Columbia Missourian, Capitol Bureau

Staff Writer — 2007

        Wrote articles pertaining to inner-workings of state government
        Produced 2-3 newspaper articles per week on a variety of issues
        Created 3-4 radio broadcasts per month for broadcast on KMOX-                           St. Louis      

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The Maneater, University of Missouri Student Newspaper   

Crime Editor — 2006
        Developed stories, connected new writers with sources
        Edited six stories each issue while managing a 15 person staff
        Produced articles regarding crime and events at varying regional levels
Staff Writer — Fall 2005
        Reported for City, State and Nation and Crime beats
        Wrote seven stories per week
        Corresponded with state and local politicians as well as local groups

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Boone County Journal   

County Reporter — Spring 2006
        Reported on County Commissioner Race for weekly publication

Expected graduation date- May 2009   
Bachelor of Journalism, News-Editorial
Bachelor of Arts, History
University of Missouri – Columbia
Minor: Photography
GPA: 3.09/4.00

Third Place, News Writing - Division 1, Missouri College Media Association

National High School Institute - Journalism division, Northwestern University 2004

Girl Scout Gold Award

Honorable mention from the National Academy for Television Sciences -             Heartland Chapter for Technical Achievement 2004