Experience
Advocate Publishing   December 2012 - Present
Amarillo Globe-News  June 2011 - November 2012

Skills
Journalism, Newspapers, Magazines, News Writing, Content Strategy, Copy Editing, AP Style, InCopy, Feature Articles, Web Content, Storytelling, Editorial, Blogging, Publications, Press Releases, Editing, Publishing, Copywriting, Newsletters, New Media

Education
Texas Tech University   2008 — 2011
Journalism, 3.9 GPA - Summa Cum Laude

Experience
Apple  December 2011 - Present
Latin and Lean Cookbook   August 2011 - Present
Freelance Photographer  January 2010 - Present
Lindsley Park Community School   October 2011 - January 2012
Advocate Publishing   June 2011 - October 2011
Roosevelt Elementary  November 2010 - June 2011
Bellingham Alive Magazine   May 2010 - October 2010
International Women's Day   January 2009 - March 2009

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Journalism, Photography, Press Releases, WordPress, Final Cut Pro, Social Media, Video Production, Magazines, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Facebook, Multimedia, Graphic Design, Customer Service

Education
Western Washington University   2007 — 2010
BA, Visual Journalsim, Sociology

Seattle Central Community College   2006 — 2007
Psychology, English, Math

The Evergreen State College   2005 — 2006
Psychology, Abstract Art, Creative Writing

Experience
City of Irving  May 2015 - Present
The Dallas Morning News  May 2012 - May 2015
Star Local Media  June 2011 - May 2012
Advocate Magazine  December 2010 - March 2011
Advocate Publishing   August 2010 - December 2010
Freelance Journalist and Writer  December 2009 - August 2010
University Relations, Communications and Marketing   June 2008 - August 2009
Mayborn magazine   January 2008 - May 2008
University of North Texas  January 2006 - May 2008

Skills
Editing, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Facebook, Blogging, Journalism, Storytelling, Ap Style, Newspaper, Newspapers, WordPress, Magazines, AP Style, Publishing, Publications

Education
University of North Texas   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism News and Editorial Writing

Experience
alliantgroup  August 2014 - Present
Fillmore Spencer LLC  September 2013 - August 2014
Law Offices of Katherine D. Black   April 2011 - April 2013
Advocate Publishing   April 2007 - December 2012
Utah 4th District Court  January 2011 - April 2011
Utah 4th District Court  April 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Tax Law, Partnership Taxation, Corporate Tax, Taxation of Trusts, Business Planning, Estate Planning, Family Law, Tax, Courts, State Tax, Trusts

Education
Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Weber State University   2011 — 2013
Masters of Taxation, Taxation

Brigham Young University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Experience
University of Texas at Dallas  August 2014 - Present
H.I.S. BridgeBuilders   January 2013 - Present
Children's Medical Center  October 2013 - April 2014
K Strategies Group  July 2012 - November 2012
Advocate Publishing   January 2012 - March 2012
Center for Student Involvement, Norris Center   2009 - 2012
JET Magazine  June 2011 - August 2011
Reach Media  June 2010 - September 2010
D Magazine  May 2009 - September 2009
Texas State Senator Royce West   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Audacity, SoundSlides Plus, All Microsoft programs, Event Planning, Creative Writing, Editorial, Copy Editing, General Administrative..., Photoshop, InDesign, Video, Newsletters, Press Releases, Premiere, Research, Public Speaking, Writing, Social Media, PowerPoint, Blogging, Editing

Education
The University of Texas at Dallas   2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Healthcare Studies

Northwestern University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism

Experience
Texas Winds Musical Outreach, Inc.   2012 - Present
Tiffany Wyndham, MA, MT-BC   August 2008 - Present
Silverado Senior Living  September 2010 - January 2013
MusicWorx, Inc.   June 2007 - May 2009
Resounding Joy, Inc.   June 2007 - May 2009
The Wall Street Journal  2000 - 2004
The Wall Street Journal  1998 - 2000
Advocate Publishing   1996 - 1998

Skills
Public Speaking, Program Development, Music Therapy, Treatment, Group Therapy, Adolescents, Mental Health, Nonprofits, Elder Care, Community Outreach, Therapists, Social Media, Music, Marketing Communications, Proposal Writing, Advertising, Non-profits, Alzheimer's disease, Marketing, Writing, Arts, Dementia Care, Children & Adults With..., Singing

Education
Texas Woman's University   2004 — 2007
M.A., Music Therapy

Southern Methodist University   1988 — 1995
B.A., Music, Biology Minor

Experience
Advocate Publishing   2010 - Present
Harlem Globetrotters  2008 - 2011
Yuma Sun  2007 - 2008
Peoria Journal Star  2006 - 2006
Erie Times-News  2005 - 2005

Education
San Francisco State University   2003 — 2007
Journalism, photojournalism

Academy of Art University   2001 — 2003
art direction

Penn State University   1995 — 1999
economics

Experience
Aztec Promotional Group  June 2015 - Present
Invitation Homes  September 2013 - Present
cbdesign   January 2011 - Present
Commemorative Brands, Inc.   May 2011 - September 2013
Fossil  January 2011 - May 2011
Imaj Design Group, LLC   May 2010 - August 2010
Advocate Publishing   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
InDesign, Illustrator, Typography, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Graphics, Dreamweaver, Web Design, Illustration, Photography, Flash

Education
Texas Christian University   2006 — 2010
BFA Graphic Design, Journalism Emphasis

Texas Christian University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design

Experience
Wood Group Mustang  November 2013 - Present
Wood Group Mustang  August 2013 - November 2013
Wood Group Mustang  March 2013 - November 2013
Wood Group Mustang  February 2012 - February 2013
Macfarlan Capital Partners  October 2011 - January 2012
Hypeworthy   February 2011 - September 2011
Advocate Publishing   May 2010 - July 2010
Freelance Designer / Self Employed  August 2007 - May 2010

Skills
Acquisition Integration, Organizational..., Project Management, Executive Support, Operational Due..., Business Strategy, Market Research, PMBOK, Project Coordination, Marketing, Internal Communications, Writing, Online Branding, Web Project Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Web Design, Event Planning, Leadership Development

Education
The University of Texas at Dallas   2007 — 2011
B.A.

Experience
LiveWell - Montrose/Olathe   February 2015 - Present
Volunteers of America  February 2014 - December 2014
Wasp Barcode Technologies  November 2012 - July 2013
Advocate Publishing   2012 - 2012
Healthcare Payment Specialists  September 2011 - November 2011
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services  June 2008 - September 2011
Department of Health and Human Services  July 2006 - June 2008
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services  July 2006 - June 2008
Oklahoma State Department of Health, HIV/STD Service   September 2007 - December 2007
Indian Health Service  January 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Public Relations, Healthcare, Market Research, Government Relations, Policy Analysis, Knowledge Management, Product Development, Business Analysis, Integration, Problem Solving, Organizational..., Editing, Event Planning, Joomla, Social Media, Optimization, User Interface Design, Writing, Public Speaking, Partnership Development, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Speech Writing, Policy, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Barcode Technology, Asset Management, Inventory Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Analysis, Process Improvement, Management, Government, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Account Management, Proposal Writing, Fundraising, Strategy, Press Releases, Community Development, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Social Networking, Medicare, Health Policy

Education
Oklahoma State University
M.S., International Studies

Oklahoma State University
B.A., French

Experience
Fort Worth Star-Telegram  July 2013 - Present
Advocate Publishing   August 2012 - June 2013

Skills
Creative Writing, Social Media, Interviews, General Reporting, Education, Journalism, Newspapers, Breaking News, Online Research, Public Speaking, Social Skills, Reading, Empathy, Blogging, Copy Editing, News Writing, AP Style, Magazines, Editorial, Feature Articles, Editing

Education
The University of Texas at Arlington   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Communication, Journalism

Tarrant County College   2005 — 2007

Experience
American Lung Association  March 2014 - Present
Various clients, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics   December 2013 - March 2014
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics  May 2010 - November 2013
Tails Pet Media Group, Inc.   November 2005 - December 2009
Advocate Publishing   August 2004 - October 2005
People Newspapers  August 2003 - August 2004
The Marcus Institute  February 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Web Content Management, Content Writing, Content Development, News Writing, Feature Writing, Content Strategy, HTML, CMS, Ektron, Social Media, Feature Articles, Content Management, Copywriting, Editing, Editorial, Magazines, Freelance Writing, Web Content, Copy Editing, Web Editing, Proofreading, Google Analytics

Education
Louisiana State University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature

Experience
Aglet Group   January 2012 - Present
AJR Media Group  January 2001 - 2012
Advocate Publishing   April 1999 - January 2001

Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Market Planning, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Media Buying, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Brand Awareness, Interactive Marketing, Media Relations, Press Releases, Account Management, Lead Generation, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Selling, Facebook, Advertising Sales, Trade Shows, Public Relations, Social Media, Social Networking, Digital Media, Strategy, Leadership, Media Planning, SEO, Copywriting, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Digital Strategy, SEM, Direct Mail, Sponsorship, Publishing, Relationship Marketing, Brand Development, Strategic Communications, B2B Marketing, Corporate Communications, New Media, Social Media Measurement, Content Strategy, Publicity, Mobile Advertising

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1989 — 1992
BA, Finance, Government & Marketing

Newman Smith High School   1984 — 1988

Experience
Advocate Publishing   February 2011 - Present
TaCito Direct Marketing  April 2009 - February 2011
The Dallas Morning News  July 2002 - April 2009
Clear Channel Communications  October 2001 - July 2002
The Dallas Morning News  June 1997 - July 2001
A. H. Belo   April 1990 - June 1997

Skills
Sales, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Web Marketing

Education
Texas Tech University   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising

Robert E. Lee High School   1981 — 1985