​Cincinnati, OH                                                                                                                  513.300.1280

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Communications Leader

Expertly Adept at Messaging Goals, Mission, and Vision to Public and Media Companies

 

Award-winning and recognized communications professional shaping public understanding through journalism. Skilled in storytelling, editing, photography, video production, and event management with proven record of producing over 6,500 stories, including national, state, local government, business, and community news. Adept at building community trust by translating complex issues into clear, engaging narratives. Foster strong relationships by collaborating with stakeholders of all backgrounds and levels.

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Photography and Video | Event Management | Research | Strategic Planning

Social Media Engagement | Search Engine Optimization (SEO) | Mobile Journalism | Podcasting

Web Publishing | Data Analysis

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Professional Experience

 

COX FIRST MEDIA / JOURNAL-NEWS, Hamilton, OH                                    2000 to 2025

Senior Associate Reporter

Researched and wrote news articles on current events, including features on people within community and actions and votes made by local governments. Conducted interviews with people cited in each story, analyzing various topics from data centers, economic impacts, and election results. Ensured factual accuracy and adhere to journalistic standards, producing photos and videos as required.

• Netted thousands of page views on Journal-News website with series of stories on transplant patients, informing public on importance of organ donations.

• Earned company GEM award during 3-week transition between reporters, taking on additional responsibilities, maintaining complete coverage of agency footprint.

• Produced more than 6,500 stories appearing in print and online over career with news organization.

• Moderated and sat on panels of several debates and candidate forums, including for 2016 8th Congressional District primary and 2018 Ohio Gubernatorial Republican and Democratic primaries.

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Other Relevant Experience

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SWIMSAFE POOL MANAGEMENT (Wyoming Family Aquatic Center), Cincinnati, OH

Pool Attendant Manager

Supervised and mentored team of teenagers and young adults operating pool concessions stand and front desk. Encouraged employees toward leadership roles, providing opportunities for additional responsibilities. Aided facility and assistant facility managers in pool operations, including opening and closing duties.

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WYOMING WRESTLING (Wyoming High School), Cincinnati, OH

Wrestling Duals Tournament Director

Organized tournament schedule for annual duals wrestling tournament. Calculated round-by-round and overall scores, determining champions and subsequent places. Managed table workers at each mat. Reported final scores to media outlets.

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Education

• Master of Education (ME), Sport Management, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH

• Bachelor of Art (BA), Communication Arts, College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, OH

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Community Involvement

• St. Lawrence Parish, Cincinnati, OH

• Education Commission, advisory board for St. Lawrence grade school

• Athletic Board, formerly served multiple roles, including athletic director

• Philipps Swim Club, Cincinnati, OH

• Board of Directors, management board for westside Cincinnati pool

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Recent Honors

• Proclamation by Hamilton City Council, December 2025

• 1st place, Best Business Writer, 2024, Ohio APME (Division II)

• 1st place, Best Explanatory Journalism 2021, Ohio SPJ

• Key to the city of Fairfield, December 2020

• 2nd place, Best News Writer 2018, Ohio APME (Division III)

• Finalist, Best Beat Writer 2018, Cincinnati SPJ

• 2018 Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities Community Impact Award

• 2017 Salesian Guild Distinguished Communicator of the Year

• 2nd place, Best Explanatory Reporting 2016, Ohio APME (Division III)

• 1st place, Best News Writer 2015, Ohio APME (Division IV)

• 2nd place, Best News Writer 2014, Ohio APME (Division IV)

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Military

• United States Army Reserve (Veteran)

• Stationed at U.S. Army Reserve Center in Hamilton County, OH, and Kings Mills Army Reserve Center in Warren County. OH

• Basic and MOS training at Fort Jackson, SC