Experience

On3

• United States
• Media and Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Writer

  • Dec 2021 - Present



University of Florida

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Entercom Gainesville 985KTK /973 The SKY / Country 1037 The Gator/ ESPN 850 Home of UF Gators

• Gainesville, Florida Area

• Radio Talk Show Host

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2019

  Increased the number of phone calls, daily listeners and Facebook Live viewers since becoming co-host of ‘The Tailgate’ on ESPN Gainesville 98.1 FM with UF broadcaster Jeff Cardozo. Responsibilities include daily interactions with radio callers, managing a live show schedule, maintaining rapport with listeners, guests and sponsors, writing and recording radio commercials for show sponsors, coordinating the station’s on-air advertisements and promotions, broadcasting remote shows for business sponsors, special events or publicity opportunities, and seeking new businesses for radio ads and/or locations to hold more remote shows. Show less



Cox Media Group

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

• Staff Writer

  • Dec 2015 - Jun 2018

  Hosted a weekly video for SEC Country’s $1 million sponsorship with Zaxby’s and started the site’s daily Florida podcast, which totaled more than 3 million listens. Served as the combo reporter in 2016 for Florida football and recruiting, providing breaking news, columns, various features, analysis pieces and long-form stories on both beats. Profiled incoming Florida QB Feleipe Franks during the first month on the job, generating 1 million page views in a single week. Transitioned to a full-time recruiting reporter in 2017, writing two daily content pieces and producing four commitment videos. Responsible for creating and implementing a strategic coverage plan to meet monthly goals for page views, site growth and revenue. Coordinated marketing campaigns, social media promotions and sponsorship requirements for the Cox Media Group sales team. Developed and followed budget guidelines for travel and production costs on various projects, including sponsored content. Show less



The Gainesville Sun

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Correspondent

  • Jun 2010 - Nov 2015

  Won a William Randolph Hearst Journalism Award and received a $1,000 scholarship for a 4,500-word feature on Florida running back Kelvin Taylor, which was The Gainesville Sun’s most read story online in 2013. Covered Florida football, recruiting and former Gators in the pros, including blogs, breaking news, beat reports, post-game stories, practice observations, video interviews and message board posts. Assisted with coverage of UF baseball and softball, local high school football and other prep sports. Also compiled a page of the sports section while in college and covered UF student presidential elections for the newspaper. Show less



Prairie Dental Center

• Clinical Coordinator, X-Ray Technician

  • Jun 2008 - May 2014

  Administered X-rays on patients of all ages, including full-mouth exams and emergency shots. Processed film in dark room and prepared the images for diagnosis. Transcribed the doctor’s treatment plan on the patient’s chart and maintained case files. Assisted the doctor with various procedures, sterilized instruments and stocked rooms with materials before and after patient visits. Ordered and organized office supplies, prepared dental casts for shipment and filed insurance claims. Administered X-rays on patients of all ages, including full-mouth exams and emergency shots. Processed film in dark room and prepared the images for diagnosis. Transcribed the doctor’s treatment plan on the patient’s chart and maintained case files. Assisted the doctor with various procedures, sterilized instruments and stocked rooms with materials before and after patient visits. Ordered and organized office supplies, prepared dental casts for shipment and filed insurance claims.



Yahoo

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Correspondent

  • Mar 2010 - May 2010

  Rivals.com recruiting reporter. Provided daily updates on UF football recruiting, reported on Florida’s spring practices and participated in roundtable discussions with national and regional analysts. Rivals.com recruiting reporter. Provided daily updates on UF football recruiting, reported on Florida’s spring practices and participated in roundtable discussions with national and regional analysts.