KEY SKILLS

LANGUAGES
Spanish: written, verbal, comprehensive
English: native

PROFESSIONAL
Experience with professional media outlets: Journalistic research, interviewing, reporting, content/copy editing, online and print editorial production
Professional content creation: Creating/managing social media campaigns, creating/managing email campaigns and newsletters, developing/maintaining online blogs, and writing product/event reviews

TECHNICAL
Photo/video: Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, basic photography and editing, basic video and editing
Layout design: EidosMedia Methode, Adobe InDesign, Content Managing Systems
Platform creation/maintenance: Squarespace, WordPress
Social media fluency: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest
Analytics: Hootsuite, Google Analytics, Parse.ly, TweetDeck, Facebook Analytics, ChartBeat, Domo
Marketing: Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Letterhead
Communication/project management: Slack, Zoom, Loom, Trello, Monday, Airtable
Other: Extensive knowledge of AP Style

EDUCATION

Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO | AUG. 2012–MAY 2016
Bachelor of arts: Journalism and media communication
Bachelor of arts: Language, literature, and culture — Concentration: Spanish

International Media Studies | Europe | MAY 2014—JUNE 2014
Studied foreign media practices in several countries across Western Europe through a study abroad program provided by CSU.

EXPERIENCE

City Cast Denver | Denver, CO | February 2021—present
Newsletter Editor
Serve as the voice of City Cast Denver's daily newsletter and help produce the accompanying City Cast Denver daily podcast.
- Judiciously research and gather local content for the daily newsletter
- Transform that research into compelling, digestible headlines and blurbs for the daily newsletter
- Curate unique features that foster engagement with listeners and readers
- Engage with subscribers and consumers through email and social media
- Collaborate with City Cast Producers and Hosts in the production of the daily podcast

Freelance Work | Denver, CO | June 2020—present
Writer | Editor
Partner with local media outlets to provide professional services in reporting, writing, editing, and photography
Work includes contributions to the following clients:
- Copywriting for Future Holidays email campaigns
- Food editorial for DiningOut Magazine
- Food editorial for Denver Life Magazine
- Profiles for RED at Metropolitan State University
- Profiles for James Beard Foundation
- News features for The Denver Gazette

DiningOut Magazine | Denver, CO | April 2019—November 2019 (8 months)
Managing Editor
Oversaw and managed the daily production of the publication's seven quarterly print magazines and general office operations.
- Managed and advised a staff of in-house writers and editors and off-site freelancers
- Oversaw and fielded communication with all publishers and staff across all print markets
- Researched, wrote, and edited stories for large and minor print features
- Created and maintained print and web editorial calendars
- Crafted, edited, and posted features for web on WordPress and shared them to social media platforms
- Led content creation and production of various DiningOut products, events, and publications
- Built relationships with clients and served as a representative for DiningOut at press events
- Led staff meetings to monitor progress and generate ideas
- Led social promotion of DiningOut festivals and products

DiningOut Magazine | Denver, CO | May 2018—April 2019 (1 year)
Content Editor
Assisted the Managing Editor in overseeing the daily creation and production of the publication's online and print content for all seven quarterly magazines, with a concentration on web presence.
- Crafted, edited, and posted daily features for web on WordPress and shared them to social media platforms
- Managed consistency over the publication’s social media presence across a variety of platforms
- Oversaw and managed web freelance writers
- Created and maintained online editorial calendar and weekly e-newsletters
- Researched, wrote, and edited stories for large and minor print features
- Assisted in the content creation and production of various DiningOut products, events, and publications
- Built relationships with clients and served as a representative for DiningOut at press events
- Attended weekly staff meetings and contributed ideas
- Assisted in social promotion of DiningOut festivals and products

The Denver Post | Denver, CO | OCT. 2016–May 2018 (1 year, 8 months)
Community Reporter | Editor | Designer
Worked with a team of reporters to cover suburbs across the Denver metro area with a hyperlocal focus.
- Used resources at hand to find stories of interest to engage a hyperlocal audience
- Pitched stories in a team environment, offering suggestions and welcoming feedback
- Conducted research, scheduled interviews, and produced a minimum of three articles under a weekly deadline
- Worked with a particular focus on “personal” voices within the community
- Managed and designed the print layout of eight newspapers
- Oversaw online production of stories on WordPress and across a variety of social media platforms

303 Magazine | Denver, CO | JUNE 2016–OCT. 2016 (5 months)
Lifestyle Writer | Social Media Assistant
Wrote detailed, feature-length articles with a focus on Denver’s lifestyle and culture trends and assisted in managing the magazine’s online presence.
- Pitched stories in a team environment, offering suggestions and welcoming feedback
- Produced stories centered around local lifestyle/culture news and trends under an assignment-based deadline
- Published a minimum of one article weekly, with additional stories on an as-pitched basis
- Created and maintained weekly online event calendars
- Generated engagement on a variety of the magazine’s social media platforms

Positive Altitude Editorial | Arvada, CO | JUNE 2016–OCT. 2016 (5 months)
Content Writing Assistant
Worked with a variety of professional clients in maintaining business blogs, websites, and newsletters under a weekly deadline.
- Conducted thorough research on subject matters of the clients' choosing
- Took photos and edited them as assigned to meet client needs

Rocky Mountain Collegian | Fort Collins, CO | DEC. 2012–JAN. 2014 (1 year, 1 month)
Senior Entertainment and Arts reporter
Produced cultural stories of interest for the university’s campus and surrounding communities.
- Pitched stories in a team environment, offering suggestions and welcoming feedback
- Conducted research, scheduled interviews, and wrote a minimum of two stories under a weekly deadline
- Focused on stories that pertained to art, culture, and entertainment, including previews and reviews of local events

PROJECTS

Gabby Gourmet Dining Guide | Denver, CO | DEC. 2018
Contributing writer and editor
An extensive local dining guide produced by DiningOut Magazine and radio/television personality Pat Miller (aka Gabby Gourmet).

CSU Diversity Handbook | Fort Collins, CO | JAN. 2016–MAY 2016
Team member specializing in writing and research
A collaborative project by CSU staff members and students for the CSU Department of Journalism and Media Communication documenting ethical journalistic practices when reporting to include diversity.

Conversation Partners | Fort Collins, CO | JAN. 2013–MAY 2013
Language tutor
Worked with foreign exchange students at CSU to assist them in practicing English as a second language and better understanding the American culture.