EXPERIENCE
The Linchpen
Blogger (Nov. 2007-present) – created blog to discuss online journalism
The Miami Hurricane, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Editor in Chief (Fall 2007-present) – manage staff, print and online news operations; pushed for introduction of multimedia reporting; overseeing Web site redesign; edit copy and design pages
Other positions (Aug. 2005-May 2007): news editor; assistant news editor; news Reporter; EDGE staff writer and theater critic
St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, FL
Freelance correspondent (Aug. 2007-Sept. 2007) – contributed sources to a story
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Metro intern (June-August 2007) – covered four municipalities, contributed to intern blog
Ibis yearbook, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Staff writer (Spring 2006-Spring 2007) – wrote news and feature stories
Jewish Journal and Shalom Today, Forum Publishing Group, Deerfield Beach, FL
Intern (July-August 2006) – wrote weekly news and feature stories
The Miami Herald, Broward Bureau, Pembroke Pines, FL
Freelance writer (June-Aug. 2005) – wrote weekly features for West Broward Neighbors section
Weston Gazette, Forum Publishing Group, Deerfield Beach, FL
Guest columnist (2003-2005) – three-time contributor to "Teen Talk" column
The Circuit, Cypress Bay High, Weston, FL
Managing Editor (Aug. 2004-May 2005)
Other positions (Aug. 2003-May 2004): layout editor, Webmaster, opinion columnist, editorial writer, news reporter, entertainment writer
SKILLS
Language
Spanish – highly proficient; studied for seven years, completed a minor, lived in Spain for six weeks
Computer (Windows and Mac OS)
Proficient with Web site content management (College Publisher, FreeWebs, Blogger)
Skilled in Adobe InDesign, proficient with Photoshop, working knowledge of Dreamweaver
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; proficient with Access
Hardware
Proficient with digital SLR cameras and consumer camcorders
Proficient with audio editing with Audacity and video editing with iMovie
EDUCATION
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, May 2009 (expected)
Double major in Journalism and Political Science, minor in Spanish
3.93 G.P.A. with 113 credits completed, senior status
Faculty-led Study Abroad Courses
Newspaper and Magazine Design and Photography, Spain (May-June 2006)
Feature Writing, China (May-June 2007) – wrote feature stories for class Web site and kept a travel blog
ACTIVITIES & HONORS
Florida College Press Association
Student Board Member (Fall 2007-present) – first student member elected to board
Society of Professional Journalists, University of Miami chapter
Vice President (2006-2007) and Member (2005-present)
Attended national conference (2007) and region 3 conference (2006, 2007)
Society of Professional Journalists Region 3 Mark of Excellence Award
First Place General News Reporting for two-part series on faculty housing (2005-2006)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel High School Journalist Awards (2004-2005)
First place columnist and third place editorial writer
Cypress Bay High School Silver Knight Award nominee for Journalism (2004-2005)
MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
* Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship
* Presidential Freedom Scholarship
* Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholars Award
* Henry King Stanford Scholarship