
RESUMÉ
July 2023 - Present
Issues Analyst
Focus on the Family's Daily Citizen
Pitch, author and publish daily pieces breaking down current events and cultural trends for citizens, focusing on topics affecting families
Create and manage independent, investigative projects including complex data analysis
Use reporting experience to interview cultural influencers, whistleblowers and academics
Produce multi-media packages using html code
Edit and review colleagues' articles ecompassing varied cultural beats
Use time-management skills to balance an editorial calendar with scheduled pieces of varying lengths
January 2023 - April 2023
Reporter, Explainers and Trends Team
Forbes Magazine
Pitched, authored, edited and published daily explainers on topics ranging from politics to entertainment
Used research skills to analyze and aggregate information on a variety of topics
Collaborated successfully with several different editors produce timely, interesting content
May 2022 - December 2022
Intern and Contributor, Wealth Team
Forbes Magazine
Used knowledge of financial markets and corporate structures to complete in-depth financial valuations of billionaires for the Forbes 400
Used interpersonal skills to interview billionaires and fact-check completed articles
Brainstormed, authored and published articles on a deadline
Participated in deadline-oriented, collaborative editing processes to create online and print media packages
May 2021 - May 2022
Editorial Assistant and Contributor
Discourse Magazine
Review and edit colleague’s work and discuss proposed changes to ensure accuracy and readability
Utilize attention to detail to apply grammar and formatting edits
Brainstorm and manage independent projects, including researching, authoring, and publishing long-form pieces on deadline
Utilize interpersonal skills to communicate with readers, scholars, and publishing houses
Collaborate with editorial team to re-design website and increase social media presence
January 2019 - May 2019
Opinion Section Editor
Westmont Horizon
Used knowledge of argumentation and writing to edit weekly opinion section on deadline
Practiced collaboration and public speaking in weekly pitch meetings
Used knowledge of InDesign to create a two-page spread combining articles and graphics
November 2019 - December 2020
Editor-in-Chief
Westmont Horizon
Produced weekly school newspaper and created an InDesign spread for the front page
Collaborated with faculty and the editorial team to improve the quality and functionality of the paper
Used knowledge of economics and management to oversee paper budget, including advertising revenue and payroll
Orchestrated migration from print to an online platform to increase efficiency, quality and readership
Authored newspaper style and ethics manual to establish expectations of quality and a professional environment


HONORS AND AWARDS

FREELANCE WORK
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Westmont College President’s Scholar
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Leadership Scholar at The Fund for American Studies
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Member of National Communication Association Honor Society
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Graduated cum laude
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Authored two articles on maintaining a healthy relationship with social media for Brio Magazine
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Used editing and copyediting skills to edit a 9,000 word book proposal for Bourland Strategic Advisors
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Used interpersonal and public speaking skills to participate in a BBC T.V. spot on social media