Experience

KVOA-TV

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Weekday Anchor

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Develop relevant, timely & newsworthy story ideas daily; pitch in editorial meetings Research & analyze information; translate into concise & compelling copy for broadcast, web & social media Coordinate, conduct & transcribe on- & off-camera interviews Collaborate with photographers & producers to create content for various platforms under tight deadlines & high-stress scenarios Effortlessly deliver reports live on air to educate & inform target audience, maintaining flexibility & communication as details change Build & strengthen relationships with community & government leaders, experts, sources & the public to keep abreast of potential stories, gain information & maintain positive brand awareness Show less

• Main Anchor

  • Aug 2015 - Sep 2020

  Presented stories & breaking news daily for top-rated evening newscasts, calmly & confidently pivoting as necessary to deliver accurate & up-to-date information Promoted & published stories to social media & consistently interacted with followers to increase viewership & drive digital traffic Responsible for making crucial editorial coverage decisions, guiding direction of newscasts, writing broadcast copy & live on-air execution Translated news content from Spanish to English daily Participated in regular community outreach efforts, including hosting conferences Show less



San Diego 6 News CW

• Freelance Journalist

  • Dec 2014 - Jul 2015

  Reported live for "San Diego 6 in The Morning" newscast, covering top stories & breaking news Maintained constant communication with team to ensure story angle & vision was achieved & desired message was conveyed Utilized social media daily to market & share stories of local/national interest Reported live for "San Diego 6 in The Morning" newscast, covering top stories & breaking news Maintained constant communication with team to ensure story angle & vision was achieved & desired message was conveyed Utilized social media daily to market & share stories of local/national interest



San Diego Miramar College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Communication Information Officer

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

  Wrote & disseminated press releases & newsletters to generate consistent positive media coverage Developed & implemented crisis communication strategies Served on committee dedicated to improving campus website & social media presence Worked closely with graphic designer to develop creative marketing campaigns & plan on-campus events Teamed up with faculty & staff to represent college in community, increasing visibility & brand awareness Wrote & disseminated press releases & newsletters to generate consistent positive media coverage Developed & implemented crisis communication strategies Served on committee dedicated to improving campus website & social media presence Worked closely with graphic designer to develop creative marketing campaigns & plan on-campus events Teamed up with faculty & staff to represent college in community, increasing visibility & brand awareness



KFMB-TV CBS 8

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Breaking News Reporter

  • Feb 2012 - 2014

  Lead breaking news reporter for CBS News 8 This Morning and Midday Utilized social media for breaking news on a daily basis Developed strong rapport with local journalists, public agencies and city officials Responsible for interpreting interviews from Spanish to English for colleagues and management Lead breaking news reporter for CBS News 8 This Morning and Midday Utilized social media for breaking news on a daily basis Developed strong rapport with local journalists, public agencies and city officials Responsible for interpreting interviews from Spanish to English for colleagues and management

• Reporter/MMJ

  • Oct 2009 - Jan 2012

  Covered daily live hard news and breaking news, shooting & editing video, conducting interviews & writing broadcast copy under strict time constraints Wrote & updated web/social media copy with urgency & attention to detail Provided continuous coverage on Tucson Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford shooting Covered daily live hard news and breaking news, shooting & editing video, conducting interviews & writing broadcast copy under strict time constraints Wrote & updated web/social media copy with urgency & attention to detail Provided continuous coverage on Tucson Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford shooting



KYMA-TV

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Reporter/Anchor

  • Oct 2007 - Oct 2008

  Lead live reporter and fill-in anchor for top rated newscasts Wrote, shot and edited packages Consistently uploaded stories on KYMA website Provided Mexico border stories for CNN.com Responsible for story enterprising, live field work and contact development Consistently met daily story deadlines Responsible for translating interviews from Spanish to English Lead live reporter and fill-in anchor for top rated newscasts Wrote, shot and edited packages Consistently uploaded stories on KYMA website Provided Mexico border stories for CNN.com Responsible for story enterprising, live field work and contact development Consistently met daily story deadlines Responsible for translating interviews from Spanish to English