Experience

Helicopters Inc

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Photojournalist/Reporter

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  I operate the aerial camera and report over breaking stories in the news helicopter for WBBM-TV and WFLD-TV in Chicago. I operate the aerial camera and report over breaking stories in the news helicopter for WBBM-TV and WFLD-TV in Chicago.



Total Traffic & Weather Network

• Information Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Traffic Reporter

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2021

  I produce and deliver traffic and news reports on a variety of client stations over eleven different markets. I have reported from NBC's "Sky 5" helicopter on WMAQ-TV's local news in Chicago, anchored news updates for WWTC-AM in Minneapolis, and reported traffic updates on dozens of radio affiliates including WLS-AM in Chicago. I also assist the Director of Operations with updating our hub's CSS Tool information and our Regional Engineers with our office's day-to-day engineering and networking needs.



Radio DePaul: Chicago's College Connection

• Operations Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Responsible for overseeing a 13 member management team and over 125 DJs, hosts, and newscasters. Works directly in nearly every facet of management, including: programming, promotions, engineering, production, and administration.

• Host, Writer, Producer: The Radio DePaul Podcast

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

  Creator, host, and showrunner for Radio DePaul's flagship podcast. The show mixes segments from Radio DePaul shows with original feature stories and interviews that revolve around a weekly particular theme. Episodes can be accessed here: https://soundcloud.com/radiodepaul/sets/the-radio-depaul-podcast.

• Host: The Radio DePaul Writers Series

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2016

  I wrote, produced, engineered, and hosted the show, which featured interviews with published authors and readings from student authors. I was responsible for booking guests and logistical elements in addition to on-air elements. Past guests include: Stuart Dybek, Adam Haslett, Belinda McKeon, John Boyne, and Idra Novey.

• Program Director

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  I was responsible for overseeing all on-air content at Radio DePaul. This included hiring new shows, refining current shows, and programming the Enco automation system. I was a finalist for The Intercollegiate Broadcasting System's "Best Program Director" award in 2015.

• News Director

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  I was responsible for organizing and overseeing the Radio DePaul News Team, including scheduling, conflict mediation, and leading performance reviews.



98.7 WFMT

• Studs Terkel Archive Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

  Worked collaboratively with a small team of fellow interns and station employees to create and promote the Studs Terkel Radio Archive. Responsibilities included copywriting social media campaigns, creating promotional sound and video packages, and working with potential clients to tailor content to their liking. Worked collaboratively with a small team of fellow interns and station employees to create and promote the Studs Terkel Radio Archive. Responsibilities included copywriting social media campaigns, creating promotional sound and video packages, and working with potential clients to tailor content to their liking.



DePaul University Center for Writing-based Learning

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Peer Writing Tutor and Fellow

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  I worked collaboratively with writers of all disciplines to improve writing. I provided guidance on issues ranging from grammar, to structure, to organization, to brainstorming and concept. I worked collaboratively with writers of all disciplines to improve writing. I provided guidance on issues ranging from grammar, to structure, to organization, to brainstorming and concept.