KOCO-TV (ABC) Oklahoma City, OK
Anchor & Reporter (June 2011 – Present)
- Anchor 2.5 hour fast-paced weekday morning show in aggressive breaking news market
- Experienced leading 6+ hours of continuous coverage during big news events
- Field anchor big stories – wildfires, tornadoes, OKC memorial & marathon
- Travel out of market to cover major news events, providing content for all Hearst stations
- Break compelling lead & quarter-hour stories, turning multiple packages & live hits daily
- Provide life-saving information and live reports while tracking tornadoes and severe storms
- Engage viewers through social media & use multiple platforms to cultivate sources & stories
- Promoted from morning to dayside reporter to weekend anchor to morning anchor
KTEN-TV (NBC) Denison, TX
Morning Anchor, Weekend Anchor, Executive Producer & Reporter (Oct. 2007 – May 2011)
- Anchored & produced 3 hours of morning news including live community interviews
- One-man-band investigative reports prompted resignations, public apologies & changes in local law enforcement
- Part of morning team for all Next Media radio stations in Texas, delivering news & entertainment
- Created viewer favorite series “Texoma Treasures” highlighting places unique to region
- Promoted from reporter to weekend anchor to main morning anchor
BELO CORPORATION Dallas, TX Intern (July 2004)
- Traveled with WFAA and Dallas Morning News to 2004 Democratic Convention
- Researched & field produced for Belo affiliates, articles appeared in DMN Quick
WILLIAM J. CLINTON FOUNDATION Communications Intern (Summer 2005)
- Handled correspondence for the foundation
- Responded to donor requests & assisted with special events
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS Grants Assistant (Oct. 2004 – April 2005)
- Coordinated and administered student information and scholarships
- Reorganized scholarship department for greater efficiency
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS
Southern Methodist University Young Alumni Board Chairman
- Oversees programs and fundraisers connecting 12,600 young alumni worldwide
- Created most successful young alumni giving campaign, raising thousands of dollars for student scholarships
National Association of Television Arts & Sciences – Heartland Chapter
Society of Professional Journalists – Oklahoma Pro Chapter Habitat for Humanity – Oklahoma City volunteer
HONORS & AWARDS
NATAS Heartland Chapter
Emmy – Spot News – 2012
Oklahoma Associated Press
Spot News – 2012 Best Morning Newscast – 2013, 2012, 2011
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University May 2006
Bachelor of Arts – Journalism, Political Science
- Nancy Ann & Ray L. Hunt scholarship – 4 year tuition based on leadership and academics
- Senior Class President – Led class to record-high donations for scholarships and programs