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BROADCAST EXPERIENCE

KFOX-TV, El Paso, Texas Jan 2010 - Present
Morning Anchor

KWTX-TV, Waco, Texas May 2004 - May 2009
Morning/Noon Anchor

Anchor the highest rated morning and noon newscasts in Central Texas. Work with promotions and advertising departments to create successful in-show campaigns designed to increase viewership and drive viewers to our website. Work very closely with community organizations and charities to positively promote the "On Your Side" brand of KWTX-TV. Write copy for broadcast and for the web. Maintain daily blog and interact with viewers through social networking sites.

KOKH-TV, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma May 2003 - May 2004
Fill-In Reporter/News Assistant

Generate story ideas for myself and for other reporters. Work with various community leaders and public information officers to generate story leads and build the FOX25 brand. Write copy for broadcast.

Gateway Star Publications, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Oct 2000 - Jan 2002
Staff Writer/Reporter

Staff Writer for publishing company, working for seven regional newspapers with circulations between 8,000 and 28,000 per week. Work with various community organizations and leaders to generate story ideas and develop strong contacts.

MARKETING EXPERIENCE

Montgomery James Marketing, Dallas, Texas Nov 2009 - Present
Multimedia Marketing Consultant

Implement marketing plans including branding, advertising, special events, social media, broadcast media, and broadcast communications to facilitate marketing of the client and to increase the client’s base of referrals. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Generally work independently, under general supervision. Work with executives and key decision makers to determine the company’s goals for new business and develop marketing strategies to meet this plan.

BioHealth of Texas, Dallas and Tyler, Texas May 2009 - Oct 2009
Sales and Marketing Manager

Design and implement a successful advertising campaign for a growing medical company in North and East Texas.
The campaign has driven sales revenue up by as much as 90% in certain offices. Work directly with members of the media to raise awareness of our company. Work with various local community organizations to promote our company to the public. Oversee day-to-day operations of facilities in Dallas and Tyler, directly managing a staff of four.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

MS Power Point
MS Word
MS Excel Spreadsheet
MS Windows Operating System
Avid News Cutter
Quantel Digital Editing Software
iNews

EDUCATION

Oklahoma City University
BA Program Broadcasting
2004

VOLUNTEER WORK

Chairman American Cancer Society Purple Party Fundraiser
Chairman AJ Moore Academy Scholarship Foundation
Co-Chairman Publicity, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Committee Member Marketing Committee, Historic Waco Foundation
Committee Member Back Porch Club, Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo
Spokesperson BMW Ultimate Drive benefiting the Susan G Komen Foundation
Volunteer American Cancer Society Relay for Life

VOLUNTEER AWARDS

2007 Friend of the American Cancer Society Award
2008 New Volunteer of the Year at the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo