Résumé
SUMMARY
I connect readers, whether it’s through a social media post or an in-depth article, to a positive image of the brand through creative storytelling. I’m also an experienced editor who pores over copy to make sure the details are correct – and I always meet a deadline.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Led the publication of two issues a year for the North Texan, the alumni magazine for the University of North Texas, connecting to its 200K-readership and leading a staff of more than 30 writers, photographers and designers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Director of Publications and Managing Editor for the North Texan alumni magazine, 2023-present
Communications Strategist/Specialist, 2011-2023
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Irving High School, Irving, Texas, 2010-2011
Staff Writer
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Bedford, Texas, 1999-2008
The Monitor, McAllen, Texas, 1996-1999
Denton Record-Chronicle, Denton, Texas, 1994-1996
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Content creation, social media, idea generation, relationship building
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, EmmaHQ, Drupal, WordPress, Social Studio
EDUCATION
B.A., Journalism and English, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas
I connect readers, whether it’s through a social media post or an in-depth article, to a positive image of the brand through creative storytelling. I’m also an experienced editor who pores over copy to make sure the details are correct – and I always meet a deadline.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Led the publication of two issues a year for the North Texan, the alumni magazine for the University of North Texas, connecting to its 200K-readership and leading a staff of more than 30 writers, photographers and designers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Director of Publications and Managing Editor for the North Texan alumni magazine, 2023-present
Communications Strategist/Specialist, 2011-2023
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
- Oversaw numerous aspects of publication of the magazine, from mentoring students with little experience to collaborating with stakeholders to convey their message
- Wrote and edited articles for each issue
- Created content on the North Texan X/Twitter account for its 7K followers, and monitored UNT’s social media channels
- Edited marketing materials and newsletters that reached 45K students and 5K faculty and staff members
Irving High School, Irving, Texas, 2010-2011
- Designed lesson plans on literature and grammar for more than 100 juniors
Staff Writer
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Bedford, Texas, 1999-2008
The Monitor, McAllen, Texas, 1996-1999
Denton Record-Chronicle, Denton, Texas, 1994-1996
- Wrote up to 10 articles a week covering everything from arts to city government
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Content creation, social media, idea generation, relationship building
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, EmmaHQ, Drupal, WordPress, Social Studio
EDUCATION
B.A., Journalism and English, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas
