Experience

Foster's Daily Democrat

• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Part-time Reporter

  • Feb 2014 - Present

  -Cover news and events on Saturday and Sunday for Foster's Daily Democrat, a local paper based in Dover, NH -Write 5-6 stories each weekend; these include breaking news and features -Cover news and events on Saturday and Sunday for Foster's Daily Democrat, a local paper based in Dover, NH -Write 5-6 stories each weekend; these include breaking news and features



The New Hampshire

• News Editor

  • Aug 2013 - Present

  -Developed story pitches based on current events and also compiled ideas for feature pieces-Interacted with and mentored writers, guiding them in contacting and interviewing sources and in developing their writing skills-Copy- edited each page of the twice-weekly publication for grammar and content

• Staff Writer

  • Feb 2012 - Aug 2013

  -Began as a contributing writer in March 2011 and contributed regularly until hired in February 2012-Covered a wide variety of topics, including elections, campus research, university development, student organizations, and social issues-Wrote 2-3 pieces each week-Attended the 2012 National College Media Convention in Chicago-Promoted to News Editor



The Standard-Times

• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  -Worked to expand both the paper's (The Standard-Times) and website's (SouthCoastToday.com) social media presence via multiple platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Storify -Wrote five, full-length feature pieces, which were published online and in print -Compiled photo galleries and event listings for the website -Worked to expand both the paper's (The Standard-Times) and website's (SouthCoastToday.com) social media presence via multiple platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Storify -Wrote five, full-length feature pieces, which were published online and in print -Compiled photo galleries and event listings for the website



North Providence Pool and Fitness Center

• Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor

  • Jul 2009 - Aug 2012

  -Maintained safety of the pool facility and patrons -Taught children ages 3-14 to swim via an American Red Cross program -Performed first aid when necessary -Maintained safety of the pool facility and patrons -Taught children ages 3-14 to swim via an American Red Cross program -Performed first aid when necessary



LeBaron Hills Country Club

• Lakeville, MA

• Lifeguard

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  -Maintained safety of the pool facility and patrons -Performed first aid when necessary -Saw to needs of club members, including providing fresh towels and refreshments -Maintained safety of the pool facility and patrons -Performed first aid when necessary -Saw to needs of club members, including providing fresh towels and refreshments