Resume
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer & Content Creator // Fayetteville, AR // October 2018 to present
C. Blohm & Associates, Freelance Ghostwriter // August 2022 to present
Ghostwrites articles and think pieces for news and industry publications for CB&A’s roster of clients who provide products and services to K-12 school systems and higher education institutions
Reviews provided interviews and information to understand the client, subject matter, author, and intended publication
Conducts additional research to understand how the focus of the requested article fits into national conversations taking place on the subject
Uses all provided and gathered information to establish the direction, format, and tone of the piece
Edits as necessary based on CB&A and client feedback
*Samples of ghostwriting not included on portfolio website, but published pieces are available upon request
Lonely Planet, Freelance Contributing Writer
Contributed the Arkansas entry for Lonely Planet’s The Unique States of America guidebook// 2019
Wrote “Discover the ever-expanding network of mountain bike trails in Northwest Arkansas” for LonelyPlanet.com // 2019
Contributed the Ozark Highlands Trail entry for Lonely Planet’s National Trails of America guidebook // 2020
Contributed the Clinton House Museum entry for Lonely Planet’s In Her Footsteps guidebook // 2020
Arkansas Tourism, Freelance Copywriter
Edited and wrote several entries for Arkansas Tourism’s 2020 Arkansas Cycling Guide // 2019
Edited and wrote several entries for Arkansas Tourism’s 2021 Arkansas Cycling Guide // 2020
SWETI Marketing // Bentonville, AR // Copywriter & Marketing Coordinator // February 2022 to present
Creates deliverable marketing graphics for strategic email campaigns to target specific lead and member types
Designs email campaign workflows and email blasts to target specific lead and member types
Builds out workflows in HubSpot and GymSales after establishing lead and member type triggers
Pitches and writes blogs to develop client SEO, generate new leads, and engage existing customers
Writes and edits engaging website copy that informs potential customers of client’s services and encourages them to act
Researches, writes, edits, and designs ebooks to generate new leads and engage existing customers
Ozarks at Large on KUAF 91.3 // Fayetteville, AR // Reporter & Producer // February 2017 to April 2021
Generated original story ideas based on local happenings and meetings, as well as personal observations and interests
Identified subjects of high importance to local listeners and maintained up-to-date knowledge of local issues, people, and events
Established relationships with key players in the community to foster story ideas and interview opportunities
Scheduled and gathered interviews pertinent to each story then wrote engaging scripts based on interviews and research into the subject matter
Produced stories by editing together interview soundbites, reporter track, and nat sound
Juggled the production of multiple stories for different deadlines
Produced an average of three original reports a week
Created and edited content for KUAF.com and social media platforms
Participated in three annual weeklong, live on-air fundraisers for the station
Tapped by managers to produce a podcast focused on education during the pandemic and funded by a grant from the Walton Family Foundation
Pitched and produced stories and news spots for air on National Public Radio
5NEWS (KFSM) // Fort Smith & Fayetteville, AR // Newscast Producer & Assignment Manager // July 2013 to January 2017
Directed daily newsroom operations by organizing and dispatching news crews to gather various content for multiple afternoon and evening newscasts
Assigned and prepared stories with reporters by establishing story focus, pulling background information, and discussing interview questions
Researched information for spot news, breaking news, and enterprise stories by making phone calls, sending emails, scanning social media, and analyzing court documents
Managed logistical elements of reporters’ stories, including setting up interviews, video opportunities, and gathering information
Generated local content for 5NEWSonline.com by writing web stories that included photos and videos for sharing across social media platforms
Understands the difference between district, circuit and federal courts and how to obtain information in civil and criminal cases
Supported producers by providing pertinent information for VOSOTs and VOs
Reviewed reporter scripts for factual errors and appropriate attributions, then revised scripts as necessary
Mentored incoming reporters on scriptwriting, information gathering, and journalistic ethics
40/29 News (KHBS/KHOG) // Rogers, AR // Newscast Producer // August 2011 to July 2013
Served as lead producer of a live two-hour weekend morning show
Oversaw a staff of ten people on weekend mornings to implement newscast plan
EDUCATION
Boston University, College of Communications // BS in Journalism, May 2011
Minor in Art History // Summa Cum Laude
PROFICIENCIES
Adobe Audition // Adobe Premiere // Final Cut Pro // Canva // HubSpot // GymSales // ActiveCampaign // Monday // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Microsoft Office Suite
LANGUAGES
English // Polish