Communication Specialist I

Nov. 2022 - Present

University of Central Florida

• Produced journalistic and narrative style articles about innovation, news, research, and outreach for the College of Community Innovation and Education

• Strategized and developed compelling content for multiple social media channels, leading the curation of the photography, graphics and engaging copy for various audiences

• Designed print and digital marketing collateral to aid recruitment and engagement

Freelance Reporter, Copy Editor

June 2022 - Nov. 2022

Osceola News-Gazette

• Reported on various topics including the housing crisis in Osceola County 

• Profiled local government officials running for election in county and city commission races

• Published feature stories on local student accomplishments

• Assisted in the copy editing of print editions

Managing Editor, Social Media Manager, Design Editor, Reporter

Aug. 2018 - June 2022

The Exponent

• Published a plethora of articles spanning many beats including education, tech innovation, student and university government, local politics, event coverage, community outreach and more

• Created and edited newspaper and social copy for accuracy, AP Style and grammar

• Designed bi-weekly print editions in Adobe InDesign

• Led a team of more than 80 student journalists, photographers and graphic designers