Journalist
experience
Editorial Intern
BobVila.com
May 2023-Present
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Write compelling SEO articles about home ownership and renovation.
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Aid in commerce research and writing for Amazon Prime Day 2023; updated prices to gain commission for the site.
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Copy edit freelance and cross-vertical content for publication.
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Help in updating and maintaining old content to meet updated editorial standards.
Editorial Apprentice
EatingWell.com
September 2022-May 2023
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Draft content for the website's news section that follows themes of health, wellness and cooking.
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Use SEO tools to update older content and gauge audience interest.
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Conduct interviews with notable figures in the food and health world.
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Write features and engagement pieces for the quality of the publication.
Teaching Assistant
Music 102 - Iowa State University
August 2022-December 2022
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Grade quizzes, essays and discussion posts of 500 students each with and maintaining a constant flow of feedback.
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Work with the professor, Amy Christensen, to edit class materials for a positive learning environment.
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Answer questions and concerns as they arise.
Communications and Media Intern
MidAmerican Energy
May 2022-August 2022
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Use writing and editing skills to produce informative content for customers, employees and service communities.
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Organize social media campaigns that highlight outstanding employee work to improve communities.
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Work with a team of skilled corporate communications leaders to translate the efforts and intentions of the company to major media outlets.
Niche Editor
Iowa State Daily Newspaper
February 2022-Present
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Led team of reporters through journalism basics and constructed positive writing behaviors.
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Assigned stories relevant to campus events, culture,entertainment and lifestyle.
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Connect reporters with the sources and contacts appropriate to their beats.
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Develop complex story pitches and projects.
Lifestyle Editor
Iowa State Daily Newspaper
Aug. 2021-February 2022
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Led a team of ten reporters in their story-writing and reporting process.
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Work with managing editors to create quality articles and content.
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Delegated and monitored progress of assignments, ensuring achievement of all deadlines.
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Advised reporters on their writing, story assignments and goals.
Editorial Director
TREND Magazine
January 2022-Present
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Write compelling and well-reported stories regarding the magazine's theme of fashion.
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Copy edit all editorial work in each publication.
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Advise junior writers on constructing captions and style descriptions.
Reporter
Iowa State Daily Newspaper
September 2020-May 2021
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Asked questions and discovered facts for assigned stories
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Drafted accurate, engaging and fact-checked news stories.
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Developed a beat with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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Displayed a wealth of knowledge with the standards of journalistic newsgathering and AP Style.
Aquatic Center Manager
Sioux City Parks and Recreation
May 2021-August 2021
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Supervised and scheduled daily activities and performance of up to 20 regular employees.
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Kept facility clean, safe and well-organized to maximize productivity and provide a professional impression to all patrons.
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Practiced and taught First Aid, CPR, emergency action plans and water safety.
Server
The Diving Elk Bar and Restaurant
May 2021-August 2021
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Operated Point of Sale terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
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Developed a rapport with guests and generated repeat business with excellent customer service.
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Provide customers with expert knowledge in food and drink pairings to ensure top-notch dining experiences.
Ski Rental Technician & Team Leader
Ski Butlers-Steamboat
November 2020-January 2022
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Welcomed customers, offered assistance and answered questions by providing rates, terms and conditions of rental.
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Answered calls and led team member duties on a daily basis.
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Contacted customers and billing parties about logistics and payment.
Nanny
The Avery Family
May 2020-August 2020
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Engaged with children to create a nurturing, safe, environment for intellectual growth.
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Prepared meals, scheduled and coordinated projects, and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to the parents' specifications.
Education
2020-Present
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
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Journalism and Mass Communications Major
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Political Science Secondary Major
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History Minor
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Dean's List Fall 2020 Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022
North High School
Sioux City, Iowa
2016-2020
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Student Body President
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Academic All-Conference 2017-2020
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All State Musician 2019
Awards
Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society
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Iowa State University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mores Family Scholarship in Student Journalism
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Greenlee School of Journalism
Forever Scholar
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Iowa State University
Dotdash Meredith Apprentice
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Iowa State University, Greenlee School of Journalism and Dotdash Meredith