Experience

The Jackson Citizen Patriot

Jackson, Mi

Staff Photographer Dec. ‘09-present

Intern Aug. ‘08- Jan. ‘09

The Northwest Herald

Crystal Lake, IL

Photo intern Jul. ‘09 - Dec. ‘09

The State News

East Lansing, Mi

Staff Photographer 2007

Photo Editor 2007-2008

Multi-media 2008

Michigan Press Photogaphers Association

Membership Chair 2010-present

Skills

Photography

Canon and Nikon digital camera systems

Studio, location and sports lighting

Computer

MAC and PC platforms

Photomechanic, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite

HTML and CSS

Language

Spanish-converstaional level

Audio/Video

Marantz PMD660, Canon HV20, Canon XH-A1

Education

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism 2009

(emphasis on photojournalism)

Awards

Michigan Press Photographers Association

2010 1st place sports feature, “34”

2010 2nd place sports portfolio

2010 2nd place monthly clip contest

2009 1st place spot news, “Fire Kiss”

2008 2nd place general news, “Choir”

2008 HM College Photographer of the Year

Illinois Associated Press Editors Association Photo contest

2010 1st place sports action, “Head to head”

Michigan Press Association

2011 1st place sports picture, “Royals Fall”

2011 2nd place sports picture, “Berry, Berry Good.”

2011 3rd place picture story, “Living Life to the Fullest”

National Press Photographers Association

2010 7th place in region four clip contest