EXPERIENCE:
Bay News 9; Tampa, Florida
General Assignment Reporter, April 2007-present
Morning and weekend live reporter who always jumps at the chance to cover breaking news. If the story is a high priority, live reports every 30 minutes for eight hours or more. During that time, gathers new information and new interviews to stand out from the competition.
WBBH-TV (NBC); Fort Myers, Florida
Investigative Reporter/Anchor, January 2005-present
Award winning investigative reporter (National Edward R. Murrow), uncovering problems
with refrigerators, resulting in a nationwide class action settlement. The only full-time
reporter on “The NBC2 Investigators” team. Also does general assignment and daily
investigative stories. Creates compelling, promotable and memorable investigative
pieces. Develops and maintains contacts for continuous follow-up coverage. Fill-in
anchor.
WALB-TV (NBC); Albany, Georgia
General Assignment Reporter/Anchor/Producer, April 2001-January 2005
Reliable and powerful breaking news reporter for afternoon and evening newscasts; covered a seven-county beat and Ft. Benning.
Chosen by News Director to travel to surrounding states for severe weather coverage. Anchored and produced various newscasts.
Gwinnett News and Entertainment Television (GNET); Lawrenceville, Georgia
Host/Reporter/Anchor/Photojournalist, June 1998-March 2001
Producer and host of entertainment segment; scheduled six shows per week. Shot, wrote and edited reports for live evening
newscast and anchored for GNET, a former metro-Atlanta cable operation.
Video Impact; Atlanta, Georgia
Video Technician/Editing Instructor, June 1996-December 1997
Transferred and edited film, photos and slides to video. Instructed clients on editing equipment.
Georgia College & State University Television Studio; Milledgeville, Georgia
Anchor/Reporter/Producer/Instructor, August 1996–January1998
Anchor of weekly university newscast. Shot, wrote and edited reports. Scriptwriter for commercials and promotions;
instructed students on editing and shooting.
AWARDS:
RTNDA National Edward R. Murrow Award, Investigative Reporting, “Defective Fridges”, 2006
AP Award, Investigative Reporting, “Diplomas for Sale”, 2005
AP Award, Best Spot News (Live), “Camilla Tornado”, 2004
SPJ Green Eyeshade, Deadline Reporting (Live), Honorable Mention, “Camilla Tornado”, 2004
SPJ Green Eyeshade, Best Deadline Reporting (Live), “Tropical Storm Hannah”, 2003
AP Award, Best General Reporting, Honorable Mention, “Military Boss Flight”, 2003
ACTIVITIES:
Investigative Reporter and Editors, Inc. (IRE) member
National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Graduate, 2004
Children’s Miracle Network, LIVE broadcast Co-Host, 2002-2004
American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Media Committee Chairman and Team Captain
Gamma Sigma Sigma Service Sorority, Founder/President
EDUCATION:
Georgia College & State University; Milledgeville, Georgia – BA Mass Communications
Graduated Cum Laude, Most Outstanding Departmental Major
International Study: DeMontfort University; Leicester, England
References Available Upon Request
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