Experience

Mesa Community College

• Mesa, Arizona

• Adjunct Media Instructor

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  I teach a mass media and society course that introduces students to the ever-evolving field of mass communications and its impact on society. The course is designed to empower students as consumers and professionals. I also teach a cultural diversity and the media class where students learn how what we see, hear and experience impacts our views of diversity, as well as the inherent challenges facing media and society to improve. I teach a mass media and society course that introduces students to the ever-evolving field of mass communications and its impact on society. The course is designed to empower students as consumers and professionals. I also teach a cultural diversity and the media class where students learn how what we see, hear and experience impacts our views of diversity, as well as the inherent challenges facing media and society to improve.



Gilbert Public Schools

• Gilbert, Arizona, United States

• Coordinator/Troubleshooter - volunteer

  • Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Proudly helped Gilbert Public Schools in the education of a talented, creative 5th grader. -Successfully set up old laptop for e-learning, including troubleshooting all audio and video obstacles. -Ensured said 5th grader was on-time for scheduled classes and did not exceed scheduled breaks (playing Fortnite with classmates). -Prepared lunch and occasional snacks. -Troubleshoot errant web links and multimedia glitches. -Supply motivation for assignments via Jedi mind tricks. Proudly helped Gilbert Public Schools in the education of a talented, creative 5th grader. -Successfully set up old laptop for e-learning, including troubleshooting all audio and video obstacles. -Ensured said 5th grader was on-time for scheduled classes and did not exceed scheduled breaks (playing Fortnite with classmates). -Prepared lunch and occasional snacks. -Troubleshoot errant web links and multimedia glitches. -Supply motivation for assignments via Jedi mind tricks.



Division of Public Service, KJZZ, KBACH, SPOT127, Sun Sounds, Hear Arizona

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

• Producer, The Show

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  Proudly produced Arizona's most in-depth and award-winning radio program, The Show. I developed segment and interview ideas and pursued guests from Arizona and around the country. I briefed hosts, prepared questions and coordinated live and recorded interviews. Wrote scripts and edited audio for air. Highlighted areas of focus include in-depth coverage of heat-related deaths, vaping and coronavirus.

• Broadcast Producer Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Supervised production of the podcast HearArizona. Produced and edited content for web, newsletters and social media. Produced event videos and audio testimonials for KJZZ, KBACH, Sun Sounds of Arizona, SPOT 127 and Soundbite (a mobile food truck/studio). Created event graphics for annual First Press fundraising event. Wrote and edited copy for underwriting spots and fundraising campaigns. Voiced spots as needed.



ASU Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions

• Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Assistant Director, Strategic Marketing and Communications

  • Dec 2013 - Jan 2019

  I helped lead a talented team of marketing and communication professionals at one the state's highest- ranked colleges. Provided strategic direction for promotion of new initiatives and events. Supervised more than a dozen social media accounts. Handled all aspects of media relations. Developed and measured advertising and marketing. Produced content for print, web and other digital formats including podcasts, videos and electronic newsletters. Provided media and presentation training for professors. Managed TED Talk-like speaker series. Served as a liaison with various community partners on events and ongoing projects. Show less



Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication

• Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Faculty Associate

  • Jan 2008 - May 2014

  I taught an advanced radio reporting class focusing on quality in-depth stories. Students learned how to plan, pitch, research, write and produce a variety of longer-form reports. Students also received voice training and experience producing on-air programs. I also taught an intermediate reporting class where students learned the basics of radio reporting and newscasts. Achievements include: • 1st Place winner of 2012 AEJMC Newspaper and Online News Division's teaching ideas competition: Teaching News Terrifically in the 21st Century for use of Twitter for pitching and developing news stories. • Several students won top awards in national journalism competitions. • Taught podcasting workshops for Dow Jones New Fund students (2019, 2020) Show less



ASU School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

• Phoenix, AZ

• Director, Communications

  • Apr 2012 - Dec 2013

  Directed all aspects of communication for one of the nation's top-rated criminal justice schools, including print, broadcast and digital media. Hired and supervised team members who specialized in social media, graphic design and video. Achievements include: • Increased the visibility of the school locally and nationally through outreach, advertising, marketing and media relations. • Produced new marketing materials to better promote the school. • Doubled the audiences following the school's social media channels. • Created biweekly email newsletter distributed to more than 2,500 students, educators and criminal justice professionals nationwide. • Created and managed digital and print advertising campaigns. • Worked with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies on joint projects and events. • Produced videos aimed at students, criminal justice professionals and community including production of a television program for a local cable channel. •Implemented search engine optimization (SEO) of website and revised site to better serve student needs and partner agencies. Utilized SEO. • Efforts helped lead to no. 2 ranking by US News & World Report for online graduate degree, the highest ranking of any online degree offered in Arizona. Show less



Division of Public Service, KJZZ, KBACH, SPOT127, Sun Sounds, Hear Arizona

• Tempe, AZ

• Reporter/Producer

  • Jun 2006 - Apr 2012

  Created and produced the now defunct award-winning news and public affairs show, KJZZ's Here and Now. Substantially grew the audience for the time slot and doubled the the amount of original content. Reported and produced stories and special coverage for the Phoenix NPR station. Contributed stories to NPR News, NPR's All Things Considered, Marketplace and appeared live on WNYC's The Takeaway. Supervised breaking news coverage. Managed station’s website, interactive chat page and social media. Hosted Sunday morning news and filled in as host when needed. Achievements include: • 3 RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards, Writing. • RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Award, Continuing Coverage, SB1070/Illegal Immigration. • Public Radio News Directors Inc. Award, First Place, Large Market, Continuing Coverage, SB1070/Illegal Immigration. • Public Radio News Directors Inc. Award, First Place, Large Market, News/Public Affairs Program, “Arizona’s Fiscal Nightmare.” • Public Radio News Directors Inc. Award, Second Place, Large Market, News/Public Affairs Program, “Mormons and Politics.” Show less



ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law

• Tempe, AZ

• Assistant Director of Communications

  • 2005 - 2006

  Supervised all marketing, communications, media relations and web management. Developed strategic plan. Shifted communication model from print to digital media. Hired and managed professional and student staff. Achievements include: • Adding in-house graphic design and multimedia capability • Unprecedented news coverage, including front-page stories in USA Today and The Arizona Republic. • Debut of electronic newsletter aimed at improving alumni relations and donations. Supervised all marketing, communications, media relations and web management. Developed strategic plan. Shifted communication model from print to digital media. Hired and managed professional and student staff. Achievements include: • Adding in-house graphic design and multimedia capability • Unprecedented news coverage, including front-page stories in USA Today and The Arizona Republic. • Debut of electronic newsletter aimed at improving alumni relations and donations.



Arizona PBS

• Tempe, AZ

• Reporter/Producer, Arizona HORIZON

  • Apr 1996 - Aug 2005

  Produced content for Arizona's premier nightly news and public affairs television program. Reported in-depth stories that set up discussions on all manner of topics, including public policy, politics, science, medicine and the environment. Produced long-form feature stories, specials and election coverage. Special topic focus on fiscal policy, immigration, criminal justice and natural resources. Achievements include: • Two Emmy awards for writing and producing and several more Emmy nominations • A dozen first and second place Arizona Associated Press Broadcasters Association awards • Two Best of the West Journalism awards Show less



KPHO CBS TV CH 5 Phoenix AZ

• Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Reporter

  • Jan 1994 - Apr 1996

  Generated daily story ideas and covered breaking news for all newscasts. Produced special projects and directed news coverage on assignment desk as needed. Achievements include: • "Best Reporter of the Year, 1994" Arizona Associated Press Broadcasters Association, Division II • Emmy nominations for public service reporting • Community service awards from South Phoenix Village and Arizona “STAR” Awards Generated daily story ideas and covered breaking news for all newscasts. Produced special projects and directed news coverage on assignment desk as needed. Achievements include: • "Best Reporter of the Year, 1994" Arizona Associated Press Broadcasters Association, Division II • Emmy nominations for public service reporting • Community service awards from South Phoenix Village and Arizona “STAR” Awards



KIVI-TV

• Boise, Idaho Area

• Nightside Reporter

  • Aug 1992 - Jul 1993

  Covered Boise city council, Idaho legislature, local school boards and breaking news for evening and late night newscasts. Generated many exclusive stories as the only Spanish-speaking reporter in the market. Achievements include: • Substantial coverage of the nation’s largest wildfire. • Produced Senior Scams series, generating new leads for local law enforcement. Covered Boise city council, Idaho legislature, local school boards and breaking news for evening and late night newscasts. Generated many exclusive stories as the only Spanish-speaking reporter in the market. Achievements include: • Substantial coverage of the nation’s largest wildfire. • Produced Senior Scams series, generating new leads for local law enforcement.



KSWT News 13

• Yuma, Arizona Area

• Reporter/Anchor

  • Mar 1990 - Jul 1992

  Produced and anchored late night newscast, supervising news and production crew. Reported for evening newscast. Specialized in reporting economic and political stories in Mexico. Achievements include: • A half dozen first and second place awards from the Arizona Associated Press Broadcasters Assn. • "Outstanding Contribution to the Yuma Hispanic Community" award from Yuma Hispanic Forum. Produced and anchored late night newscast, supervising news and production crew. Reported for evening newscast. Specialized in reporting economic and political stories in Mexico. Achievements include: • A half dozen first and second place awards from the Arizona Associated Press Broadcasters Assn. • "Outstanding Contribution to the Yuma Hispanic Community" award from Yuma Hispanic Forum.