EXPERIENCE

La Palma
September 2007-present
Multimedia Reporter/ Web Producer
Updating LaPalmaInteractivo.com with breaking news, producing videos and writing stories for the print edition; using Adobe Flash and HTML to improve the Web site’s content.

The Palm Beach Post
Summer 2007
Metro Intern
Covered breaking news and events, including one exclusive interview with a shooting survivor. Reported on immigration stories, generator thefts and helped report on Dunbar Village stories.

The Independent Florida Alligator
Spring 2007
Enterprise Editor
Supervised three reporters and two regular freelancers; assigned stories, helped reporters develop their ideas and coordinated photo requests. Joined staff as reporter in 2005. Covered gubernatorial elections, visit of Peru’s former president.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Summer 2006
Multimedia Intern
Updated breaking news online, learned news judgment and acquired style skills.

EDUCATION

2003-2007 University of Florida
Bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in history

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2007 Dean’s Cup for Professional Promise
• 2007 Society of Professional Journalists Award
• 2007 Buddy Davis Award
• 2006 Earned competitive scholarship to report for The Latino Reporter, a three-day newspaper published during the National Association of Hispanic Journalist’s convention
• 2005-2006 President of Florida Magazine Student Association, UF chapter