Education + Experience
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA • Norman, Okla.
Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication
Thesis: News magazines’ and newspapers’ photographic portrayals of Joseph Biden Jr. and Hillary Clinton during the 2008 Democratic Primaries
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA • Norman, Okla.
Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication
Associate of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
ROSE STATE COLLEGE • Midwest City, Okla.
TEACHING + INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
August 2015-Present
Mass Communication Program Director & Student Publications Advisor, Rose State College
May 2005-Present
Freelance writer and graphic designer
January 2014-July 2015
Mass Communication Adjunct Professor, Rose State College
March 2011-2016
Journalism and Mass Communication Instructor, University of Phoenix
Promoted to Lead Faculty Area Chair, Communications Department - Oklahoma City and Tulsa campuses (2013-2016)
July 2010 - Present
Public Relations & Communications Specialist/Technical Writer, Darwin Global - NexPort Solutions
January 2008 - May 2010
Teaching/Graduate Assistant, Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Oklahoma
August 2005 - August 2008
Staff Writer, The Sun, Midwest City (semi-weekly publication)
August 2007 - December 2007
Producer of Television News Cut-In, OU Nightly (student-led nightly live broadcast), University of Oklahoma
Producer and Talent Radio News Cut-In, OU Nightly/WIRE, University of Oklahoma
May-August 2007
Freelance Contractor: Student Orientation Handbook, Rose State College
January - May 2006
Beat Reporter, The Oklahoma Daily, University of Oklahoma
January - May 2006
Interim Editor, 15th Street News, Rose State College
January - December 2006
Graphic Artist/Graphic Artist Trainer, 15th Street News, Rose State College
May 2004 - July 2005
Editor in Chief, 15th Street News, Rose State College
August 2003 - May 2004
News Editor, 15th Street News, Rose State College
INVITED TALKS
March 2022
Presented "No News Like Fake News" at faculty development lecture series "The Philosophy of BS," Rose State College
April 2010
Presenter "Creating Online Slideshows," Spring Media Monday, Scholastic Journalism Conference, Oklahoma Scholastic Media, Oklahoma Interscholastic Press Association, University of Oklahoma
December 2009
Co-Presenter "Multimedia Journalism," "Creating Online Slideshows," "Copy Editing," Fall Media Monday, Scholastic Journalism Conference, Oklahoma Scholastic Media, Oklahoma Interscholastic Press Association, University of Oklahoma
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Suite • Adobe Creative Suite • UX + UI Testing • AI Integration (ChatGPT, DALL-E, Udio, Gemini) • Apple + PC Products • SPSS • AVID • Audacity • AvidXpress DV • Baseview • • Final Cut Pro • FogBugz • GarageBand • Google Workspace • Keynote • NewsEdit Pro • ProTools • QuickTime • Skype • Social media • SoundSlides • Squarespace • Switch • WireCast • Wix • Wordpress • Zoom
Experinece: • APA Style • Associated Press Style • First Five Graph Model • Technical writing • Editing (micro and macro) • Canon DSLRS + camcorders Communication skills • Detail-oriented • Sony camcorders • Leadership experience • Collaborative • Organizational skills • Flexible • Problem-solving skills • Creative • Nikon DSLRs • Nikon DSLRs • Record maintenance • Meeting deadlines • Self-starter • Product development & design • Problem-solving skills • Writing in diverse styles & formats
Education: Developed curriculum at both program and course levels, including course mapping. Served as faculty representative for Public Speaking and Mass Communication in Oklahoma’s Course Equivalency Project (2015–present), ensuring consistent academic standards across state institutions.
Memberships + Awards
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Association of Collegiate Press
Association for Educators in Journalism and Mass Communication
Association for Women in Communication
College Media Association (Certified Advisor)
Indigenous Journalists Association (Lifetime Member)
Oklahoma Press Association
Oklahoma Collegiate Media Association
Society of Professional Journalists
CERTIFICATIONS
College Media Association (Certified Advisor)
Certified SCRUM Product Owner
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified (Red Cross)
AWARDS
Educator of the Year, 2023, Society of Professional Journalists - Oklahoma Chapter
Excellence in Teaching nominee, 2015-present, Rose State College
Excellence in Teaching recipient 2018-2019, Rose State College
Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication Scholarship, University of Oklahoma
President's Honor Roll, University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation Scholarship, Oklahoma Press Association
PeopleStore/General Motors Scholarship
Staffer of the Year, 15th Street News, Rose State College
Journalism Student of the Year, Rose State College
Numerous "Superior" and "Excellent" editorials, Oklahoma Interscholastic Press Association
National Dean's List
First-place features, news articles, and opinion columns, Oklahoma Interscholastic Press Association
SERVICE
SERVICE
Technology Advisory Committee, Rose State College (2023-present)
Student Retention and Recruitment Committee, Rose State College (2023-2024)
Humanities Curriculum Committee Member, Rose State College (2015-present, Chair, 2020-2021)
Academic Affairs Committee Voting Member, Rose State College
Humanities Marketing Committee Member, Rose State College
Bookstore Advisory Committee Member, Rose State College
Mass Communication Club Advisor, Rose State College
Raider Dayz Volunteer, Rose State College
Rose State College Adopted Schools Volunteer
Lou Gehrig’s Disease – ALS/MDA member
Wings to Fly Run and Miracle Children Events Participant - Children’s Hospital Foundation
OKCMOA donor
OETA/PBS donor
NPR donor
Arbor Day Foundation member
Graduate Student Senate Public Relations Committee Vice-Chair, University of Oklahoma (2008-2009)
Graduate Student Association Member, University of Oklahoma (2007-2008)
Weekly shopping for senior citizens in the community, Midwest City (2008-2015)
Yearly Earth Day volunteer