Education

Bachelor of Science: Journalism and Electronic Media, Expected in 05/2023

University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN

Professional Summary

Versatile writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Offers more than four years of experience in journalism and is quick to learn.

Skills

Work History

Sports Editor/Staff Writer, 08/2020 to Current

Daily Beacon - University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN

• Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
• Wrote and edited sports stories for print and digital.
• Managed a team of 10 to ensure content was being published daily.
• Reported on Tennessee football, basketball, baseball and more.

Freelance Writer, 09/2022 to Current

Daily Times – Maryville, TN

• Reported on high school sports, writing game stories and features.
• Set up and conducted interviews with players and coaches.
• Reported stats and made box scores for high school games.
• Met strict deadlines and gained experience writing game stories.

Intern, 08/2022 to Current

Torchbearer Magazine – Knoxville, TN

• Completed various tasks from copy editing to conducting interviews.
• Wrote full-length features for print and digital.
• Conducted extensive research and interviewed different subjects for stories.

Freelance Writer, 08/2021 to 12/2021

The Mountain Press – Sevierville, TN

• Reported on high school football, writing game stories and features.
• Set up and conducted interviews with coaches and players.
• Reported stats and made box scores for high school games.
• Met strict deadlines and gained experience writing game stories immediately after events.

Intern, 05/2019 to 12/2021

Thrive Lonsdale – Knoxville, TN

• Prepared after-school enrichment activities for middle and high school students to encourage participation.
• Tutored and assisted students in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
• Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
• Mentored and cared for students spiritually, emotionally, academically and physically.