Journalist, Communications Expert -- internal, external, multiplatform

** Additional training at bottom **

Producer, writer at KNX AM, August 2023 - May 2024 (released during staff reductions via bankruptcy at Audacy Inc.)

Anchor & On-Air Analyst, KFI AM/iHeart Radio, KFI AM 640 (Los Angeles)

KFI AM 640; iHeartRadio, Los Angeles, CA

Deliver original scripting/reporting/analysis during live broadcasts throughout several day-parts.

West Coast Editor, ConnectCRE.com, 01/2022 to 05/2022

Identify, create and edit 10 original stories relating to commercial real estate for this industry website/marketing platform

Strategize with various clients for editorial/content strategies, including broadcast

Vice President and Tech Editor, 07/2019 to 07/2020

Edelman, San Francisco, CA

Led interactive projects which spanned across multiple mediums and platforms. Translated market objectives into deliverable creative strategies. Communicated complex concepts and goals to a variety of departments and stakeholders within the company. Trained in internal and external communication strategies, with a strong focus on public speaking and broadcast

Created an editorial calendar to ensure teams meet quarterly goals and tentpoles.

Designed and launched a repeatable format for entire storytelling pipeline, customizable for each client, regardless of size.

Activated extensive professional network of Tier 1- Tier 3 journalists to strategically meet and client seeds.

Delivered original, objective content by developing cross-functional teams comprised of expert sources from a variety of disciplines.

Built and quickly produced a content-delivery system for a story strike team.

Onboarded two new tech clients for annual contracts.

Business/ Technology Broad-Podcast Host, 05/2013to 07/2019

KGO AM, KSFO AM, KNBR, KFI AM, CA

Reported current developments in business and technology as well as hosting weekly interviews. Moderated panels, emceed events, and presented at corporate functions. Developed story and content distribution through projects utilizing multimedia and analytical acumen.

Devised, launched, and hosted two talk shows; 'After the Bell' and 'Techonomics'.

Gained broadcast audience share quarterly for time slot.

Outpaced digital listen and download metrics as compared to similar programming

Collated complex, multifaceted data streams, and translated information into a comprehensive, engaging, and entertaining format.

PROFILE

Outgoing communicator with over 25 years of experience in strategically managing teams in print, digital, broadcast, and marketing newsrooms. Enthusiastic about integrating new technologies and platforms into communication programs. Dedicated to fostering diversity and increasing the range of voices within editorial teams.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategic Leadership

Project Management

Business communications, internal and external

SAP

Adobe CS

Microsoft Office/Teams Suite

Apple Pages

Keynote

Clickability (CMS)

Ellington (CMS)

Wordpress (CMS)

EDUCATION

English Arts and Journalism

University of West Virginia

WV

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

NBC Universal Leadership Academy Issuer

Poynter Institute Online Leadership

Issuer

Newspaper Next Pilot Program

Issuer

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