The Roanoke Times
Industry: Newspaper
DescriptionThe Roanoke Times is the primary newspaper in Southwestern Virginia and is based in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. It is published by Berkshire Hathaway. In addition to its headquarters in Roanoke, it maintains a bureau in Christiansburg, covering the eastern New River Valley and Virginia Tech. Circulation: 65,000 Morning; 85,000 Sunday (as of 2013) Publisher: Terry Jamerson Owner: Berkshire Hathaway Founded: 1886 Managing editors: Lee Wolverton People also search for: Richmond Times-Dispatch, Nominations: Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting
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The Roanoke Times Employees
Performance Food Group November 2008 - Present
The Roanoke Times January 2008 - November 2008
SYSCO 2000 - 2008
Skills
Building Relationships, Growing Sales, Profitable Growth, Key Account Management, Team Leadership, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Team Building, Account Management, Advertising, Customer Satisfaction, Recruiting, New Business Development, Direct Sales, Selling, Sales, Training, Sales Management, Marketing, Sales Presentations, Social Networking, Strategic Planning, CRM
Education
College of Charleston 1997 — 1998
Coastal Carolina University 1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Compassion International July 2014 - Present
Compassion International January 2014 - February 2014
Community Partnership for Child Development August 2011 - January 2014
SunPilates September 2011 - November 2012
Robin's Danceworks August 2010 - June 2011
U.S. Figure Skating January 2008 - May 2010
American Junior Golf Association May 2007 - August 2007
Newhouse School of Public Communications 2007 Graduate Class September 2006 - May 2007
Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University September 2006 - May 2007
The Roanoke Times February 2006 - May 2006
Skills
Writing, Graphic Design, Media Relations, Editing, Public Relations, Event Planning, Magazines, Press Releases, Social Media, Newsletters, InDesign, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Photoshop, Publicity, Public Speaking, Advertising, Nonprofits, Marketing Strategy, Team-oriented
Education
Syracuse University 2006 — 2007
M.S., Public Relations
Hollins University 2002 — 2006
B.A., Communication Studies
The Roanoke Times June 2015 - Present
The Daily Progress October 2012 - May 2015
Amarillo Globe-News November 2010 - October 2012
The News Virginian July 2007 - November 2010
The News-Press September 2006 - July 2007
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review February 2001 - September 2006
Skills
Journalism, Breaking News, Editing, Investigative Reporting, Storytelling, AP Style, Advertising Sales, Ap Style, Copy Editing, Editorial, Feature Articles, Headline Writing, News Writing, Newspaper, Newspapers, InCopy
Education
Geneva College
WDS, Inc. December 2014 - Present
Standard Register August 2013 - December 2014
WorkflowOne May 2013 - August 2013
Standard Register October 2001 - May 2013
Pitney Bowes 1999 - 2001
The Roanoke Times 1998 - 1999
Skills
Management, Outsourcing, Business Development, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Training, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Strategy, Sales Process, B2B, Digital Printing, Leadership, Direct Sales, Sales, Selling, Print Management, Direct Mail, Advertising, Enterprise Software, Solution Selling, Account Management, Digital Marketing, Cold Calling, Sales Presentations, Lead Generation, Direct Marketing, Print On Demand, New Business Development, Customer Retention, Salesforce.com, Sales Management, CRM, Marketing, Variable Data Printing, Process Improvement
Education
Hollins University
BA, English, Magna Cum Laud
Teach for America August 2014 - Present
Wake Forest University January 2014 - Present
Wake Forest University May 2013 - July 2014
Elon University January 2013 - May 2013
Wake Forest University August 2010 - May 2013
The Roanoke Times January 2009 - November 2010
St. Louis Post-Dispatch August 2008 - November 2008
The Poynter Institute June 2008 - July 2008
The Appalachian newspaper 2007 - 2008
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Editing, Video Editing, Newspaper, News Writing, video, Video Production, Videography, Web Design, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Newspapers, Videographer, Video, Digital Media, Documentaries, Journalism, Copy Editing, Photoshop, Multimedia, Broadcast, Storytelling, Facebook, Adobe Creative Suite, Blogging, Sports, AP Style, Social Media
Education
Wake Forest University 2010 — 2013
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Documentary Film
Appalachian State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Electronic Media
SPARKS March 2014 - Present
SPARKS August 2012 - Present
Universal Rx April 2011 - August 2012
Universal Rx April 2011 - August 2012
The Roanoke Times May 2008 - April 2011
The Franklin News-Post August 2007 - April 2008
WDBJ TV Inc. January 2007 - June 2007
Skills
Journalism, Newspaper, Media Relations, Editing, Leadership, Higher Education, Copywriting, Social Media, Public Relations, Social Networking, Press Releases, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Technical Writing, Marketing Communications, Temporary Staffing, Permanent Staffing, Recruiting, Corporate Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Creative Writing, Management, Nonprofits, Newspapers, WordPress, Event Planning, Business Development, Temporary Placement, Training, Advertising, Interviews, College Recruiting, Cold Calling, Resume Writing, Networking, Job Fairs, Staffing Services, Building Relationships, Screening, Employee Relations, Screening Resumes, Onboarding, Hiring, Contract Recruitment, Interview Preparation, Client Development, Account Management
Education
Hollins University 2011 — 2013
MALS, Master of Arts in Liberal Studies - Interdisciplinary Studies
Radford University 2004 — 2007
Bacherlors of Science, Media Studies - Journalism
City Club of Portland June 2013 - Present
Opinion in a Pinch March 2013 - Present
Association of Opinion Journalists September 1999 - Present
Boost April 2010 - January 2015
Virginia Coalition for Open Government August 2012 - March 2013
The Roanoke Times August 2005 - March 2013
The Bulletin August 1999 - August 2005
Central Oregon Community College June 2002 - August 2004
The Minnesota Daily October 1996 - June 1999
Skills
Journalism, Newspaper, Editorial, Copy Editing, Ap Style, Storytelling, Editing, Open Government, Policy Analysis, College Teaching, Media Relations, News Writing, Blogging, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Web Content, Proofreading, Philosophy, Politics, AP Style, Newspapers, New Media, Public Relations, Publishing, Social Media, Writing, Public Speaking, Research, Press Releases
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
MA, Philosophy
Indiana University Bloomington
MA, History & Philosophy of Science
Ohio University
BA, BS, Philosophy, Mathematics
University of Wales, Swansea
Advance Auto Parts November 2013 - Present
The Roanoke Times April 2013 - September 2013
The Roanoke Times March 2008 - May 2013
The Roanoke Times February 2006 - March 2008
The Roanoke Times November 2002 - February 2006
Skills
Typography, Vector Illustration, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Web Graphics, Performance Reviews, Performance Plans, Staff Management, Change Management, Mac & PC platforms, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Color Printing, Project Management, Team Leadership, Management, Advertising, Creative Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Leadership, Online Advertising, Copywriting, Web Design, Branding & Identity, Editing, Photography, Corporate Branding, Direct Mail, Brochures, Graphics, Social Media, WordPress, Magazine Design, Image Masking, Internal Communications, Mac, Multimedia, Layout, Newspapers, Image Editing, Facebook, Magazines, Adobe Acrobat
Education
Liberty University
MBA, Leadership, 3.7
Concord University
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing/Advertising & Graphic Design
The Roanoke Times October 2009 - December 2011
The News & Advance October 2007 - October 2009
Kinston Free Press July 2007 - October 2007
Kinston Free Press May 2005 - October 2007
Majesco Graphics February 2004 - May 2005
Lenox China/Gorham February 2003 - May 2005
The Current newspapers February 2003 - February 2004
Skills
Illustrator, Engraving, Metalsmithing, InDesign, Corel Draw, Corel Painter, Photoshop, QuarkXPress, DTI, Falcon, Copy Editing, Graphics, Illustration, Layout, Newspapers, Art, Graphic Design
Education
Barton College 2000 — 2002
BFA, Graphic Design
East Carolina University 1997 — 2000
Iridium Communications Inc. May 2015 - Present
Iridium January 2013 - May 2015
Diane Hockenberry, LLC September 2012 - December 2012
BBYO January 2010 - September 2012
Newspaper Association of America April 2009 - November 2009
Newspaper Assoc. of America 2005 - 2009
Newspaper Assoc. of America July 2004 - July 2005
The Roanoke Times January 2003 - July 2004
The Roanoke Times January 2001 - June 2003
The Roanoke Times January 1998 - January 2001
Skills
Newspaper, Social Media, Editing, Journalism, Blogging, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Digital Media, Advertising, Publishing, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Online Advertising, New Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Editorial, Marketing, Internal Communications, Newsletters, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Newspapers, Facebook, Content Strategy
Education
Hollins University 2000 — 2003
Masters in Liberal Studies, Concentration in English and Creative Writing
Roanoke College 1992 — 1996
Bachelors, English
The Roanoke Times August 2005 - Present
Health Science Communications November 1997 - June 2005
Highlights for Children July 1990 - August 1993
Skills
Multimedia, QuarkXPress, InDesign, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Typography, Translation, Foreign Languages, Spanish-English, Spanish Literature, Spanish-speaking
Education
State University of New York at Binghamton 1984 — 1990
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fine and Studio Arts Management
University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business
The Roanoke Times October 2015 - Present
The Roanoke Times December 2011 - September 2015
The Roanoke Times June 2008 - December 2011
The Roanoke Times January 2007 - June 2008
The Roanoke Times January 2006 - January 2007
The Roanoke Times October 2004 - January 2006
The Roanoke Times October 2003 - September 2004
Skills
comScore, Advertising, Market Research, Online Advertising, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Project Management, Training, Newspapers, Advertising Sales, Account Management, Newspaper, Strategic Planning, Scarborough Research, Microsoft Excel, Prezi, Nielsen PRIZM analyst, Experian Simmons, SurveyMonkey, MapPoint, Experian Hitwise, Leadership, Strategy, Marketing Research, Analytics, Email Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Strategy, Survey Research, PowerPoint, Google Analytics, Direct Marketing, Segmentation, Direct Mail, Sales Presentations, Online Research, Customer Insight, Research, Advertising Research, Media Buying, Web Analytics, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Intelligence, Media Research, Sales
Education
Hollins University 2011 — 2012
Certificate of Professional Leadership, Batten Leadership Institute
Virginia Commonwealth University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Mass Communications
James Madison University July 2015 - Present
James Madison University March 2015 - Present
Massanutten Regional Library January 2015 - Present
Pike-Amite-Walthall Library System (PAWLS) May 2014 - December 2014
The Enterprise-Journal January 2014 - April 2014
The Daily Progress June 2013 - January 2014
The Roanoke Times August 2012 - May 2013
The Free Lance-Star May 2012 - August 2012
EMCVT, Inc. May 2011 - July 2012
Educational Media Company at Virginia Tech, Inc. (The Collegiate Times) August 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Library..., AP Style, Storytelling, Copy Editing, InDesign, Social Media, Blogging, Photoshop, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Facebook, Headline Writing, iMovie, Spanish, Illustrator, InCopy, Premiere, Team Management, Reporting, Chicago Manual of Style, written Spanish, spoken Spanish, MS Word, MS Powerpoint, MS Excel, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe InCopy, basic HTML, basic CSS
Education
James Madison University 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, English Language and Literature, General
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2009 — 2012
B.A., Dec. 2012, English (professional writing concentration), Spanish
Albemarle High School 2005 — 2009
Advanced studies diploma, General education
The Roanoke Times April 2008 - October 2014
The Roanoke Times January 2007 - April 2008
The Roanoke Times August 1998 - January 2007
Skills
Ap Style, Copy Editing, Journalism, Feature Articles, Editing, Blogging, Proofreading, Magazines, Freelance Writing, Creative Writing, Newspaper, Online Journalism, WordPress, Storytelling, Headline Writing, AP Style, News Writing, Newspapers
Education
Hollins University 1997 — 1998
M.A., English Writing
Hollins University 1993 — 1997
B.A., History
Old Dominion University January 2014 - Present
Norge Landworks, LLC January 2002 - Present
Freelance Editor 2011 - 2012
TIDEWATER TEACHER December 2009 - December 2011
VIRGINIAN-PILOT June 2002 - September 2010
Randolph Community College September 2000 - May 2002
Greensboro News-Record August 2000 - May 2002
The Roanoke Times August 1998 - May 2000
Associated Press August 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Newspaper, Publishing, Editing, Research, Social Media, Public Speaking, News Writing, Teaching, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Interviews, Press Releases, Newspapers, Blogging, Copy Editing, Facebook, Proofreading, Journalism, AP Style, Web Content, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Photography, Freelance Writing, Online Journalism
Education
East Carolina University 2013 — 2014
Graduate Certificate, Technical and Professional Communication
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2000 — 2002
Master, Education; Curriculum & Instruction in Higher Education Communication Studies
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies; Journalism
The Roanoke Times October 2014 - Present
The Roanoke Times June 2009 - Present
Skills
Journalism, Copy Editing, Multimedia Journalism, Editing, Feature Writing, Creative Writing, Creative Concept..., News Writing, Breaking News, Newspaper Design, Newspapers, Facebook, Social Media, Editorial, Storytelling
Education
Hollins University 2000 — 2007
M.A.L.S., Social sciences
George Mason University 1995 — 1999
BA, Integrative Studies/English & Media Studies
Neathawk Dubuque & Packett February 2015 - Present
Optical Cable Corporation March 2011 - February 2015
ITT October 2007 - February 2011
The Roanoke Times March 2005 - June 2007
The Roanoke Times February 2001 - March 2005
Our Lady of the Valley July 1999 - September 2000
Renewable Energies, Inc. December 1994 - July 1999
Skills
Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Social Media, Advertising, Internal Communications, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Speech Writing, Training, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Newsletters, Strategic Planning, Graphic Design, Project Management, Technical Writing, Creative Strategy, Blogging, Cross-functional Team..., Corporate Branding, Internal Marketing, Editing, Leadership, Media Relations, Web Design, InDesign, Trade Shows, Management, Integrated Marketing, Program Management, Project Coordination, Team Leadership, Event Planning, Webmaster Services, Copywriting, Crisis Communications, Email Marketing, Video, Website Management, Corporate Social..., Corporate Events, Social Networking, New Media, Brand Development
Education
Full Sail University 2013 — 2014
Master of Arts (MA), Public Relations
Marshall University 1986 — 1990
BA, Journalism
Bloomberg News January 2006 - Present
Bergen Record May 2000 - January 2006
The Roanoke Times 1995 - 1999
Skills
Journalism, News Writing, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Editorial, Breaking News, Storytelling, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, AP Style
Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism 1999 — 2000
Master of Science (MS), Journalism
Elizabeth Arden Logistics Centre May 2012 - Present
The Roanoke Times February 2008 - May 2012
FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway August 2007 - February 2008
American Friends Service Committee September 2001 - August 2007
Skills
Office Management, Inventory Management, Records Management, Event Planning, Product Management, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, InDesign, Web Design, Microsoft Office..., Digital Marketing, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Training, Volunteer Management, Project Management, Digital Signage, Event Management, Press Releases, Database Marketing, OBIEE, Leadership, Training, Advertising, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Management
Education
Longwood University 1987 — 1987
Coursework, Computer Science, Photography
College of Lake County 1974 — 1975
General Studies
Allstate March 2011 - Present
Allstate August 2006 - March 2011
Allstate July 2004 - August 2006
Allstate September 2003 - July 2004
The Roanoke Times February 2002 - September 2003
Skills
Insurance, Call Centers, Leadership, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Virtual Teams, Project Management, Change Management, Operations Management, Collaboration, Project Coordination, MS Project, Coaching, Performance Management, Internal Communications, Communication Skills, Preparation of Business..., Grant Writing, SharePoint, Visio, Vendor Management, Service Desk, Technical Support, IT Management, Cross-functional Team..., ITIL, Networking, Microsoft SQL Server
Education
Hollins University 2000 — 2001
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (M.A.L.S.), Computer Science, 4.0
Virginia Tech 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
Hollins University February 2009 - May 2013
The Roanoke Times January 2013 - February 2013
Silver Bay YMCA June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Journalism, databases, InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Word
Education
Hollins University 2009 — 2013
The Roanoke Times December 2013 - Present
NPR June 2013 - August 2013
WOUB Public Media September 2012 - May 2013
Ohio University September 2011 - May 2013
The Roanoke Times June 2012 - August 2012
Kingsport Times-News December 2005 - August 2011
Skills
Photojournalism, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking, English, Axure, Photo Mechanic, Multimedia, Video, Photography, Video Production, Newspapers, Image Editing, Lightroom, Digital Photography, Journalism, Final Cut Pro, Photo Editor, Visual Communication, Sports Photography
Education
Eddie Adams Workshop XXVI
Ohio University 2011 — 2013
Boston University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Photojournalism
Minnesota Public Radio July 2013 - Present
American Public Media May 2012 - June 2013
The Roanoke Times November 2011 - April 2012
The Roanoke Times October 2008 - December 2011
The Roanoke Times April 2007 - October 2008
The Poynter Institute June 2008 - June 2008
The Poynter Institute May 2006 - March 2007
The Poynter Institute May 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Newspaper, Journalism, Ap Style, Storytelling, Copy Editing, News Writing, Editing, Blogging, Breaking News, Editorial, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, New Media, Multimedia, Web Content, AP Style, Publications, Newspapers, Headline Writing, Magazines, Investigative Reporting, Creative Writing, Fact-checking, InCopy, Content Strategy, Content Development, Content Management, Broadcast Journalism, Publishing, Proofreading
Education
Hollins University 2009 — 2010
Certificate in Professional Leadership, Batten Leadership Institute
The Poynter Institute 2005 — 2005
Summer fellowship for recent college graduates
University of Notre Dame 2001 — 2005
B.A., English
Cox Communications January 2011 - Present
Comcast Spotlight July 2010 - December 2010
Cox Media June 2007 - December 2009
Cox Media September 2001 - June 2007
Cox Media June 2000 - September 2001
Cox Media January 1995 - May 2000
cox Media January 1994 - December 1995
The Roanoke Times December 1991 - January 1994
cable in the classroom 1991 - 1991
Skills
Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Sales Management, Media Buying, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Radio Advertising, Marketing, Digital Media, New Business Development, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Media Sales, Integrated Marketing, Media Relations, Email Marketing, Leadership, Sales Process, Strategy, Direct Sales, Management, Competitive Analysis, Sales
Education
Emory and Henry College 1987 — 1991
BA, Communications
The Bernstein Shur Group January 2013 - Present
Michaud for Governor September 2013 - November 2014
Adeline Strategic Communications January 2011 - January 2013
Governor John Baldacci January 2007 - January 2011
Lewiston Sun Journal 2003 - 2007
Journal Newspapers 1998 - 2002
Roll Call 1995 - 1997
The Roanoke Times 1992 - 1992
Skills
Media Relations, Ap Style, Strategic Communications, Newspaper, Public Relations, Editorial, Legislative Relations, AP Style, Newspapers, Politics, Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Speech Writing, Editing, Policy Analysis, Social Media, Public Speaking, News Writing, Press Releases, Journalism, New Media
Education
American University 1993 — 1994
MA, American Government
Emory and Henry College 1989 — 1993
BA, Communications
The Roanoke Times 1989 - May 2014
Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard 2009 - 2010
Hollins University September 1997 - May 2008
Augusta Chronicle & Herald; Savannah Morning News & Evening Press 1987 - 1989
Education
Harvard University 2009 — 2010
Nieman Fellowship, Journalism
Hollins University 1992 — 1993
M.A. English/creative writing
Bowling Green State University 1982 — 1986
B.S. Journalism
Author, Globe Pequot Press February 2013 - Present
Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources & Environment August 2011 - Present
TeleWoman Com March 1989 - Present
Blue Ridge Travel Association content 2012 - 2013
Author of West Virginia Off the Beaten Path, Inn-to-inn Walking Guide to Virginia & West Virginia 2001 - 2009
Virginia Tech Magazine February 1991 - July 2000
The Roanoke Times 1983 - 1988
Skills
Editing, Magazines, Public Relations, Publications, Email Marketing, Public Speaking, Teaching, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Social Networking, Facebook, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Multimedia, Journalism, Higher Education, Social Media, Books, Community Outreach, Research, AP Style, Blogging, Newsletters, Proofreading, News Writing, Media Relations, Newspapers, Storytelling, Web Content, Speech Writing, Copywriting, Editorial, Strategic Communications, Content Management, Publishing, Freelance Writing, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy
Education
Cornell University
B.S.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Mass Communication/Media Studies
Virginia Tech
graduate work in English
The Roanoke Times June 2015 - Present
Writer and Editor, freelance January 1999 - Present
Fiction Fix, A Literary Journal October 2008 - Present
Skills
Writing, Editing, Teaching, InDesign, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Publications, Web Content, Web Design, Social Media, Blogging, Creative Writing, Literature, Higher Education
Education
Hollins University 2013 — 2015
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing
New York University 2006 — 2009
M.A., Humanities & Social Thought
University of North Florida 2001 — 2006
B.A., English
Quad City Area Realtor Association January 2014 - Present
Remax Blackhawk Valley January 2007 - Present
The Roanoke Times May 2003 - June 2005
Indiana Daily Student June 2002 - May 2003
Indiana Daily Student April 2000 - May 2002
Skills
Sellers, Relocation, Investment Properties, First Time Home Buyers, Real Estate, Sales, Buyer Representation, Condos, Residential Homes, Investments, New Home Sales, Selling, Advertising, Single Family Homes, Investors, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Real Estate Transactions, Foreclosures
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Affairs
Springtree Health and Rehab February 2015 - Present
Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association November 2013 - January 2015
Parsell & Zeigler June 2013 - November 2013
The Roanoke Times November 2011 - June 2013
The Roanoke Times November 2010 - November 2011
The Roanoke Times June 2009 - November 2011
The Roanoke Times July 2009 - November 2010
Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Real Estate, Online Advertising, Advertising Sales, Social Media, New Business Development, Sales, Facebook, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Account Management, B2B, Small Business, Newspapers, Cold Calling, Event Planning, Customer Service, Public Relations, Newspaper, Selling, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Direct Mail, SEO, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Research, Management, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Sellers, Media Planning, Salesforce.com, Media Relations, Lead Generation, Sales Presentations, Direct Marketing, Budgets, Sales Management, Google Adwords, Graphic Design, Customer Relations, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Online Sales, Digital Strategy, Company Newsletters
Education
Radford University - College of Business and Economics 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.3 G.P.A.
Bridgewater College 2003 — 2004
Carilion Clinic December 2013 - Present
The Roanoke Times 2001 - 2013
Skills
Social Media, Online Advertising, Blogging, Editing, WordPress
Education
Ferrum College 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General
Virginia Western Community College
LeadGenius October 2013 - Present
NokeStar Entertainment 2003 - Present
West Corporation November 2012 - March 2013
Sky Publishers February 2012 - June 2012
Leapforce May 2011 - May 2012
CGBiz LLC 2010 - 2011
Independent Contractor June 2008 - 2010
The Roanoke Times February 2005 - April 2008
Skills
Lead Generation, Web-based Research, Online Lead Generation, Information Gathering, Lead Enrichment, Audio Engineering, Music Production, Sonic Branding, Game Music, Sound Design, Outreach Services, Pro Tools, Customer Service, Sound, Microsoft Office, Audio Editing, Web Content, Audio Processing, Search Engine Evaluator, Music Composition, General Transcription, Logic Pro, Communication, Audio Post Production, Microsoft Excel, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Digital Audio, Professional Audio, Digidesign Pro Tools, Music Publishing, Music Creation, Song Production, Composition, Editing, Recording, Video, Film, Writing
Education
Full Sail University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Audio Engineering / Music Production
The Roanoke Times August 2015 - Present
The Roanoke Times January 2014 - Present
PrimeSourceOPC 2001 - 2013
PrimeSourceOPC 2001 - 2013
Skills
Advertising Sales, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, B2B, Direct Mail, Marketing, Lead Generation, Customer Service, Cold Calling, Advertising, Salesforce.com, Account Management, Media Planning, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Education
Emory and Henry College 1995 — 1999
BA, Communication and Media Studies
Emory and Henry College 1995 — 1999
The New York Times May 2015 - Present
The New York Times April 2011 - May 2015
Gannett Newspapers August 2009 - April 2011
The Roanoke Times August 2008 - August 2009
The New York Times May 2008 - August 2008
The New York Times Student Journalism Institute 2007 - 2007
The Commercial Appeal May 2006 - July 2006
Skills
Ap Style, User Experience, Content Management, Photography, Layout, Newspaper, Fashion, Wordpress, Graphic Design, Art Direction, WordPress, Editing, Social Media, AP Style, Graphics, Multimedia, Publications, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Journalism, News Writing
Education
Hampton University 2004 — 2008
BA, Advertising
General Assembly
General Assembly
Coastal Carolina University June 2011 - Present
Bowling Green State University August 2007 - May 2011
The Roanoke Times August 2006 - August 2007
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2004 - 2007
Carmike Cinemas 1999 - 2000
Skills
Research, Quantitative Research, Public Speaking, Editing, Teaching, Social Media, Media Exposure, Speech Writing, Interpersonal..., Facebook, Public Relations, Blogging, Journalism, Advertising, Higher Education, Press Releases, Grant Writing, Qualitative Research, Event Planning, Interpersonal..., University Teaching, Academic Advising
Education
Bowling Green State University 2007 — 2011
Ph.D., Media and Communication
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2004 — 2006
M.A., Communication
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2000 — 2003
B.A., Communication Studies
The Roanoke Times September 2007 - Present
Education
East Tennessee State University 1993 — 1998
BA, Communication
Musicians Institute
Sullivan South High School
The Roanoke Times July 2009 - Present
The Roanoke Times October 2004 - July 2009
Daily Times-Call February 1994 - October 2004
Scottsbluff Star-Herald October 1990 - February 1994
Education
Colorado State University 1986 — 1989
B.A., Journalism
Colorado Mesa University 1985 — 1986
The Roanoke Times March 2007 - Present
The Virginian-Pilot 2000 - 2007
The Iron Blade 1999 - 2000
Skills
Copy Editing, InCopy, Storytelling, AP Style, InDesign, Newspaper Design, Headline Writing, Newspapers, Breaking News, Journalism, QuarkXPress, Editorial, News Writing, Feature Articles, Newspaper, Editing, Publications, Photography, Proofreading, Facebook, Content Management, Art Direction
Education
Ferrum College 1996 — 2000
bachelor's, English and French
Ecole France Langue 1999 — 1999
WSLS 10 2011 - Present
Virginia Championship Commission, Inc. 1998 - Present
Clear Channel Radio July 2005 - May 2011
Ziiva August 2003 - August 2004
WFXR/WBVA Television December 1994 - May 2003
WXLK-FM March 1990 - December 1994
Positive Marketing, Inc. 1988 - 1991
The Roanoke Times 1985 - 1988
WSLQ 1983 - 1984
WSFL FM 1981 - 1983
Skills
Writing, Selling Skills, Photography, Advertising, Marketing, Graphic Design, Radio, Media Relations, Social Networking, Leadership, Sales, Sales Management, Broadcast, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Television, Video, Marketing Communications, Training, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Business Development, New Media, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Digital Media, Event Planning, Facebook
Education
East Carolina University 1977 — 1981
BA, English/Broadcasting
UNC Chapel Hill
The Roanoke Times April 2012 - Present
Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce May 2009 - April 2012
AXA Advisors September 2004 - December 2008
SC&H Group January 2003 - August 2004
Education
Columbia Southern University 2009 — 2013
Doctorate
Loyola University Maryland 2002 — 2004
MBA
Roanoke College 1998 — 2002
BBA
Roanoke College 1998 — 2002
BA
Rochester Institute of Technology August 2015 - Present
Western Kentucky University August 2009 - July 2015
Western Kentucky University August 2009 - June 2014
U.S. Department of State August 2008 - August 2009
The Roanoke Times September 1999 - August 2008
Duluth News-Tribune June 1995 - June 1999
Duluth News-Tribune September 1994 - December 1994
Daily Progress June 1993 - August 1993
Skills
Sports, Journalism, Photojournalism, Storytelling, Newspaper, Multimedia, Editing, Editorial, Photography, Final Cut Pro, Video, News Writing, Social Media, Video Editing, Digital Photography, Documentaries, New Media, Newspapers, Broadcast, Camera, Breaking News, Publications, Online Journalism, Press Releases, Magazines, Video Production, Sound, Videography, Image Editing, Digital Media, WordPress, Mac
Education
University of Miami 2011 — 2012
MA, Communications - Multimedia, 3.95 GPA
Carleton College 1991 — 1995
B.A., American Studies
Consociate Media May 2014 - Present
The Captain's Log October 2013 - May 2014
Christopher Newport University August 2010 - May 2014
The Captain's Log August 2013 - October 2013
The Captain's Log May 2013 - October 2013
The Roanoke Times May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Communication Skills, Friendly Personality, Writing, Social Networking, Pop Culture, Church Events, Childcare, Journalism, Reliability, Time Management, Patience, Facebook, Critical Thinking, AP Style, News Writing, Blogging, YouTube, iMovie, Public Speaking, Editing, Communication
Education
Christopher Newport University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications
Virginia Western Community College August 2003 - Present
WilliamAlexander.co September 1997 - Present
Roanoke Adobe Training September 1991 - Present
FloydFest November 2013 - Present
Parkway Brewing Company November 2013 - Present
Salem Red Sox October 2013 - Present
Lamedigs.com 2003 - Present
The Roanoke Times 2005 - 2010
Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, Inc. 2006 - 2009
Jefferson Center 2006 - 2007
Skills
Website Development, Desktop Publishing, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Image Manipulation, Photoshop, Brochures, Art Direction, Art, Graphics, Interaction Design, QuarkXPress, Publishing, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Magazines, CSS, XHTML, InDesign, Illustrator, Pre-press, Publications, Illustration, Mac, Layout, Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Digital Illustration, Posters
Education
Radford University 1994 — 1997
BS in Art, Graphic Design
Hollins University 2004 — 2010
MALS, Art
WSLS TV 10 April 2007 - Present
The Roanoke Times April 1981 - July 2005
Skills
If it has to do about..., Online Advertising, Copywriting, Advertising Sales, Account Management, Marketing
Education
Hollins University
BA, English Language and Literature, General
imPULSE Communications January 2015 - Present
Williams Mullen December 2012 - August 2015
Arizona Capitol Times February 2011 - June 2012
The Mecklenburg Times January 2010 - February 2011
HighBeam Research February 2009 - January 2010
The Roanoke Star-Sentinel February 2009 - August 2009
V Magazine for Women January 2009 - February 2009
Hollins Columns February 2007 - December 2008
BigLickUniversity.com January 2007 - May 2008
The Roanoke Times January 2008 - February 2008
Skills
Creative Writing, Editing, Press Releases, Newsletters, Editorial, Proofreading, Feature Articles, Publications, Newspaper, Magazines, Publishing, Social Media, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Public Speaking, Ap Style, Media Relations, Public Relations, Speech Writing, Blogging, Writing, Corporate Communications
Education
Hollins University 2005 — 2009
BA, English, Creative Writing
Virginia Tech January 2014 - Present
Hollins University September 2010 - December 2013
The Roanoke Times August 2007 - August 2010
Dandelion Feet December 2006 - July 2007
RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. May 2005 - August 2006
Advantage, Inc May 2004 - December 2004
The Lukens Company May 2003 - May 2004
Keelen Communications September 2002 - May 2003
The Heritage Foundation March 2001 - August 2002
Blue Ridge Strategies November 1998 - March 2001
Skills
Public Speaking, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Sales, Event Planning, Campaign Management, Project Management, Annual Giving, Phonathon, Direct Mail, New Business Development, Huthwaite SPIN Sales..., Huthwaite Winning..., Huthwaite Selling in A..., Get Out the Vote, Building Coalitions, Training, Advertising, Management, Event Management, Marketing
Education
Hollins University 2009 — 2012
MALS, Social Science/ Political Science, 3.66 GPA
Roanoke College 1997 — 2000
BA, Political Science, Minor in American Politics
William Byrd High School 1992 — 1996
reTyped January 2012 - Present
JBS International, Inc. September 2011 - Present
The Roanoke Times July 2008 - September 2011
The Times July 2006 - July 2008
Chillicothe Gazette February 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Journalism, Blogging, Editing, Storytelling, Web Content, Content Strategy, Social Media, Interviews, Drupal, Content Management, Twitter, Facebook, Newspapers, Publications, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Wordpress, Community Outreach, Writing, Proofreading, Photography, Newsletters, Creative Writing, AP Style, Social Media Marketing, News Writing, Content Development, Multimedia
Education
Hampton University 2000 — 2004
B.A., Print Journalism
Mt. Vernon High School
Berkshire Hathaway August 2012 - Present
Media General August 2011 - August 2012
The Roanoke Times May 2000 - May 2011
Skills
Copy Editing, Headline Writing, Journalism, Copywriting, Public Relations, Media Relations, Newspapers, AP Style, Social Media, Blogging, Proofreading, Press Releases, Editing, Feature Articles, News Writing, Storytelling, Web Content, Online Journalism, Publications, Editorial, Fact-checking
Education
Virginia Tech 1981 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Danville Community College 1979 — 1981
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
DJ Angel September 2009 - Present
DV Entertainment November 2005 - Present
The Stylepreneur August 2010 - Present
Downtown Christiansburg Inc. (DCI) October 2012 - Present
The Roanoke Times July 2011 - August 2014
United States Air Force September 2004 - August 2010
3WZ 96.7 FM July 2002 - August 2004
WLUR 91.5FM - Washington and Lee University September 2001 - May 2004
Skills
Event Planning, Blogging, Photography, Public Speaking, Fashion Writing, Event Management, Video Editing, Public Relations, Fashion Blogging, Fashion Photography, Headshots, DJing, Leadership, Fashion, Video, Art
Education
College of Charleston 2005 — 2008
Music
Trident Technical College 2009 — 2009
General Studies/Continued Education
Self-employed January 2002 - Present
The Roanoke Times January 1998 - July 2002
Skills
Drums, Teaching, Computers, Homeschooling, Music, Music Education, Music Production, Music Industry, Band, Editing, Audio Engineering, Guitarist, Keyboards, Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Composition, Entertainment, Songs, Vocal, Mastering, Recording, Music Publishing, Songwriting, Sound Design, Musical Theatre, Studio Recording, Singing, Bands
Education
Virginia Tech 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics
Belmont University 1991 — 1993
Regent University October 2010 - Present
Opportunity Inc. One Stop Workforce Center July 2009 - October 2010
The Christian Broadcasting Network February 2003 - March 2009
Regent University Public Relations August 2001 - February 2003
The Roanoke Times April 2001 - August 2001
The Smith Mountain Eagle February 1999 - February 2001
WDBJ TV Inc. June 1998 - August 1998
Skills
Editing, Feature Articles, Blogging, Journalism, Creative Writing, Social Media, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Copy Editing, Content Management, Interviewing Subject..., Nonprofits, Web Content, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, News Writing, Newsletters, Proofreading, Copywriting, SEO copywriting, Editorial, Publishing, Facebook
Education
Regent University 2001 — 2003
M.A., Journalism
Gardner-Webb University 1995 — 1998
B.A., Communication Studies, Concentration: Broadcast Journalism
American Institutes for Research May 2012 - Present
Kaiser Health News May 2009 - April 2012
Future Media Concepts March 2009 - May 2009
The Roanoke Times October 2006 - November 2008
Internews June 2006 - October 2006
Peace Corps January 2003 - April 2005
Latinamerica Press / Noticias Aliadas in Lima, Peru January 2002 - September 2002
Council on Hemispheric Affairs May 2001 - November 2001
The Hill June 1997 - August 1997
Skills
Multimedia, Writing, International..., Editing, Newspaper, Storytelling, Social Media, Newspapers, New Media, Press Releases, Editorial
Education
George Washington University, The Institute for Documentary Filmmaking 2015 — 2015
Graduate Certificate, Documentary Filmmaking
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism 2005 — 2006
MS, Journalism
Barnard College 1997 — 2001
BA, Latin American Studies
Visitation
High School Diploma
Diverse Issues In Higher Education October 2012 - Present
Diverse Issues In Higher Education April 2011 - October 2012
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education March 2010 - March 2011
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education March 1997 - March 2010
Self-Employed January 1996 - December 1997
Office of U.S. Congressman John Lewis November 1989 - January 1996
Atlanta Journal-Constitution August 1987 - January 1989
The Roanoke Times June 1985 - August 1987
Skills
Editorial, Journalism, Editing, Copy Editing, Publications, Newspapers, Media Relations, News Writing, Newsletters, Proofreading, Content Development, Storytelling, Publishing, Blogging, Web Content, Feature Articles, Magazines, AP Style, Breaking News, Press Releases
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 2006 — 2009
Master of International Public Policy, Public Policy
Harvard University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government
Farm & Wilderness April 2010 - Present
Freelance Writer November 2006 - Present
University of Montana January 2008 - December 2011
Hollins University September 2005 - December 2007
The Roanoke Times May 2005 - October 2007
The San Francisco Chronicle 1998 - December 2004
The Fresno Bee 1991 - 1997
U.S. Department of State 1989 - 1990
Associated Press 1985 - 1985
Wall Street Journal 1982 - 1984
Skills
Writing, Photography, Stories, Newspaper, Journalism, Web management, Design, Storytelling, General Assignment, Beat Reporting, Narrative Journalism, Political Coverage, Associated Press style, Journalism Education, Soundslides, Social Media, Editing, Newspapers, Nonprofits, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Wordpress, Blogging, Web content, Newsletters, Web Content, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Publishing, Multimedia, Breaking News, Public Relations, Video, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Publications, AP Style, Facebook, Magazines, News Writing, Proofreading, Press Releases, Politics, Editorial, Online Journalism, Broadcast, Content Development, Headline Writing, Speech Writing, Publicity
Education
Northwestern University 1985 — 1986
MS
Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1979 — 1982
B.A.
Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech March 2013 - Present
The Roanoke Times August 2012 - March 2013
The Roanoke Times April 2011 - August 2012
The Roanoke Times November 2010 - April 2011
Centennial Broadcasting April 2010 - November 2010
Community Mediation Center May 2009 - February 2010
Arts Council of the Valley October 2005 - May 2009
The Progress-Index May 2004 - July 2007
Skills
Newspaper, Editing, Copy Editing, Journalism, News Writing, Feature Articles, Blogging, Press Releases, Social Media, Media Relations, Copywriting, InDesign, Public Relations, Photography, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Digital Photography, Social Networking, InCopy
Education
James Madison University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Print Journalism
. 2015 - 2015
Magnotti & Associates July 2001 - July 2013
The Roanoke Times November 2006 - October 2010
NeoPlanet June 2000 - February 2001
Unicast Communications Inc. June 1998 - June 2000
Skills
Operations Management, Advertising Management, Service Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, New Business Development, Customer Relations, Organizational..., Start-ups, Business Planning, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Budgeting, Problem Solving, Fundraising, Customer Service, Writing, Inventory Management, Advertising, Budgets, Sales, Online Advertising, Marketing, Training, Leadership Development, Project Management, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Vendor Management
Education
Grand Canyon University 2013 — 2015
Masters
University of Phoenix 2005 — 2007
Masters
State University of New York College at Brockport 1981 — 1985
BPS
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys May 2015 - Present
Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway October 2013 - May 2015
The Roanoke Times January 2008 - September 2013
RH Donnelley March 2005 - January 2008
Quebecor World Publishing October 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Advertising, InDesign, Logo Design, Graphics, Photoshop, Digital Media, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Media..., Online Advertising, Illustrator, Layout, Newspapers, Publishing, Art Direction, Vector Illustration, Brochures, Newspaper, Magazines, Flash, Branding & Identity, Direct Mail, Typography, Illustration, Publications, Multimedia, Fundraising, Mac, Image Manipulation, Copywriting
Education
East Tennessee State University 1982 — 1985
B.A., English with business management minor
Emory and Henry College 1981 — 1982
Emory and Henry College, English
The Washington Post November 2013 - Present
CQ Roll Call September 2009 - November 2013
Congressional Quarterly April 2008 - September 2009
The Dallas Morning News June 2007 - April 2008
Columbia Missourian January 2007 - May 2007
VOX Magazine August 2006 - January 2007
The Roanoke Times May 2006 - August 2006
Missouri School of Journalism August 2005 - May 2006
The Baylor Lariat January 2004 - October 2004
Skills
Editing, CSS, CMS, Content Management, Strategic Thinking, JavaScript, Management, XHTML, K4, InCopy, Photoshop, Wordpress, Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, Google Analytics, OmniGraffle, InDesign, AP Style, Agile Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Web Content Management, WordPress
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2005 — 2008
Master of Arts (M.A.), New Media, Convergence Model
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business-Journalism, Honors College
Mobility Lab September 2014 - Present
Poppyseed Magazine May 2014 - Present
Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission July 2010 - Present
Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition January 2010 - Present
City of Roanoke Bicycle Advisory Committee November 2010 - June 2012
Greater Roanoke Valley Asthma and Air Quality Coalition June 2010 - June 2011
Association of Energy Conservation Professionals, Education Servces September 2008 - October 2010
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission June 2006 - June 2010
The Roanoke Times May 2004 - June 2006
The Roanoke Times May 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Access, Web Development, Social Media, Writing, Creative Writing, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Research, Customer Service, Marketing, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Social Networking, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Training, Leadership Development, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Facebook, Grant Writing, Marketing Communications, Proposal Writing, Program Development, Event Management, Program Management, Project Planning, Grants, Budgets, Public Policy, Analysis, Community Development, Economic Development, Local Government, Land Use, Editing, Environmental Awareness, Land Use Planning, Government, Policy, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Climate Change, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issues, Zoning
Education
Hollins University 2002 — 2007
M.A.L.S., Humanities
Roanoke College 1996 — 1999
B.A., English
Jobson Medical Information June 2015 - Present
ABF Journal August 2013 - June 2015
Merion Matters Inc. February 2010 - August 2013
Merion Publications February 2006 - March 2011
Philadelphia Business Journal August 2005 - November 2007
The Roanoke Times December 2000 - August 2005
Foster's Daily Democrat June 1998 - December 2000
ADV Magazine October 1997 - August 1998
Skills
Medical Writing, Publications, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Content Development, Social Media, Web Content, AP Style, Web Content Management, Proofreading, Management, Blogging, Technical Writing, Healthcare, HTML, Project Management
Education
Boston University
MS, print journalism
University of Pittsburgh
BA, English writing
Self-Employed April 2010 - Present
Miss Kitty's Society for Wayward Cosmonauts March 2010 - Present
upUPperiscope,inc. September 2007 - August 2011
City Magazine February 2006 - September 2007
The Roanoke Times January 2002 - August 2005
McCann Erickson June 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Dance, Social Media, Marketing, Event Planning
Education
Appalachian State University 1997 — 2001
BS, communication/advertising
Roanoke - Blacksburg Technology Council October 2014 - Present
Society for Features Journalism February 2014 - Present
Tigernet.com August 2013 - Present
The Roanoke Times February 2011 - October 2014
The Roanoke Times June 2010 - October 2014
The Roanoke Times June 2010 - September 2010
The Tiger January 2009 - December 2009
The Tiger January 2009 - December 2009
The Roanoke Times June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Time Management, Meet Deadlines, News Writing, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Copy Editing, Wordpress, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Online Publishing, Online Communications, Phone Etiquette, Cooking, Reading, Learning Quickly, Blogging, Shopping, Social Media, Research, Friendly Demeanor, Building Relationships, Engagement, Storytelling, WordPress, AP Style, Web Design
Education
Clemson University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, English (Writing and Publication Studies)
First Line Technology October 2009 - Present
Self-Employed January 2005 - Present
The Roanoke Times August 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Editing, Writing, Press Releases, Media Relations, Newspaper, News Writing, Feature Articles, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Human Resources, English Composition, Teaching Writing, Academic Tutoring, Office Administration, Technical Writing, Magazines, Adobe Acrobat, Ap Style, Blogging, Copy Editing, Digital Photography, Editorial, Event Planning, Facebook, Grant Writing, InDesign, Marketing Communications, Multimedia, New Media, Newsletters, Online Journalism, Photography, PowerPoint, Program Management, Proofreading, Proposal Writing, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Publications, Social Media, Social Networking, Team Building, Web Content, Journalism, Photoshop, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Microsoft Word
Education
George Mason University 2009 — 2011
M.A., English
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2004 — 2007
Daily Press June 2015 - Present
The Roanoke Times August 2014 - May 2015
The Roanoke Times June 2014 - August 2014
Dow Jones News Fund May 2014 - June 2014
Elon Local News January 2014 - May 2014
Emerging Leaders in Technology at Elon May 2013 - May 2014
The Pendulum (Elon University) April 2013 - December 2013
The Pendulum (Elon University) January 2013 - December 2013
Patch.com June 2013 - August 2013
Dow Jones News Fund June 2013 - June 2013
Skills
Facebook, Copy Editing, Social Media, Journalism, AP Style, Editing, Microsoft Office, News Writing, Research, Interviews, Public Relations, Editorial, Wordpress, Press Releases, PowerPoint, Newspapers, InDesign, Video Editing, Feature Articles, Newspaper, SEO, Storytelling, Video, WordPress
Education
Elon University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism (Print/Online), 3.82
FIE - Foundation for International Education 2012 — 2012
Lyons Township High School 2007 — 2011
CrowdStreet January 2015 - Present
The Variable January 2014 - February 2015
Wake Forest University December 2011 - January 2014
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute December 2010 - December 2011
The E.W. Scripps Company November 2008 - December 2010
University of Tennessee School of Journalism and Electronic Media October 2007 - May 2010
The E. W. Scripps Company February 2007 - November 2008
The Roanoke Times October 2006 - February 2007
The Roanoke Times May 2005 - October 2006
Randall-Reilly Publishing Co. January 2005 - May 2005
Skills
SEO, Blogging, Content Strategy, HTML, Web Analytics, User Experience, CMS, CSS, New Media, Web Content, Web Project Management, Online Journalism, Copy Editing, WordPress, Photoshop, Web Content Management, News Writing, Advertising, JavaScript, jQuery, Web Standards, Usability, Editorial, Django, HTML5, CSS3, Git, SASS, Flask, Python
Education
University of Alabama 2003 — 2005
Master of Arts, Journalism
Appalachian State University 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Public Relations
Fort Lewis College 1998 — 1999
None (transferred), Undecided (transferred)
Navy Federal Credit Union September 2015 - Present
P.F. Chang's China Bistro June 2012 - Present
Navy Federal Credit Union February 2015 - September 2015
Navy Federal Credit Union December 2014 - February 2015
The Roanoke Times December 2006 - November 2011
The Daily Press January 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Editing, Journalism, Feature Articles, Social Media, Storytelling, Editorial, Newspapers
Education
Christopher Newport University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
Purdue Pharma L.P. July 2015 - Present
Forest Laboratories September 2011 - December 2014
The Roanoke Times October 2009 - September 2011
Skills
Sales Presentations, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Selling, Marketing, Public Speaking, Market Research, Team Building, Management, Leadership, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Launch, Cold Calling, Research, Sales Management
Education
Hampden-Sydney College 2005 — 2009
B.A., Economics & Commerce
The Roanoke Times March 2008 - Present
The Roanoke Times March 2008 - Present
Tri-State Neighbor 1993 - 1996
Sioux Printing 1991 - 1993
South Dakota State University 1990 - 1991
Reporter & Farmer 1987 - 1990
Occupational Health and Safety Magazine 1984 - 1986
Skills
InCopy, AP Style, Copy Editing, Journalism, Stories, Newspaper, Editors, Grammar, News Writing, Feature Articles, Editing, Magazines, Freelance Writing, Writing, Proofreading, Copywriting, Headline Writing, Dairy, Agriculture, QuarkXPress, Layout, Storytelling, Newspapers, Online Journalism, Media Relations, Fact-checking, Publications, Content Management, Foreign Languages
Education
Baylor University 1983 — 1986
M.A., International Journalism
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz 1982 — 1983
Economics
South Dakota State University 1977 — 1981
B.S., Agricultural Journalism
HWC Inc. August 2015 - Present
Total Wine & More July 2014 - April 2015
Total Wine & More April 2011 - July 2014
Media General December 2010 - May 2011
American Eagle Outfitters August 2007 - July 2010
American Eagle Outfitters January 2007 - August 2007
The Roanoke Times 2006 - 2007
Walt Disney World May 2005 - March 2006
ABC News 2004 - 2005
Skills
Editing, Marketing, Leadership, Customer Service, Retail, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Store Management, Store Operations, Management, Strategic Communications, Spelling, InDesign, Event Planning, Project Planning, Sales, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Document design, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Training, Problem Solving, Writing, Interviews, Adobe Creative Suite, Information Design, Time Management, Team Building, SharePoint Designer, SharePoint..., Inventory Management
Education
American University 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Strategic Communication
Radford University 2001 — 2005
BS, Media Studies, Journalism
Think Media Studios January 2015 - Present
FreiL Music April 2003 - Present
Crain's Cleveland Business February 2012 - December 2014
The Roanoke Times January 2006 - February 2012
Dawn Food Products May 2002 - November 2005
Dawn Food Products August 2000 - May 2002
Domestic Problems 1999 - 2000
Skills
Entertainment, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Food Service, Social Media, Account Management, Public Relations, Online Advertising, Event Management, Event Planning, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Sales, Salesforce.com, Trade Shows, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Customer Service, Integrated Marketing, Training, Budgets, Advertising Sales, Facebook, Email Marketing, Press Releases
Education
Aquinas College 1996 — 2000
BA, Communication
Grandville High School 1992 — 1996
Starcom MediaVest Group March 2015 - Present
Dentsu Aegis: Innov8 February 2014 - March 2015
Dentsu Aegis: Carat September 2013 - February 2014
Dentsu Aegis: Carat January 2009 - September 2013
PHD Worldwide January 2007 - January 2009
Bloomingdale's March 2006 - January 2007
The Roanoke Times January 2005 - October 2005
Skills
Media Planning, Media Buying, Advertising, Broadcast, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Radio, Sponsorship, Media Strategy, Digital Strategy, Advertising Sales, Television, Mobile Marketing, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, DoubleClick, comScore, Traditional Media, Radio Advertising, Media Research, Brand Management, Strategic Communications, Social Networking, Brand Awareness, Rich Media, Display Advertising, Broadcast Television
Education
Georgia State University 2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication and Media Studies- Mass Communications/P.R.
University of South Florida 2001 — 2004
Bachelor's of Science, Business Administration and Marketing
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research August 2012 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation July 2002 - Present
Womack Publishing Company June 2007 - August 2012
The Roanoke Times January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Graphic Design, Graphic Arts, 2D graphics, Digital Photography, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Time Management, Planograms, Multi Tasking, Creative Problem Solving, Graphics Layout, Advertising, Logo Design, Creative Strategy, Branding & Identity
Education
Radford University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Graphic Design, 3.7
Danville Community College 2002 — 2004
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Louisiana State University August 2008 - Present
LSU Graphic Design Student Office (GDSO) 2009 - 2012
East Carolina University 2004 - 2008
InTandem 2004 - 2008
The Roanoke Times June 2001 - July 2004
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Higher Education, Mac, Printmaking, Letterpress, Graphic Design, Web Design, publication design, Pre-press, Teaching, Creative Direction, Branding & Identity, Visual Communication, Layout, Art Direction, Graphics, Illustration, InDesign, Illustrator
Education
East Carolina University 2004 — 2008
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Graphic Design
Lynchburg College 1997 — 2001
BA, Graphic Design
Woltz & Associates April 2000 - Present
The Roanoke Times June 1995 - April 2000
Skills
Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Sellers, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Event Planning, Online Marketing, Public Relations
Education
ECPI University 1990 — 1991
American Chemistry Council February 2015 - Present
American Chemistry Council November 2012 - Present
York Daily Record August 2011 - November 2012
Smart magazine January 2011 - November 2012
York Daily Record August 2009 - August 2011
Fauquier Times Democrat July 2009 - August 2009
Hollins University August 2008 - May 2009
University of North Carolina Press January 2009 - January 2009
Martin Agency January 2009 - January 2009
The Roanoke Times September 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Copy Editing, Advertising, Press Releases, Editing, Blogging, AP Style, Media Relations, Copywriting, Social Media, Newspapers, Journalism, Newsletters, Publications, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Research, Web Content
Education
Hollins University 2005 — 2009
B.A., Communications, Creative Writing, Political Science
The Roanoke Times June 2015 - Present
Decisive Business Systems, Inc. January 2013 - October 2014
Independence Capital Partners August 2005 - June 2011
Independence Capital Partners August 2005 - June 2011
COMPUTER MEDIC November 2002 - August 2005
T&G MANAGEMENT October 2000 - October 2002
Skills
Great Plains Software, Asset Allocation, Active Directory, SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Excel, DNS, Accounting, Investments, Mutual Funds, Financial Accounting, Mac OS X, SQL, Private Equity, Windows Server, Financial Analysis, HTML, Servers, Asset Managment, Portfolio Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Mergers, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, VPN, VMware, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Disaster Recovery, Hedge Funds, Project Management
Education
Camden County College 2011 — 2013
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists January 2012 - Present
THE MONSTER: How a Gang of Predatory Lenders and Wall Street Bankers Fleeced America--and Spawned a 2010 - Present
Center for Public Integrity May 2010 - December 2011
Wall Street Journal May 2006 - October 2007
Los Angeles Times November 2004 - April 2006
The Roanoke Times 1985 - 2005
Merchants of Misery: How Corporate America Profits from Poverty 1996 - 1996
Richmond Times-Dispatch 1982 - 1984
Skills
Investigative Reporting, Editing, Copy Editing, Publications, Editorial, Books, Web Content, Magazines, Documentaries, Blogging, Fraud, InCopy, Multimedia, Media Relations, Fact-checking, Broadcast Journalism, Breaking News, Online News, Online Publishing, Investigative Research, Proofreading, Copywriting, New Media, Content Development, Creative Writing, Headline Writing, Digital Journalism, Live Blogging, Press Releases, Politics, Online Journalism, Radio, Journalism, Publishing, Political Reporting, Broadcast, Content Strategy
Education
Washington and Lee University 1983 — 1985
University of Richmond 1982 — 1983
Ferrum College 1980 — 1982
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs May 2014 - Present
Virginia Department of Veteran Services, Commonwealth of Virginia January 2013 - Present
Roanoke City Public Schools November 2011 - January 2013
Allstate February 2008 - October 2011
Allstate August 2005 - February 2008
HSN March 2002 - August 2005
HSN March 2002 - March 2005
The Roanoke Times December 1991 - March 2000
Skills
Leadership, Team Building, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits, Process Improvement, Workers Compensation, Risk Management, Talent Management, Talent Developer, Customer Retention, Kaizen Leadership, Financial Acumen, Community Engagement, Project Management, Global Sourcing, Brand Development, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, HR Consulting, Interviews, Knowledge Management, Military, Nonprofits, Health Insurance, Office Management, Quality Management, Strategic Planning, Vendor Management, Youth Development, Youth Ministry, Youth Mentoring, Youth Engagement, Youth Leadership
Education
Bluefield College 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management and Leadership
Averett University
BBA, Business Management
Advance Auto Parts June 2014 - Present
Advance Auto Parts October 2013 - June 2014
Advance Auto Parts February 2013 - October 2013
Advance Auto Parts August 2011 - February 2013
GridPoint, Inc. June 2010 - August 2011
The Roanoke Times 2008 - 2010
Best Buy 2005 - 2007
Skills
Management, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Salesforce.com, Sales, Sales Management, Analytics, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Budgets, CRM, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Strategy, Performance Management, Supply Chain, Data Integrity, Market Research, Project Management, Sales Operations, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Purchasing, Business Intelligence, Relationship Mgmt, Vendor Relationships, Benchmarking, Inventory Analysis, Assortment Optimization, Scarborough Research, Claritas, Data Mining, Oracle, Pricing, Business Process...
Education
Bluefield College 2014 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management and Leadership
Virginia Western Community College
AS, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Monster October 2013 - Present
The Washington Post May 2007 - October 2013
Atlanta Journal-Constitution June 2004 - April 2007
The Roanoke Times June 2000 - May 2004
Skills
Salesforce.com, SAP, Microsoft Office, Online Advertising, Sales, Multimedia, New Business Development, Management, Digital Media, Sales Presentations, Newspaper, Facebook, Advertising, Social Media, Account Management, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, Digital Strategy, Media Planning, Online Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Advertising Sales, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Public Relations
Education
Roanoke College
BA, Sociology
College of Charleston
Roanoke Catholic School
Advanced College Prep Diploma
Townsquare Interactive September 2015 - Present
Open Focus February 2011 - September 2015
The Roanoke Times October 2007 - January 2011
The Roanoke Times September 2004 - October 2007
Skills
Social Media, Advertising, Selling, Newspaper, Advertising Sales, Blogging, Newspapers, Online Advertising, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Sales
Education
Elon University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor’s Degree, Communications, Business
Freelance Design and Advertising Services November 2007 - Present
The Roanoke Times May 2014 - August 2014
Follett Higher Education Group December 2009 - June 2014
Student Media Advertising at Radford University November 2010 - April 2012
Hwang's TaeKwon Do September 2003 - January 2008
Skills
Graphic Design, Graphics, Art, Advertising, Asian Culture, Layout, Adobe Acrobat, Public Relations, Marketing, Brand Design, Corporate Identity, Product Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Art Direction, Fine Art, Visual Communication, Flyers, Social Media, Digital Illustration, Business Cards, Concept Development, Digital Photography, Vector Illustration, Posters, Sales, Illustration, Photoshop, Logo Design, Typography, Branding, Mac, Corporate Branding, Web Design, Creative Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, InDesign, Visual Identity Design, Photography, Branding, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Social Networking
Education
New York University
Certification, UX Design
Radford University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design, 2.9 GPA
National Taiwan University of Arts
Summer Program, Chinese Art
Capital One Home Loans February 2014 - Present
Capital One Home Loans January 2011 - February 2014
Capital One August 2010 - December 2010
Capital One March 2009 - August 2010
Capital One June 2008 - February 2009
Circuit City August 2007 - May 2008
Circuit City September 2006 - August 2007
The Roanoke Times September 2003 - September 2006
Skills
Analytics, Data Warehousing, Access, SQL, SAS, Analysis, Databases, Management, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Process Improvement, Business Process, Microsoft SQL Server, CRM, Business Analysis, IT Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, ETL, Financial Services, Unix, JavaScript, AngularJS, Java, Spring MVC, Spring Framework, Grails
Education
Appalachian State University 1999 — 2002
BS, Political Science
Lake Region Medical January 2013 - Present
The Roanoke Times September 1978 - December 2012
Education
Ferrum College
Rhode Island Monthly magazine July 2011 - Present
The New York Times June 2000 - Present
Patch September 2010 - July 2011
The Virginian-Pilot November 2006 - September 2010
The Roanoke Times July 2000 - October 2006
Vanity Fair, Esquire June 1999 - June 2000
Skills
Editing, Storytelling, Ap Style, Video, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Journalism, News Writing, Freelance Writing, Editorial, Feature Articles, Headline Writing, Blogging, Breaking News, Social Media, AP Style, Newspapers, Magazines, Publishing, Publications, Web Content
Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism 1998 — 1999
Master of Science (M.S.)
College of the Holy Cross 1990 — 1994
B.A., English
The Roanoke Times November 2008 - Present
EDS, an HP Company June 2007 - November 2008
Applied Performance Technologies October 2006 - May 2007
World Team April 2004 - July 2006
Acts 2 December 2003 - December 2005
Comsys June 1999 - June 2000
Education
Columbia International University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor, Intercultural Studies
Virginia Tech Language and Culture Institute October 2013 - Present
Virginia Tech October 2012 - October 2013
SmartBrief June 2012 - October 2012
The Roanoke Times March 2011 - October 2012
The Charlotte Observer April 2006 - April 2011
Centre Daily Times March 2001 - April 2006
AccuWeather January 2000 - June 2001
Skills
Newspaper, Copy Editing, AP Style, Editing, Writing, Social Media, Proofreading, Journalism, Blogging, InDesign, Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Magazines, Social Networking, Content Management, Multimedia, Web Design, Editorial, InCopy, Graphic Design, Web Content, Image Editing, Technical Writing, News Writing, Ap Style, Headline Writing, Press Releases, Facebook, Newspapers, Breaking News, Feature Articles, Television, Newsletters, Storytelling, Media Relations, Online Journalism, Copywriting, Fact-checking, Marketing Communications, Publishing, Content Development, Content Strategy, New Media, Newspaper Design, Investigative Reporting, Creative Writing, Freelance Writing, Speech Writing, Web Content Management
Education
Penn State University
University of East Anglia
Dickinson College
Henrico County Public Schools November 2013 - Present
Chris OBrion Illustration May 2002 - Present
John Tyler Community College February 2011 - November 2013
Chesterfield County Public Library December 2010 - November 2013
Virginia Commonwealth University June 2007 - January 2009
The Roanoke Times 2003 - 2007
The Olympian 1999 - 2002
Skills
Illustrator, Editing, Graphics, Graphic Design, InDesign, Social Media, Illustration, Multimedia, Journalism, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Logo Design, Newspapers, Magazines, Copy Editing, Newsletters, Storytelling, Video, Copywriting, Photography, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Research, Blogging, Dreamweaver, WordPress, Graphic Arts, Web Design, Creative Writing, Publishing, Mac and PC platforms, Writing, Press Releases, Publications
Education
Duke University
A.B., Political Science (cum laude)
Florida State University
Master's, Information Studies
The Tampa Tribune October 2014 - Present
St. Petersburg Preservation 2014 - 2015
St. Petersburg Preservation 2014 - 2015
Environmental Services, Inc. July 2012 - August 2014
ThunderShirt Company September 2009 - September 2011
The Durham Herald Sun May 2007 - October 2007
The Roanoke Times 2002 - 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Sales, PowerPoint, Travel Planning, Management, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2010 — 2010
Paralegal Program
Ferrum College 1999 — 2002
BS, History and Journalism
Franklin County High School 1988 — 1991
The Roanoke Times September 2009 - Present
Beaver County Times July 2008 - July 2009
Centre Daily Times August 2004 - July 2008
Venango Newspapers: The Derrick/The News-Herald May 2000 - August 2004
Skills
Visual Storytelling, Magazines, QuarkXPress, Photojournalism, Storytelling, Editorial, News Writing, Graphic Design, InDesign, Blogging, Editing, Copy Editing, Marketing, Multimedia, Content Management, Artistic Vision, Newspaper Design, Photography, Publications, Layout, Image Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Web Design, Illustrator, Visual Journalism, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Facebook
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1995 — 2000
B.A., Journalism
City of Roanoke, VA March 2015 - Present
WDBJ TV Inc. June 2014 - September 2014
The Roanoke Times April 2008 - June 2014
Valor Partners October 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Marketing, Talent Acquisition, Salesforce.com, Cold Calling, Account Management, Sales, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Strategy
Education
Hampden-Sydney College 2003 — 2007
BA, History
JHookz February 2015 - Present
The Roanoke Times September 2007 - January 2015
Small Format Sales May 2006 - September 2007
Lyon Farms May 1995 - August 2005
Skills
Newspaper, Advertising, Social Media, Sales, Networking, Marketing Communications, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Coordination, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Community Development, Communication Skills
Education
Radford University 2004 — 2006
Master of Science (M.S.), Corporate and Professional Communication
Appalachian State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Fresenius Medical Care February 2013 - June 2013
Hollins University May 2007 - December 2012
Hollins University November 2003 - May 2007
Christ Episcopal Church February 2001 - August 2003
The Roanoke Times June 1999 - February 2001
Transkrit Corporation February 1994 - June 1999
Moore's Lumber and Building Supplies June 1986 - February 1994
Skills
Office Administration, Customer Service, Project Management, Preparation Of Reports, System Testing, System Implementations, Data Input and Analysis, Accounting/ Finance, General Office..., Liasoning, Negotiation, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Leadership
Education
Hollins University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Gender and Women's Studies/Sociology, Cum Laude
Virginia Western Community College
AAS, General Studies, Cum Laude
Medical Facilities of America Inc. August 2008 - Present
The Roanoke Times September 1999 - August 2008
Skills
Sales, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Team Building, Training, Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Leadership Development, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Advertising, Management, Public Relations, Coaching, Sales Management, Social Media, Budgets, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Project Management, Strategy, Media Relations
Education
George Mason University 1988 — 1993
Bachelor's degree Communications, Communication, General
George Mason University 1988 — 1993
BA, Communications
Laker Media - The Roanoke Times February 2015 - Present
The Roanoke Times March 2007 - Present
Skills
Newspaper, Editing, Blogging, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Ap Style, Journalism, Advertising, Advertising Sales, Newspapers
Education
Ferrum College 2003 — 2007
B.S., History / Art
home 2000 - Present
North Carolina State University 2002 - 2003
The Roanoke Times November 1996 - August 2000
The Roanoke Times March 1996 - November 1996
The Roanoke Times October 1994 - March 1996
The Roanoke Times January 1991 - October 1994
Greensboro News Record 1987 - 1987
Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Journalism, Feature Articles, Storytelling
Education
Boston University 2001 — 2002
masters, creative writing
North Carolina State University 1985 — 1989
bachelors, English
Blacksburg High School
Pinkerton Chevrolet December 2014 - Present
The Roanoke Times December 1998 - December 2014
The Roanoke Times December 1998 - August 2008
Catawba Capital Management February 1995 - June 1998
Waste Management/Cycle Systems, Inc June 1986 - February 1995
Skills
Advertising, Customer Service, Newspaper, Copywriting, Newspapers, Sales, Blogging, Social Media, Facebook
Education
Emory and Henry College 1979 — 1983
Political Science
POLITICO July 2014 - Present
The New York Times February 2013 - July 2014
The Roanoke Times April 2012 - July 2014
The Ledger May 2011 - April 2012
The News Virginian September 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Video Production, Photography, Graphic Design, Storytelling, Journalism, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Blogging, Editing, Editorial, Magazines, News Writing, Copywriting
Education
Hillsdale College 2005 — 2009
BA, English
Trinity High School 2001 — 2005
Roanoke City July 2013 - Present
Floyd Elementary School September 2008 - Present
The Roanoke Times 2005 - 2008
Skills
Teachers, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Educational Leadership, Elementary Education, Literacy, Tutoring, Differentiated..., Teacher Training, Educational Technology, Special Education, K-12, ESL, Language Arts, Social Studies, Public Speaking, Secondary Education, Classroom, Staff Development, Editing, Community Outreach, Instructional Technology, Smartboard, Mathematics Education, Social Networking, Behavior Management, Volunteering, Teaching Reading, Advertising, RTI
Education
Hollins University 2007 — 2009
Master's degree, Elementary Education and Teaching
Marshall University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Marshall University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Alleghany High School 1995 — 1999
High School Diploma
The Roanoke Times August 2010 - Present
Access Advertising & Public Relations 2010 - December 2010
The Roanoke Times September 2005 - February 2010
American Cancer Society September 1999 - January 2004
Watertown Daily Times August 1997 - August 1999
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Copywriting, Marketing, Press Releases, Event Planning, Social Media, Advertising, Newspapers, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Communications, Project Management, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Email Marketing, Product Marketing
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1993 — 1997
Journalism, English
Gilmour Academy 1989 — 1993
Roanoke City Public Schools July 2013 - Present
Salem City Schools May 2013 - June 2013
The Roanoke Times July 2009 - January 2013
Roanoke County School Employees' Federal Credit Union February 2009 - June 2009
Justice September 2006 - June 2009
North Cross School January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Facebook, Social Media, Editing, Press Releases, Sales Management, Customer Service, Management, Lesson Planning, Inquiry-based Learning, Differentiated..., Teaching, Teamwork, Literature Reviews, Literacy, Sales, Microsoft Word, Social Networking
Education
Hollins University 2011 — 2014
Master of Arts, Teaching, 4.0
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Communication Studies, 3.51
Giant Food Stores July 2005 - Present
The Roanoke Times September 2002 - April 2005
The Roanoke Times 2002 - 2005
Kroger August 1992 - May 2002
Education
Ferrum College 1983 — 1986
BS, Psychology
The University of the Witwatersrand January 2013 - Present
The New York Times August 2010 - Present
Howard University 2008 - 2013
The New York Times July 2005 - September 2010
Minneapolis Star Tribune 2003 - 2005
Investigative Reporters and Editors 2000 - 2003
The Roanoke Times 1997 - 2000
Southern Exposure Magazine 1993 - 1997
United States Marine Corps 1988 - 1992
South Carolina Black Media 1987 - 1988
Skills
Investigative Reporting, News Writing, Journalism, Storytelling, Online Journalism, Publications, Newspaper, Blogging, Magazines, Computer-assisted..., AP Style, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Research, Editing, Feature Articles, Broadcast Journalism
Education
Alabama State University
Music Theory and Composition
Freelance Journalist, Writer & Editor June 2015 - Present
The Post and Courier January 2014 - June 2015
The Washington Post September 2011 - January 2014
American University May 2010 - August 2011
Center for Public Integrity May 2010 - August 2011
USO 2009 - 2010
The Daily Progress 2006 - July 2008
The Roanoke Times May 2006 - August 2006
Knight-Ridder Washington Bureau May 2005 - August 2005
The Charlotte Observer May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Feature Articles, Multimedia, Interviews, Breaking News, Storytelling, Ap Style, Magazines, Social Media, Research, Politics, Investigative Reporting, News Writing, Newspapers, Journalism, AP Style, Writing, Editing, Copy Editing
Education
American University 2010 — 2011
MA, Journalism
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2002 — 2006
BA, Journalism
Old Dominion University October 2014 - Present
Old Dominion University January 2013 - October 2014
Daily Press March 2006 - January 2013
Expedia Local Expert November 2004 - September 2005
Honolulu Independent Schools February 2004 - June 2005
Oahu Nature Tours March 2004 - December 2004
Saint Andrew's Priory School June 2004 - July 2004
The Roanoke Times April 1996 - January 2001
Harholdt Publications October 1995 - March 1996
V Magazine December 1994 - October 1995
Skills
Interviews, Marketing, Headline Writing, Editing, Newspapers, Storytelling, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Advertising, SEO, Magazines, Publications, Video, Press Releases, News Writing, Multimedia, Journalism
Education
East Carolina University 1990 — 1994
BA, Political Science
Otis Elevator Company July 2014 - Present
Otis Elevator July 2010 - August 2014
Radford High School February 2004 - June 2011
Garrett's and Meg's June 2007 - July 2010
PMT 2006 - 2008
Adelphia 2005 - 2007
Sprint PCS 2004 - 2005
The Roanoke Times 1998 - 2003
New Dominion Wilderness School 1997 - 1998
Skills
Sales, Advertising, Customer Service, Marketing, Coaching, Selling, Social Media, Sales Presentations, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Online Advertising, Team Building, Account Management, New Business Development, Sales&Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Salesforce.com, Management, Editing, Mechanical Aptitude, Blueprint Reading, Electrical Repairs, Elevators, Sports Coaching
Education
Hampden-Sydney College 1991 — 1995
BA, Classical Studies
CROSSMARK July 2014 - Present
The Roanoke Times June 2013 - Present
St. Thomas Community Church September 2013 - March 2014
Lebanon High August 1986 - June 2013
Skills
Curriculum Design, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Research, Pastoral Care, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Books, Writing, Event Planning
Education
Baylor University 1984 — 1985
English Language and Literature/Letters
Belmont University 1980 — 1984
BA, English and Religion
U.S. Cellular August 2011 - Present
Sprint Nextel 2007 - March 2011
Cox Communications 2003 - 2007
Horizon PCS November 1999 - February 2003
The Roanoke Times September 1996 - October 1999
GTE May 1991 - April 1996
Salem Professional Baseball September 1983 - November 1987
Skills
Solution Selling, Telecommunications, Direct Sales, Wireless, Account Management, Sales Management, Creative Writing, Coaching
Education
Adelphi University 1977 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
Liberty University January 2014 - Present
The Roanoke Times March 2003 - January 2014
Skills
Multimedia, Newspapers, Blogging, Newspaper, WordPress, SEO, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Content Management, Linux, InDesign, Web Design, Digital Media, Application Support, Troubleshooting, Remote Troubleshooting, Networking, Red Hat Linux, Linux System..., Linux Server, PHP, Shell Scripting, Website Development, Servers
Education
ECPI University 1997 — 1998
Computer Sciences
The Roanoke Times Assistant managerAir-Lee Cleaners1999 - 2005
Education
Hollins University 2003 — 2005
BA, Communication Studies
Lord Botetourt High School 1994 — 1998
Artemis LLC - Professional Services May 2014 - Present
SHINE Systems & Technologies May 2013 - May 2014
ACE Private Risk Services June 2012 - August 2013
BB&T June 2006 - August 2011
The Roanoke Times May 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Proposal Writing, Program Management, Government Contracting, Business Development, Management, Government, Leadership, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Security Clearance, Technical Writing, Process Improvement, Analysis, Market Research, Risk Management, Team Building, Leadership Development, Training, Microsoft Office
Education
American College of Technology 2012 — 2013
Technical Diploma, Business Administration/Information Technology
Project Management Professional Institute
PMP