Resume

SUMMARY OF SKILLS:

Experienced in daily print, online and radio broadcast journalism.
Reports stories associated with a number of beats and in formats ranging from live blogs to in-depth features.
Dedicated to ethical, accurate and responsible reporting that fulfills the mission of journalism.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, 2008. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN; Concentration on in-depth reporting
Bachelor of Arts in History, 2006. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE:

Reporter, Minnesota Public Radio, Minneapolis, MN;
2012 to Present

Reported daily news on beats ranging from crime to public health.
Focused enterprise reporting on the opioid overdose epidemic and the state’s demographics.
Pitched and co-hosted the podcast and reporting project 74 Seconds, which followed the aftermath of Philando Castile’s killing by a Minnesota police officer.

Editor/Reporter, Minnesota Independent, Minneapolis, MN;
2011

Edited reporters’ work and managed the daily workings of the site.
Responsible for reporting on campaign finance, labor and politics in Minnesota with a focus on accountability journalism.

Editor, Southwest Minneapolis Patch, Minneapolis, MN;
2010 to 2011

Orchestrated coverage of Southwest Minneapolis for a community journalism site that included politics, sports, community events and business.
Used social networking tools to supplement the reporting and build dialogue with readers.

Freelance Reporter, Minneapolis, MN;
2009 to Present

Cover politics for local publications like the Walker Art Center Magazine, Minnesota Independent, Politics in Minnesota and Capitol Report.
Conducted an extensive oral history of Minnesota journalism that was funded by a grant from the Minnesota Historical Society.

Legislative Correspondent, American Consolidated Media/Mesabi Daily News, Virginia, MN;
2009 to 2010

Reported on the Legislature and political issues on the Iron Range of Minnesota for a network of regional newspapers.
Wrote about seven breaking news and in-depth stories on a variety of political topics each week.

Senior Projects Reporter, Minnesota Daily, Minneapolis, MN;
2007 to 2008

Covered breaking news quickly, accurately and thoroughly in the communities surrounding the University of Minnesota.
Formulated special projects; for example, an in-depth series, computer assisted reporting project or story based on investigative reporting.

Editor, Rhubarbarism.com, Minneapolis, MN;
2007 to Present

Editorial Intern, KFAI Radio, Minneapolis, MN;
2007

Wrote and produced stories on local issues, read hourly newscasts and assisted the newsroom.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND RECOGNITION:

Received a number of awards, including a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for coverage of the opioid overdose epidemic, as well as others recognizing breaking news and enterprise reporting.
Former board member of the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists and member of Investigative Reporters and Editors.