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Director of Advancement Communications
Knoxville, TN
Jan 2016 - Present (8 years 7 months)
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Communications Coordinator
Knoxville, TN
Nov 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 1 month)
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News and Multimedia Specialist
Jefferson City, TN
Jan 2013 - Oct 2014 (1 year 9 months)
I explore how to use innovative and compelling multimedia to tell the story of the University. Through photography, video, and content-rich articles, I am at the forefront of promoting Carson-Newman's image in traditional media, online, and social media forums. You can find my writing on the news section of the website, and my photography is everywhere from the homepage to Facebook albums and print materials. My video work is on the University's youtube page and shared both on cn.edu and through Facebook.
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Education Editor and City Beat Reporter
The Greeneville Sun
Greeneville, TN
Aug 2012 - Jan 2013 (5 months)
Wrote and designed the weekly education section, while covering the town of Greeneville beat. As one of only three general assignment reporters, my articles covered a wide range of issues from local elections and even plane crashes to an in depth look at a city school system zoning issue that resulted in several children uprooted part way through the school year. I wrote, took photos, and even produce original video. I jumped into the city beat during the middle of a restructuring and was able to get up to speed to guide the local community through the transitional and growing government and increased community involvement initiatives.
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Multimedia and Editorial Intern
Washington, DC
Jun 2012 - Aug 2012 (2 months)
Wrote several in depth political articles for print and online, including looking at how felons' voting rights could affect the 2012 election, how Texas legislation is dealing with a growing human trafficking problem, and how cities and municipalities can handle with the looming transportation and unique housing needs of an aging baby boomer generation. Also worked to develop the magazine's online multimedia section through creating original video and multimedia stories and curating other relevant youtube content to Governing's website.
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Writing Intern
IMB Communications Team
Jun 2011 - Aug 2011 (2 months)
Wrote feature articles on Americans serving in Latin American countries to show how the International Mission Board is active within the American people group. Work appeared in multiple publications and required repurposing for each audience.
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Editorial Intern
Jan 2010 - Apr 2010 (3 months)
Exploring writing for a niche audience, I interviewed jewellers, jewellery designers, and others within the high fashion world of London's jewellery market.