Professional Experience
Naylor Association Solutions
August 2018 - present
Content strategist
DEL Communications Inc.
March 2017 - June 2018
Managing editor
Golden West — Classic 107.1 FM
October 2016 - March 2017
News announcer and reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
April 2016 - October 2016
Intern reporter
Corus Entertainment — 680 CJOB
December 2013 - March 2016
News anchor, reporter and producer
Postmedia Network — Calgary Herald
December 2015
City reporter intern (school work placement)
Golden West — Country 88.9 FM/The Eagle 93.5 FM
June 2012 - December 2013
News reporter and anchor
CBC Manitoba
May 2012 - May 2013
Outreach team member
Golden West — 1570 CKMW/The Eagle 93.5 FM
March 2008 - August 2011
Announcer and summer events coordinator
Education
Red River College
September 2014 - present
Creative Communications — Journalism major
The University of Winnipeg
September 2014 - present
Rhetoric, Writing and Communications (Joint degree with Red River College)
Skills
Writing
breaking news and feature stories
copy editing
deadline driven
familiar with Canadian Press style
Communication
active listener and contributor
works well in a team environment
remains calm in a fast-paced environment
excellent collaborator
Software/Hardware
familiar with Windows and Mac operating systems
knowledgeable in social media tools, like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
proficient in shooting photo and video with DSLR cameras
Awards
Eric and Jack Wells Foundation Award
March 2015
Recognized for excellence in journalism for story about LGBTQ members of Mennonite churches.
Prairie Equity Scholarship
November 2015
One of two winners of the 2015 Prairie Equity Scholarship. The award was created in 2009 to address the shortage of broadcasters from under-represented groups, including women.
Other Experience
Zumba Fitness Instructor
YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg — West Portage Branch, Bourkevale Community Centre
The Projector (Red River College student newspaper)
December 2014
News Editor Intern