Experience

Griffin Media

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

• Multimedia Journalist

  • Feb 2021 - Present



WTVO-TV/WQRF-TV

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Weeknight Anchor and Producer

  • Nov 2019 - Feb 2021

  I co-anchor our hour long Fox show at 9pm. Also stack and produce the hour long Fox show, and ourhalf hour 5pm show nightly. While producing I find the most relevant and impactful local and national information to draw in viewers. As an anchor, I deliver that information with confidence, authority, personality and passion. I also report once a week on Thursdays, pack and then anchor that night. During NFL season, I went to Halas Hall once a week gathering press conference , locker room, practice footage, and shot my own stand-ups all for my story airing on our weekly Bear Blitz Show. Show less

• News and Bears Blitz Reporter

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2019

  Shooting, editing, writing and fronting news stories. Bringing the most up to date news to the Stateline.



WGN Radio AM 720

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

• Production Assistant/Guest Host of Blackhawks Crazy Podcast

  • Apr 2017 - Dec 2018

  In this position I was responsible for pre show set up in the recording studio along with recording image and video content from each podcast for social media. I also participated in the dialogue analyzing the Chicago Blackhawks season performance and updates about minor league affiliate, Rockford IceHogs, with hosts and special guests, including a member of the 2010 Stanley Cup winning team. In this position I was responsible for pre show set up in the recording studio along with recording image and video content from each podcast for social media. I also participated in the dialogue analyzing the Chicago Blackhawks season performance and updates about minor league affiliate, Rockford IceHogs, with hosts and special guests, including a member of the 2010 Stanley Cup winning team.



Rockford IceHogs

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Broadcast Intern

  • Sep 2017 - Apr 2018

  On camera work consists of co-hosting pregame the show IceHogs Warmup, conducting live intermission and post game interviews during home games, write, conduct and edit stand-up a previewing the night's game with forecasts of what the team needs to do or has been working on leading up to the match up, and stand-ups introducing interview segments for the pregame show. I also script and research information for each pregame show along with shooting and editing video of interviews special feature content for the show. During games I take diligent notes in order to formulate stimulating and relevant questions to ask athletes about their play in the period/game. Other responsibilities include: updating roster and bio information after games, shooting, editing and posting media day and post game content, updating graphics for broadcasts, creating an audio breakdown of previous game that is played in the arena lobby and concourse areas leading up to puck drop, assisting in marketing and promotional campaigns for the organization via social media, and appearing in and facilitating team community events. Show less



Chicago Steel (USHL)

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Game Day Operations

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

  As the Director of Game Day Operations I was responsible for creating an extremely detailed time sheet and game script for each home game that includes sponsor messages, during game entertainment, and intermission promotional events. I was in constant contact with the entire production and Steel game day staff and responsible for directing and coordinating all departments to ensure the execution of pre-game, during game, and post-game events for each game. I had to work harmoniously with each department of the Chicago Steel organization to gather the necessary information that allowed me to write and carry out all of the planned events to ensure the delivery of the best game day experience to the fans. Show less



Chicago Bears

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Fan Services Crew Member

  • Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

  As a member of the Chicago Bears Fan Services Crew I was on the front line of customer service and a direct representation of the Chicago Bears as a team and brand. My position responsibilities were to ensure the fans had the best Bears game day experience possible from pre-game through post game. Main responsibilities entailed answering fan questions about the stadium itself, logistics of getting into the game and expediting the entrance process to ensure fans get to their seats as quickly and stress free as possible. During the game focused on making sure fans were enjoying the game and had easy access to information and facilities that would enhance their in-game experience. Post game my responsibilities mirrored that on pre-game but making sure the exiting process was as stress free as possible along with taking feedback on what fans enjoyed and what that thought could be improved based off of their experience at the game. Show less



Eastern Illinois University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - May 2016

  Teach a foundational Communication Studies class emphasizing the principles and building blocks of public speaking, presentations, critical listening and audience analysis to undergraduates. This position also involves both time and people management skills. Time management in the sense that I have to meet grading deadlines along with my own assignment deadlines as a graduate student. Managing other people by implementing classroom strategies to keep the class engaged while maintaining a classroom atmosphere conducive to productive learning. Show less



Danville Dashers

• Co-Host Danville Dashers All Access

  • Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  Correspondent on the show with responsibilities that include conducting one-on-one, on camera interviews with players for the "Know Your Dashers" segment, interviewing fans during intermission and participating in a post game panel to breakdown the game with the host.

• Assistant to the Director of Game Day Operations

  • Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  Assist Director of Game Day Operations with logistics of game day, which includes for choosing audience members to participate in intermission games while simultaneously running games, enhancing the atmosphere and experiences of the fans by exciting the crowd along with assuring sponsors and those booked for promotional nights game nights are having all of their needs met and enjoying their time at the game. I also with planning promotional events for game nights and team promotional events off the ice where the team interacts with fans Show less



NJCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

• Danville, Illinois

• Media Intern

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2016

  This position provided a wide breadth and depth of experiences for a live sporting event. My responsibilities included arranging interviews between media and coaches/players, providing media with important game information along with maintaining an organized pressroom. I also gained experience in live broadcasting by providing color commentary for radio and video streaming. This required me do conduct research on the teams' play on previous tournament contests along with the entire season while making in the moment observations and predictions about the events occurring on the court. Show less



Eastern Illinois University Athletics

• Charleston, Illinois

• On-Camera Interviewer

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Compile notes on players and game events in order to create and conduct on camera one-on-one, post game interviews with players and coaches. I have a say in the editing process and control what games clips are used in conjunction to which questions are better suited for the video. Compile notes on players and game events in order to create and conduct on camera one-on-one, post game interviews with players and coaches. I have a say in the editing process and control what games clips are used in conjunction to which questions are better suited for the video.



Rugby Illinois

• Greater Chicago Area

• Marketing Intern

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Aided in game day operations and logistics of running regional tournaments. Updated the Twitter page with game scores and related information along with creating and facilitating Twitter hashtag contests for teams to participate in during tournaments. Also created promotional material for community outreach programs about youth rugby pop-up events throughout the city of Chicago. Aided in game day operations and logistics of running regional tournaments. Updated the Twitter page with game scores and related information along with creating and facilitating Twitter hashtag contests for teams to participate in during tournaments. Also created promotional material for community outreach programs about youth rugby pop-up events throughout the city of Chicago.



Eastern Illinois University Communication Studies Department

• Charleston, Illinois

• Social Media Marketing Intern

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Utilized the Adobe Creative Suite to create and develop promotional materials and strategies to increase awareness for an on-campus campaign aimed at students engaging in personal protective behaviors. Utilized the Adobe Creative Suite to create and develop promotional materials and strategies to increase awareness for an on-campus campaign aimed at students engaging in personal protective behaviors.