Education

Ball State University

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

Aug. 2020 – May 2023

Graduated summa cum laude with a concentration in Media Development and Design and a minor in Emerging Media

Experience

Managing Editor

Indiana Plain Dealer (Formerly Peru Tribune) | Peru, Ind.

Since July 2023

Plan and produce content, build source networks, attend government meetings, investigate crime reports, and take photographs to produce a weekly print edition and daily online edition.


Visual Editor

Ball State Daily News | Muncie, Ind.

Aug. 2022 – May 2023

Worked with editors, reporters. and designers to plan and execute visual content including illustrations, data visualizations, informational graphics, layouts, and social media posts.


Social Media Coordinator

CCIM Outreach | Muncie, Ind.

May 2021 – May 2023

Designed and planned social media posts, captions, and collaborate with professors to engage students.


Art Director

Ball Bearings Magazine | Muncie, Ind.

Jan. 2021 – May 2023

Led teams of 10-15 designers to produce award-winning designs for the magazine’s print, web, and social media products. Created compelling layout designs, infographics, and illustrations.


Graphic Design Intern

Ruoff Mortgage | Fort Wayne, Ind.

May 2021 – Aug. 2021

Created custom graphics for 400 loan officers, 67 branch offices, and 6 corporate departments and designed mobile-first websites the Adobe Creative Suite.

Awards

News Magazine Single Issue

First Place

April 2024

Indiana Collegiate Press Association



News Magazine Overall Design

Second Place

April 2024

Indiana Collegiate Press Association



News Magazine Cover Design

Third Place

April 2024

Indiana Collegiate Press Association


Multimedia Designer of the Year

Winner

April 2023

Ball State School of Journalism and Strategic Communication


News Magazine Overall Design

First Place

April 2023

Indiana Collegiate Press Association


John R. Emens Outstanding Senior Award

Finalist

April 2023

Ball State University


Student Page One or Cover Design

First Place

April 2023

Indiana Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists


News Magazine Cover Design

First Place

April 2023

Indiana Collegiate Press Association


Newspaper Special Section/Front Cover

Second Place

April 2023

Indiana Collegiate Press Association


Pacemaker for Informational Graphic

Honorable Mention

October 2022

Associated Collegiate Press (ACP)


Pacemaker for Magazine Cover

Fifth Place

October 2022

Associated Collegiate Press (ACP)


Pacemaker for Social Media Promotion

Honorable Mention

October 2022

Associated Collegiate Press (ACP)


Pinnacle Award for Best Social Media

Third Place

October 2022

College Media Association (CMA)


Outstanding Multimedia Journalist

Winner

April 2022

Ball State School of Journalism and Strategic Communication