Univeristy of Missouri - Columbia, MO

Bachelor of Journalism, Minor in Psychology

Graduation date: May 2024

GPA: 3.45/4.0

Experience

December 2022 - Present

KOMU 8 News

MMJ/Reporter

Researched and pitched story ideas along with maintaining an engaging on air-presence. Interviewed sources along with editing footage.

Digital Producer

Wrote press releases and breaking news. Wrote stories gathered while reporting.

Production Assistant

Edited and cut national, local, and consumer footage using Adobe Premiere Pro. 

June 2023 - August 2023

Fox 32 Chicago

Intern

Developed a strong understanding of news production, journalism ethics, and industry standards. Learned different operations of the newsroom such as reporting, anchoring, digital media, and filming. 

August 2022 - December 2022

KOMU 8 News

Associate Producer

Gathered information and stories to write for anchors. Helped producers with newscast.

Assignment Desk

Monitored police scanner for breaking news or any public safety manners.

Service & Involvement

April 2023 - Present

Emma Bowen Foundation

Fellow

Gained significant job training in desired field. Made connections with mentors and attended career fairs and networking events. 

August 2023 - Present

Promoting, Advocating, Sisterhood & Service

President

Volunteered of 500 hours of community service. Mentored girls 14-18 mentalling, emotionally, and academically. Facilitated and lead meetings. Managed the logistics of the program.

August 2020 - Present

National Association of Black Journalist

Member

Year-round personal and professional development growth. Leadership and mentorship opportunities.

August 2020 - Present

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri

Volunteer

Helped poor communities all over the world.

August 2020 - May 2023

Promoting, Advocating, Sisterhood & Service

Social Media Coordinator

Handled all social media accounts. Brought more engagement and interaction.

August 2020 - May 2021

Mizzou Black Women Initiative

Mentor

Developed as a Black woman and learned the importance of Black excellence.

August 2020 - May 2020

Model 3.0

Model

Learned the importance of confidence. Participated in many photoshoots. 

August 2020 - May 2020

Freshman Action Team

Historian

Created a fun environment for incoming freshmen. Hosted events and handle all social media accounts. 

Skills

Communication

Listening

Creative

Compassionate

Creative Writing

Interviewing

Filming

Editing

Personable

Problem solver

Multi-tasker

Ap Style

Cameras

Program

Adobe Preimere Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Audition

InDesign

INews

CMS

Canva

Achievements