Experience

Hickman Mills C-1 School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Communications and Community Engagement

  • May 2022 - Present



Kansas City Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Of Communications

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2022

• Communications Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

• KCPS-TV Coordinator

  • May 2013 - Jul 2017

• Teacher

  • May 2012 - May 2014



Game Changers of Kansas City

• Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Executive Director / Founder

  • Apr 2012 - May 2014

  • Developed organization dedicated to providing programming and events to athletes in the inner city. • Worked with the board to develop policies and processes to improve efficiency of youth academic, athletic and achievement programs. • Operate as the organization’s primary fundraiser and public relations manager. • Create events to raise money for the non-profit. • Train leaders and manage volunteers who run programs targeted at youth. • Developed organization dedicated to providing programming and events to athletes in the inner city. • Worked with the board to develop policies and processes to improve efficiency of youth academic, athletic and achievement programs. • Operate as the organization’s primary fundraiser and public relations manager. • Create events to raise money for the non-profit. • Train leaders and manage volunteers who run programs targeted at youth.



KMBC 9

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

• Television News Reporter

  • Jun 2008 - Apr 2012

  Worked as a live reporter of the top-rated morning show for ABC affiliated station in Kansas City. This fast-paced atmosphere requires constant live-presence on-air. Time management, self-motivation and the ability to work with little supervision are essential to meet strict deadlines. Poise and professionalism must be demonstrated while delivering information in a constantly changing breaking news environment. Consistently mastered new technology and forms of communication to outpace the competition. Obtained problem-solving skills to react quickly to difficult situations. Attained written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to interview professionals in a wide range of fields. Selected Accomplishments: Reported on Kansas tornadoes, the story aired on ABC national nightly news. Selected to host and represent the station as a Public Speaker at various community events. News story on missing infant appeared on Dr. Phil’s for “Baby Lisa” coverage. Show less



Fellowship of Christian Athletes

• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Urban Ministry

  • Jun 2009 - Oct 2011

  • Managed a staff of volunteers at the largest Christian sports-based ministry in America. • Developed a communication plan for the FCA Kansas City office and created the FCA urban initiative. • Raised more than $50,000 to support the urban initiative. • Operated programs in 15 inner-city schools serving more than 700 athletes. • Assisted the FCA to raise more than $500,000 over two years. • Created and maintained the FCA website, social media marketing along with internal and external communications. Show less



Evangelistic Center Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Program Director

  • Apr 2007 - Jun 2009

  Trained leaders and managed volunteers who operated the Youth Center and Youth Camps with over 150 teenagers. Created events to raise money for youth trips. Booked talent, secured location and managed events to entertain youth. Additionally, I developed policies and processes to improve the efficiency of youth camps, youth center, volunteer training, leadership training, and fundraising. Trained leaders and managed volunteers who operated the Youth Center and Youth Camps with over 150 teenagers. Created events to raise money for youth trips. Booked talent, secured location and managed events to entertain youth. Additionally, I developed policies and processes to improve the efficiency of youth camps, youth center, volunteer training, leadership training, and fundraising.



Ingram's Magazine

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contributing Writer

  • Feb 2007 - Jun 2009



Urban Times Magazine

• Contributing Writer

  • Feb 2007 - Feb 2008



INK Newspaper

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing

• Contributing Writer

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2007



WANE 15

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

• Anchor

  • Sep 2004 - Jan 2007



FW Business Journal Magazine

• Contributing Writer

  • Feb 2005 - Feb 2006



KSHB

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assignment Editor

  • Jan 2001 - Jun 2002