EDUCATION
James Madison University, Bachelor of Arts in the School of Media Arts and Design, Concentration in Creative Advertising
EXPERIENCE
Co-Editor in Chief for Bluestone Yearbook, JMU
Managed a design team of twenty-five individuals to create layouts and full-page spreads for James Madison University
Creates layouts, designs, and full-page spreads for James Madison University
Assess and investigate current events to confirm all published stories are newsworthy ·Collaborate with editorial staff to identify significant themes and qualities to include in the yearbook
Coordinate the annual distribution of 5,000 yearbooks within JMU
Editor in Chief for Curio, JMU
Front Desk Manager for School of Media Arts and Design, JMU
Production for Breeze TV, JMU
October 2021 - May 2025
August 2022 - May 2025
Regularly report, write, and produce content for the SMAD website and social media
Interviewing/previewing stories of SMAD events, timely coverage of guest speakers, faculty/student awards, and profiles of new faculty members or prominent alumni and students
Produce coverage in different ways, including but not limited to writing articles and creating audio pieces, video pieces, and photographs
Assemble and edit content for the annual SMAD newsletter and other duties as directed by the SMAD site coordinator and other members of the SMAD faculty’s Web and External Communications Committee
August 2024 - May 2025
January 2025 - May 2025
Operated and maintained studio equipment, including cameras, lighting, and audio systems
Collaborated with team members to execute the directors’ vision and production plans
Provided on-set assistance to interviewees and other crew members as needed
Involved in pitch meetings that helped in talent placement for the weekly show and assisted in package content editing