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Professional Experience

Executive Producer, KATU.com
Portland, Oregon
August 2011-December 2013 (Web Producer, March 2011-August 2011)

I managed a team of five producers who posted content to the website of KATU News. I also wrote and edited original stories. The website saw steady growth in traffic during my tenure as EP, including several record-setting months.

Special Projects Producer, KATU-TV
Portland, Oregon
August 2010-March 2011

I worked with a team of investigative and consumer reporters to produce broadcast stories. generate story ideas, research topics, conduct interviews and write package scripts. I field produced large breaking news events.

Executive Producer, KVAL-TV
Eugene, Oregon
January 2008-July 2010 (Producer, July 2006-January 2008)

I supervised a team of six producers at Eugene’s top-rated television station. I guided investigative reporting and other original content. I started as a line producer working on several shows and was later promoted to executive producer.

Reporter, Tri-County News
Junction City, Oregon
January-July 2006

Reporting Intern, The Statesman
Accra, Ghana
June-August 2004

Education

University of Oregon
2002-2006
BS in Journalism with double emphasis in newspaper and broadcast.
Minor in Business Administration.
Cumulative GPA: 3.70

Awards and Skills Professional Awards

• Executive Producer, 2013 Best Large Market TV Station Website, RTDNA Region 1 Edward R. Murrow Award
• Executive Producer, 2012 Online Spot News coverage, Society of Professional Journalists
• Executive Producer, 2009 Best Newscast, Oregon Associated Press
• Executive Producer, 2009 Best Sports Reporting – “Rose Bowl Bound Special”, Society of Professional Journalists
• Executive Producer, 2008 Overall Excellence Award, Oregon Associated Press
• Producer, 2008 Best Newscast, Oregon Associated Press
• Producer, 2008 Best Newscast, Oregon Associated Press