Media Experience: September 2013 Present Missouri National Guard Jefferson City, MO Photographer Shot and edited stories

es using final cut. Wrote print stories for statewide distribution. Worked as a team member on a half-hour television program. April 2012 September 2013 WZTV Fox 17 Nashville, TN Photojournalist Shoot and edit news, entertainment, and sports. Work in the field from satellite and live trucks and using backpack video cellular service. Independently gather information to tell a story. August 2001 April 2012 WPSD Paducah, KY Photojournalist Shot and edited packages of sports, business and general news for all newscasts. Worked from live van, editing and setting up live shots out in the field. Worked independently at the Illinois bureau. Operated under limited supervision to meet all deadlines. October 2005 November 2007 First Baptist Church Production Assistant Directed a church service for a cable network. Operated a camera, audio, and character generator.

Mayfield, KY

February 1999 Present U.S. Army Reserves/KY National Guard MO and KY E-5, Sergeant During Operation Iraqi Freedom (November 2007 November 2008) and Operation New Dawn (May December 2011) I worked side by side with 133rd Mobilized Public Affairs Office, covering the Kentucky National Guards missions. Served at Fort Campbell (March July 2009) capturing stories on base with Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). While conducting military police work (Sept 2005 May 2011) I covered stories of the soldiers in the 438th MP for the Bluegrass Guard magazine. Served at Fort Knox, KY (January 2003 July 2004) as a dental assistant in support of Operation Noble Eagle including as supervisor of the dental clinic at Camp Atterbury, Indiana.

Served in Kosovo and Macedonia (Aug 2000- April 2001). While conducting dental duties, I shot the military holiday greetings for soldiers serving in the Balkans.

August 1998 November 1999 VIP Radio Group Jefferson City, MO DJ and Board Operator Entertained listeners over the airways. Made sure the satellite shows were switched over to air correctly. Made sure local commercials would air as scheduled. Ensured the station was abiding by the laws of the FCC. August 1997 August 2001 KRCG-13 Jefferson City, MO Chief Photojournalist Supervised photographers. Served as studio camera operator and production assistant. Shot and edited news stories. Operated live van. Awards: Education:

Associated Press 2012 Photographer of the Year Edward R. Murrow Bridging the Gap Award 2003 Multiple Kentucky News Photographers Association awards in categories such as Best Series In-Depth, Best Spot News, Best Editor and Best Photographer. Illinois Broadcaster Association Award Eugene, MO Fort Leonard Wood, MO Sheppard Air Force Base, TX Fort Knox, KY 1997 1999 1999 2005

Cole County R-V High School Military basic training Dental Corps training Military police training