Communication Specialist I

Nov. 2022 - Present

University of Central Florida

• Produce written and visual content to strategically elevate the College of Community Innovation and Education in alignment with overall UCF brand, voice and messaging.

• Research, interview and write stories showcasing faculty and alumni success, driving engagement and reinforcing a reputation for community impact.

• Curate audience-focused content for college-level social media channels, including platform-specific copywriting, accessible alt text creation, and audience engagement.

• Lead graphic design for all print, digital and social marketing collateral.

• Serve as a photographer for the college, including event coverage and staging shoots for web, social and marketing materials.

Freelance Reporter, Copy Editor

June 2022 - Nov. 2022

Osceola News-Gazette

• Reported on various high-level topics relevant to Osceola County.

• Interviewed and profiled local government officials prior to upcoming elections.

• Published long-form feature stories that strengthened community engagement.

• Assisted in the copy editing of various print editions.

Managing Editor, Social Media Manager, Design Editor, Reporter

Aug. 2018 - June 2022

The Exponent

• Pitched, researched, interviewed and created content weekly for print and digital platforms to deliver timely, engaging content to readership.

• Copy edited print and web content for accuracy, consistency and adherence to AP style.

• Played a key role in the graphic design of the bi-weekly print newspaper and produced social media content for Instagram and TikTok.

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