Experience

January 2012 – Present
RFD-TV/RURAL-TV: Nashville, TN
Reporter / Anchor
 Helped launch a national news network, serving the needs and interests of rural America
 Live field reporter for news and feature events that impact rural communities across the country

May 2011 – October 2011
Red Carpet Talk: Los Angeles
Entertainment News Host/TV Freelance
 Host of an online entertainment news show featuring celebrity fashion, celebrity
interviews, movie premieres, concerts & other events

August 2010 - February 2011
KCTV 5 News: Kansas City, MO
Co-Host: “KC Zoo Show”
 Co-host a half-hour program for kids, giving them a“behind the scenes” look of the KC Zoo
 Engage viewers in a fun, informative way while delivering stories with zest and personality

October 2009 - February 2011
KCTV 5 News: Kansas City, MO
Morning Show Reporter & Live Noon Show Reporter
 Deliver accurate news reports; Present local stories and detailed information in a live format

January 2007 - October 2009
WCIA News Channel 3: Champaign, IL
Noon Anchor/Morning Show Reporter & Fill-In Anchor/Sports Feature Reporter
 Execute multiple live shots and interviews daily, Anchor Noon & Morning Shows
 Provide feature reports for Sunday Night Sports Show "Fighting Illini First Look”

February 2006 - January 2007
WCIA News Channel 3: Champaign, IL
News Producer & Reporter
 Gather, write and report on news stories of the day; Develop sources and deliver enterprise ideas
 Set editorial tone of each newscast and create a strong visual presentation

Training/Education 

 Host Branding                                      Leo Quinones                                             Los Angeles 
 Host Workshop                                   Marc Istook                                                Los Angeles
 Advanced Hosting Technique               Marki Costello                                            Los Angeles
 Master’s Degree                                  Broadcast Journalism                        University of Illinois
 Bachelor’s Degree                               Journalism                                 Eastern Illinois University

Achievements

 2nd Runner-Up, 2008 Miss Illinois USA / Top 15 2006 Miss Illinois USA
 TLC Network Appearance: Special Report “Quintessential”: WCIA News Leader, May 2007
 Region 5 SPJ Mark of Excellence Award: First place- Television General News Reporting

Skills
 
 Avid Express, I-News, Linear Editing, Adobe Audition