In addition to reporting and anchoring skills, I am able to edit on both linear and non-linear platforms. Have also done past freelance work for ESPN while in college, doing behind the scenes duties to assist both producers and directors.
*2000 Florida Presidential election and ensuing ballot fiasco, *2002 & 2006 Stanley Cup Finals. *2004 Republican National Convention. *2006 US Golf Open. * Legislative beat reporter in SD & NC. *Duke lacrosse rape trial. *Extensive military base coverage including Marine Osprey & B-1 Bomber flights. *Live reports in blizzards, ice storms, tropical storms, hurricanes, Mardi Gras Parades, you name it!
Creator of liveshotmedia.com & HDhomelistings.com
*Websites aimed at online video marketing of businesses and real estate house showings.
News Anchor WIS-TV (Columbia, SC) August 2007 to August 2009
*News Anchor for dominat #1 rated newscast. Ratings have increased every ratings period I’ve anchored including an astounding 146% share increase following move to weekend shows in Nov 2008.
*Heavily involved in community, making several speaking appearances and charitable events.
*Host segment “People To Count On” where I interview folks doing positive things in community.
*Contract not picked up for final year due to what News Director cited as "business reasons."
5+ Years Top 30 Market TV News Reporting Experience
News Reporter/Anchor - WNCN-TV (Raleigh, NC) Dec. 2003 to August 2007
* Specialized in political/government reporting. Highly regarded for fair and balanced political stories.
* Covered station’s biggest stories, from Stanley Cup Finals to Republican Nat’l Convention in NYC.
* Forward thinking communicator, started my own NHL hockey blog on NBC17.com website, being the first reporter in the entire Raleigh TV market to start a regular blog.
News Reporter – WRAL-TV (Raleigh,NC) March 2002 to October 2003
* Bulk of time spent as weeknight nightside reporter for top-rated news operation.
Other Professional TV News Reporting/Anchoring Experience
News Reporter - WPMI-TV (Mobile, AL) July 2000 to March 2002
* 10pm weeknight news reporter for NBC affiliate performing nightly liveshots.
* Considered "Live Shot" reporter, handling any situation from tropical storms to Mardi Gras.
News Reporter/Anchor - KSFY-TV (Sioux Falls, SD) June 1998 to July 2000
* State Capital/Government reporter for ABC affiliate, handled some of the station’s biggest stories.
Reporter/Sports Anchor - KNBN-TV (Rapid City, SD) July 1997 to June 1998
* 3 day a week news reporter and weekend sports anchor for start-up NBC station.
Education
* 1997 - Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism. Speech Communication / Rhetoric Minors.
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus.
