Education
Syracuse University
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications & Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs
B.S. in Magazine Journalism & B.A. in Political Science
3.9 GPA, Dean's List
Syracuse University | Relevant Coursework
Cross Media News Writing | Multimedia Storytelling | Graphic Design | International Relations | Communications & Society | Russian Photojournalism | Data & Digital Journalism | Reporting | Business and Ethics of Journalism
Experience
Culture Editor Daily Orange (Dec. 2024-Present)
Head editor of Culture section • Hired staff for six month contracts
Managed weekly budget, pitched stories, and reviewed all stories
Oversaw production four days a week • Edited for style/organization
Met with management often • Approved visuals/designs for stories
Continued writing for section • Led editorial team and staff writers
Copy Editor Daily Orange (May 2024–Dec. 2024)
Reviewed articles for AP Style • Contributed writing with weekly articles, with focus on cultural events and local businesses • Pitched stories for section • Met stringent deadlines, frequently receiving stories suddenly • Worked for Culture section
Radio Host WJPZ (Sept. 2023–May 2024)
Broadcasted on iHeart affiliate • Two different shows, plus weekly DJ shift • Released a podcast through station website • Given responsibilities included social content production, broadcasting shows, and spontaneous entertainment on-air
Head Lifeguard Mass DCR (June 2023–Aug. ‘24)
Led staff of guards with managerial duties • Certified in lifesaving techniques • Responsible for facility care, risk management, preventing danger and water safety • Intense, fast-paced, and extremely responsible work environment • Additionally, I had two previous years lifeguarding at the same facility
Honors and Awards
Renee Crown Honors Program
Member of prestigious undergraduate honors program, involving community service, thesis planning, and research opportunities.
AP Distinguished Scholar, SU Success Scholar
AP Distinguished Scholar, SU Success Scholar
Professional Skills
AP Writing Style | Broadcast Writing FCC Certified | CPR/AED Certified
Adobe Creative Suite | Figma
Copy Editing | Interviewing Reporting | Deadline Oriented