Resume
Anchor/Reporter
KDVR/KWGN-TV, Denver, CO
May 2021 to Present
• Anchors six hours of morning news every weekday from 4:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon.
• Interviews high profile political officials on a daily basis including the Governor of Colorado, Mayor of Denver, Attorney General, U.S. Senators and more.
• Expert breaking news anchor covering live events including the death of Queen Elizabeth, Club Q shooting, Marshall Fire, President Trump indictments and severe weather.
• Engaged community member giving back time by hosting and volunteering at important non-profit events like American Heart Association, Bellas Thallas Joy, Alzheimer's Association, Susan G. Komen, and more.
• Spearheads the Nexstar “Remarkable Women” campaign by judging nominee submissions, conducting finalist interviews and revealing the winner through a multi-station simulcast.
• Increased newscast ratings from 1 to 4.6 through on-air, social media and community involvement.
Anchor/Reporter
KMID-TV, Midland, TX
May 2017 to May 2021
• Secured exclusive one-on-one interview with President Trump during his first tour of the oil fields in West Texas.
• Engaging and versatile anchor for weekday 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. newscasts.
• Increased newscast ratings from 1.4 to 4 through on-air, social media and community involvement.
• Covered breaking news from the desk, including the Odessa mass shooting, COVID-19 global pandemic, Hurricane Harvey and multiple officer-involved shootings.
• Exposed the amount of natural gas flaring done in the Permian Basin through an exclusive special report that is sparking change on how much companies flare off today.
• Close community contacts made for exclusive news tips on crime and breaking news including a shooting that left several sheriff’s deputies injured, a drug-deal that ended in murder, and a police chase that resulted in a crash.
• Only reporter to cover the journey of the $569 million MISD School Bond, sparking change in leadership at the Election Office.
• Interviewed key politicians, including several live interviews with Texas Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.
• Two one-on-one interviews with Texas Governor Greg Abbott about the state’s response to COVID-19.
• Emceed community events, including Midland Police Graduation, Girls World Expo, Walk to End Alzheimer's, Make-A-Wish Foundation's Annual Gala, Distinguished Citizens Dinner and more.
Morning Anchor/Multimedia Journalist
KIDY-TV, San Angelo, TX
January 2017 to May 2017
• Reported on exclusive stories that increased ratings and website page views exponentially.
• Strong community involvement led to an exclusive story about a basketball player who lost his leg in a major car crash, but continued to play the game.
• Good public relations contacts provided exemplary sources for new tips on breaking news.
• Met very tight deadlines to turn breaking news stories for newscasts.
• Convinced sources to talk on-camera when they would not speak to other news organizations.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
• 2022 EMMY Nomination for Evening Newscast – Markets 1-45 (Anchor), "FOX31 News at 9:00 Club Q Shooting,” KDVR-TV, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
LEADERSHIP/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Meals on Wheels - Volunteer
• Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizens Awards - Emcee
• Make-A-Wish Foundation Gala - Volunteer and Emcee
• Walk to End Alzheimer's - Participant and Emcee
• Midland Police Department Graduation - Emcee
• Girls World Expo - Volunteer and Emcee
• Read Across America - Volunteer
• Midland Chamber of Commerce “Star Spangled Salute” - Emcee
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
B.S., Communications