
Experience
Curriculum Vitae
Education
University of Kentucky | Bachelor of Arts: May 2022Â (expected)
Journalism major
Broadcast/multimedia option
Digital media & design minor​​
Political science minor
Dean's List
Lewis Honors College
Professional History
Work Experience
Assistant News/Features Editor | Kentucky Kernel
Lexington, KY: July 2019 - Present
Help lead the news and features desks in all operational aspects
Write breaking news, briefs, features and investigative stories for the independent, award-winning student-run paper covering all things University of Kentucky and Lexington
Craft and brainstorm story ideas for the news and features desks and help create budgets for printed edition papers and daily online publications
Sports Writer | Kentucky Kernel
Lexington, KY:Â October 2018 - July 2019
Covered home and away games and wrote recaps in real-time
Incorporated information off of stats feeds and twitter updates into game stories
Effectively wrote to tell fans the story of the game beyond just what is seen and recorded
Updated official Kentucky Kernel Sports Twitter account (@kykernelsports) with live game updates as they occurred
Interviewed players and coaches at home games to incorporate their quotes and insight into my coverage
Stayed knowledgeable about sports terms, records, and trends
Wrote feature stories that are previews/news stories relating to a sports team
Attended press conferences and media screenings of coaches and players
Finished and submitted stories within strict deadlines after games end
End-season writer for UK Volleyball
Season writer for UK Baseball
Stand-in writer for UK Men's Basketball
Lifestyle Writer | Kentucky Kernel
Lexington, KY:Â August 2018 - July 2019
Wrote stories about arts, entertainment, etc. events happening at and around UK
1-2 per week​, chose assignments myself
Traveled to on- or off-campus location where an arts, entertainment or community event was taking place
Took notes on what is happening at said event
Interviewed 2-3 relevant people at the event and direct quoted them in my article
Photographed events to accompany my stories
Effectively wrote to tell stories based on information gathered at event
Worked under strict deadlines and submitted quality work to be published online, in magazine, or newspaper editions
Contributor | Her Campus UK
Lexington, KY:Â February 2019 - April 2019
Wrote biweekly articles for the #1 online magazine for college women
Crafted unique ideas myself to write about
Collaborated with other writers at UK to put on different networking and PR events
Ticket Sales Intern | Lexington Legends
Lexington, KY:Â January 2019 - February 2019
Made sales calls to previous season ticket holders and groups to pitch renewal rewards and processes
Created new customers by reaching out to new businesses that do not yet hold an account with the Legends in order to expand our market in the local community and across Kentucky
Assisted in the development of a theme night that will be executed in the season
Represented the Legends brand to people that have never held any sort of ticket plan with us; convince individuals to become first-time plan buyers based on incentives
Appeared in community outings as the mascot or just as an associate of the Legends to promote the season and community outreach
Performed any other necessary functions to prepare for the 2019 season (administrative needs, Microsoft Office, etc.)
Ticket Office Student Assistant | University of Kentucky Athletics
Lexington, KY:Â November 2018 - February 2019
Worked in box office at athletic events (basketball, gymnastics, softball, etc.)
Worked in ticket office during the work week
Answered phone calls about ticket inquiries
Provided Kentucky fans with information regarding ticket prices, seating locations, and special benefits and promotions
Printed and distributed tickets to fans
Created personal bonds between the athletic department and the fans through exceptional customer service
Managed money in ticket sales
Effectively represented the Kentucky Wildcats brand through high standards of achievement
Marketing + Editorial Intern | bSmart Guide Media
New York, NY (Remote):Â October 2018 - January 2019
Adopted many "sub-positions" on the site:
writer
copy editor​
senior editor
managing editor
social media manager
art director
operations (publishing) manager
campus brand ambassador
Pitched blog post ideas weekly to be approved for writing later
Created 50 monthly "smart topics" to inspire community bloggers to write articles
Wrote about topics in politics, career, relationships, technology, etc. on my own self-directed schedule
usually about 2-3 articles every two weeks to be published on the site
Edited blog posts written by community writers
Served as art director for posts to be published (i.e. chose proper images to put in the posts)
Managed social media posts (HootSuite)
Published content online via content management systems (CMS)
Managed bSmart media stream
Met virtually with the CEO weekly
Promoted the bSmart brand and the site through Campus Ambassador program
Only campus ambassador at UK​
Planned and led all promotional activities at Kentucky
Followed copy flow and meet weekly deadlines accordingly
Game Day Event Staff | University of Kentucky Football
Lexington, KY:Â August 2018 - November 2018
Assisted in football operations such as gate security, ushering, ticketing, etc.​
Remained knowledgeable about football operations and special entry passes
Promoted fan enjoyment and employee excellence through awarding exceptional work spirit as a "Win the Moment" Ambassador
Recognized employee performance based on safety, professionalism, intentionality, and innovation​
Presently corrected problems I noticed as they occurred
Coordinated pregame "Catwalk" with players, coaches, cheerleaders, band members, trainers, etc.
Provided fans with unparalleled customer service and engagement experiences
Promotions Team Captain | Bowling Green Hot Rods
Bowling Green, KY:Â March 2017 - September 2018
Created personal fan experience for a ballpark full of over 7,000+ people through in-game activities and giveaways​
Pitched promotional activities to be completed as mid-inning games for contestants to compete for prizes
Connected sponsors to the team activities and promotional games
Personally chose to dress accordingly to many nightly promotions such as Princess and Pirate Night, Fourth of July, Christmas in July, and 90s Night
Assisted in other operational or promotional activities when needed
Mascot handler​
Gate security for Jake Owen concert taking place at the park
Prize wheel operator
Dressed in a minion mascot costume for Minion Night promo
Honorary team captain during my second year​
Helped new team members and new supervisor learn the ways of promo​
Hostess & Takeaway Server | Outback Steakhouse
Bowling Green, KY:Â May 2017 - May 2018
Genuinely greeted customers to the restaurants and sat them according to table rotation​
Pitched promotions related to gift card sales and dining rewards program
Managed money in gift card and to-go food sales
Directed waiting system for seat waiting times up to four hours
Trained new staff members
Customer Service Associate | Panera Bread
Bowling Green, KY:Â June 2016 - November 2016
Maintained cleanliness and functionality of dining ​room
Managed money via computerized cash register
Provided quality customer service and represented the company brand & message
Other Experiences
Job shadowing, workshops, volunteering, etc.
The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning​​
Lexington, KY: October 2018 - May 2019​
Volunteer service only​
Tutored a fourth grade boy in math for an hour each week
Began as an assignment for a class last semester but continued doing it out of free will
Tennessee Titans Learning Lab
Nashville, TN: Nov. 9, 2017​
Spent the day learning from professionals at the Titans NFL front office team.
Heard from community relations, creative services, marketing, sales, media relations, and special events representatives​​
Skills
Effective news writing and reporting
Sports writing
Sports media
Content Management Systems (CMS)
Social media management (Hootsuite)
Ability to work under strict deadlines
Editing for publication
Art direction
DSLR familiarity
Verbal and written communication
TV/Radio broadcast script writing
Sales
Certified Microsoft Office Specialist
Promotional work
Leadership and resource management
Sports industry knowledge
Sports promotional marketing