Experience

Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communication Director

  • Aug 2020 - Present

• Program Promotion Coordinator

  • Oct 2016 - Aug 2020

  Social media | Online Presence | Outreach | Program Expansion | Customer Experience | Volunteer Coordinator | Program Education | Event Planning



Vitales on West River

• Server

  • Mar 2011 - Oct 2016

  ● Developed time management and communication skills to provide friendly and efficient service for customers coming in to get a quick lunch, enjoy a nice dinner, or grab a beer for the big game. ● Create a positive work environment among fellow employees through mutual respect and an encouraging attitude. ● Developed time management and communication skills to provide friendly and efficient service for customers coming in to get a quick lunch, enjoy a nice dinner, or grab a beer for the big game. ● Create a positive work environment among fellow employees through mutual respect and an encouraging attitude.



WOOD TV8

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Daybreak Assignment Desk Editor

  • Feb 2014 - May 2015

  Dispatched Crews and Gathered Information● Responsible for getting crews out the door to cover breaking news with as much information as possible. Provided continual updates from the scene to keep the web and on-air scripts as current as possible. Generated News Tips Into Stories● Relayed information to reporters and producers by picking up and expanding on important scanner traffic, viewer tips, and press releases. Updated Website and Social Media● Posted news stories on the WOOD TV8 homepage and tweeted information during breaking news and throughout the Daybreak newscast. Show less

• Noon Show Producer

  • Feb 2014 - May 2015

  Built newscast from start to finish● In charge of producing a one-hour newscast by selecting stories, stacking, and writing the show script. Communicated with talent and directors in the control room during the production, and maintained a calm environment during breaking news situations while using quick decision-making skills.● Worked under strict deadlines in a fast-paced setting. Promoted the Station’s Brand● Created content with an emphasis on WOOD TV8's breaking and investigating brand to keep viewers aware and informed. Show less



WOOD TV8

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• News Producer and eightWest Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

  As a news producer intern I gained hands on experience in the news and control room by working alongside producers writing scripts that aired on the news. I also went out with photographers to shoot footage and conduct interviews. As an eightWest intern I escorted guests in the studio and handled social media and web aspects throughout the day. I shot footage and edited packages using Avid, along with helping the production team with events such as ArtPrize. I helped WOTV4 Maranda Where You Live by working Maranda Park Parties alongside sponsors and interacted with hundreds of guests from a variety of ages with typically low incomes to create a successful community event. I also helped at the Maranda Beautiful U Event that brought in middle school girls from the Greater Grand Rapids Area to promote positive self-image and respect. Show less



Tribune Media

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 400 - 500 Employee

• News Reporting Intern

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  I received hands on experience as a news intern by going out into the field with reporters and working inside the newsroom. I shot footage and wrote scripts that were used as VO-SOTs or anchor reads in the newscast. I also shadowed and helped producers set up the nightly newscasts by pitching stories, confirming information, and researching data. I received hands on experience as a news intern by going out into the field with reporters and working inside the newsroom. I shot footage and wrote scripts that were used as VO-SOTs or anchor reads in the newscast. I also shadowed and helped producers set up the nightly newscasts by pitching stories, confirming information, and researching data.



Revue

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Interviewed big and small name musicians, wrote artist previews and entertainment briefs, contributed to the magazine print and online, on-foot distribution, article research, and event organizing online. Interviewed big and small name musicians, wrote artist previews and entertainment briefs, contributed to the magazine print and online, on-foot distribution, article research, and event organizing online.



CupidsPulse.com

• Editorial Intern

  • Oct 2011 - Sep 2012

  I wrote briefs on celebrity relationship news and provided dating advice readers could use, as well as feature length articles on topics that were informative and educational. I was also in charge of writing bi-monthly movie previews. I wrote briefs on celebrity relationship news and provided dating advice readers could use, as well as feature length articles on topics that were informative and educational. I was also in charge of writing bi-monthly movie previews.