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Education

  • BA History, University of Alaska Anchorage, 2014
  • BA Journalism and Public Communications, University of Alaska Anchorage, 2014

Experience

 

Freelance Newspaper Reporter: Anchorage Press, November 2014 - January 2015  

  • Researching, reporting and producing news content on a weekly deadline
  • Pitching additional content ideas for Arts and Entertainment Editor 
  • Producing editorial content for the entertainment section
  • Interviewing local and national music acts

 

Station Manager: KRUA 88.1 FM The Edge, September 2011 - July 2014

  • Hired, trained and managed rotating staff of 10 and team of 60 plus volunteers
  • Created and maintained annual operating and capital budgets
  • Maintained and upgraded studios, equipment and technology
  • Enacted programming and news department philosophy
  • Covered Great Alaska Shootout
  • Critiqued, edited and submitted staff packages and production for award consideration
  • Renewed FCC licensing and continued compliance with public file
  • Represented station at state legislature
  • Represented station at UAA outreach, government and alumni fundraising events

 

Program Director: KRUA 88.1 FM The Edge, May 2011 - September 2011

  • Organized, critiqued and researched programming
  • Recruited and trained perspective volunteers
  • Edited and updated all station handbooks
  • Implemented programming guidelines
  • Tracked and documented listenership, website, and volunteer traffic

 

New Student Orientation Leader: University of Alaska Anchorage, May 2011 - August 2011

  • Toured new and visiting students around campus
  • Researched UAA department mission statements
  • Acquired thorough understanding of UAA’s campus

 

Call Team Officer: UAA Parking Services, February 2011 - May 2011

  • Enforced UAA parking guidelines and expectations
  • Addressed concerns, questions and complaints of customers

 

Deli Associate, Eagle River Wal-Mart, August 2010 - February 2011

  • Abided by federal food safety policies
  • Trained and supported new hires

 

Customer Service Manager: Eagle River Wal-Mart, June 2008 to August 2010

  • Hired, trained and managed team of 30 members
  • Enforced company policies and federal compliance
  • Accounted for cashiers
  • Ensured adherence of ethical practices 

 

Cashier: Eagle River Wal-Mart, June 2007 - June 2008

  • Adhered to company cash handling policies and procedures
  • Attended to costumers
  • Maintained and organized work space

 

Organizations and Volunteer Experience

Volunteer: KRUA 88.1 The Edge, October 2008 - August 2014

  • Hosted Slugg Tent Saga with a focus on pop culture and music content
  • Created public service and promotional announcements
  • Interviewed visiting lecturers, student representatives and school officials

 

Student Representatives: UAA Concert Board, November 2010 - May 2014

  • Researched and selected bigger name entertainment acts
  • Advertised and promoted upcoming concerts
  • Analyzed and integrated community survey results

 

Newspaper Reporter: The Northern Light, February 2011 - May 2014

  • Researched, reported and produced news content on a weekly deadline
  • Generated additional content ideas for Managing Editor
  • Produced editorial content for entertainment and student government section
  • Assisted with online content
  • Covered 2013 and 2014 UAA student government legislative lobbying trip



On-site Volunteer: Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, June 2011 – present

  • Support for festival operations
  • Logistical team member 

 

Honors and Achievements

  • Awarded JPC inaugural Dean Berg integrity in Journalism Award, 2013
  • Awarded JPC Student Service Award, 2014
  • MLK Appreciation Award, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
    • Awarded to student leader for positive contributions to University
  • Awarded Diversity and Compliance Scholarship, 2013
  • Awarded KRUA Scholarship, 2009
  • Represented UAA students on Event Task Force, 2014
  • Represented KRUA on Alaska Airlines Center Committee, 2014

 

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