Versatile Internet content producer with expertise in designing and packaging content for web consumers. Skilled in writing, editing and exercising editorial judgement. Adept at working with various teams and training new workers.
Skills
- HTML/CSS/XML
- Photoshop
- Dreamweaver
- WordPress
- Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- SQL
- JavaScript
- Content management systems
- Search engine optimization
- Associated Press style
Professional Career History
Target Corporation, Philadelphia, PA/Austin, TX
Presentation Team Member, 2011 – present
Specializing in completing planograms and store displays on time with utmost accuracy.
- Developed and executed planogram training program for selected team members.
- Planned workflow and assignments for team members in supervisor’s absence.
- Cross-trained in various areas across the store to maximize efficiency and enhance guest experience.
Target Corporation, Omaha, NE
Logistics Team Member, 2009 – 2011
Specializing in timely merchandise replenishment to ensure a positive shopping experience.
- Cross-trained in various areas across the store to maximize efficiency and enhance guest experience.
Examiner.com, Denver, CO
Review Team Member, 2011 – 2013
Reviewed contributor articles for quality and presentation; suggested edits
- Wrote engaging articles on trending news topics
- Tracked coverage statistics across several news sites
- Promoted articles and photos to Google News and Google + to grow page views
Rocky Mountain News, Denver, CO
Internet Content Producer, 2000-2009
Worked with various newsroom departments to update and enhance content in a timely manner.
- Helped design and package web content for the Rocky’s two Pulitzer Prize-winning special projects in 2003 and 2005, and assisted in web production for a Pulitzer-nominated special report in 2007.
- Played a major role in two site redesigns.
- Regularly beat out rival news organizations with breaking news site updates and email notifications.
Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, OH
Electronic Publishing Journalist, 1999 – 2000
Started out as the paper’s Dow Jones News Fund web editing intern; promoted to full-time position at end of internship.
- Designed and packaged “Dividing Lines,” the Dispatch’s Ohio SPJ award-winning special report
Awards
2009-16: Multiple “Great Team Hero” awards, Target
2008: Best Web Producer, Rocky Mountain News staff awards
2007: Part of Web team for Pulitzer Prize-nominated “The Crossing”
2005: Part of Web team for Pulitzer Prize-winning “Final Salute”
2003: Part of Web team for Pulitzer Prize-winning Colorado wildfire coverage
2001: Part of quarterly Scripps Award team for “60 Miles In Their Shoes”
2000: Part of Columbus Dispatch’s Ohio SPJ award-winning “Dividing Lines” project
Volunteer work
South By Southwest, Austin, TX
Event signage team, 2015
- Assisted with creation of signage for the event
- Work with other departments to fulfill sign orders
Invisible Museum, Denver, CO
Webmaster, 2008-2009
- Assisted with site redesign and adapting print content for the web
- Boosted attendance of organization-sponsored events through promotional emails and RSVP forms
Education
Bachelor of Journalism, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
Associate of Science, Web Development, Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, NE