Digital Resume

Here’s a link to my resume, hosted on Google Drive.

Oh hey, I graduated!

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Me and my long-time boyfriend, Zach, on graduation day.

Finally, the day has come. I’m no longer a student, I’m a college graduate. That’s something, right? I decided the best course of action to take would be using the summer to come down from the last four years. I needed one more summer of fun, working a simple job at a pet care facility. Now, I’m ready to move on to something greater.

My strengths still lie in my writing. But after all of my college experience, I believe working online with content is more suited to my natural skills than reporting. I enjoy social media, researching and creating photos and videos for both professional and personal use. I can’t wait to find a job in which I can at last feel fulfilled and like my skills are being both challenged and advanced through my work. Bring it on!

Fog in Norman

Fog in Norman

Dec. 1, 2013, my favorite photo from the night.

Foggy night in Norman – Dec. 1, 2013

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Icy Norman Afternoon

Icy Norman Afternoon

BawTGwjCUAA39OlDec. 5, 2013, in the afternoon before the ice on Norman, Okla.’s roads got too bad to drive on.

A Quip on Internships

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Thought this might as well be the way to jump start this blog back up.

Covering Diversity in the Face of Adversity

Veteran journalist Linda Jones led a panel on how to cover diversity UCO Media Ethics Conference.

Selected tweets and tips from the discussion:

  • Know the language and standard greeting of the people you’re covering.
  • Keep an open mind.
  • Watch out for labeling.

  • Traditions are different. People think differently aren’t necessarily wrong.
  • You may not share the belief system of the person you’re interviews, but you can’t interject your beliefs into the story.

  • Ask, “What is your heritage,” not “Where are you from?” You can’t tell just by looking at someone.
  • Use social media to reach more people, but don’t rely on it.

WordPress … how do I love thee?

Alright. About as far as I’ve gotten on this blogging platform is sitting through a lecture on how to use it. I’ll admit, I didn’t really pay attention. But, as they say, I’m a “Digital Native,” so I’m sure I’ll have this beauty figured out in no time.

The intention for this blog is strictly journalism. At least, for now. I’ll post some of my own news content (stories, photos, video), things I’ve learned and potentially news stories I find interesting.

Currently, I’ve got a strong interest in working in social media for a news organization in the future. I believe that social media is the most powerful tool a journalist/news organization can use to get their content noticed, and get interaction with the audience—which is ultimately the most important aspect of this calling.

Each semester I’ve spent studying journalism at the University of Oklahoma has made me exponentially more passionate about my chosen trade. This semester, especially, I’ve just found myself falling in love with the profession.

I’m ready to immerse myself, and this is where I’ll share what happens on that ride.

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