EDUCATION
M. A., Communication (Aug 2008)
Arizona State University: Hugh Downs School of Human Communication
- Concentrations in intercultural communication and rhetoric; 3.8 GPA
- Outside coursework in creative writing and globalization studies
B.A., English Language & Writing; Minor French (May 2004)
University of North Texas (Honors Program)
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude; 3.8 GPA
- Coursework in (photo)journalism, creative writing and linguistics
- Université de Picardie Jules Verne
- Studied abroad in Amiens, France for the 2002-2003 academic year
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer, Editor & Photographer (Feb 2008 – Present)
Las Vegas Weekly; LA Direct; Vegas InSight; In Touch Weekly; Phoenix ArtSpace. etc.
- Reports on pop culture, entertainment and more for various publications
- Conducts the full-process of article creation–from pitching to editing
- Shoots journalistic and event photography
Copy Editor & Reporter (Aug 2006 – Feb 2008)
944 Magazine; Scottsdale, Arizona
- Copy edited magazine articles, ads, etc.
- Wrote magazine articles and conducted interviews
- Focused on pop culture, entertainment, music and fashion
- Shot editorial and event photography
Graduate Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant (Aug 2004-Dec 2007)
Arizona State University; Hugh Downs School of Human Communication
- Taught COM 225: Introduction to Public Speaking (8 sections)
- Taught COM 230: Small Group Communication (1 section)
- Taught French 202 (1 section)
- Assisted Teaching COM 100: Intro to Human Communication (1 section)
- Provided linguistic coding for software analysis as a research assistant
Creative Writing Intern (Sept 2005 – May 2006)
Arizona State University; Virginia G. Piper Creative Writing Center
- Shot events such as the Distinguished Visiting Author Series
- Conducted research comparing creative writing centers for improvement
SKILLS and INTERESTS
- Photography, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop & InDesign
- Strong research and communication skills
- Languages: French (fluent), Spanish (intermediate)
