Chicago, IL. 6/06 to 6/09

Field Producer, Weekend Assignment Editor

-Produced and conducted interviews in the field.

-Dispatched camera crews, live trucks, satellite trucks and helicopter to various news stories.

-Wrote and edited scripts for newscast.

-Edited video for newscast.

-Made editorial decisions for our evening news coverage.

 WFLD/Fox Chicago 32

Chicago, IL. 5/04 to 6/06

Satellite Coordinator, Assignment Desk Editor, Associate Producer Walter Jacobson

-Contacted affiliates for material and booked satellite windows/fiber feeds.

-Researched background on current political stories.

-Booked guest for on-air interviews.

-Conducted interviews for political show and commentary.

-Researched and compiled story ideas.

WFLD/Fox Chicago 32

Chicago, IL. 9/02 to 5/04

PM news assignment desk/Fill in Field Producer

-Produced breaking stories from the field.

-Booked guest for live on-air interviews.

-Conducted Interviews for newscast material.

-Developed stories from a variety of sources.

-Developed stories from CNN and Fox News Edge feeds and press releases.

-Field production work with other reporters and producers.

Woodstock School District #200

McHenry County Schools, Illinois 08/01 to 6/02

Substitute Teacher (Temporary)

-Taught high school English and ESL

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Rocky Mountain Forest and Research

Flagstaff, Arizona 11/97 to 12/99

Field Scientist

Understudy Pathologist, researching the following:

-Growth patterns of Blister Rust on Southwestern white pines.

-Utilizing: aerial photography, satellite photography, global positioning system and Scientific journal writing.

-Dwarf mistletoe study on Ponderosa pine.

-Setup and monitored weather stations.

-Setup detailed photo archive.

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

B.S. Journalism, English and Photography, Northern Arizona University

Business Experience: Writing, Copy Editing, Research, Management and Administrative Support

Computer Skills: INews, Final Cut Pro, Basys system, Macintosh, PC, Adobe Photoshop and Page Maker

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Teaching Certificate: Type 33