Professional Experience
As a freelance journalist, I am trying to learn all aspects of journalism before I pinpoint a specific field within the industry as my career.
Expertise
Content Editor (online)
2 Years
Photographer
1 Year
Reporter
3 Years
Specialty
Entertainment
5 Years
Food
10 Years
Sports & Recreation
10 Years
Industries
Newspaper - National
1 Year
Newspaper - Local/Regional
1 Year
Online/new media
1 Year
Total Media Industry Experience
3 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Dierdra Funcheon, Food Editor, Broward New Times (10+), Jared Goyette, Online Producer, The Miami Herald (10+), Jennifer Jhon, Youth Editor, Sun-Sentinel (10+), Rochelle Koff, Neighbors Editor, The Miami Herald (6-10)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Judy Lefton, Publisher, Outloud Multimedia (10+)
Technical Skills
I have an extensive knowledge of WordPress as well as everything from hyperlinks to tags. I also have experience with Final Cut Pro and Windows Movie Maker. I edit my photos on Microsoft Office Picture Manager and Photoshop. I also have a professional journalism blog at http://acave5.blogspot.com/
Foreign Language Skills
A little Spanish.
Computer Skills
I am proficient in Microsoft Office/Outlook, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, HTML, Windows 7/Vista/XP and Google Search Engine Optimization.
Equipment
Nikon D3000 with AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 G
17 inch Macbook Pro, non-unibody.
Final Cut Express
Windows Movie Maker
Digital Voice Recorder
HTC Evo with eight megapixel camera and 720p HD Video Recording.
References
Jared Goyette, Online Producer, The Miami Herald, jgoyette@miamiherald.com
Rochelle Koff, Broward County Neighbors Editor, The Miami Herald, rkoff@miamiherald.com
Mary K. Sullivan, Journalism teacher at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High, mksullivan@dadeschools.net
Jennifer Jhon, Youth Editor, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, jjhon@tribune.com
Donna Gehrke-White, author of The Woman Behind The Veil, donnagehrke@gmail.com
Awards
2008 Editor's Choice Award, poetry.com
2009-2010 Excellence in Journalism Award, Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High
