Experience

Glacier Media Group

• Canada
• Information Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Digital News Reporter

  • May 2021 - Present

  I’m currently in an exciting role as digital reporter and editor with Tri-City News — a Glacier Media publication — covering news in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam. Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra, B.C.I started the next phase of my career in May 2021 upon transferring from Glacier Media’s location in Prince George, B.C.Responsibilities: • Search news of interest for Tri-Cities residents (local, regional & provincial) • Write & report stories for website & physical publication • Attended events of audience interest • Communicate with TCN team to find different angles for continuing stories • Create videos for stories with strong visual components in addition to photos & social media (TikTok included) • Edit stories on TriCityNews.com; news, politics, sports, city council, education, community events, human-interest, etc. • Post, manage & schedule stories to social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, ensuring consistency with Canadian Press style • Create, design & write weekend newsletter highlighting news of the week; I summarize stories into first-person format for effective community connection • Implement metadata for digital stories to ensure effective searches • Communicate with other Glacier Media editors & reporters at sister sites in Metro Vancouver communities • Communicate with Glacier Media management for ideas on how to improve performance & strategize content creation Show less

• News Editor

  • Jan 2019 - May 2021

  Taking a leap into the world of digital & online journalism, I took on the news editor role with PrinceGeorgeMatters.com, part of the Local News Network division of Glacier Media.I started this stage of my career in January 2019 in Prince George, B.C.Responsibilities: • Searched news of interest for Prince George residents (local, regional, & provincial) • Assigned stories equally to news reporters in addition to consulting them on their own original ideas • Assigned & selected events to attend • Communicated with PGM team to find different perspectives a continuing story • Communicated with other Glacier Media editors & reporters at sister sites in places like Kamloops, Vancouver & Moose Jaw • Communicated with Glacier Media management for ideas on how to improve performance & strategize content creation • Created news videos for stories that required more visual aid • Edited all stories for PrinceGeorgeMatters.com; news, politics, sports, city council, education, community events, human-interest, etc. • Posted, managed & scheduled stories to social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube, ensuring consistency with wording and style • Performed other management related duties, such as hosting daily newsroom meetings, manage overtime hours, etc. Show less



Prince George Cougars

• Canada
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Beat Writer

  • Nov 2016 - May 2021

  I covered the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League (WHL) for both media outlets I worked for in the city. I attended home games at the CN Centre where I took note of important feats of the game, photos and videos for social media and interviewed players and coaches for quotes and deeper analysis. I covered the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League (WHL) for both media outlets I worked for in the city. I attended home games at the CN Centre where I took note of important feats of the game, photos and videos for social media and interviewed players and coaches for quotes and deeper analysis.



Vista Radio Ltd

• Canada
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• News Director/Editor

  • Sep 2017 - Jan 2019

  After serving 10 months as a reporter, I was promoted to news director & editor of MyPrinceGeorgeNow.com in September 2017.Responsibilities: • Searched local news stories in the Prince George community & the northern B.C. region • Assigned stories to the news team, distributing them equally & effectively • Communicated with other reporters to find different angles & perspectives to a story • Communicated with reporters at sister stations in the northwest B.C. & Cariboo regions • Communicated with management team for improvement ideas on various aspects of the news • Covered local, provincial & nationally recognized events as per reader/listener interest • Edited all stories on MyPrinceGeorgeNow.com • Managed social media accounts, maintaining consistency in writing & publishing style • Contributed my own stories to the broadcast; writing, live reporting, anchoring, etc. • Other management related duties, such as hosting team meetings, managing vacation & overtime hours, etc. Show less

• News Reporter/Anchor

  • Nov 2016 - Sep 2017

  NEWS REPORTER: • Researched local, provincial, & nationally linked stories for Prince George, B.C. • Topics regularly covered: SD57 school board, provincial government, softwood lumber production & other local news, sports & events • Provided appropriate information, statistics & graphics to make story compelling • Conducted interviews with the right subjects/main characters of the story • Wrote three versions of a single story for on-air talent • Written story includes: links, photos, video, tweets, posts, audio, etc. • Turned radio versions into an online story for MyPrinceGeorgeNow.com • Sent them out via social media (Facebook, Twitter) • Compiled an average of four stories per dayNEWS ANCHOR: • Delivered weekday newscasts (3PM, 6PM, 8PM, 10PM), each were two minutes & 30 seconds in length • Delivered Saturday newscasts (7AM, 8AM, 9AM, 12PM, 5PM, 6PM, 10PM), each up to four minutes in length • Recorded newscasts for sister stations in Vanderhoof & Smithers • Spoke in proper tone & emotion, depending on the nature of the storyWEB EDITOR: • Provided opinion & digital expertise to other reporters when posting a web story • Communicated professionally with news director & other reporters • Wrote clear & concise social media posts • Edited published stories; grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, tweets, photos, video, etc. Show less



107.7 Pulse FM

• Surrey, BC

• News Anchor/Reporter

  • Jun 2016 - Nov 2016

  All-around news person for 107.7 Pulse FM in Surrey, B.C., working various tasks to appeal news, sports, weather & traffic to the station's listeners. NEWS ANCHOR: • Using BURLI, I compiled news casts together, highlighting stories that mattered to residents living “South of the Fraser” • Delivered the news LIVE on-air with clear, concise & conversational stories • Three minutes of news, three minutes of sports, one weather mention, traffic update every 10 minutes • Interacted with morning & afternoon co-hosts when talking about news-related events NEWS REPORTER: • Researched stories that catered to the audience's interest • Conducted interviews in-person and over the phone • Went to news conferences & other related events for LIVE reporting • Wrote two versions of each story for afternoon anchor's convenience • Wrote one version for the website • Operated social media account when on-location; posted photos, videos, website links, etc. • Developed the station's online presence Show less



Surrey Eagles Hockey Club

• Surrey, BC

• Play-by-Play Broadcaster

  • Jul 2015 - Nov 2016

  As the voice of the Surrey Eagles Jr. ‘A’ club of the BC Hockey League (BCHL), I provided the play-by-play commentary & media relations! 🏒🦅 Responsibilities: • Broadcasted all home games at the South Surrey Arena [MixLR (audio) + FASTHockey (video)] • Called the play on the ice, being clear & concise for listener’s benefit • Added notes, statistics & anecdotes between plays • Attended & called away games in Mainland Division [Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Langley] • Compiled pre-game, intermission & post-game reports for listening audience • Conducted interviews for intermissions & media releases • Worked with Surrey Eagles staff when needed • Communicated with BCHL & other team broadcasters • Asked to provide voice-overs for updates broadcasted on TSN1040 radio in Vancouver Show less



British Columbia Institute of Technology

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Broadcast and Online Journalism Student

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

  BCIT is where I studied Broadcast and Online Journalism to kick-start my career. In June 2016, I obtained a Diploma of Technology with Distinction (Broadcast & Media). 🎓 Throughout the two-year program, I took several courses that allowed me to understand how the field functions and operates, broaden my horizons to various areas of journalism, as well as improve my overall skills and talents. In my first year, each semester consisted classes and labs that explored the basics of proper journalism. Courses included: • News Reporting & Writing • Radio & Television News • Media Law & Economics • Investigative Reporting & Documentary Production In my second year, we were placed in rotations to apply our knowledge and skills to an actual newsroom experience. Rotations included: • Evolution 107.9 FM Radio (BCIT Campus Radio) • BCIT Magazine (Shaw TV Vancouver) • Industry internships [TSN1040, News1130 (x2)] Show less



Rogers Sports & Media

• Canada
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Mar 2016 - May 2016

  Responsibilities: • General assignment reporting • Voicing stories for on-air production • Transcribing interviews • Writing stories for other reporters, anchors & website • Sports Anchoring (May 14-15, 2016) • Taking phone calls from listeners (traffic, general inquiries) Responsibilities: • General assignment reporting • Voicing stories for on-air production • Transcribing interviews • Writing stories for other reporters, anchors & website • Sports Anchoring (May 14-15, 2016) • Taking phone calls from listeners (traffic, general inquiries)



TSN - The Sports Network - Canada

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Intern

  • Oct 2015 - Nov 2015

  Assistant producer of the mid-day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. program, "Sekeres and Price" • Transcribed interviews, sent out to TSN Networks across Canada • Screened calls for public opinion segments • Edited podcasts & promos • Contributed thoughts & analysis on topics of the show Assistant producer of the mid-day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. program, "Sekeres and Price" • Transcribed interviews, sent out to TSN Networks across Canada • Screened calls for public opinion segments • Edited podcasts & promos • Contributed thoughts & analysis on topics of the show



Abbotsford Pilots Hockey Club

• Abbotsford, B.C.

• Public Address Announcer

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2015

  Responsibilities: • Greeted fans to the MSA Arena & introduced national anthem singer before puck drop • Announced goals, penalties & important messages; pucks over glass winners of in-game contests, etc. • Controlled the music during the game & at intermission; usually occurs when the on-ice officials stop play • Summarized the final score & explained details for the upcoming week Responsibilities: • Greeted fans to the MSA Arena & introduced national anthem singer before puck drop • Announced goals, penalties & important messages; pucks over glass winners of in-game contests, etc. • Controlled the music during the game & at intermission; usually occurs when the on-ice officials stop play • Summarized the final score & explained details for the upcoming week



University of the Fraser Valley

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Radio Personality

  • Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  I was an on-air radio host for UFV's campus radio station, 101.7 CIVL FM. Alongside the station manager, Aaron Levy, and another student host, Tyler Dyck, we hosted a weekly half-hour sports talk show about UFV Cascades Athletics. The showed was called 'Cascade Check;' we covered sports such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, golf, wrestling, and rowing. We provided highlights from the games and events leading up to the next show and interviewed coaches and players for their personal perspectives and insights. Show less



Abbotsford Heat Hockey Ltd

• Canada
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Intern

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  My responsibilities included creating stats packages; player profiles, league statistics, and other info. I reported to my employer, the play-by-play broadcaster who would oversee my work for approval and printing. In addition, these packages were provided for coaches and players of the team, the visiting team, the American Hockey League (AHL), on and off ice officials, and members of the media. I also conducted post-game press conferences for the local media to interview players and coaches. My responsibilities included creating stats packages; player profiles, league statistics, and other info. I reported to my employer, the play-by-play broadcaster who would oversee my work for approval and printing. In addition, these packages were provided for coaches and players of the team, the visiting team, the American Hockey League (AHL), on and off ice officials, and members of the media. I also conducted post-game press conferences for the local media to interview players and coaches.



University of the Fraser Valley

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sports Writer

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2012

  I was a sports writer for The Cascade Student Newspaper. I attended the games of all of UFV sports teams, including basketball, volleyball, golf, and soccer. My job was to report on what happened in the game, what were the stats, and who contributed the most effort to the team. Interviews with coaches and players were necessary as well as keeping track of the game's statistics on your own. I was a sports writer for The Cascade Student Newspaper. I attended the games of all of UFV sports teams, including basketball, volleyball, golf, and soccer. My job was to report on what happened in the game, what were the stats, and who contributed the most effort to the team. Interviews with coaches and players were necessary as well as keeping track of the game's statistics on your own.



Columbia Bible College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Press Release Editor

  • Mar 2012 - Mar 2012

  The 2012 CCAA Men's Volleyball Nationals were held at Columbia Bible College and I was hired as a volunteer to be the press release editor. I attended all of the games in the tournament and wrote press releases and recaps of the day's events. I conducted post-game interviews with coaches and players as well as statistics told in a language that the reader would understand. My releases were also posted on the tournaments website as well. The 2012 CCAA Men's Volleyball Nationals were held at Columbia Bible College and I was hired as a volunteer to be the press release editor. I attended all of the games in the tournament and wrote press releases and recaps of the day's events. I conducted post-game interviews with coaches and players as well as statistics told in a language that the reader would understand. My releases were also posted on the tournaments website as well.