Resume
Work Experience
Community Advocate, Westborough, MA,
Managing Editor | February 2021 - Present
Manages a staff of freelance and full time reporters, photographers and multimedia journalists. Plans, assigns and edits articles for a daily digital journalism product and a weekly print newspaper. Develops and refines long-term editorial goals to maximize the reach and relevance one of the largest independently owned print newspapers in Central Massachusetts.
Editorial Assistant/Contributing Writer | June 2017 – February 2021
Aided with various administrative tasks for the Community Advocate, the Hopkinton Independent and the Fifty Plus Advocate. Worked on improving search engine optimization, managed social media accounts and edited videos while maintaining various beat reporting roles in the community.
Contributing Writer | June 2016 – June 2017
Covered town government for the Community Advocate, local events, sports, and more through written stories, photography and, video.
Assorted Freelance Writing/Photography
Multiple publications | February 2019 - February 2021
Reported on topics ranging from music, to education, to breaking news. Essays published in national publications including the Let Grow Blow. Music reviews and feature articles published by the Lowell Spin and Five By Two Records. Photography printed in the Worcester Telegram. Launched ‘Substantive,’ a newsletter covering addiction in Boston. Conducted a long-term investigation for Dig Boston, examining problems with the civil commitment system in Massachusetts.
BeLocal Metrowest, Hopkinton, MA
Contributing Writer, Photographer | March – July 2020
Researched, photographed and wrote about a variety of local businesses to help launch a homebuyer’s magazine in Central Massachusetts. Coordinated photo submissions during layout design phase of publication.
Emerson College Library, Boston, MA
Student Desk Assistant | October 2019 – February 2021
Aided patrons in accessing library recourses, troubleshooted technical issues with library equipment, answers phones.
HudTV, Hudson, MA,
Cable Access Producer | April 2018 – August 2019
Managed summer interns. Produced podcast content, filmed town meetings, assisted customers checking out/using equipment and reported heavily on sudden economic growth of a suburban community.
Intern | Summer 2016 and 2017
Produced video content, completed studio maintenance and reported 20-minute documentary on local opioid crisis.
Education
Hudson High School, Hudson, MA
2014 – 2018
Maintained 4.2 GPA (out of 5), National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Drama Society, named as runner up in national young watchdog reporter of the year contest while serving as Editor in Chief of student newspaper
Emerson College, Boston, MA
2019 – Present
80 credits completed on way to Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. Maintaining 3.91 GPA (out of 4).
Community Building
Hudson Food Pantry, Hudson, MA
Volunteer | January 2016 - April 2016
Stocked shelves, unloaded donations and helped customers.
Hudson High School Writing Center, Hudson, MA
Tutor | September 2016 – May 2018
Coached students to plan, compose and edit writing assignments.
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe InDesign, Logic Pro, Wordpress, proficient in audio mixing hardware, microphone placement and usage, video production, lighting, social media marketing, mentorship, hospitality, leadership, Piktochart, Canva, Infogram, public records, data journalism, data analysis, SEO, email newsletter marketing
Community Advocate, Westborough, MA,
Managing Editor | February 2021 - Present
Manages a staff of freelance and full time reporters, photographers and multimedia journalists. Plans, assigns and edits articles for a daily digital journalism product and a weekly print newspaper. Develops and refines long-term editorial goals to maximize the reach and relevance one of the largest independently owned print newspapers in Central Massachusetts.
Editorial Assistant/Contributing Writer | June 2017 – February 2021
Aided with various administrative tasks for the Community Advocate, the Hopkinton Independent and the Fifty Plus Advocate. Worked on improving search engine optimization, managed social media accounts and edited videos while maintaining various beat reporting roles in the community.
Contributing Writer | June 2016 – June 2017
Covered town government for the Community Advocate, local events, sports, and more through written stories, photography and, video.
Assorted Freelance Writing/Photography
Multiple publications | February 2019 - February 2021
Reported on topics ranging from music, to education, to breaking news. Essays published in national publications including the Let Grow Blow. Music reviews and feature articles published by the Lowell Spin and Five By Two Records. Photography printed in the Worcester Telegram. Launched ‘Substantive,’ a newsletter covering addiction in Boston. Conducted a long-term investigation for Dig Boston, examining problems with the civil commitment system in Massachusetts.
BeLocal Metrowest, Hopkinton, MA
Contributing Writer, Photographer | March – July 2020
Researched, photographed and wrote about a variety of local businesses to help launch a homebuyer’s magazine in Central Massachusetts. Coordinated photo submissions during layout design phase of publication.
Emerson College Library, Boston, MA
Student Desk Assistant | October 2019 – February 2021
Aided patrons in accessing library recourses, troubleshooted technical issues with library equipment, answers phones.
HudTV, Hudson, MA,
Cable Access Producer | April 2018 – August 2019
Managed summer interns. Produced podcast content, filmed town meetings, assisted customers checking out/using equipment and reported heavily on sudden economic growth of a suburban community.
Intern | Summer 2016 and 2017
Produced video content, completed studio maintenance and reported 20-minute documentary on local opioid crisis.
Education
Hudson High School, Hudson, MA
2014 – 2018
Maintained 4.2 GPA (out of 5), National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Drama Society, named as runner up in national young watchdog reporter of the year contest while serving as Editor in Chief of student newspaper
Emerson College, Boston, MA
2019 – Present
80 credits completed on way to Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. Maintaining 3.91 GPA (out of 4).
Community Building
Hudson Food Pantry, Hudson, MA
Volunteer | January 2016 - April 2016
Stocked shelves, unloaded donations and helped customers.
Hudson High School Writing Center, Hudson, MA
Tutor | September 2016 – May 2018
Coached students to plan, compose and edit writing assignments.
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe InDesign, Logic Pro, Wordpress, proficient in audio mixing hardware, microphone placement and usage, video production, lighting, social media marketing, mentorship, hospitality, leadership, Piktochart, Canva, Infogram, public records, data journalism, data analysis, SEO, email newsletter marketing
