Education

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
M.J. Journalism, new media concentration, May 2007

Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, FL
Bachelor of Arts: Mass Communications, Spanish, May 2005

Work Experience

Center for Investigative Reporting, Berkeley, CA
Multimedia Producer (August 2009 - present)

• Create multimedia investigative stories using a variety of multimedia tools
• Package and publish online stories on the California Watch website
• Develop strategies for social media and online engagement with readers


Entertainment Weekly/EW.com, Los Angeles, CA
Online Producer (August 2007 - December 2008)

• Created Flash and HTML-based interactive video and photo galleries
• Researched and produce in-depth, entertainment-related stories
• Hand coded and updated stories on EW website


Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, CA
Online Producer (May 2007 - August 2007)

• Created Flash and HTML-based interactive graphics and photo galleries
• Developed innovative ways of storytelling using latest web technology
• Uploaded breaking stories to content management system


Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, CA
Online Producer (June 2006 - December 2006)

• Created original full-length Flash presentations for breaking news and features
• Recorded and edited audio and video in the field on deadline
• Developed web-based projects including Google mashups and citizen journalism


Daytona Beach News-Journal, Daytona Beach, FL
Staff Writer (January 2004 – August 2005)

• Wrote crime and legal affairs stories for daily newspaper
• Collaborated with team members to produce investigative pieces
• Published several stories through Associated Press wire service


Freelance Web Designer, Los Angeles, CA
Self-Employed (June 2001 – present)

• Create and maintain websites for businesses and non-profit organizations
• Develop original computer artwork and HTML script
• Provide ongoing customer support services


Voice of The Wildcats, Daytona Beach, FL
Managing Editor, Copy Editor (January 2003 – May 2005)

• Supervised and implemented layout and design for bi-weekly publication
• Managed a staff of reporters, photojournalists, and editors
• Created original graphics, editorials, and feature stories


Adelphia Communications Studios, Santa Monica, CA
Intern (June 2003 – July 2003)

• Served as floor director for public access productions
• Operated various production equipment, including cameras and lighting
• Created stage design and lighting schemes for individual shoots


Bethune-Cookman College Office of Public Relations, Daytona Beach, FL
Intern (January 2003 – May 2003)

• Created and disseminated press releases to various media outlets
• Accommodated visiting dignitaries and patrons
• Created graphics and advertisements for the College


AM 830 WBCC Radio Station, Daytona Beach, FL
News Director (September 2000 - January 2001)

• Created and produced newscasts for campus radio station
• Supervised and directed news anchors and reporters.
• Served as technical coordinator for the collection of new stories

Awards

• GLAAD Media Award nominee - Digital Journalism (2008)
• NLGJA Excellence in Student Journalism Award (2007)
• Six-time Reporter of the Month nominee, Daytona Beach News-Journal

Computer Skills

Flash, Photoshop, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Dreamweaver, Quark, Map mashups, Video and audio editing, General awesomeness