussie Smollett controversy) by making calls, contacting public officials and creatively using technology/social media to find additional information -Logged interviews for network correspondents and assisted newsroom with fact checking -Supported bureau during breaking news situations (including the 2019 Aurora, IL shooting and Jussie Smollett controversy) by making calls, contacting public officials and creatively using technology/social media to find additional information



DePaul University Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence

• Chicago, IL

• Assistant Producer

  • Mar 2018 - Nov 2018

  -Worked with journalists Carol Marin and Don Moseley to write and produce May 22, 2018 package about sanctuary restaurants in Chicago for PBS affiliate WTTW -Helped prepare questions for the NBC 5 Governors Forum on Sept. 20, 2018 -Collaborated with peers, shot video, filed FOIA requests and analyzed police reports/court documents -Worked with journalists Carol Marin and Don Moseley to write and produce May 22, 2018 package about sanctuary restaurants in Chicago for PBS affiliate WTTW -Helped prepare questions for the NBC 5 Governors Forum on Sept. 20, 2018 -Collaborated with peers, shot video, filed FOIA requests and analyzed police reports/court documents



DePaul University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chicago Quarter Mentor

  • Apr 2017 - Nov 2018

  -Taught an hour-long “college 101” weekly class to 22 first-year students-Created and executed lesson plans for new students-Collaborated with teaching team with an adjunct professor and staff professionalConnected students to resources, shared information on co-curricular opportunities and offered peer support

• Event Coordinator

  • Aug 2016 - Nov 2017

  -Hosted Thursday Nights at the Lounge event-Designed promotional graphics for social media accounts-Coordinated student center employees, graphic designer, food service and performers to execute Thursday Night at the Lounge every week Promoted event on social media and around campus to generate an average weekly audience of 112 people

• Internal Communications Intern

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

  -Wrote articles for Newsline, DePaul's internal newsletter-Scheduled and conducted interviews with multiple sources-Coordinated with multimedia teamMet all deadlines



AM Consultants Group

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Dec 2017 - Sep 2018

  -Led communications organization for three months while supervisors were on emergency family leave -Managed 6 clients, maintained social media channels for 4 clients -Rewrote copy for a child care agency’s website, managed media plan for NFL Alumni charity concert -Developed media lists, wrote pitches, media alerts and press releases -Secured 6 print, 6 radio and 3 TV media placements -Developed brand identity language for client -Monitored client competition -Drafted client talking points -Secured media partnerships for client fundraising events Show less



Classical Restaurants

• Cross Plains, Wisconsin

• Marketing Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  -Developed and executed comprehensive communication campaign plan for Cross Plains Culver’s 25th anniversary, earned media placement on Channel 3000 -Evaluated marketing goals, activities and initiatives -Recorded and analyzed customer survey data -Composed weekly marketing reports -Conceptualized digital marketing strategy, created a monthly social media content calendar -Developed and executed comprehensive communication campaign plan for Cross Plains Culver’s 25th anniversary, earned media placement on Channel 3000 -Evaluated marketing goals, activities and initiatives -Recorded and analyzed customer survey data -Composed weekly marketing reports -Conceptualized digital marketing strategy, created a monthly social media content calendar



Culver's Restaurants

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Trainer

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2017

  -Featured in Culver's training videos as the "Lead Female Guest Attendant" -Developed training checklist for new employees -Worked efficiently with a team to accurately help customers through their experience while at our restaurant -Trained new team members and help them transition into their new work environment -Featured in Culver's training videos as the "Lead Female Guest Attendant" -Developed training checklist for new employees -Worked efficiently with a team to accurately help customers through their experience while at our restaurant -Trained new team members and help them transition into their new work environment



Radio DePaul

• Chicago, Illinois

• Newscaster and Show Host

  • Jan 2016 - Mar 2017

  -Aggregated latest local/national/international news and report on air -Produced 3-5 minute audio packages on latest news stories -Hosted Marissa Does Sports, for an hour once a week -Generated new segments and content ideas -Maintained presence on Facebook to promote Marissa Does Sports. -Scheduled interviews -Aggregated latest local/national/international news and report on air -Produced 3-5 minute audio packages on latest news stories -Hosted Marissa Does Sports, for an hour once a week -Generated new segments and content ideas -Maintained presence on Facebook to promote Marissa Does Sports. -Scheduled interviews