Experience

Virginia Career Works - Central Region

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Engagement and Outreach Coordinator

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Perform marketing and business outreach for the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board, branded externally as "Virginia Career Works - Central Region." Assist employers across Central Virginia with talent development and recruitment efforts to fill openings with qualified candidates. Disseminate information about workforce development programs and services for employers, local governments, media and the public. Facilitator of the Central Virginia Business Services team, a collaborative network of workforce development professionals who support business growth. Initial point of contact for employers within the Central Virginia workforce development system. Meet with business and community stakeholders to determine their hiring and training needs. Develop and implement annual outreach and awareness plans, with strategies for appropriately utilizing websites, social media pages and outreach materials for the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board. Responsible for producing workforce development board press statements, articles, annual reports, newsletters and other communications related tasks. Increase public awareness of Virginia Career Works - Central Region by making presentations to public and private organizations, agencies and businesses. Plan and participate in hiring events, career expos, community events, and job fairs. Work with the Director of RIDE Solutions to develop commuter options programs at worksites and business centers. Assist workforce development board staff and partners with review and graphic content for documents, PowerPoint presentations, speeches, press releases and presentations. Serve as brand ambassador and reviewer for all workforce development board outreach and awareness material. Complete monthly, quarterly and annual reports on business engagement. Show less



WDBJ7

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

• Special Projects Reporter/Producer

  • Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

  Created long-form investigative content on topics including transportation, politics, education, technology, and infrastructure. Stories aired on WDBJ7 and stations owned by Gray Media Group in Richmond, Harrisonburg, and Charlottesville.Enhanced daily newscasts with in-depth coverage of topical issues such as the legalization of casino gambling in Virginia, tolling Interstate highway drivers, the growth of homeschooling in western Virginia, and government misuse of open records laws.Launched "Open Case Virginia," a series of true-crime investigations focusing on unsolved homicide and missing person cases in western Virginia.Produced "Remembering Camille: 50 Years After the Flood," a documentary detailing the destructive impact of a weather event in Nelson County, Virginia on the storm's 50th anniversary.Secured exclusive follow-up interviews on stories of significant local interest.Coordinated submission of station entries in regional and national journalism award contests. Show less

• Anchor and News Assignment Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Jan 2019

  Co-anchor for weekday, #1 rated 12 PM newscast and substitute anchor for morning and evening newscasts.Supervised reporting staff in completion of daily assignments.Enterprised story ideas from diverse base of contacts to deliver exclusive content for our team to produce.Proofed all scripts for evening newscasts to ensure accuracy and adherence of newsroom standards.Researched, organized, and prepared long-term plans for news coverage.Reported in-depth stories of topical interest. Show less

• Lynchburg Bureau Chief

  • Dec 2007 - Apr 2017

  Responsible for news coverage in an eight-county, three-city areaManaged and maintained Lynchburg newsroom facilityDeveloped extensive base of contacts among Central Virginia corporate and political leadersCollaborated with Lynchburg-area businesses, industries, and education institutions to provide understanding and awareness of local events, opportunities, and resourcesSupervised and trained college interns in study of news reportingWrote and published content for company websiteSubstitute news anchor for Roanoke-based newscasts Show less

• Reporter/Photographer/Editor

  • Jul 2006 - Dec 2007

  Produced general assignment reports for weekend newscasts.Video editor for weekday evening newscasts.Shot video of stories for anchors and reporters, as assigned.



WHSV - TV / Gray Television

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Anchor/Reporter

  • Oct 2003 - May 2006

  Anchor and producer for 6 and 11 p.m. weekend newscasts. (August 2004 - May 2006) Managed and advised a staff of two weekend reporters. (August 2004 - May 2006) Supervised production staff of approximately eight people. (August 2004 - May 2006) Responsible for generating news stories from a large geographic area, utilizing contacts and various resources. Wrote and produced daily news content for company website. Anchor and producer for 6 and 11 p.m. weekend newscasts. (August 2004 - May 2006) Managed and advised a staff of two weekend reporters. (August 2004 - May 2006) Supervised production staff of approximately eight people. (August 2004 - May 2006) Responsible for generating news stories from a large geographic area, utilizing contacts and various resources. Wrote and produced daily news content for company website.



WSLS 10

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

• Video Editor

  • Jun 1998 - Aug 2000

  Assembled video news stories as assigned by reporters and newscast producers Maintained log of news stories that aired in individual broadcasts Worked closely with show producers to ensure accuracy and continuity of video sources in all newscasts Assembled video news stories as assigned by reporters and newscast producers Maintained log of news stories that aired in individual broadcasts Worked closely with show producers to ensure accuracy and continuity of video sources in all newscasts