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EDUCATION

University of Utah August 2017

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Emphasis in Media
Minor in Writing and Rhetoric Studies

Honors
• 3.9/4.0 GPA, Cum Laude Graduate
• Member of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, University of Utah Chapter
• Member of Sigma Alpha Pi Honor Society, University of Utah Chapter
• Member of National Society of Leadership and Success, University of Utah Chapter

Relevant Coursework
• Radio Journalism - Acquired interview and research skills, experience writing news segments
• Social Media Journalism - Manage and increase exposure of class Twitter, Facebook & Snapchat
• Intro to Voice & Speech - Learn proper vocal techniques; including ideal timbre, pace, pitch & rhythm
• Media Ethics - Delve into acceptable ethical etiquette in the Journalism and Communication field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Registered Behavior Technician October 2014 - Present

APEX Behavioral Consulting; Salt Lake City, UT
• Assist children with autism in a one on one environment

• Handle stressful situations involving problem behaviors in public and private settings

• Work more than 30 hours weekly, independent of a supervisor, to improve problem behaviors

• Help several children develop habits and skills that will benefit them later in life

• Implement a Behavior Support Plan to gather behavioral data to develop and achieve goals

Producer September 2017 - December 2017

KSTU Fox 13; Salt Lake City, UT
• Write and produce content for a half-hour morning newscast

• Run the control room to time out shows accurately and coordinate live shots

• Coordinate with assignment desk and photographers to find/shoot breaking overnight news

• Quick thinking during stressful situations to determine news worthy content

Intern May 2017 - August 2017

KSL TV News; Salt Lake City, UT
• Experienced over 300 hours on a news room floor; learning how to produce on-air content, assist
reporters, editors and anchors with their newscasts

• Conduct interviews independently to be used on-air by reporters and anchors

• Given opportunities to go on-set and produce/star in my own newscasts

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Fluent in Portuguese

• Proficient in Adobe Premiere & Adobe Audition

• Skilled with Associated Press ENPS system and Tribune Media’s Opus System

• Experience with BitCentral/Create programs and Sony XDCam

• Registered Behavior Technician Certification (RBT) 2016 - 2019

• Adult CPR/AED, Child CPR and First Aid Certified