RESUME
CAREER MILESTONES
Hello
I'm a creative and motivated journalist, with experience in print and digital media. Dedicated and equipped with excellent storytelling skills and strong knowledge of multimedia software.
I consider each role I’ve had as an integral part in the making of who I am as a writer and photographer. Each of my experiences helps shape the way I approach each project. To find out more about my experience or background, contact me directly.
SKILLS
Interviewing skills
AP Style
Data visualization
Copy editing
Website management
Writing and research
Adobe Creative
Storytelling
Editing skills
Attention to detail
Multimedia
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA
Associate of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communication
American River College
Sacramento, CA
CONTACT
EXPERIENCES
CONTENT WRITER
Freelancer - Present
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Content writer on Medium
PHOTOGRAPHER - FREELANCER
May 2014 - present
• Provide photography services in the Sacramento area, including family photography, portraits, and weddings.
• Direct business social media marketing, customer service, and sales.
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS - JOURNALISM INTERN
Jan. 2021 - May 2021
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Conducted interviews, wrote news and profile features.
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Designed graphics for their quarterly magazine, online meetings and presentations.
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Updated the website.
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Brainstormed innovative ideas for the organization.
THE STATE HORNET AT SACRAMENTO STATE UNIVERSITY - STAFF WRITER
Aug. 2019 - Dec. 2019
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Conducted interviews and wrote stories for: news section, arts & entertainment, and sports.
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Took photos for the stories and edited them.
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Updated the State Hornet's social media platform, with live tweets and Instagram stories.
THE CENTRAL CONNECTION AT THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CENTRAL CHURCH -
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Oct. 2014 - April 2016
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Relaunched, redesigned, and expanded the church's magazine.
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Produced content, design, and photography.
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Directed staff and supervised projects. Conducted editorial meetings and edited contributions.
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Conducted interviews and wrote stories.
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Represented and promoted the magazine at SDA Sac Central Church events.
THE CURRENT AT AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE - NEWS EDITOR
2008-2009
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Wrote news stories, conducted interviews, and assisted production.
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Assigned stories to staff writers and contributed to editing and proofreading.
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Designed layout for the News section pages of the print publication.