EXPERIENCE
U.S. News & World Report
Senior Digital Producer, Travel
Feb. 2024 – Present • Full-time
• Uploads and styles editorial content including articles, slideshows, travel guides, cruise profiles, rankings, photo galleries and more within content and document management systems
• Sources, selects, uploads and edits photos with appropriate licenses
• Inserts related links and backlinks from stories across other content throughout the Travel site
• Suggests and tests CMS features and improvements
• Prepares content and page components in advance of project launches
• Films and edits travel social media videos
• Occasionally writes and edits features content
• Produced and published 1-2 Travel articles and slideshows per day, for a total of 200+ new and updated features per year (project concluded in June 2025)
• Tested and photographed travel products for commerce articles (2024)
• Winner of quarterly company-wide ENGAGEMENT Award (individual): Given to the individual or team who creates the most engaging video supporting USN content that is used on social media and/or within an article, 2024
Digital Producer, Travel
Dec. 2021 – Feb. 2024 • Full-time
• Uploads and styles editorial content for Travel pages within content management system
• Produces and publishes 1-2 Travel articles and slideshows per day
• Sources, selects, uploads and edits photos with appropriate licenses
• Inserts related links and backlinks from stories across other content throughout the Travel site
• Suggests and tests CMS features and improvements
• Prepares content and page components in advance of project launches
2022 metrics for the Travel Features Team:
• Total # of articles published: 260+ (~350% increase from 2021)
• Total visits to new and updated features: ~7 million
• Total affiliate revenue: ~1,300% increase from 2021
2023 metrics and notable successes for the Travel Features Team:
• Total visits to new and updated features: 10+ million (46% increase from 2022)
• Total visits to all features: ~86% increase from 2022
• Total affiliate revenue: ~87% increase from 2022
• Winner of quarterly company-wide ENERGY Award (team): Given to the individual or team who demonstrates positive, inclusive and collaborative energy toward their work or in the work environment
U.S. News & World Report Biography
City of Arvada Government
Digital Content Producer
Sept. 2020 – Dec. 2021 • Full-Time
• Wrote, directed, produced, edited and shot on-air journalistic programs both live and taped
• Produced, edited and formatted promotional, documentary, news, special events, and entertainment material and ensured assigned production systems met station and government access television standards, using a variety of state of the art computerized software
• Created visual graphics for use in print, social media, web and broadcast applications; interpreted concepts for City departments to be included in brochures, report covers, certificates, television programming, on the internet and as part of the City’s online engagement platform, Speak Up Arvada
• Shot still pictures using journalistic skills for print, digital presentations, world wide web and broadcast television
• Operated field production equipment including placement and use of lights, microphones, cameras, scripts and music for specialty events
The Colorado Sun
Social & Marketing Intern
June 2020 – Sept. 2020 • Internship
• Crafted digital content such as website ads and social media posts using Canva, Adobe Spark Post and Adobe Spark Video
• Co-wrote the No. 1 most-read story about the CO Democratic primary election, which received 39,000 views and an average of 3 minutes and 42 seconds of reading time
• Compiled research and drafted segments of the CO Democratic primary issues guide, which received thousands more page views
Boettcher Foundation
Communications Intern
June 2020 – Sept. 2020 • Internship
• Drafted content for and edited the Boettcher Foundation and Boettcher Alumni websites
• Created video spots and other digital content for Boettcher Foundation programs and events
• Wrote a Scholar Profile that became the most-clicked link of the monthly newsletter
Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association
Social Media Field Reporter
June 2020 – Aug. 2020 • Contract Internship
• Met with local farmers in the North Denver area to conduct interviews and capture photos and video footage
• Created compelling 60-second explainer videos for CFVGA social media channels using Adobe Spark Video and Adobe Premiere Pro
• Posted weekly to increase reach and engagement of CFVGA Facebook and Instagram social media channels
• Helped grow Instagram follower count by 13% in two months
City of Boulder Government
Digital Storytelling Intern
May 2019 – July 2019 • Internship
• Developed visually engaging content including explainer videos, short-form videos, website copy and social media content to inform, educate and entertain community members
• Spearheaded campaign about responsible recreation and crafted a video that was viewed 3,100 times in the first five days, making it the city’s top-performing video of the year on Facebook
• Captured photo and video footage at various events around Boulder including the regional all-hazards firefighter training event, the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics Torch Run, the Strider Cup International Championship and more
TURNER Public Relations
Travel & Tourism Intern
Jan. 2019 – May 2019 • Internship
• Developed media/influencer lists, editorial calendar and social media content
• Drafted news releases, website/social media copy, fact sheets and other written materials
• Utilized Cision, Muck Rack and other databases to conduct research on media
University of Colorado Boulder – Leeds School of Business
Career Peer Advisor
Jan. 2017 – Sept. 2018 • Part-Time
• Edited hundreds of resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn and Handshake profiles per semester for students in the Leeds School of Business to ensure academic and professional success
• Advised 5-10 students per week on career path selection and job or internship opportunities by using Leeds resources
• Provided Handshake trainings for CU Boulder student organizations outside of the Leeds School of Business such as the Presidents Leadership Class and the Alphi Phi Omega service fraternity
• Nominated for 2018 CU Boulder Student Employee of the Year
EDUCATION
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema Studies and Moving Image Arts
- GPA: 3.92 | Graduate with High Distinction
- Recipient of: Full-Ride Boettcher Scholarship
- Relevant courses: Branding Strategy | Social Media Strategies | Strategic Writing for Public Relations | Research Methods | Video Editing | Audio Design
- Study abroad: Paris (3 weeks) | Buenos Aires (2 weeks) | Panama City (2 weeks)
ORGANIZATIONS
Member, Phi Beta Kappa
Inducted 2018
• Selected to join America’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society with 17 U.S. presidents, 40 Supreme Court Justices, and over 140 Nobel Laureates
• Awarded for maintaining a GPA over 3.70 with at least 100 credit hours in Arts and Sciences degree (Film Production)
Scholar, Boettcher Foundation
Inducted 2016
• Awarded full-ride scholarship (tuition, fees, housing, food, and more) to any accredited university in Colorado
• Selected by the Boettcher Foundation Scholarship selection committee judges for: superior scholastic ability, evidence of leadership and involvement, service to community and school, and outstanding character
Website: http://boettcherfoundation.org/
Member, Student Ambassadors
2016 – 2020
• Represented the University of Colorado Boulder and encourage enrollment while providing clear and accurate information to prospective students and families on weekly campus tours
• Assisted in campus-wide visit programs and provide exemplary customer service to visitors during their time on campus
• Awarded Top Team Lead for Spring 2018 and Top Summer Guide 2017
• Awarded Campus Footsteps Award, given to the graduating senior ambassador who “upholds the values and mission of the organization and demonstrates true dedication and determination within the ambassador community to the highest level.”
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
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