January - April 2022
Public Relations Specialist -
Cronkite Public Relations Lab
Here I worked with a team of PR specialists for our client, Laura's Gourmet Granola. Together we optimized, created, and implemented social media posts and strategy, in addition to using media pitching and brand awareness.
August - December 2021
Investigative Reporter -
The Howard Center For Investigative Journalism
Here I worked with a team of fellow investigative journalists to research and report on the discrepancy reported by companies flaring gas in the United States. I focused specifically on Economics and the state of Utah.
April 2021 - April 2022
Volunteer Social Media Intern -
MyAdoration
I assisted the nonprofit MyAdoration with developing, scheduling, and posting social media content and strategies for Facebook and Instagram, using Canva for content creation. MyAdoration assists children in schools and orphanages in Uganda with meeting physical and educational needs.
July 2020 - July 2022
Communications Intern - Arizona Farm Bureau
I managed and created content through Canva for the Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter accounts of the Arizona Farm Bureau and their blog, Fill Your Plate. I also wrote three articles every week for the blog.
March - May 2020,
March 2021
Freelance Journalist - Queen Creek Independent
I wrote articles for this newspaper about farming, restaurants, autism, and the Middle East. All are published on their website and some in print.
November 2018 - March 2020
Social Media Manager - Hunt Family Dental
I managed the Facebook and Instagram accounts for this business. This includes marketing to bring in new clients, creating feed and story content on Canva, as well as creating stories and highlights using Instagram's story tools, which are then posted to both platforms.
August - December 2019
Freelance Videographer - Monte Vista Elementary School
I filmed b-roll and interviews with staff and students (with permission) on Monte Vista's beautiful new campus with a Canon Ti5 Rebel. I put the video together using Adobe Premiere Pro. The video can be found on the Videography page of this site.
I also helped them devise a cross sector collaboration plan to bring in artists from the community to teach their students. The video was the central focus of the plan. It was used to send out to artists in the area and bring them in to teach once a month or more.
September 2017 - September 2018
Missionary -
Utah Logan and Ogden Missions, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
For one year, I paid my own way to do service and proselyte to the people of the Logan and Ogden Utah areas. I had many incredible experiences. I also trained three other missionaries. Logan draws people from all over the world due to its excellent refugee programs and Utah State University. I helped people make positive changes in their lives and find lasting happiness, peace, and joy.
June 2017
Reporter -
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication, London Study Abroad
On this study abroad, I wrote articles and anchored a video segment on Saint Bride's Chapel, otherwise known as the Journalist's Church. These pieces can be found on the Cronkite in London Facebook page at the link below.